Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences
A 5.5-year undergraduate AYUSH degree blending naturopathic medicine and yoga therapy, regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine.
About BNYS
Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate programme (4.5 years + 1 year internship) recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) under the Ministry of AYUSH. The course uniquely combines the drug-free healing principles of naturopathy—including hydrotherapy, diet therapy, mud therapy, and chromo therapy—with the ancient science of yoga for preventive and curative healthcare.
Who Should Apply
10+2 PCB students who have qualified NEET-UG, students passionate about holistic drug-free wellness and lifestyle medicine, aspirants interested in yoga therapy, wellness retreats, or sports rehabilitation, and those targeting careers in corporate wellness, health tourism, or integrative medicine are the ideal candidates.
What Will You Learn
Students learn the five elements philosophy, anatomy, physiology, pathology, naturopathic modalities (hydrotherapy, fasting therapy, acupressure, physiotherapy), Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga therapy for diseases, nutrition and dietetics, preventive health, and basic surgery. Extensive clinical practice in naturopathy OPD and yoga therapy sessions builds practical skills.
Admission Process
Qualify NEET-UG (mandatory as per Supreme Court directive), apply through State AYUSH Counselling Authority or the respective university portal, attend document verification and counselling rounds, report to allotted BNYS college within stipulated dates, and complete 4.5 years of study and 1 year of rotating internship in a naturopathy hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions About BNYS
Q. Is BNYS a good course for a career in wellness and yoga? Absolutely. BNYS graduates are uniquely positioned at the intersection of medicine and wellness, making them ideal for roles in yoga therapy centres, Ayurvedic resorts, corporate wellness programmes, and integrative health clinics.
Q. Can a BNYS graduate prescribe medicines? BNYS practitioners follow drug-free therapeutic modalities. They are not permitted to prescribe allopathic medicines, but can recommend naturopathic treatments, diet plans, yoga therapy and refer patients to appropriate specialists.
Q. What are the top states offering BNYS seats in government colleges? Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Telangana have the highest concentration of CCIM-recognised BNYS colleges, with several reputed government institutions.
Q. What is the postgraduate pathway after BNYS? BNYS graduates can pursue MD (Naturopathy) through AIAPGET. Some universities offer MSc in Yoga or Yoga Therapy programmes.
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology; min 50% marks; NEET qualification mandatory
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