The clock is ticking for aspiring AYUSH students in Tamil Nadu. The choice filling and locking process for TN AYUSH 2025 admissions is about to close, and candidates seeking seats in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy courses have been urged to complete their selections before the deadline.
According to the Tamil Nadu Directorate of AYUSH admissions, the choice filling window, which began on September 30, 2025, will officially close on October 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Candidates who fail to lock their preferences before the deadline will not be considered for Round 1 seat allotment, scheduled for October 10.
“Students are advised to carefully fill and lock their preferred colleges and courses before the deadline. Once locked, changes cannot be made,” an official statement read.
📅 Key Dates to Remember
| Activity | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Choice Filling & Locking | 30 Sept 2025 (10 AM) | 7 Oct 2025 (5 PM) |
| Round-1 Result | 10 Oct 2025 | — |
| Download Allotment Order | 10–17 Oct 2025 | — |
| Reporting to Allotted College | Up to 17 Oct 2025 (5 PM) | — |
💰 Fee Guidelines & Exemptions
Before filling choices, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹500.
In addition, an advance tuition fee is applicable for most categories, except for SC/SCA/ST students (including BC-Christians converted from SC/SCA/ST) whose annual family income is below ₹2.5 lakh, who are eligible for fee exemption.
Authorities also cautioned students not to share login credentials or OTPs with others while completing the process.
📊 Seat Matrix Highlights
The tentative seat matrix released by the AYUSH Directorate gives a clear view of the opportunities across Tamil Nadu’s government and private colleges:
Government AYUSH Colleges
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Govt Ayurveda Medical College, Nagercoil – 44 seats (BAMS)
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Govt Unani Medical College, Chennai – 34 seats (BUMS)
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Govt Siddha Medical College, Chennai – 47 seats (BSMS)
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Govt Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai – 74 seats (BSMS)
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Govt Homoeopathy Medical College, Madurai – 33 seats (BHMS)
🟩 Total Government Seats: 232
Self-Financing AYUSH Colleges
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BAMS (Ayurveda) – Around 130 seats across Tamil Nadu
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BSMS (Siddha) – Around 396 seats
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BHMS (Homoeopathy) – Around 438 seats
The complete seat matrix and counselling details are available on the official portal tnayushselection.org