Before starting about how to get admission in B.A.M.S. one should know what exactly B.A.M.S. is! So in this post we will first start this post with the same. This post will cover complete Admission Process as well as will guide you through the process.
To play a game you need to know it’s rule before playing so that you can use it in your favour.
Admission process is similar to a game and if no one guides you regarding process then you could not take advantage and get best out it. I here hope that I will cover each expect and take you advantage on others not knowing the game. So let’s begin understanding the game.
What is B.A.M.S. ?
B.A.M.S. stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, it’s a professional Course that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda. Which is offered in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. After the completion of BAMS degree ( 4.5 years and 1 year internship ), the student will be awarded with the degree of ‘Ayurvedacharya‘.
Ayurvedacharya degree holders can prefix the title Vaidyar/ Vaidya/ Doctor before their name (abbreviated as Vr. /Vd. /Dr. ).
What is Ayurveda ?
In ‘Ayurveda’ Ayu stands for ‘Life‘ and Veda stands for ‘Branch of science/ Knowledge of ‘ So together it means Branch of science dealing with knowledge about life here life means ways to make healthy life.
It’s the oldest system of medicine and the roots from its traces back from Vedic times, even it is considered as Upveda of Athrva Veda. It aims not only to cure Diseases but also provide ways to by which Diseases don’t occur. It makes cure using natural herbs and It not only provides cure but also prevent the recurrence of diseases.
How Centuries Old Wisdom still works with changing time ?
“The Sun that shines today is the sun that shines when thy father was born, and will still be shining when the last grandchild shall pass into the darkness”
Similarly Ayurveda was curing Patients at the time of Thy Father was born and will still be Curing patients when last last grandchild shall pass into the darkness.
Like a Software when it finds a bug or better version then it’s updated or changed, but think about it Ayurveda being 3000 BC years older and still present. What does it show?? That it’s the best and doesn’t need any changes!
“The thoughts of youth, are bright lights that shine forth like the meteors that often make brilliant the sky, but the wisdom of age is like the fixed stars that shine so unchanged that the sailor may depend upon them to steer his course.”
Similarly Ayurveda is Acient wisdom that surpassed the time and is available today.
Year wise Subjects :-
| Year | Duration | Subjects |
| 1st Proff | 12 months | 1. PADARTHA VIGYAN AND AYURVEDA ITIHAS 2. SANSKRIT 3. KRIYA SHARIR 4. RACHANA SHARIR 5. MAULIK SIDDHANT AVUM ASTANG HRIDYA |
| 2nd Proff | 12 months | 1. DRAVYAGUNA VIGYAN 2. ROGA-NIDAN 3. RASA SHASTRA & BHAISJYA KALPANA 4. CHARAK SAMHITA (PURVARDHA) |
| 3rd Proff | 12 months | 1. AGADTANTRA 2. SWASTHAVRITTA 3. PRASUTI TANTRA EVUM STRI ROGA 4. KAUMARBHRITYA 5. CHARAK SAMHITA (UTTARARDHA) |
| 4th Proff | 18 months | 1. KAYACHIKITSA 2. PANCHKARMA 3. SHALYA TANTRA 4. SHALAKYA TANTRA 5. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND MEDICAL STATISTICS |
| Internship part 1 | 6 months Ayurveda | |
| Internship part 2 | 6 months Allopathy |
Scope and Benefits of B.A.M.S. :-
Ayurveda is gaining a lot of popularity not only in India but in the Western World because of natural healing properties with minimum side-effects as these medicines are prepared from natural herbs, vegetables, and plants.
After pursuing Bachelors of Ayurveda & Surgery, there are a plethora of career options to choose from. Graduates can find a job in both government and private clinics, as Ayurveda Specialists, Ayurveda drug specialists and may even start their private practice. BAMS graduates are hired in the following capacities:
- Medical Representative
- Category Manager
- Ayurveda Pharmacist
- Sales Manager
- Sales Representative
- Product Manager
- Ayurvedic Doctor
- Ayurvedic Medical officer
- MD/MS etc Pg courses
Colleges and Seats :-
In India, there are more than 394 colleges that offer B.A.M.S degree.
To know about college’s, their seats, location and fees details with other perspectives; Click here.
Entrance Exam :-
Neet :-
- NEET-UG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate Programme) is the national-level entrance examination conducted for BAMS admissions all over India.
- The examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year.
Eligibility Criteria :-
| Age | •The maximum age limit is 25 years as on December 31, of the year of admission for candidates belonging to general category & of 30 for reserved category. •The minimum age limit is 17 years as on December 31, of the year of admission or students belonging to all the categories. |
| Neet Marks | For General Category – 50% (Physically Handicapped, PH – 45%) and for OBC/SC/ST – 45% (PH – 40%) |
| Subjects in 12th Grade | There will be a total of 5 subjects with Physics, Chemistry, Biology being mandatory. |
| Number of attempts | No attempt limit, only age limit is applicable |
| Year of Passing | • Candidates who are appearing for their board exams in the year – Eligible • Candidates who have appeared for 12th standard exam – Eligible • Students who have appeared for the 12th standard exam and have taken an improvement exam – Eligible |
Time for filling exam forms :-
| Time | |
| Form Filling Start | First week December |
| Form Filling End | Last week of December |
| Time of exam | First week of May |
Click here to visit NTA website to fill form.
Counselling Process :-
Counselling occurs in 2 parts
- All India Counselling for 15% of seats
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Mock up Round
- Unfilled seats Return to Colleges Under Management Quota
- State Counselling for 85% of seats
- State govt. Quota 50%
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Mock up Round
- Unfilled seats Return to Colleges Under Management Quota
- Management Quota 50%
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Mock up Round
- On spot admission at college for all Unfilled seats.
- State govt. Quota 50%
** Fees remains Same for all Quota, Subject to State govt. For fixing of fees.
- One can fill Counselling Form in any Round ( means directly to mockup or second )
Time of Counselling :-
| Event | Time |
| Result of Neet | First week of June |
| All India Quota Counselling Form start | July ending |
| State Counselling Form Start | Depends upon various universities, College’s but average time is July to September |