BAMS Courses : Fees Details, Duration, Subjects, Admission Process

Updated on Jul 4, 2022 04:36 IST
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BAMS Course is an undergraduate degree programme which makes students learn all aspects of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic medicine. Candidates who have interest in Ayurvedic medicine can do courses in BAMS offered by different institutes. The course duration of BAMS or Bachelor of Ayurvedic, Medicine and Surgery is 5.5 years. BAMS is equivalent to an MBBS degree in medicine.

Being an alternative method for treatment of many diseases, Ayurveda has gained prominence especially in urban areas where people are prone to many lifestyle diseases. The ayurvedic line of treatment is based on natural properties of herbs. After finishing courses in BAMS, candidates can become Ayurvedic doctor at hospitals or start their own Ayurvedic clinic. They can also go for higher studies and do MD and Ph.D courses in Ayurveda. Candidates get admission in BAMS course on the basis of entrance exam. The basic eligibility for admission in course in BAMS is 12th pass with science subjects.

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BAMS Course Highlights

Particulars

Details

Course name

Bachelor of Ayurvedic, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Course level

Undergraduate

Course duration

5.5 year

Admission process

Entrance based: NEET, IPU CET, KEAM

BAMS course eligibility

12th pass with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

BAMS course fee

INR 20,000 to 3,00,000/annum

Average salary

3 LPA-10 LPA

Employment areas

Govt./Pvt Hospitals, Nursing homes, Dispensaries, Ayurvedic clinics, Wellness centres

 BAMS Course Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to BAMS course has been enlisted below.

  • Candidates should have passed class 12th with recognised board/university

  • They must have mandatory subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and scored at least 50% marks in class 12 standard

  • Qualifying NEET or state level exam is mandatory for admission to BAMS course

 

BAMS Course Specialisations

BAMS is a vast subject comprising many subjects and topics. Candidates can check the specialisations in BAMS given below:

  • Padartha Vigyan

  • Sharir Rachana

  • Sharir Kriya

  • Swasthavritta

  • Rasa Shastra

  • Agad Tantra

  • Rog & Vikriti Vigyan

  • Charak Samhita

  • Prasuti and Stri Roga

  • KaumaraBhritya

  • Kayachikitsa

  • Shalya Tantra

  • Shalakya Tantra

  • Charak Samhita

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Admission Process for BAMS Course

Candidates get admission on the basis of the score in the entrance test. Majority of institutes accept NEET score for admission to BAMS course. Candidates have to apply online for the NEET exam which is held annually in pen and paper mode. Candidates who score the minimum cut off are asked to participate in the counselling to get admission in different medical courses including BAMS. Apart from NEET, some state level entrance exams are also conducted by respective universities for admission to BAMS courses. These exams are KEAM, OJEE, and IPU CET. KEAM score is valid in Kerala while OJEE is valid in Odisha.

BAMS Course Fee 

The course fee for BAMS courses depend upon the type of the college. Fee is more in private colleges than in the government colleges for BAMS courses. Candidates can refer to the table given below to get an idea about the fee structure for BAMS Course.

Year/Process

Fee in Rupees

BAMS first year fee

50,000 to 70,000

BAMS full course fee without yearly charges

3,00,000 to 4,00,000

BAMS full course fee with yearly charges

5,00,000 to 6,00,00

BAMS Course Curriculum

BAMS is a 5.4 year course which includes 4.5 years of academic sessions and one year of internship. BAMS Course Curriculum has been divided into 3 professional courses of 1.5 years each.

First Professional Year

History of Ayurveda

Physiology (Kriya Sharira)

Panchkarma

Sanskrit

Samitha

Rasayana

Anatomy (Rachna Sarira)

History of Modern Medicine

Vajikarana

Second Professional Year

Pharmaceuticals of Ayurveda (Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana)

Toxicology (Agadtantra)

Pathology (Nidan Vigyana)

Medica of Ayurveda (Dravyaguna Vigyan)

Jurisprudence (Vidhi Vaidyaka)

Nadi Pariksha (Pulse Diagnosis)

Third Professional Year

ENT, Eye, Dentistry (Shalakya Tantra)

Gynaecology (Prasuti Tantra)

Medical Ethics and Yoga

Kaya Chikitsa (General Medicine)

Obstetric (Stri Yoga)

Dissertation

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Course after BAMS

After completing BAMS course, candidates can go for higher studies in Ayurveda field. Those who want to make career in research, they can do MD, MS or Ph.D courses in Ayurveda.

Institutes offer following courses after BAMS:

  • MD Ayurveda

  • MS Ayurveda

  • Ph.D in Ayurveda

  • B Pharm Ayurveda

  • MD in Ayurveda-panchakarma

Top Colleges for BAMS Course

Candidates can refer to the table given below for some of the top college for BAMS course.

Name of the College

BAMS Course Fee (In INR)

BHU

22, 369

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

3,49,000

IMS Varanasi

2,25,000

Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

3,95,000

DY Patil University Mumbai

6,00,000

KLE University

25,000

Scope in BAMS Courses

Since COVID-19, Ayurvdic medicine has gained immense importance due to its major property of immunity boosting. During Corona time, people realised that the natural way of healing is the best. Candidates who have done different BAMS courses have a great future as Ayurveda is not only popular in India nowadays but people across the world have realised its power and potential. BAMS professionals are in great demand. They can work at hospitals, Ayurvedic clinics, nursing homes, wellness centres or start their own Ayurvedic clinic. The average salary of BAMS professional is INR 3 to 7 lakh. 

Trends in Ayurveda

Due to surge in diseases and limitation of allopathic medicine, Ayurveda has emerged as one of the best alternative medicines. People are turning to Ayurvedic medicine for complete cure. Ayurvedic medicine not only cure disease but it also act as immunity booster. The best part of Ayurvedic medicien that it has almost zero side effect. During COVID-19 times, Ayurvedic medicines were in great demand.  Because of their medicinal properties, various herbs were consumed in different forms.

Neem, Andrographis, Aswagandha, Turmeric, Guruchi are some of the best herbs which are in trends. Companies are selling different products based out of these herbs. Turmeric and Ginger lattes, different flavors of buttermilks, Health shots are some of the products which are consumed by people to boost their immunity. 

 

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  • Popular BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

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Popular BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) Specializations

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Sharada Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital offered at BAMS fee structure is INR 2.72 lakh. The fee structure includes multiple tuition fee, caution fee, security fee, etc. The hostel fee is not included in the fee structure. 

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, some BAMS fee concessions might be available for students from specific social categories. These rules are decided by the state government and the Fee Regulating Authority. Usually, students from SC, ST, or OBC categories pay a reduced tuit

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute offers BAMS at UG level. The duration of Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute is 5.5 years including internship. The BAMS programme is offered in a full-time mode at the campus.

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No, the candidates cannot get direct admission in Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute BAMS programme. The selection process of Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute is based on entrance exam. The accepted entrance exam is NEET, followed by counselling.

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Yes, after completing your BAMS at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, you can go for an MD or MS in Ayurveda. This allows you to specialise in areas like paediatrics, skin diseases, or surgery. Many students also choose to do an MBA in Hospital Management to enter the healthcar

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The selection criteria is based on the NEET entrance exam and OJEE Counselling for BAMS course at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute follows a strict refund policy for the BAMS course as per the guidelines of the medical counselling authorities. If a student decides to withdraw, the refund amount depends on how early the cancellation is made before classes start. Students ar

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The hostel and mess facilities at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute are charged separately from the main BAMS tuition fee. While S.N.B.P. College of Arts, Commerce, Science and Management students might have different residential options, this institute provides on-campus housi

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Graduates from the BAMS course at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute usually start with a decent monthly income. In the beginning, salaries in private hospitals can range from INR 30,000 - 50,000 per month. If you secure a government job, the pay scale is even higher and comes w

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Yes, after completing your BAMS at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, you can go for an MD or MS in Ayurveda. This allows you to specialise in areas like paediatrics, skin diseases, or surgery. Many students also choose to do an MBA in Hospital Management to enter the healthcar

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After finishing BAMS at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, you can choose many different paths. Many graduates start their own private clinics to practice traditional Ayurveda. Others find good roles in government hospitals or wellness centres. You can also work in the research

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, some BAMS fee concessions might be available for students from specific social categories. These rules are decided by the state government and the Fee Regulating Authority. Usually, students from SC, ST, or OBC categories pay a reduced tuit

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS students can apply for various government-sponsored scholarship schemes. These are based on your category or your family's annual income. The state government often provides financial aid to students from economically weaker sectio

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The BAMS training at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute is supported by a very busy campus hospital. Unlike some newer colleges that lack patient flow, this institute sees many local patients daily. This gives students a chance to see a wide variety of health conditions. Learnin

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS total fee is INR 8.5 Lakhs for the entire course. This is quite competitive when you look at other private Ayurvedic institutions. It covers the tuition for the whole 66-month duration. When you consider the facilities and hospital

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute stands out because of its dedicated BAMS faculty and clinical exposure. Many other colleges might have the same syllabus, but the quality of teaching here is very student-focused. The college also has a very high success rate in professional ex

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS academic session typically starts in late autumn. Once the main rounds of counselling are finished, the college announces the orientation date. This is around September or October, depending on the year's schedule. 

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute follows the timeline set by the Ministry of AYUSH and the state government. Extensions are very rare and only happen in special circumstances. If the overall counselling process is delayed nationally, the dates might shift slightly. However, it

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS admission schedule includes dates for registration, choice filling, and physical reporting. Each round of counselling has its own specific set of deadlines. Usually, you get about a week to report to the college once a seat is allo

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The BAMS admission cycle at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute usually begins after the NEET results are declared. This generally happens in the mid-months of the year. The state authorities will then release a detailed notification for the counselling registration. You should c

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute fills its BAMS seats through multiple rounds of counselling. If any seats are left after the main rounds, a mop-up round is usually conducted. This gives another chance to students who might have missed out earlier. The college strictly follows

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BAMS admission at Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute requires several mandatory documents, like-

  • Class 10th & 12th marksheets 
  • NEET admit card
  • Valid identity proof like Aadhaar card
  • Transfer certificate
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For admission to Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS aspirants must appear for the NEET exam. This is a common entrance test held at the national level for all medical courses in India. Your rank in this exam will determine if you get a seat in the college. After the re

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS programme does welcome international applicants. However, these students must have their previous qualifications approved by the Association of Indian Universities. This ensures their high school education matches the required Indi

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS intake capacity is 60. This limited number of seats ensures that every student gets personal teacher attention. A smaller batch size means more time for each student during practical lab sessions. 

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute ensures that the BAMS curriculum is very hands-on and interactive. Students spend many hours in the pharmacy lab learning how to prepare Ayurvedic medicines. There are also sessions dedicated to Panchakarma therapies and yoga.  

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS internship is a one-year compulsory rotation. This happens after you pass all your professional examinations. You will spend time in different hospital departments like paediatrics, surgery, and internal medicine. This is when you

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS curriculum starts with the basics of human anatomy and physiology. You will learn these topics from both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives. Students also study the history of Ayurveda to understand its deep roots. Sanskrit is taugh

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At Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute, the BAMS department features well-equipped labs and a rich herbal garden. These facilities allow students to see and touch the medicinal plants they read about. Students can observe real patient treatments every day in the attached hospital

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Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College and Research Institute offers a BAMS programme that follows all national medical standards. Ayurveda is becoming very popular across the world today. Many countries now look for qualified professionals who understand natural healing. Students can even find career opp

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