Jaipur, Nov 18, 2025 — The Rajasthan AYUSH Counselling Board has opened the choice-filling and locking window for Stray Vacancy Round 2 of NEET AYUSH 2025 for BAMS and BUMS seats across the state.

This round is crucial for candidates who could not secure a seat earlier or are seeking an upgrade.

Key Highlights of Stray Vacancy Round 2

• The choice-filling and locking process has officially begun and will remain open until November 20, 11:59 PM.

• Candidates must pay a non-refundable counselling fee of ₹25,000, which must be submitted by 7 PM on November 20.

• Choice filling can be done only after the fee payment is successfully completed.

• Eligible candidates can log in through the Rajasthan AYUSH counselling portal to submit their preferences.

Eligibility Rules for AYUSH Courses

• Education Qualification:

  • General category candidates must have at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12.

  • SC/ST/OBC candidates must have a minimum of 40% marks in the same subjects.

• Minimum Age:

  • For BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, and BNYS courses, the minimum required age is 17 years on or before December 31, 2025.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Seat Allotment Result: November 21

• Grievance Window: Opens on November 22

• Mop-Up Round: Begins on November 26

  • No new registration or choice filling will be required for the mop-up round.

• Reporting Deadlines:

  • For allotted/ upgraded BAMS, BUMS, BHMS candidates: up to November 24

  • For BNYS and remaining BAMS/BUMS/BHMS candidates: up to November 25

Why This Round Matters

• Stray Vacancy Round 2 is one of the last opportunities for AYUSH aspirants to secure a seat in BAMS or BUMS.

• With limited seats remaining, candidates are advised to carefully prioritise their choices and complete the locking process on time.

• Missing the fee payment or locking deadline may result in exclusion from the allotment list.