BAMS IN India: Admission 2022-23, Colleges, Fees and More

by Future Education | Jan 8, 2023

BAMS IN India: Admission 2022-23, Colleges, Fees and More

ABOUT AYURVEDA IN INDIA

The Word ‘AYURVEDA’ is a Combination of two terms ‘AYUR’ which means ‘LIFE’ and ‘VEDA’ stands for ‘KNOWLEDGE’. This is the Oldest Health Science which was Originated More than 5000 Years ago. 

Its roots goes to ‘Vedic Texts’ and It was taught for Thousands of Years by the Accomplished Masters to their Disciples. The Principal of many Natural Treatment Systems in the West found Its Origin in ‘AYURVEDA’ like ‘HOMEOPATHY’ and ‘POLARITY THERAPY’. Knowledge of Ayurveda makes one to have the Best Understanding of Function of Human Body and Everything about the Balance of Body. It also describes Human Anatomy in a very Spectacular manner. For its Magical Effects It is also Considered as’ Mother Of All Healing’. In short ‘AYURVEDA’ is the greatest gift for the ‘humankind’ and it has successfully established itself as a boon for the entire human species.

Because of its Usefulness and A Well Defined Combination of Modern Medicine, The Ministry of Ayush, A functional Ministry of Indian Government Constitutes Many UG and PG courses Which have been Quite Popular for the Last Decade. 

Hundreds of Ayurvedic Colleges have been Opened in the last few years and There are also many PRIVATE COLLEGES are being set up in Almost Every State of the Country. Across the length and  breadth of this Country Hundreds of Ayurvedic Colleges are there. 

BAMS in India : A brief Introduction 

‘BAMS’ stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. This is an Undergraduate Degree Program Approved and Well Recognized By None Other than the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. 

In this Course One will study about

• Current Life Structure 
• Human Anatomy
• Social and Preventive Pharmaceuticals
• Toxicology
• Physiology
• General Medicine
• Herbal Science 
• Para Surgery. 

SANSKRIT is taught in the Entire Course for better Understanding of the Subjects. This Degree Course is a Very Well Defined Blend of both Ancient Health Science and Modern Advanced Medicine.  

Students can also Add Value to their Study and Knowledge by Combining Therapies such as PANCHKARMA, PHYSIOTHERAPY, DIETETICS and YOGA. This is a well Established Treatment System and Millions of People Across the Globe are being Benefited from this Blend of Traditional Ayurveda and Modern Medicine.

Patients come across the Globe for Ayurvedic Treatment so as the Popularity is going up, The Demand for Professional Ayurvedic Practitioner  is also Soaring Up with the Same Pace. So in any means Ayurvedic is None less than Modern Medicine.

BAMS in India: Course Duration 

The entire duration of the Course of ‘Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery’ is 5.5 Years In which One Year of Internship is Mandatory. It can be accomplished in Health Camps, Wellness Centers, Ayurvedic Hospitals and also In Affiliated Private Ayurvedic Hospitals.

Eligibility Criteria for BAMS :

• Students should pass 10+2 with 50% Marks from the Recognized Board.
• Physics, Chemistry and Biology are the Compulsory Subjects in 12th Board.
• Valid Score Card of NEET 

BAMS in India : Admission Process

Admission in Any Ayurvedic Medical College to Pursue ‘BAMS’ is Completely based on the Score Obtained in NEET followed by the Counseling. Once a candidate is qualified in the ‘NEET’ he/she will be able to take part in the Centralized Counseling Process where College will be Assigned on the basis of Performance in the ‘NEET’. Some Colleges may take Personal Interviews of the Candidate before Allotting Seats to them. 

BAMS in India: Different Courses

BAMS offers Many Specializations In order to Widen the Knowledge of AYURVEDA and also to Pursue a Decent Career In the field of ‘AYURVEDIC MEDICINE’. Some of the Courses are as follows :

• Padartha Vigyan
• Sharir Kriya
• Sharir Rachna
• Rasa Shastra
• Rog & Vikriti Vigyan
• Prasuti and Stri Roga
• Swastha Vritta
• Charak Samhita  etc

POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN AYURVEDA 

Pursuing Masters in Ayurvedic Medicine has never been so easy. There are many Postgraduate Courses offered by various Institutes and Universities along with a variety of Specializations. 

Ayurveda has been gaining popularity for the last decade and so there is a huge demand for Professional Practitioners of Ayurveda. Various Courses are being Designed for the graduates of Ayurvedic Medicine in order to fulfil the Market Demand of Vetran Ayurvedic Practitioners.

Some Postgraduate Courses offered In Different Universities are :

• Agad Tantra – Toxicology
• Bala Roga – Pediatrics
• Dravya Guna- Pharmacology
• KayaChikitsa- Internal Medicine
• PanchKarma- Penta Bio Purification Method
• Prasuti & Stree Roga – Gynaecology and Obstetrics

These Courses enable an Ayurvedic Graduate to pursue a Successful Career in the field of Medicine and Traditional Treatment System of Ayurveda. There are also many Post Graduate Diploma Courses in various Universities which leads to a bright future in the field of Ayurvedic  Medicine. Some more Postgraduate Courses of Various Universities are as follows:

• MS in Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga 
• MD in Ayurveda
• M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Medicine
• MBA in Medicinal Marketing
• MD in Anu Shastra Karma
• MD in DravyaGuna
• MD in KayaChikitsa 

CAREER ASPECT OF BAMS 

A few years back there were limited opportunities for a Graduate in BAMS but now it has many Promising Scopes to lead a Successful Career in different fields. 

The Ministry of Ayush designed many Postgraduate Courses for the Graduates in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. After completion of these courses One can easily pursue a bright career in the field of Ayurvedic Medicine. Some of the Broad Prospects of Career after BAMS are as follows :

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Option for Clinical Practice is always Open because of its Popularity which has been acquiring great heights day by day. For the last few years many Foreign Countries have come to know about the Importance of AYURVEDA. 

Every year Thousands of people from Different Countries come to India to receive Ayurvedic Treatment and Due to its Effectiveness and Zero Side Effect it is being quite popular across the Globe so the Clinical Practice is always a great option for a BAMS graduate. 

One can also add value to their Knowledge and Study by Pursuing Postgraduate Courses in AYURVEDA like MD IN AYURVEDA or MS IN AYURVEDA. Along with these Courses there are also many Diploma and Certificate Courses in AYURVEDA. 

A Postgraduate Diploma in EMERGENCY MEDICINE is a 6 Month Course offered by Hinduja hospital , Mumbai or Ruby Clinic in Pune can add value to the Clinical Practice of a BAMS student. There are also many therapies which is a sort of Specialization in 

• PANCHKARMA
• PHYSIOTHERAPY
• THERAPY OF SKIN DISEASE
• SPINAL DISORDER
• OPHTHALMOLOGIC DISORDERS and Many more Such Therapies where AYURVEDA has a special role to play.

ACADEMICS

A student after completing Post Graduation in AYURVEDIC MEDICINE can certainly Opt for a Career as an Academician. Hundreds of Private and Government Colleges are in the need of Demonstrators and Lecturers. 

Pursue a Career in Academics has been always in Demand especially in the field of AYURVEDIC MEDICINE. Recently there are many M.Sc Programs offered by Different Universities in Physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology for BAMS students. 

The Successful Completion of  these Courses will help you to build a Successful Career in Academics .

Some of the Universities where M.Sc Course is being offered to BAMS Students are as follows :

• University of Madras
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College
• M.S Ramaiah Medical College
• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

RESEARCH

There are vast options for Research in AYURVEDA. There are many good Courses offered for the Purpose of Research In AYURVEDA even Many colleges abroad offer Fellowship for Different Streams of Research in AYURVEDA. 

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research is a Course Intently designed for the sake of Clinical Research. These Courses are available in Various Institutions and Universities throughout the Country.

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY OF UK also Offers Masters Degree in Clinical Research through its Branches in India. These courses enable one to make a Successful Career as Research Associate in a Pharmaceutical Company. A Student can also join as a Junior Research fellow in many Research Projects conducted by many Institutions and Universities Financially Supported by ICMR, CSIR, CCRAS etc. 

In short, the field of Research is always Promising for a BAMS Student because of Popularity of AYURVEDA.

DRUG MANUFACTURING

Drug Manufacturing is a Booming Sector because of High Demands of Herbal Medicine and so as Ayurvedic Practitioners too. There is a hunting going on for the Ayurvedic Graduates In order to fulfil the demands of Herbal Medicine which requires a Vast Knowledge of Medicinal Plants, Extraction of Raw Material in the form of Powder, Oil etc. 

Not only Ayurvedic Medicines but Cosmetics and Food Market is also growing with the Same Pace so there is a Huge Demand for the Ayurvedic Graduates In Manufacturing Sector.

One can also groom his Career by Pursuing some Need of the hour Courses like B.Pharm (AYURVEDA) in Jamnagar, MBA in Medicinal Marketing, M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Diploma in Herbal Medicinal manufacturing which is Conducted by Pune University.