Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

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BAMS is an undergraduate medical degree focused on Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural and holistic medicine. It blends traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with some aspects of modern medicine, making it one of the most respected and sought-after alternative medicine degrees in India.

Duration- 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1-year internship)

Field- Ayurveda (Traditional Indian Medicine)

Recognition- Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), Ministry of AYUSH

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

• Minimum Marks: 50% in PCB (relaxations for reserved categories)

• Entrance Exam: NEET-UG is mandatory for admission

• Minimum Age: 17 years

• Ayurvedic Doctor / Physician

• Ayurvedic Hospital / Clinic Owner

• Government Jobs (AYUSH Ministry, CGHS, State Health Depts)

• Research Associate in Herbal or Pharma Companies

• Lecturer in Ayurvedic Colleges

• Wellness & Panchakarma Centers

• Medical Tourism Consultant

• MD/MS in Ayurveda (3-year PG)

• MBA in Hospital/Healthcare Management

• MPH (Masters in Public Health)

• PG Diploma in Panchakarma, Dietetics, etc.

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – Varanasi

• National Institute of Ayurveda – Jaipur

• Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya – Pune

• Govt. Ayurveda College – Thiruvananthapuram

• Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College