BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

Course Description:

BAMS is an undergraduate degree program focused on Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine that originated in India. The course blends traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern medical science to provide a holistic approach to health and healing. It trains students in both Ayurvedic texts (like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita) and modern anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, making graduates capable of working as Ayurvedic doctors or practitioners.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.

• Minimum Marks: Generally 50% (may vary by university).

• Entrance Exam: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is mandatory in India.

Syllabus / Modules:

• BAMS syllabus is divided into three professional phases as per CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine) guidelines:

• 1st Professional (1.5 years)

  • Sanskrit

  • Padartha Vigyan (Philosophy & Fundamentals of Ayurveda)

  • Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

  • Rachana Sharir (Anatomy)

  • Samhita Adhyayan (Classical Ayurvedic Texts)

  2nd Professional (1.5 years)

  • Dravyaguna Vigyan (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)

  • Rasashastra (Pharmaceuticals & Ayurvedic Formulations)

  • Agad Tantra (Toxicology & Medical Jurisprudence)

  • Rog Vigyan (Pathology)

  • Charak Samhita (Purvardha)

  3rd Professional (1.5 years)

  • Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)

  • Shalya Tantra (Surgery)

  • Shalakya Tantra (ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry)

  • Prasuti and Stri Roga (Gynecology and Obstetrics)

  • Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)

  • Panchakarma (Detoxification & Rejuvenation Therapy)

  • Charak Samhita (Uttarardha)

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  Internship (1 Year):

  During the internship, students gain hands-on experience in various departments of Ayurvedic and modern medicine under supervision, including:

  • OPD/IPD handling

  • Ayurvedic medicine preparation

  • Panchakarma therapies

  • Minor surgical procedures

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  Career Opportunities After BAMS:

  • Ayurvedic Medical Officer / Doctor

  • Panchakarma Specialist

  • Ayurvedic Pharmacist / Product Formulator

  • Clinical Practice / Own Ayurvedic Clinic

  • Government Ayurvedic Hospital

  • Health & Wellness Centers

  • Further studies (MD/MS in Ayurveda)