Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (2021): Eligibility, Admission, Fees, Syllabus

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery is popularly known as BAMS that is an integrated Indian Degree in the medical field of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda. Ayurvedic medication(BAMS) is one of the oldest branches of medicine which is based on the curative properties of herbs and natural elements.

The ayurvedic medication prevents ailments and reduces the count with which the diseases enter the human body by utilizing the self-healing system of the body.

WHO (the world health organization) has issued a worldwide forum for promoting traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda.

BAMS (2021): Course Details

BAMS (2021): Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates Should have passed class 12^th boards with PCB and English as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
• Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in the 12^th boards and for OBC/ST/SC candidates 40% min marks are mandatory.
• Candidates must have completed 17 years till the time of admission.
• Candidates need to clear the NEET exam with good marks and ranking in order to take admission to BAMS Course.

Also Read: MBBS

BAMS (2021): Admission

• Candidates need to fill the application form for the NEET entrance exam.
• NEET application Fee for Gen Category is INR 1500 whereas for SC/ST it is INR 800.
• Some Colleges may offer direct admission on a merit basis.

Also Read: Medical courses after 12th without NEET.

BAMS: Percentile required in NEET

BAMS (2021): Course Syllabus

BAMS: Specialization 

The UG course BAMS does not offer specialization. One needs to opt for PG Course in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery that is being offered in Master of Surgery and Doctor of Medicine. Specializations offered in M.S. and M.D. (Ayurveda) are:

• Padarth Vigyan
• Sharir Rachna
• Sharir Kriya
• Swasthavritta
• Rasa Shastra
• Agad Tantra
• Rog Vikriti Vigyan
• Charak Samhita
• Prastuti and Stri Roga
• KaumaraBhritya
• Kayachikitsa
• Shallya Tantra
• Shalakya Tantra
• Charak Samhita

Also Read: MD Full Form

BAMS (2021): Course Fee

BAMS: Course Curriculum

The overall course duration of BAMS includes 4.5 years of academic session and a mandatory internship of 1 year.

BAMS: Top colleges (Delhi)

BAMS: Top Colleges (Uttar Pradesh)

BAMS: Top Colleges (Karnataka)

Course options after completing BAMS

Skillset requirement for BAMS Graduates:

• Concentration
• Observation
• Empathy
• Counselling Ability
• Interest in medicinal property of herbs
• Decision-making ability
• Patience

You might be interested in: IMA Full Form

BAMS (2021): Job profile and salary 

 BAMS Graduates: Relevant Sector

• Nursing Industry
• Education Industry
• Healthcare Industry
• Life Science Industry
• Hotel Industry
• Medical Tourism Industry
• Pharmaceutical Industry

BAMS: Top recruiters

• Baidyanath
• Hamdard Laboratories
• Vicco Laboratories
• Dabur
• The Himalaya Drug Company
• Patanjali Ayurveda Limited
• Surya Herbal Limited
• Emami Limited
• Zandu Pharmaceuticals Works Limited

Course Comparison among BAMS, BHMS, MBBS & BDS

FAQs

Question: Is Sanskrit mandatory in BAMS?

Answer: Yes, it is mandatory.

Question: What is the BAMS course duration?

Answer: Overall 5.6 years

Academic session: 4.5 years

Practical training period: 1year

Question: Is BAMS tough to study?

Answer: It depends on a student’s ability whether BAMS is tough or not. Generally students find it easier when compared to other medical courses.

 Question: Will BAMS degree be valid in the USA.

Answer: No, BAMS degree is not yet officially accepted in the USA.

 Question: Am I eligible to be recognized as a doctor, if I complete BAMS degree? 

Answer: BAMS degree holders are recognized as a doctor. They are specialized in Ayurvedic medicines and treat patients with long term health goals rather than curing it for the present.

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