BAMS

BAMS and BHMS graduates can pursue pediatric courses specific to Ayurveda (Kaumarbhritya) or Homeopathy Pediatrics. These offer knowledge of treating childhood illnesses within their respective systems.

They can also take certificate or Diploma programs in child care to work in integrated wellness centers, rural health missions, or Ayurvedic child care clinics, but cannot practice allopathic pediatrics unless they complete an MBBS.

Choosing between BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) depends on career goals, interests, and future opportunities.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparisons between BAMS and BDS course:

Both courses have great career prospects—BAMS is ideal for those inclined towards alternative medicine, while BDS is best for those interested in dentistry.

The total cost for a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) programme at Ishan Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre is approximately INR 18.92 Lakh, including tuition and hostel fees. 

Here's a breakdown of the costs: 

Tuition Fees: INR 13.97 Lakh

Hostel Fees (including meal plan): INR 4.95 Lakh

Total Fee: INR 18.92 Lakh

Pursuing a BMAS  degree at Ishan Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre can be considered expensive with total fee potentially reaching around INR 18.92 Lacs including tuition fees,   hostel fees, and meal cost.

With a NEET score of 504, it might be tough to get admission into a government college for BAMS. Cut-off marks for BAMS in 2024 are around 720-164 for the general category and 161-127 for the reserved classes. Your score is lower than the expected cut-offs of most government colleges, as those require more than that because of competitive demand. But certain state quotas and minority status can be of some benefit, so it is best to inquire about individual college cut-offs and engage in state-level counseling for possible opportunities.

The NEET cut off for BAMS at any governmnt colleges is:

•  For the general category the cut off is 600+,
• For OBC 590+, 
• For SC and ST 300+ 

The cut off varies every year due to the paper structure and number of applicants. For example, in 2023 NEET cut off was 550+ for the general category which increased to 600+ in 2024 due to very high competition.

With 254 marks in NEET, you can get admission in BAMS or BHMS if you belong to the EWS category. You only have chances of getting admission in a private collge because government seats are highly competive due to low seats intake. For the EWS category, the NEET cut-off is generally considered to be around 162 marks (50th percentile), and as your score is more than this, you'll not face any problem in getting admission in BAMS or BHMS. You can use Shiksha's college predictor to get a list of expected colleges.

Yes, a 467340 rank in NEET can get you a BAMS college in Himachal Pradesh. The cutoff rank for BAMS colleges is usually lower, and you can easily get admission with that rank. Although your chances of getting a private college are relatively higher than getting a government one. Admission to BAMS colleges in Himachal Pradesh is done through the Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU) counselling process; you can use various college predictors to get a list of expected colleges.

Yes, it's possible to get admission to a government Ayurvedic college in Madhya Pradesh with 491 marks in NEET 2024 if you're from the general category. The cut-off for general category students for NEET 2024 was 720-164. 

How is admission to BAMS colleges done?  

Admission to BAMS colleges is based on the NEET merit list and centralized counseling.