Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
A 5.5-year AYUSH undergraduate degree in Unani medicine and surgery, regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine under the Ministry of AYUSH.
About BUMS
Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate programme (4.5 years + 1 year internship) governed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) under the Ministry of AYUSH. Rooted in the Greco-Arabic tradition, Unani medicine employs herbal, animal, and mineral-based formulations alongside diet and lifestyle regulation for treatment. The degree integrates classical Unani texts with modern biomedical sciences.
Who Should Apply
10+2 PCB students who have qualified NEET-UG, students with an interest in traditional Islamic and Greco-Arab medicine, candidates interested in Unani pharmacopoeia research, herbal product development, or clinical practice, and those targeting government AYUSH positions particularly in states with large populations are the ideal candidates.
What Will You Learn
The curriculum covers Kulliyat-e-Tib (Unani fundamentals), Ilmul Advia (Materia Medica), Ilajul Amraz (therapeutics), Moalejat (medicine), Amraz-e-Atfal (paediatrics), Amraz-e-Niswan (gynaecology), Usoole Ilaj (principles of treatment), and modern subjects including anatomy, physiology and pathology. Clinical postings develop prescribing and diagnostic competence.
Admission Process
Appear and qualify NEET-UG, register on State AYUSH counselling authority or the MCC portal, participate in merit-based AYUSH counselling rounds (state + All India quota), verify documents and report to allotted BUMS college, and complete 4.5 years of academics and 1 year of rotating internship.
Frequently Asked Questions About BUMS
Q. How many BUMS colleges are there in India? As of 2024, over 40 CCIM-recognised BUMS colleges are operational in India, with a higher concentration in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka.
Q. Is BUMS recognised for government jobs? Yes. BUMS graduates are eligible for government Unani Medical Officer posts under AYUSH departments in central and state governments, as well as UPSC and state PSC medical officer vacancies.
Q. Can BUMS graduates pursue postgraduate education? Yes. BUMS graduates can appear for AIAPGET to pursue MD (Unani) in specialisations like Moalejat, Tashreehul Badan, Ilmul Advia, and more.
Q. What is the scope of Unani medicine internationally? Unani medicine has growing acceptance in West Asian countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran), Europe, and the US as complementary medicine. Indian BUMS graduates can explore practice opportunities abroad in these markets.
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology; min 50% marks; NEET qualification mandatory
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