India has one of the most ancient forms of medical system. With more and more people trusting age-old non invasive methods to manage health concerns, these schools of medicine are gaining popularity everyday. The trend is increasing not just among Indians but also foreigners as well. As a result, the scope of making a career in ancient medicine has increased and hence, a lot of students are showing interest in courses offered by the Ministry of AYUSH.
In 2014, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Ministry of AYUSH with a vision to provide cost effective and alternative healthcare services to people. From an academic and career point of view, AYUSH is the best option to pursue a medical degree other than MBBS and BDS. In AYUSH courses, students can pursue both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Through the NEET result 2023, a total of 52,720 seats are available in 914 colleges. The degrees offered are Ayurvedic medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), Homeopathy and Surgery (BHMS), Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), and Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS).
Careers360, in this article, takes a look at the courses offered by the Ministry of AYUSH and also suggests the future opportunities for AYUSH graduates.
Those aspirants who have the required cut off score are eligible for participation in the counselling process. The admission officials allocate seats according to the NEET score, seat availability, reservation required and other variables and preferences.
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Candidates must successfully fulfil the NEET eligibility requirements established by the NTA in order to be admitted to AYUSH colleges. Students must have completed or attempted Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB).
General or Other Backward Class applicants must receive a minimum of 50 per cent in PCB and aggregate, Schedule Caste or Schedule Tribe applicants need a minimum 40 percentile score, and persons with disability require minimum 45 per cent . The NEET test is available to students from recognised boards, including NIOS and open schools as well.
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All of the AYUSH courses have a solid academic and professional foundation. The competition to enrol in all courses is fierce. However, the NEET 2022 exam reveals that the BHMS (Homeopathy) and BAMS(Ayurvedic) are the most popular courses among all the AYUSH courses.
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) and BAMS are two separate programmes that have succeeded in the healthcare industry. BAMS is a traditional medical practice, whereas MBBS is a contemporary medical practice.
While MBBS focuses more on pharmaceuticals and modern medical procedures, BAMS focuses more on alternative therapies and herbal medicines. Additionally, while MBBS students concentrate on diagnosis and treatments, BAMS students are expected to comprehend the human body and how it functions.
BAMS seeks to cure illnesses holistically and naturally by focusing on their underlying causes. The patient's mind and body will benefit greatly from this method of medical care.
Parameter | MBBS | BAMS |
Duration of Course | 5.5 Years ((including one year for practice). | 5.5 (including one year for practice). |
Starting Average Salary | Rs. 58,188 per month | Rs. 30,000 per month |
Note: The seats mentioned above are subject to change
BAMS is more than just Ayurvedic science; students also learn modern science in this course. BAMS students can pursue a career as an ayurvedic pharmacist, therapist, specialist, clinical trial coordinator, medical representative, and so on. If one chooses to pursue advanced studies, they can pursue a master's degree in public health or a master's degree in health administration. Students could also pursue a postgraduate diploma programme.
In India, homoeopathy is the third most prevalent style of medicine. In BHMS, students study modern subjects as well as homoeopathic subjects. It covers mind and body healing strategies, homoeopathic pharmacy, fundamental concepts of homoeopathy, and so on. If students desire to continue their education, they can pursue an MD in homoeopathy, a master's degree in psychiatry, a master's degree in regenerative medicine, or a master's degree in hospital administration, among other options.
Both BAMS and BHMS have a wide range of applications. Students only need to choose what is best for them, as both courses provide excellent prospects in both urban and rural places. In fact, internationally as well.
| Parameters | BAMS | BHMS |
Since | 1971 | |
Duration of Course | 5.5 Years ((including one year for practice). | 5.5 Years ((including one year for practice). |
Total seats in India | ||
Starting Salary | Rs. 30,000 per month | Rs. 27,500 per month |
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> Start Your Own Practice: Graduates of AYUSH set up their own practice or serve as consultants or on-call physicians at hospitals. They can further pursue postgraduate study and research in their chosen field of medicine.
> Practice At Government Organisations: After completing a postgraduate public health (MPH) programme, AYUSH physicians can also serve as public health physicians for various state government organisations and do public health research.
> Pursue An MBA: By opting to get an MBA in hospital management, AYUSH physicians can also choose to work as healthcare managers. Each year, AYUSH doctors are hired by the National Health Mission (NHM) to operate in Community Health Centers and Primary Healthcare Centers in rural and tribal areas.
Ayurvedic physicians can also apply for UPSC examinations for AYUSH medical officer positions. The national government also posts openings for junior and senior research fellow positions for the particular AYUSH stream for graduate and postgraduate AYUSH physicians.
In order to promote research and progress in complementary medical systems, AYUSH practitioners have access to government-supported research facilities. Ayush physicians can work in the Research and Development department of pharmaceutical businesses as well as as drug quality inspectors.
A number of BHMS institutions are available in India to provide the admission to the BHMS course. Below mentioned are some good government and private BHMS colleges of India.
Top BHMS Colleges | Fees In Lakh Rs | Intake Capacity |
DSRRAU Jodhpur | 5.85 | 100 |
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata | 1.04 | 93 |
Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Calicut | - | 50 |
JSPS Government Homeopathic Medical College, Hyderabad | 4.84 | 100 |
AM Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College, Belgaum | - | 100 |
ASNSS SB Shirkoli Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | 1.48 | 50 |
Ahmednagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Ahmednagar | 3.17 | 75 |
Anantrao Kanse Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune | 4.41 | 100 |
Antarbharti Homoeopathic Medical College, Nagpur | 3.14 | 50 |
Baroda Homeopathic Medical College Hospital, Baroda | - | |
Bhagawan Buddha Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore | 5.25 | 5.25 |
Bharati Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune | 8.5 | 100 |
Chandola Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Udham Singh Nagar | 4.95 | 50 |
Dhondumama Sathe Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune | 4.35 | 100 |
Listed below are options you can consider if you want to pursue a BAMS course.
Name of the college | BAMS fee (Total) | Intake Capacity |
Patanjali Ayurved College, Haridwar | 9.68 | 100 |
Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Malwadi, Pune | 10.8 | 60 |
Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai | 29.25 | 100 |
Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Amravati | 3.42 | 63 |
Ch Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi | 2.93 | 100 |
IMS BHU - Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University | - | 45 |
State Ayurvedic college and Hospital, Lucknow | 50 | |
Government Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur | 100 | |
Podar Ayurved Medical College, Mumbai | 100 | |
Government Ayurved College, Nanded | 100 |
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On Question asked by student community
Hello Aspirant,
Based on your NEET 2026 score of 303, AIR around 5 lakh, SC category rank 69,064, and Uttar Pradesh domicile, getting a government BHMS or BAMS seat is possible, but it cannot be guaranteed. Your chances will depend on the final cut-offs, seat availability, and counselling rounds.
You
Hello, with 220 marks, AIR 9,56,786, and the General category, you may have a chance of getting admission to BHMS, depending on the college, counselling round, seat availability, state quota, and cutoff.
You can check the list of BHMS colleges in India here: https://medicine.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-bhms-colleges-in-india
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Hello Dear Student,
With a score of 201, your chances of getting a government quota seat for BHMS in Karnataka under the OBC 2BR category are low, as typical government college cutoffs range from 280 to 380 marks, though you may still qualify and find options in private or management
With a NEET score of 152, admission to a government BHMS college is generally unlikely for most categories. However, you may have a chance of securing a seat in private BHMS colleges, depending on:
Your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.)
State domicile
Number of available seats
Cut-offs during
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