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Duration
5.5 Years (including 1 year internship)
Avg Fees
₹20,000 – ₹5,00,000 per year
Entrance Exam
Multiple
Level
Super Speciality
About Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
BAMS is India's traditional medical degree rooted in the ancient science of Ayurveda. The course blends classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern medical sciences, training students in diagnosing and treating diseases through natural, holistic methods. Subjects covered include Ayurvedic principles (Samhitas), Dravyaguna (Pharmacognosy), Rasashastra, Kayachikitsa (internal medicine), Shalya (surgery), and modern anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The 5.5-year program spans 4.5 years of study plus a 1-year internship at an Ayurvedic hospital. BAMS graduates are recognized as registered medical practitioners in India and can prescribe AYUSH medicines, perform minor procedures, and run their own Ayurvedic clinics. Admission is through NEET UG, with seats available under AYUSH quota separately from allopathy seats. Central and state government BAMS colleges are regulated by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). Top colleges include BHU Faculty of Ayurveda (Varanasi) and Gujarat Ayurved University (Jamnagar).
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Admission Process
Qualify Entrance Exam
Clear the required entrance examination with a qualifying score.
Apply for Counselling
Register for centralized or state-level Counselling process.
Choice Filling
Select preferred colleges and courses during the Counselling window.
Seat Allotment
Receive seat allotment based on rank, category, and preferences.
Document Verification
Submit original documents for verification at the allotted college.
Fee Payment & Admission
Pay tuition fees and complete the admission formalities.
Future Scope of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
BAMS graduates can practice as Ayurvedic physicians, open Panchakarma centers, work in wellness and spa industry, join government AYUSH hospitals, pursue MD (Ayu) for specialization, or work in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies like Dabur, Himalaya, Patanjali. Salary ranges from ₹25,000–70,000/month; own practice earnings vary widely.