The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced the AYUSH counselling 2025 Round 3 allotment results. Students provisionally selected must complete their admissions by October 30, 2024 . This includes reporting to the allotted college, submitting all original required documents, and paying the necessary fees. The deadline for filling out the status retention form at the respective colleges is also October 30, 2024, by 5:30 PM . Failure to meet these deadlines will lead to the cancellation of the Round 3 seat allotment.
Round 3 Admission Requirements and Confirmation
Candidates must ensure all steps for confirming their Round 3 seat are completed promptly. The submission of original academic and identity documents is mandatory. Following document verification, candidates must pay the requisite tuition and admission fees directly to the selected college. The status retention form confirms a candidate’s acceptance of the allotted seat, preventing their participation in subsequent counselling rounds for the same course. This provisional seat allotment is dependent on approval from the Concerned Council and the college’s affiliation with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik.
| Action Required | Mandatory Deadline |
|---|---|
| Report to Allotted College | October 30, 2024 |
| Submit Original Documents | October 30, 2024 |
| Complete Fee Payment | October 30, 2024 |
| Submit Status Retention Form | October 30, 2024, 5:30 PM |
Upcoming Round 4 and Eligibility Rules
The next phase, Maharashtra AYUSH counselling Round 4, is scheduled to commence on October 31, 2024 . However, strict guidelines from the Central Council dictate eligibility for this round. Candidates who have successfully confirmed their admission to a college in Round 3 will be ineligible to participate in any subsequent admission rounds for AYUSH courses. This rule aims to finalize admissions and prevent candidates from holding multiple seats.
The MBBS-AYUSH Admission Dilemma
A significant challenge has emerged for students applying to medical courses in Maharashtra. The State CET Cell has acknowledged the difficulties faced by candidates due to contrasting admission timelines. Admissions for MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) courses have experienced repeated postponements at both central and state levels. In sharp contrast, the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) counselling process has proceeded as scheduled.
This disparity places candidates in a difficult position. Many aspirants are concurrently waiting for MBBS admissions while AYUSH seats are being finalized. If a candidate secures an AYUSH seat in Round 3 but chooses to vacate it to wait for a delayed MBBS opportunity, they face a high-stakes risk. According to the Central Council’s regulations, leaving an allotted AYUSH seat in the third round renders the candidate ineligible for subsequent AYUSH rounds. Simultaneously, there is no guarantee of securing an MBBS seat due to ongoing delays. This scenario could potentially lead to the candidate losing both their AYUSH spot and failing to secure an MBBS admission, effectively losing an entire academic year.
The Central Council operates independent counselling processes for MBBS/BDS and AYUSH courses. While the state-level MBBS and BDS counselling rounds were postponed in alignment with central directives, the central AYUSH Round 3 has completed. Its Round 4 is set to begin on October 31. The Maharashtra CET Cell has structured its state AYUSH schedule to ensure the completion of state Round 3 before any further state rounds commence, aligning with the broader timeline.