The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will close registrations today for the first round of NEET UG 2025 counselling for all India quota AYUSH seats. Applicants have until 2 PM to register, 5 PM to pay fees, and 11:55 PM to lock choices. Seat allotment results will be declared on September 4, followed by reporting from September 5–12.
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