Now 10th Grade Passouts Eligible for BAMS: NCISM Launches New 7.5-Year Pre-Ayurveda Program with NEET UG
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
Candidates who seek admissions to Karnataka government medical college with a NEET score of 500 marks will be able to get a seat. However, there may be chances that yoy will not be offered the dream college or course. Candidates should generally aim for more than 550 scores to get admissions to top medical colleges in the state.
The NTA has released the NEET 2026 information bulletin for admission to medical and allied courses. The courses offered under the NEET UG exam are MBBS /BDS /Dental /BAMS/ BSMS /BUMS /BHMS.
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.
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
There are several government medical colleges in Karnataka that offer MBBS, BDS and other courses. Have a look at some of the best Karnataka government medical colleges below-
- Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru
- Mysore Medical College & Research Institute (MMCRI), Mysuru
- Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS), Belagavi (Belgaum)
- J.J.M. Medical College
- Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS)
- ESIC Medical College
- Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS)
- Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi (Hubli)
The NEET cut off score generally changes every year, based on the exam difficulty level. The NEET 2025 cut off score was reduced from that of 2024. Have a look at the cut off scores of NEET 2025 exam below-
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 minimum qualifying percentile for OBC category in NEET UG exam is 40th. In NEET 2025, the cutoff score for OBC was 143-113. The NEET percentile of OBC remains the same every year. However, the scores get changed.
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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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