Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurvedic Sciences and courses are becoming more and more popular, be it the Panch Karma Therapy or the medicines or massages. The trend of SPAs and the requirement of being counseled by a good Ayurvedic doctor has become the need of the hour. India can its history and culture for providing it with a secret for not only peoples well being but also contributing to the tourism sector because of the underlying therapies, massages, medicines and much more. So with the increase in SPAs and Ayurvedic Centres there will be an increase to provide more doctors for treatment and counseling.
After you Bachelors you can pursue MD - Doctor of Medicine (ayurveda) and MS - Master of Surgery (ayurveda), which are the post graduate degrees conferred. There are various institutions which offer post graduation degree in ayurveda, which is of 3 years duration.
A BAMS doctor can work in following domains after completion of the degree.
General Practice
Research (Clinical research or epidemiological research)
Hospital and Healthcare Administration
Health Supervisor

Hi Suchita,
The eligibility to get admission in BAMS course is 10+2 with science subjects from a recognized Board of Examination.
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.
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