Alternative Medicine

No BAMS doctor annot perform a delivery in same way as an MBBS doctor who are trained in it. While BAMS doctors are trained in Ayurvedic methods and can provide before or after pregnancy they are not authorized to conduct deliveries independently. 

Yes a BAMS student is eligible to appear for UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam provided they meet required educational qualifications.

UPSC Civil Services Exam which is conducted to select candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Indian Police Service (IPS) and other civil services allows candidates with a degree in any discipline from a recognised university to apply. 

Yes BAMS doctors can open their clinics and practice Ayurvedic medicine. After completing their BAMS course and getting registration with state medical council they are authorized to treat patients using Ayurvedic methods. 

BAMS doctors can offer many services like consultations, Ayurvedic treatments, Panchakarma therapies and also herbal medicine. 

The average BAMS salary can get up to INR 4 LPA, whereas that of an MBBS doctor can get up to INR 7.5 LPA.

No, BAMS doctor salary is not same like MBBS doctor. MBBS doctors mostly earn more money because they can do more type of treatment in modern medicine.

No, after BAMS you can't be dermatologist like in modern medical. For that you must do MBBS and then MD in Dermatology. BAMS doctors only learn Ayurveda way of treatment.

Still, they can do Ayurvedic dermatology and help with skin problem using herbs and natural method. But they are not allowed to do modern dermatology things like laser or advance allopathic treatment.

Yes, BAMS doctors are getting more and more demand now, because people like Ayurveda and other old style medicine. Many people like natural treatment and full body care, so they go to BAMS doctors in city and village both. They help in long sickness, prevention and for staying healthy.

Also government is giving more support to Ayurveda and putting it inside health system. That's why BAMS doctor job is growing a lot these days.

Yes, BAMS doctor can also be drug inspector if they do right study and get the need qualification. But not everyone can do it just after finishing BAMS, they need extra step.

Mostly drug inspector job ask for degree in Pharmacy or something like that. Still BAMS student can take more training in medicine, pharmacology or pharma science and then apply. So it's not impossible, but little more work needed.

If you wish to pursue BAMS course in India, you must be between 17 to 25 years at the time of admission in India. But, for candidates who belong to SC/ST/OBC, the age limit may be relaxed by some colleges. 

Yes BAMS doctors use stethoscopes. BAMS curriculum includes Ayurveda practise which also includes use of stethoscopes for examining a patient's heart, lungs and even other vital functions in the body. 

No a BAMS doctor are not authorised to perform C sections at pregnant women.

C-section surgeries are considered to be an advanced and complex practice which is only performed by skilled and authorised doctors and requires extensive practise in obstetrics and gynaecology, which is only covered under MBBS and MD courses.