The Directorate of AYUSH, Maharashtra has publicly released the BAMS Round 3 Cut-Off 2025 for all government Ayurvedic colleges across the state. This full examination covers category-wise merit trends, marks, and AIR (All India Rank) for each college — provided that an authentic reference for aspirants preparing for NEET UG 2026 or seeking admission in BAMS Government Colleges in Maharashtra complete the State CAP rounds.
Overview of Maharashtra BAMS Government College Admissions 2025
Maharashtra is one of India’s leading states for Ayurvedic education, offering 21 government and aided BAMS colleges under the State CET Cell’s centralized counselling. Admission is based on NEET UG scores, and Round 3 (CAP-3) is usually the final major opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a government seat before the mop-up phase.
In the 2025 session, the BAMS Round 3 Government College Cut-Offs witnessed moderate drops compared to Round 2 — especially in SEBC, OBC, and SC categories, indicating increased seat vacancy utilization across rural colleges like Dharashiv, Yavatmal, and Sawantwadi.
Category-Wise Maharashtra BAMS R3 Cut Off Trends 2025
Open & EWS Category
The Open (General) category cut-offs remained highly competitive.
- R.A. Podar Govt. Ayurved College, Mumbai noted one of the highest Round 3 cut-offs at AIR 75,531 (481 marks).
- Tilak Ayurved College, Pune and Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Sion followed closely with 475–472 marks.
The EWS cut-off showed a slight relaxation, averaging between 460–465 marks across top institutes.
OBC, SEBC, and SOBC Categories
The OBC & SEBC categories reflected a clear decline in marks due to limited seat competition in Round 3.
- Baramati Govt Ayurved College: OBC 420 marks, SEBC 448 marks.
- Nanded Govt Ayurved College: SEBC 463 marks, OBC 459 marks.
- Vidarbha Ayurved College, Amravati: SEBC 441 marks.
This trend indicates broader accessibility for candidates scoring 435–450 marks in NEET 2025.
SC & ST Category
A visible drop was noted in the Scheduled Caste (SC) category — most colleges closing between 380–410 marks.
- R.A. Podar College, Mumbai: SC cut-off at 414 marks,
- Baramati: 399 marks,
- Jalgaon: 393 marks.
For the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, several colleges closed near 305–320 marks, with Rashtreeya Shikshan Mandal Tilak Ayurved College, Pune at 321 marks and Sawantwadi near 301 marks.
NT, VJ, and Other Reserved Category Cut-Off Analysis
In Round 3, the NT (B/C/D) and VJ-A categories continued to show substantial mobility.
- NTC Cut-Off: ~441–448 marks across major government colleges.
- NTD: 434–442 marks.
- VJ-A: Typically around 438–450 marks in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune-based colleges.
- The ORP-C quota witnessed minimal movement, remaining unfilled in most institutions.
This round also finalized the D1, D2, D3, and MKB (Marathwada-Khandesh Border) seats — with R.A. Podar (Mumbai) leading D1 at 451 marks, and Yavatmal closing D3 around 389 marks.
Minority & PWD Category Cut-Offs
Two key minority colleges reported Round 3 closures:
- Smt. K.G. Mittal Ayurved College, Mumbai: 144902 AIR | 436 Marks
- Sheth Govindji Raoji Ayurved College, Solapur: 372506 AIR | 327 Marks
The PWD (Physically Disabled) categories recorded varied cut-offs across streams:
- PWD-General: 441 marks,
- PWD-OBC: 115–160 marks range (in lower merit),
- PWD-SC/ST: closed around 300–320 marks depending on college.
Maharashtra BAMS Government Colleges with Lowest Closing Cut-Offs 2025
Some of the lowest Round 3 government cut-offs were noted at:
- Aryangla Vaidyak Mahavidyalaya, Satara – 303 Marks (ST)
- Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Amravati – 305 Marks (ST)
- DMM Ayurved College, Yavatmal – 302 Marks (ST)
This suggests that candidates with NEET 2025 scores in the range of 300–350 still stood a unplanned for government BAMS admission through the last CAP round.
Important Insights for NEET 2026 Aspirants
- Maharashtra BAMS Government Colleges consistently continue high standards of selection; the top 5 colleges remain R.A. Podar (Mumbai), Tilak Ayurved (Pune), Sion Mumbai, Nagpur, and Baramati.
- Score Prediction for 2026: Based on current trends, Round 3 cut-offs are expected to rise by 5–10 marks due to seat regularization and improved NEET performance.
- Strategy Tip: Goal for a minimum NEET UG score of 465+ for government BAMS colleges under General/EWS, and 435+ for OBC/SEBC seats.
Last Words
Round 3 of Maharashtra BAMS Counselling 2025 positively concluded admissions across all major government Ayurvedic institutions. Applicants locking seats in this round characterize the final merit consolidation previously the AYUSH Mop-Up round. For upcoming applicants, understanding these category-wise cut-offs is crucial to goal their preparation advantageously for NEET 2026 and outside.
