Now 10th Grade Passouts Eligible for BAMS: NCISM Launches New 7.5-Year Pre-Ayurveda Program with NEET UG
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A good news for every medical aspiring students that they can get admission to BAMS courses after Class 10. NCISM has introduced Pre-Ayurvedic programmes for BAMS. The duration of this course is seven and half year with one year internship and the initial two years is dedicated to pre-Ayurveda.
The admission to this course will be based on NEET PAP. There are few institute in each state that offers BAMS, known as Ayurvedic Gurukulam.
Students have to reside in the campus for their study. These institutes have separate hospitals. The academic session for BAMS starts in October. These information were issued by National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
- Eligibility Criteria for BAMS PAP
- NEET for Pre-Ayurveda
- Counselling & Exam Method
- Course Objective
- FAQs
Eligibility Criteria for BAMS PAP
Before deciding for the admission you must check the eligibility criteria. This is a minimum condition for admission to seven and half year programme for BAMS. The eligibility criteria for BAMS PAP is mentioned below:
- The minimum age to appear for the entrance exam is set at 15 years.
- Candidates who have completed the Class 10 level through a recognized State Board, Central Board, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, or other approved boards with a 10+2 pattern are eligible for the NEET Pre-Ayurveda Entrance Test.
- Additionally, candidates who have passed Class 10 from a recognized Sanskrit Board equivalent to the State or Central Boards are also eligible for the entrance exam.
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Commonly asked questions
It is possible to get admission to a private medical college with a score of 300 in NEET. For a government medical college, one should ideally obtain a score above 600. The NEET cutoff for the Government medical colleges varies as per the institute rank and round of counselling. Hence, it can be said that a score of 300 in NEET may not be sufficient for admission to Government medical colleges. As per past years' trends, a score between 500 to 700 or above is in the cutoff marks for NEET.
The NEET 2026 cutoff will be released along with the results. The NTA will release the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference.
Category | NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile | NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th | 686-144 |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th | 143-113 |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 143-127 |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th | 126-113 |
The category-wise NEET cutoff percentile is given in the table below:
Category | NEET Cut Off Percentile |
|---|---|
General Category/Unreserved (UR) Category | 50 |
OBC/SC/ST | 40 |
PwD (General/UR) | 45 |
PwD (Reserved) | 40 |
The qualifying NEET 2025 cutoff marks for General category candidates is 144. Last year it was 162. As expected, the NEET 2025 cutoff for General category candidates is lower than last year. The reason is, the difficulty level of NEET was tougher this year as compared to last year. The competition level has become even higher, along with the increase in the number of seats.
NEET for Pre-Ayurveda
According to NCISM Pre-Ayurveda BAMS admission will be through NEET-PA (National Eligibility Test - Pre-Ayurveda. Currently, the admission to BAMS program is through NEET UG. AYUSH counselling process is through AACCC.
Counselling & Exam Method
The latest NCISM regulations outline that the NEET Pre-Ayurveda Entrance Test for the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) follows a course structure of 2+4.5+1 years. This includes two years of Pre-Ayurveda studies, four and a half years in the BAMS program, and one year of compulsory rotatory internship, with the test conducted by the designated authority.
According to these new regulations, a Pre-Ayurveda counselling committee, established by the Commission, will handle the counselling process and allocate seats based on guidelines provided by the Commission. Additionally, the regulations specify that the procedures for the Pre-Ayurveda Entrance Test, result announcements, counselling, and seat allotment will adhere to the Commission's guidelines as updated periodically.
Admission to Pre-Ayurveda programs will follow an all-India common merit list, with the counselling conducted by the Pre-Ayurveda counselling committee. This merit list will apply exclusively to the academic session in which it was issued.
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Commonly asked questions
RIMS Ranchi cutoff 2022 was 49596 for General category candidates in All India quota for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery. RIMS Ranchi admission 2023 to MBBS course is based on NEET 2023 scores followed by NEET Counselling 2023. Conducted by the MCC, NEET UG Counselling is to be held in multiple rounds. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
RIMS Imphal cutoff 2022 was 53109 for General category candidates in All India quota for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery. RIMS Imphal admission 2023 to MBBS course is based on NEET 2023 scores followed by NEET Counselling 2023. Conducted by the MCC, NEET UG Counselling is to be held in multiple rounds. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
The NEET 2025 cutoff was released along with the result on June 14, 2025. The NEET cutoff for each candidate category was mentioned on the result PDF. The NTA lowered the NEET cut off 2025 as the level of difficulty was higher and the number of test-takers was lower.
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi provides best medical courses and accepts admissions on the basis of NEET scores of an applicant. Every year Students scoring more than 550 marks in NEET are on the safe side for the admissions. Category and reservation system affects the admission process to some extent. Cutoff percentile for general category remains 50th while 40 to 45 for SC, ST and OBC. This cutoff keeps on changing year by year.
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Course Objective
Dr. Rakesh Pandey, spokesperson for the AYUSH Medical Association, explained, “After completing a two-year pre-Ayurveda course, students will take the NEET for a 4.5-year BAMS course. In this revised curriculum, Sanskrit will be integral to Ayurvedic research. Students will study biology with Sanskrit during their 10+2 education, and Ayurvedic Gurukulams will be established nationwide. Currently, there are 552 Ayurvedic colleges in India.”
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FAQs
Q. What is BAMS?
A. BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is a UG degree program in the field of Ayurvedic medicine. It focuses on the study of traditional Ayurvedic practices and medical treatments, combining ancient knowledge with modern scientific principles.
Students are taught subjects related to Ayurveda, such as herbal medicine, Panchakarma, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Anatomy, alongside modern medical subjects like Physiology and Pharmacology. Upon completion, graduates are awarded the BAMS degree and are qualified to practice as Ayurvedic doctors, offering holistic healthcare solutions based on Ayurvedic principles.
Q. Who is eligible to apply for the new Pre-Ayurveda BAMS program?
A. Candidates who have passed the 10th grade from a recognized State Board, Central Board, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, or other approved boards in a 10+2 pattern are eligible.
Those from an approved Sanskrit Board equivalent to Class 10 are also eligible. The minimum age for the entrance exam is 15 years.
Q. What is the structure of the new 7.5-year BAMS course, and what does it include?
A. The program consists of two years of pre-Ayurveda studies, four and a half years of BAMS coursework, and a one-year compulsory rotatory internship.
The NEET UG exam will be required for admission.
Q. Is NEET UG mandatory for admission into the Pre-Ayurveda program?
A. Yes, the NEET UG entrance test is required for admission into the Pre-Ayurveda program, which will lead to enrollment in the BAMS course.
Q. Are students required to live on campus during the Pre-Ayurveda course?
A. Yes, students will be required to reside at the Ayurvedic Gurukulam Institute where they study, which will have separate hospital facilities for training.
Q. When will the admissions for this new program begin, and how many institutes will offer it per state?
A. Admissions for the new Pre-Ayurveda program will commence in the 2025-26 academic session, and only one or two institutes per state will offer this program. Each academic session will start in October every year.
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