BAMS

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

Duration:	66 Months
Level:	Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	10+2

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.

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
	First Professional (one and half year)
1	History of Ayurveda
2	Sanskrit and Samhita
3	Padartha Vigyana (Ayurvedic philosophy)
5	Rachna Sharira (anatomy)
4	Kriya Sharira (physiology)
	Second Professional (one and half year)
1	Rasa Shastra avam Bhaisajya Kalpana (Pharmaceuticals of Ayurveda)
2	Dravyaguna (Materia Medica of Ayurveda)
3	Agadtantra, VyavaharAyurveda and Vidhi Vaidyaka (Toxicology and Jurisprudence)
5	Nidan/Vikriti Vigyana (Pathology) /Nadi Parkisa (Pulse diagnosis)
4	Svasthavritta Yoga (Personal and social hygiene including dietetics)
5	Charaka Samhita (A classical text of Ayurveda)
	Final Professional (one and half year)
1	Kaya Chikitsa (General Medicine including Panchakarma, Rasayana and Vajikarana)
2	Shalya tantra (General surgery and parasurgical techniques)
3	Shalakya tantra (ENT, Eye and Dentistry)
5	Prasuti tantra avam Stri roga (Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
4	Kaumara bhritya (Paediatrics)
5	Medical Ethics
6	Health Regulations
7	Yoga
8	Dissertation

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

Colleges offering BAMS in India