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Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is a professional degree focused on the study of traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It combines ancient healing science with modern medical principles, providing students with a unique and holistic approach to health care.
To be eligible for BAMS, candidates must have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. They must also qualify in NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test). A minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying exam is generally required (relaxations available for reserved categories).
Admission into BAMS is primarily based on NEET scores. After qualifying NEET, candidates participate in state or national-level counseling for seat allotment in Ayurvedic colleges. Some institutes may conduct additional interviews or documentation rounds during final admission.
The BAMS course is structured over a period of 5.5 years, which includes 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of mandatory internship. The curriculum includes subjects from both Ayurvedic and modern medicine systems.
– Sanskrit and Ayurvedic History
– Anatomy (Sharir Rachana)
– Physiology (Sharir Kriya)
– Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)
– Rasashastra (Mineral and Metal Medicine)
– Agadtantra (Toxicology and Forensic Medicine)
– Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
– Panchakarma (Detoxification Therapies)
– Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
– Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology)
– Prasuti and Stri Roga (Gynecology and Obstetrics)
The final year includes a compulsory rotatory internship in Ayurveda hospitals, dispensaries, or clinics. Students get hands-on training in diagnostics, patient care, and therapeutic procedures like Panchakarma.
The total duration of the BAMS course is 5.5 years (4.5 academic years + 1 year internship). Fees vary based on the institution. Government colleges charge lower fees compared to private colleges, where the range can go up to ₹1.5–3 lakh per year.
BAMS graduates have a wide range of career options:
– Practice as Ayurvedic doctors
– Work in government or private Ayurvedic hospitals
– Start their own Ayurvedic clinic or Panchakarma center
– Pursue post-graduation in Ayurveda (MD/MS)
– Work in pharmaceutical companies or herbal product development
– Serve in health & wellness resorts or research sectors
