BAMS — Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Integrated undergraduate degree in Ayurveda — India's classical system of medicine.
BAMS at a glance
Duration
5.5 years (4.5 years academics + 1 year internship)
Eligibility
Class 12 with PCB, minimum 50% aggregate (40% for reserved). Minimum age 17 years.
Entrance exam
NEET UG followed by AYUSH counselling — AACCC (central) and state AYUSH authorities.
Fees range
Government: ₹15,000 – ₹50,000/yr · Private: ₹1.5 – 5 lakh/yr
About the BAMS programme
BAMS combines classical Ayurvedic texts with modern medical sciences under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
The programme is a bridge between Sharir Rachna (anatomy), Kriya Sharir (physiology) and contemporary clinical practice.
Graduates register with State Boards of Indian Medicine and can practise Ayurveda, integrated medicine, wellness and Panchakarma.
Highlights of BAMS
Growing demand as India promotes AYUSH through NHM and Ministry of AYUSH schemes
~55,000+ BAMS seats across 450+ colleges
Eligible for government AYUSH medical officer posts
Strong scope in wellness, dermatology, ortho-neuro pain and lifestyle disease management
How to get admission to BAMS
- 1Qualify NEET UG
- 2Register with AACCC for All-India / Central AYUSH seats
- 3Register with state AYUSH counselling for state quota
- 4Choose BAMS colleges and confirm admission
BAMS subjects & syllabus
Sanskrit, Padartha Vigyan, Ayurveda Itihasa
Sharir Rachna, Sharir Kriya, Dravyaguna, Rasashastra
Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra
Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga, Kaumarabhritya, Swasthavritta
Rog Nidan (Pathology), modern Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology
Career opportunities after BAMS
Ayurvedic practitioner (clinic, Panchakarma centre, hospital)
Government AYUSH Medical Officer
MD/MS (Ayurveda) specialisation
Wellness, spa and integrative medicine industry
Pharma R&D, herbal product formulation and academics
Average salary
₹3 – 6 LPA for fresh graduates; higher in wellness, government and specialisation tracks
Leading BAMS colleges in India
Institute of Medical Sciences (BHU), Varanasi
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College, Paprola
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