Alternative Medicine

Hi Achal,
Ayurvedic medicine is gaining popularity all over the world because of its curing ability and the medicines no side effects. It is also known to promote positive health, longevity and beauty. There are suitable job options for Ayurveda practitioners in research, academic, clinical practice, drug manufacturing, etc.
After completing BAMS course, one can get a job in government or private sector as:
1. Central Government Jobs:
- As an insurance medical officer in ESI hospitals
- As a medical officer in Central Government Health service
2. State Government Jobs:
- As a medical officer in state government Ayurveda hospitals
- As a Medical officer in Municipal Corporation hospital
Private Sector Jobs:
- As a medical officer in private Ayurveda Hospitals and centers like Shri Shri Ravishankar's Art of Living hospitals, Baba Ramdev's Pantajali yogpeeth center, Maharshi Mahesh yogi's center, other corporate organizations.
- As a medical officer at Private Ayurveda medical colleges.
The BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is the only educational and professional program of dental surgery in India.In the medical educational field, it is the second choice of the students after the MBBS course. It has also a very good job opening like that of MBBS. There are plenty of good jobs & higher study opportunities available after getting the degree in dentistry as a doctor. Especially in abroad, you will get more openings. Salary is in the range of 5-8 lacs per annum.
After completing BDS, you may find employment as:
-Consultant
-Professors
-Forensics
-Dental surgeon
-Oral pathologist
--Medical Representative / Sales Representative
For more information on BDS colleges, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/dental/colleges/bds-colleges-india
In MBBS, there are career options in various fields such as:
Self employment
Government hospitals and clinics
Multi specialist hospitals and nursing homes
Armed ForcesRailways
UPSC conducts a Combined Medical Services Exam for MBBS degree holders
For details on MBBS, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/careers/medicine-76
On the other hand, the career opportunity after completion of BHMS is not only in India but also in abroad. Further, BHMS graduate is eligible to be called as a doctor and do the private practice. A homeopathic practitioner may look towards the career as a medical representative or as a doctor in private or government hospital.

Hi Deep,
The eligibility conditions for BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is as following:
The eligibility for the course is 10+2 with a minimum of 50% or equivalent level examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
Admission to the B.H.M.S. is based on merit. In some states there is a joint entrance exam for B.H.M.S. along with the M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. tests. The Admission is based on performance of the candidate in written test which may be followed by personal interview. Minimum age limit is 17 years.
The eligibility conditions for BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is as following:
Dental School requirements include H.S.C. (10+2) with English, physics, chemistry and biology with at least 50% marks. Admission to graduate courses in dentistry is through a general, nationwide competitive examination.
Entrance examinations are conducted in major cities all over India. Advertisements are given, regarding issue of application forms for Common Entrance Examination, important dates etc., in all leading newspapers all over India are also notified. The All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Exam conducted by the CBSE is common for both the M.B.B.S. and the Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS). The allocation of institutions is based on merit.
Other than the centrally run medical institutions there is at least one dental college in most states, where admission is governed by domiciliary status. But to be eligible for practice, one must ensure that the course chosen is approved by the Dental Council of India.
Please check your qualifications as per the given eligibility for the BDS / BHMS course.