Every NEET-UG aspirant looking for BAMS/BHMS admission in 2025 comes across terms like “Round 1,” “Mop-Up,” “Stray Vacancy,” and “Fresh Registration.”
But what do they actually mean? Are you supposed to register once or multiple times?
In this guide, we simplify how the AYUSH counselling rounds and registrations work for both AACCC and state counselling portals.
There are two parallel types of counselling:
For:
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Round | Registration | Choice Filling | Result | Reporting |
Round 1 | Yes | Yes |
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Round 2 | No new reg. (same login) | Yes |
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Mop-Up | Fresh reg. | Yes |
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Stray Vacancy | No new reg. | Offline or College Level |
Note: If you didn’t register in Round 1, you can still register fresh in the Mop-Up Round.
Each state has its own rules. Here’s a typical structure:
Round | Registration Required |
Round 1 | Yes |
Round 2 | Mostly No |
Mop-Up | Fresh Registration |
Stray Vacancy | Offline Process |
Some states (like Maharashtra, MP, UP) allow new candidates in mop-up rounds. Always check your state’s official portal.
Term | Meaning |
Upgradation | You’re allotted a better college in Round 2 with old login |
Re-registration | You re-enter the process from mop-up round onwards |
You cannot upgrade after Mop-Up Round.
