The Directorate of Health Services, Medical Education and Research (DME), Meghalaya, has released an admission notification for the Stray Round Counselling for the first-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course at IA Ayurvedic Medical College (IAMC), University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM).

The counselling will be conducted for admission to the 2026–27 academic session against State Government Quota and Management Quota seats. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the designated counselling portal.

According to the notification dated 04 November 2026, online registration will begin on 05 November 2026 at 9:00 AM and close on 08 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Meghalaya BAMS Stray Round 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should regularly check the official website for further instructions regarding counselling and admission.

IA Ayurvedic Medical College BAMS Vacancy Details

A total of 27 vacant BAMS seats are available after the second round of counselling. The quota-wise distribution is as follows:

The vacancies include 13 State Quota seats and 14 Management Quota seats.

Eligibility Criteria for Meghalaya BAMS State Quota Seats

Candidates applying for State Government Quota seats must be residents of Meghalaya and fulfil the prescribed academic and NEET UG eligibility requirements.

Applicants must have passed the second-year Pre-University Course (PUC), Class 12 or an equivalent examination with English as one of the languages.

The minimum aggregate marks required in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are:

• General category: 50%.

• ST/SC/OST category: 40%.

Candidates must also qualify NEET UG 2026. Merit and rank will be determined based on the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank.

The ST/SC/OST eligibility provisions apply to Meghalaya candidates eligible to claim Government Quota seats.

Eligibility Criteria for BAMS Management Quota Seats

Candidates applying under the Management Quota must be citizens of India and fulfil the prescribed academic eligibility conditions.

Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with English as one of the languages and secured the following minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology:

• General category: 50%.

• ST/SC/OST category: 40%.

Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, and their merit will be determined based on the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank.

Age Limit for BAMS Admission 2026

Candidates must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026 to be eligible for admission to the first-year BAMS course.

Applicants must also fulfil the other eligibility conditions specified in the UG-NEET 2026 Information Bulletin.

Meghalaya BAMS Counselling 2026 Application and Counselling Fees

The application and counselling fee structure for State and Management Quota candidates is as follows:

SC, OST and ST candidates are exempted from the State Quota application fee.

Candidates who applied during the second round of counselling can apply again for the Stray Round. However, they are exempted from paying the application fee again.

Payments can be made through the SB-Collect link provided on the counselling portal or offline at the time of counselling.

IA Ayurvedic Medical College BAMS Fee Structure 2026–27

The tuition fee for the BAMS course will be paid in five instalments, with one instalment payable each academic year.

The tuition fee does not include additional services or facilities such as food, accommodation and transportation.

Examination Fee and Admission Payment

Candidates must pay an examination fee of INR 12,000 at the time of each professional examination.

The first-year tuition fee payable at the time of admission is:

• State Government Quota: INR 1,25,000.

• Management Quota: INR 6,00,000.

Candidates should make the required payment according to the instructions issued by the college and counselling authority.

How to Apply for Meghalaya BAMS Stray Round Counselling 2026?

Candidates intending to participate in the Stray Round must complete the online application process through the designated counselling portal.

BAMS Counselling Portal: https://bams.ustm.megdhsdme.in/

Candidates should enter their details carefully and submit the application within the prescribed deadline. Further updates regarding counselling and admission will be published on the official Meghalaya Health Department website.

Official Website: https://meghealth.gov.in/

Contact Details

For admission and counselling-related queries, candidates can contact the Directorate of Health Services, Medical Education and Research, Health Complex, 5th Floor, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya.

Email: dmeshillong@gmail.com
Contact Number: 94851 06663

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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