Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
A 5.5-year AYUSH undergraduate degree in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery, regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).
About BAMS
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate programme (4.5 years academics + 1 year internship) regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) under the Ministry of AYUSH. It is one of the oldest and most popular alternative medicine degrees in India, blending classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern medical sciences including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and surgery.
Who Should Apply
10+2 PCB students who have qualified NEET-UG, aspirants passionate about India's traditional healing system and holistic wellness, students interested in Panchakarma therapy, Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, or research, and those targeting government AYUSH medical officer positions or running their own clinic are the ideal candidates.
What Will You Learn
The curriculum covers Sanskrit and Ayurvedic classics (Ashtanga Hridayam, Charaka Samhita), Kriya Sharira, Dravyaguna (pharmacognosy), Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa (medicine), Shalya Tantra (surgery), Prasuti Tantra (gynaecology), and Swasthavritta (preventive medicine). Modern medical subjects ensure cross-disciplinary clinical competence.
Admission Process
Qualify NEET-UG with minimum required percentile, apply through State AYUSH Admissions Control Authority or MCC portal, attend online/offline AYUSH merit-based counselling rounds, verify documents and report to the allotted BAMS college, and complete 4.5 years of study and 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.
Frequently Asked Questions About BAMS
Q. Can a BAMS doctor practice modern medicine in India? BAMS graduates are permitted to prescribe Ayurvedic medicines. Several states and the central government have also notified limited allopathic prescribing rights for AYUSH practitioners in specific contexts, though this remains a debated and evolving regulatory area.
Q. What is the NEET cutoff for BAMS in government colleges? NEET cutoff for government BAMS colleges typically ranges from 300–450 marks depending on category and state. Private college cutoffs are lower.
Q. Is BAMS a good career option in 2025? Yes. With growing global interest in Ayurveda, wellness tourism, and India's AYUSH policy push, BAMS graduates have expanding opportunities in government hospitals, pharma R&D, export, and international wellness markets.
Q. What postgraduate options exist after BAMS? Graduates can pursue MD (Ayurveda) or MS (Ayurveda) in various specialisations through AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test).
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology; min 50% marks; NEET qualification mandatory
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