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How to Spot Fake AYUSH Colleges & Agents – What to Watch Out For

Every year, hundreds of students are scammed by fake AYUSH colleges or fraudulent admission agents promising BAMS/BHMS seats.

In 2025, with the rise of online counselling and demand for AYUSH courses, these scams are increasing. This guide will teach you:

  • How to verify a genuine AYUSH college
  • Red flags to avoid
  • How fake agents operate
  • What official portals you should always use

Types of AYUSH Admission Frauds

1. Fake Colleges
  • Unrecognized institutions that operate without NCISM/MoA approval
  • Claim to offer BAMS/BHMS/BUMS degrees without proper licensing
 2. Agent-Based Seat Selling
  • Promise you a BAMS seat without NEET
  • Ask for advance money (token, booking)
  • Don’t provide receipts or proof of admission
 3. Fake Websites & Portals
  • Clones of official counselling sites (aaccc.gov.in or state portals)
  • Ask for money for “registration help”
  • Use misleading logos, phone numbers

10 Signs of a Fake AYUSH College or Agent

Red Flag

Why It’s Suspicious

“No NEET Required”

NEET is mandatory for all AYUSH seats

“100% Guarantee Seat”

No genuine college gives guarantee

Payment in Cash/UPI

No college takes cash without proper receipt

Fake Approval Letters

Fabricated NCISM/MoA letters

No Listing on Official Website

Not present on ncismindia.org or aaccc.gov.in

No Physical Address

Ghost college with online-only presence

Anonymous Agents

Won’t share full ID, office, registration

Very Low Fees

Unrealistic discount just to lure students

College Not on Counselling Portal

Genuine colleges are part of state or AACCC counselling only

Forced to Skip Counselling

Asking to bypass official channels

Where to Verify AYUSH Colleges (2025)

  1. ncismindia.org → Check recognized college list by state/course
  2. aaccc.gov.in → Verify seat matrix under UG counselling
  3. State AYUSH portals (UP, KA, MH, etc.) → Verify participating colleges

 If college isn’t listed here — don’t proceed.

Safe Way to Get AYUSH Admission

  • Appear for NEET UG 2025
  • Apply only via official portals
    • AACCC (for All India/Deemed/Govt seats)
    • State portals (for private & minority seats)
  • Use registered counsellors with verified background
  • Cross-check all communication with college admin office

Real Examples of Past Frauds (Case Highlights)

  • 2022: Over 400 students in Bihar scammed with fake BHMS letters from non-existent colleges
  • 2023: Fake agent in Karnataka charged ₹5L per student for BAMS seats without NEET, then vanished
  • 2024: Students admitted to unapproved institutions had degrees rejected during internship allotment

Tips for Parents & Students

  • Don’t rush even if NEET score is low
  • Do a college code check via AACCC or NCISM
  • Never transfer money without proper documentation
  • Avoid agents who refuse to disclose college name upfront

Use Google Maps to check college campus and reviews 

Join Telegram/WhatsApp groups to connect with real students

Final Words – Trust Only Verified Sources

Your entire career depends on joining a valid AYUSH institution. Don’t be misled by fake promises or low-fee traps.

Only NEET + Counselling → leads to a valid admission.

 Need help verifying a college or agent? Reach out at ayushcounselling.com

Download the full PDF to explore college details, counselling timelines, cut off history, and more.

 Download the PDF Here