BAMS

About the Degree

The full form of BAMS is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. BAMS is an undergraduate degree program that is designed to make students familiar with the concepts of Ayurveda and use it for the treatment of patients. BAMS incorporates Ayurveda with the concepts of modern medicines and students are taught a combination of both as part of the course curriculum and can practise both Ayurveda & Modern medicine depending on the laws of the State they register with. 

About Ayurveda

Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine and traces its roots to Vedic times. It is based on the curative properties of herbs and its medicines are known for the natural elements that they contain. Considered as an alternative method of treatment, the Ayurveda medicine system not only cures and prevents an ailment but also reduces the frequency with which diseases enter a human body. It utilises the self-healing system of the body. Currently, this alternative method of healing is being accepted by people worldwide. Even the World Health Organisation has provided a worldwide forum for promoting traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda. Therefore, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) as a course has opened up many promising opportunities for students.

Required Skill-sets

BAMS is most apt for students who have a keen interest in the Medicine industry and would love to explore alternative methods of treatment. Students who aspire to build their career in the field of Ayurveda should have the below-mentioned skillset:

  • Interest in medicinal property of herbs
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Observation
  • Concentration
  • Counselling ability
  • Decision Making ability

Eligibility Criteria

  • To pursue BAMS course in Indian colleges/ universities, aspirants should clear Class XII in Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects.
  • In most cases, the minimum percentage that students require in Class XII to be eligible for BAMS course admissions is 50% . However, the minimum percentage criteria changes depending on a college/ university policy.
  • Some universities may also have minimum age bar as their BAMS eligibility criteria.
  • Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and qualify it.
  • Admission to BAMS course is through a centralised counselling based on the NEET merit list.
  • You can get admitted to under any of the following Quotas in Colleges : The State Quota, The Central Quota, The Management Quota, The NRI Quota

How we can Help

  • Identifying the best colleges at a reasonable distance you wish to travel
  • Counselling you decide to plan preference between them depending on your NEET rank.
  • If required Negotiating with the managements and getting you the best packages for admission under Management Quota or NRI Quota