BAMS

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

BAMS or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery is an undergraduate Ayurvedic course which is awarded after successful completion of a five and a half years program or course that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda. The full 5½ years duration of the degree includes one year of internship also. The degree course covers the study of modern anatomy, physiology, principles of medicine, social and preventive medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic medicine, botany, ENT, principles of surgery, etc. along with ayurvedic topics. Ayurvedacharya recognition is given to the recipient of a Bachelor’s Degree of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S) and the degree holders can use the title Vaidyar before their name (abbreviated as Vr).

BAMS Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing a B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and preferably Sanskrit as subjects studied, along with a reasonably high percentage of marks in the aggregate and clearing the different national and state level entrance exams such as:
  • All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Exam (AIPMT) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE), Delhi on a national level.
  • Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Entrance Exam.
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Entrance Exam.

• Selection to the B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree course is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery Syllabus

Syllabus of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery Colleges

• Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh
• Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Gwalior
• Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine and Research, Bangalore
• Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery Course Suitability

• Applicants willing for having further Master’s Degree or then after that for research work can for this course. 
• They also possess good communication and counselling skills and the ability to make pivotal decisions after weighing up relevant factors.
• They should have a strong power of concentration, self-confidence, responsibility and caring nature.

How is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery Course Beneficial?

• B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree is widely acclaimed throughout India, as Ayurveda has its origin in the country.
• More and more pharmaceutical companies are employing Ayurveda experts for the new researches in ayurvedic medicines.
• Ayurvedic medicines are prepared from natural herbs, fruits, vegetable and minerals, so there are no side effects. This advantage of Ayurvedic treatment is gaining international acceptance resulting in more people from abroad coming to the country for ayurvedic treatment which in fact has considerably increased the demand for the Ayurveda experts or the Ayurvedic doctors.

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery Employment Areas

• Clinical Trials
• Education
• Healthcare Community
• Healthcare IT
• Hospital
• Insurance
• Life Sciences Industry
• On Duty Doctor
• Pharma Industry

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery Job Types

• Area Sales Executive/Manager
• Assistant Claims Manager
• Ayurvedic Doctor
• Business Development Officer
• Category Manager
• Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Medical Representative
• Pharmacist
• Product Manager
• Sales Representative