Alternative Medicine

In India, the University of Patanjali is a leading university for naturopathy and yogic science. A primary source of yoga philosophy is the Yoga Sutras, which were composed by the Indian sage Patanjali. In addition to naturopathy, yogic science, and other closely related disciplines such as ayurveda, philosophy, and Sanskrit, the university offers several undergraduate and graduate degrees. It provides practical education through workshops. The university is sponsored by Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, which is a well-known organization in India that promotes yoga and Ayurveda.

As per the eligibility guidelines issued by the counselling conducting body, a candidate must be minimum 17 years of age and not more than 25 years as on December 31 of the year of his/her admission. There is a relaxation of 05 years in the upper age limit for SC, ST, ST-STA, OBC, MBC and PH candidates.

A candidate must have passed 10+2 passed with Science Biology with English (Minimum 50 % for General* and 40 % for SC/ST/OBC marks in aggregate is compulsory in Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and NEET-2026 with required percentile of eligibility. The minimum age of a candidate should be 17 years on or before 31st December.

BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, and, BNYS are AYUSH courses for which state counselling is being held. The full form of each of these course is:

·       Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)

·       Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS)

·       Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS)

·       Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science (BNYS)