AACCC published course-wise Round 3 seat matrices for the 2026-27 AYUSH counselling cycle, including Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha and B.Pharm-ITRA categories. The seat matrix is one of the most useful documents before choice filling because it shows where seats are actually available. It should not be read as a guarantee of allotment; it is the vacancy picture available for that round.
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What the Round 3 seat matrix tells you
The matrix shows participating institutes and available seat positions under the relevant course, institution type, quota and category. AACCC listed separate Round 3 virtual and provisional matrices for Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha and B.Pharm-ITRA.
Students should read the matrix together with the AACCC Round 3 registration guide because a seat visible in the matrix matters only if you are eligible for that round and the option appears in your choice-filling portal.
Virtual matrix and provisional matrix are not the same thing
A virtual vacancy can arise when a candidate holding a seat is considered for upgradation. If that candidate moves to a higher preference, the earlier seat can become available. A provisional/actual vacancy reflects seats that are available for the round under the published position. This is why the matrix can change before final allotment.
Read five columns, not one vacancy number
| Check | Why it matters |
| Course | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS have separate demand patterns |
| College | Popularity and fee change competition sharply |
| Institution type | Government, aided, central/national and deemed seats behave differently |
| Category/quota | Open, reserved, NRI/self-finance or other seat types cannot be mixed |
| Vacancy type | Virtual and provisional vacancies have different meaning |
How to use the matrix while filling Round 3 choices
Keep a wanted college even if vacancy is small
A single visible seat can still be worth placing in the correct preference position if you genuinely want the college. Your choice order should represent preference, not only the number of vacancies.
Do not chase a large vacancy blindly
A college may show more seats because of fee, location or lower demand. Before filling it, check recognition, course permission and budget. Use the college recognition verification guide and do not treat vacancy count as a quality score.
Build a wider list in Round 3
Round 3 is a late main round. Candidates who depend on only two or three highly competitive options may finish without a seat. Use the AYUSH choice filling strategy and the guide on how many colleges to include in a choice list to make the list broad enough.
Why Round 3 vacancies appear
- Seats left unfilled after Round 2.
- Seats released because of permitted withdrawals or non-reporting.
- Seats created by upgradation movement.
- Newly added/approved AIQ seats notified for the round.
- Category or seat-type conversion where rules permit.
AACCC issued a 2026 notice about addition of new AIQ seats in Round 3, which is another reason to check the current matrix rather than reusing a Round 2 list. For the larger round logic, see Round 1 vs Round 2 vs later AYUSH rounds.
Round 3 is not a casual trial round
The consequences after Round 3 are stricter than early counselling. Do not fill a college simply to ‘see if you get it’. Read the Round 3 and stray vacancy rules and the seat allotment non-reporting consequences before locking.
What changed after the 2026 Round 3 matrix?
AACCC completed Round 3 and uploaded the final result. As of 3 November 2026, the central counselling cycle has moved to Stray Vacancy Round-I registration. That means the Round 3 matrix is now historical for this session, while the stray vacancy matrix becomes the relevant document for remaining seats.
If you are checking vacancies now, move to the AACCC Stray Vacancy Round 1 seat matrix and keep the AYUSH counselling live status open for revised notices.
A simple matrix-reading example
Suppose your preferred BAMS college shows one open-category virtual vacancy and another college shows four actual vacancies. Do not automatically place the four-seat college first. If the one-seat college is your genuine first choice and you are eligible, keep it first. Allotment checks your higher preference before moving down the list.
FAQs
Does a seat in the Round 3 matrix guarantee allotment?
No. It only shows the published vacancy position. Allotment still depends on rank, category, choice order, eligibility and seat availability during processing.
Can the seat matrix change after publication?
Yes. AACCC can publish revised/provisional matrices or notices regarding newly added seats. Always use the latest official file.
Should I fill choices that show zero vacancy?
Follow the current portal and official instructions. A choice visible in the portal can be affected by virtual vacancy and seat movement, but do not rely on an outdated PDF.
Where do I check the result after Round 3?
Use the official AACCC result and the Round 3 result and reporting guide for the action after allotment.
Note: Current-session dates and round status were checked against AACCC official 2026-27 pages/notices and, for Uttar Pradesh, the 2026 state counselling schedule. Always check a newly issued official notice before acting.
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