The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy are abbreviated as AYUSH. AYUSH is a governmental body in India purposed with developing education and research in ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine), yoga, naturopathy, unani, siddha, and homoeopathy and other alternative medicine systems. Created in March 1995 as the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy (ISM&H), AYUSH received its current name in March 2003. It operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Department has been elevated to an independent Ministry w.e.f. 09.11.2014.
Ayush is also a common Hindu given name, derived from Sanskrit, meaning "Long-life".
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery also known as BAMS course is an undergraduate degree awarded to a student after the study of five and a half years duration, including 1 year internship. The curriculum includes studying and teaching of modern anatomy, physiology, principles of medicine, preventive and social medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, principles of surgery, etc. along with ayurvedic topics.
Detailed Syllabus for BAMS Course as per Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)
Future Prospects after BAMS :
Progression :
A student who has pursued BAMS course is designated as Ayurvedacharya and are entitled to use the courtesy title "Doctor" upon registration as a medical practitioner with the relevant regulatory body in their respective country.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to BAMS Course:
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery or BAMS course is a degree course. Candidates for admission to the Ayurvedacharya course or BAMS course should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Government or an equivalent examination after 12 years period of study of any State or Body accepted by the Standing Academic Board and Governing Council of this University subject to such conditions as may be prescribed therefore with the following group of science subjects. Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Botany and Zoology. A pass in each of the science subjects is essential. Candidates before seeking admission to any one of the affiliated institutions or BAMS college shall obtain an eligibility certificate from the University by remitting the prescribed fee along with the application form.
O.C. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
B.C. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
M.B.C. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
S.C./S.T. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 35% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
AGE LIMIT :
Candidates for admission to the Ayurveda Course or BAMS course should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or would complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the first year.
Ayush is also a common Hindu given name, derived from Sanskrit, meaning "Long-life".
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery also known as BAMS course is an undergraduate degree awarded to a student after the study of five and a half years duration, including 1 year internship. The curriculum includes studying and teaching of modern anatomy, physiology, principles of medicine, preventive and social medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, principles of surgery, etc. along with ayurvedic topics.
Detailed Syllabus for BAMS Course as per Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)
Future Prospects after BAMS :
- A BAMS doctor can work in following domains after completion of the degree.
- General Practice
- Research (Clinical research or epidemiological research)
- Hospital and Healthcare Administration
- Health Supervisor (As per High courts decision a BAMS doctor can work for the post of Health Supervisor)
- Ayurved Consultaion
- Master of Public Health
- PG Diploma Course
- Masters in BAMS Course
Progression :
A student who has pursued BAMS course is designated as Ayurvedacharya and are entitled to use the courtesy title "Doctor" upon registration as a medical practitioner with the relevant regulatory body in their respective country.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to BAMS Course:
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery or BAMS course is a degree course. Candidates for admission to the Ayurvedacharya course or BAMS course should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Government or an equivalent examination after 12 years period of study of any State or Body accepted by the Standing Academic Board and Governing Council of this University subject to such conditions as may be prescribed therefore with the following group of science subjects. Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Botany and Zoology. A pass in each of the science subjects is essential. Candidates before seeking admission to any one of the affiliated institutions or BAMS college shall obtain an eligibility certificate from the University by remitting the prescribed fee along with the application form.
O.C. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
B.C. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
M.B.C. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
S.C./S.T. :
Must have passed English and a minimum of 35% marks in aggregate in the Science Subjects namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology.
AGE LIMIT :
Candidates for admission to the Ayurveda Course or BAMS course should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or would complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the first year.