BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is a 5.5-year undergraduate degree in India integrating traditional Ayurveda with modern medicine. It covers subjects like anatomy, physiology, and herbal medicine, requiring a NEET-qualified 12th-grade pass (PCB). Graduates work as registered Ayurvedic doctors.
Key Details About BAMS:
- Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years academic study + 1-year mandatory internship).
- Full Form: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.
- Admission Process: Admission is based on the NEET-UG exam.
- Curriculum: Studies cover Rachana Sharir (Anatomy), Kriya Sharir (Physiology), Ayurveda Samhita (Classical texts), Dravyaguna (Pharmacology), and modern medical subjects.
- Career Scope: Graduates can work as Ayurvedic doctors, Medical Officers, Panchakarma Specialists, or in research/pharmaceuticals.
- Salary: Starting salaries typically range from INR 3 LPA to INR 15 LPA.
- Further Studies: Graduates can pursue PG courses like MD (Ayurveda) or MS (Ayurveda).
The program is regulated by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
