Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S.)
About Program
The BAMS program is of 5.5 years duration, divided as follows:
- 4.5 Years Academic Study (Professional Education)
- 1 Year Compulsory Rotatory Internship
The course is designed to:
- Develop skilled Ayurvedic physicians
- Provide scientific understanding of Ayurveda principles
- Train students in diagnosis and treatment using Ayurvedic methods
- Promote preventive healthcare and natural healing
- Integrate traditional medicine with modern medical knowledge
Eligibility Criteria
To pursue BAMS, a candidate must:
- Complete 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Qualify in NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Course Structure (Academic Phase – 4.5 Years)
The academic program is divided into 3 professional phases with theoretical and practical training:
First Professional (1.5 Years)
- Anatomy (Sharir Rachana)
- Physiology (Sharir Kriya)
- Samhita Adhyayan 1
- Padartha Vijnan (Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda and Quantum Mechanism)
- Sanskrit and Ayurveda Ithihas
- Rachana Sharir (Anatomy)
- Kriya Sharir (Physiology)
Second Professional (1.5 Years)
- Dravyaguna Vigyana (Pharmacology)
- Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceuticals)
- Agad Tantra (Toxicology)
- Swasthavritta (Preventive Medicine)
- Roganidan (Pathology)
- Samhita Adhyayan 2
Third Professional (1.5 Years)
- Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
- Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
- Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology, Dental Care)
- Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
- Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)
- Panchakarma (Therapeutic Procedural Management)
- Samhita Adhyayan 3
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics
- Emergency Medicine
Teaching & Training Methods
- Classroom lectures
- Laboratory practicals
- Herbal garden studies
- Hospital-based clinical training
- Case studies and patient interaction
- Demonstrations of Panchakarma therapies
Internship (1 Year Compulsory Rotatory Internship)
The internship is a practical training phase where students apply their academic knowledge in real healthcare settings.
Objectives of Internship
- Develop clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment
- Gain hands-on experience in Ayurvedic therapies
- Understand hospital management and patient care
- Learn community healthcare practices
Departments Covered in Internship
Interns rotate through multiple departments such as:
- Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
- Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
- Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology, Dental Care)
- Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga (Gynecology & Obstetrics)
- Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)
- Panchakarma Therapy Unit
- Emergency and Outpatient Departments (OPD/IPD)
Key Internship Activities
- Patient examination and case recording
- Assisting senior Ayurvedic doctors
- Performing basic clinical procedures
- Administering Panchakarma therapies
- Preparing and dispensing Ayurvedic medicines
- Participating in rural health camps and community outreach programs
Assessment During Internship
- Daily performance evaluation
- Logbook maintenance of clinical cases
Program Highlight
Program Outcomes (POs)
| POs | Description |
|---|---|
| PO1 | Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and application of the Trisutra concept to explore root causes, identify clinical manifestations of disease to treat ailments and maintain healthy status. |
| PO2 | Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Ayurveda, acquired through integration of multidisciplinary perspectives and keen observation of clinical and practical experiences. |
| PO3 | Demonstrate proficiency in holistic, unique assessment of an individual for rational approach and decision-making in management of disease and maintenance of health. |
| PO4 | Perform procedures and therapeutic maneuvers with skill and dexterity in a variety of situations. |
| PO5 | Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide holistic quality care and preparedness to practice. |
| PO6 | Demonstrate agility, virtuous and ethical behavior, and compassion to improve the well-being of individuals and society. |
| PO7 | Demonstrate self-directedness in pursuit of knowledge and skills, which is required for advancing healthcare and wellbeing of society. |
| PO8 | Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, community, and peers. |
| PO9 | Demonstrate an understanding of qualities and required skills as a practitioner, researcher, and academician and aspirations to become one. |
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Education) with Science
- subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum Percentage: A minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB is required for general candidates, while reserved categories generally require 40% to 45%.
- Entrance Exam: Qualified NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is mandatory.
- Age Limit: Minimum 17 years old.
- Age Relaxation: Upper age limits can vary, but generally, there is no maximum age for BAMS specifically, although some universities may have specific requirements (commonly 17–25 or 17–33 years)
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S.) - CURRICULUM
FIRST PROFESSIONAL BAMS (1.5 Years)
| Subject Name | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samhitha Adhyayan 1 | 140 | 260 | 0 | 400 |
| Kriya Sharir | 150 | 50 | 200 | 400 |
| Rachana Sharir, | 180 | 80 | 240 | 500 |
| Padartha vijnan | 90 | 140 | 0 | 230 |
| Sanskrit and Ayurveda Ithihas | 100 | 140 | 60 | 300 |
| Total | 660 | 670 | 500 | 1830 |
SECOND PROFESSIONAL BAMS (1.5 Years)
| Subject Name | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dravyaguna Vigyana | 150 | 75 | 175 | 400 |
| Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajya Kalpana | 150 | 90 | 210 | 450 |
| Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Vaidyaka | 100 | 60 | 140 | 300 |
| Swasthavritta Evam Yoga | 150 | 75 | 175 | 400 |
| Roganidann Evam Vikriti Vigyan | 150 | 90 | 210 | 450 |
| Samhita Adhyayan 2 | 100 | 140 | 0 | 240 |
| Total | 800 | 530 | 910 | 2240 |
THIRD PROFESSIONAL BAMS (1.5 Years)
| Subject Name | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayachikitsa | 150 | 90 | 210 | 450 |
| Shalya Tantra | 125 | 58 | 192 | 375 |
| Shalakya Tantra | 100 | 60 | 140 | 300 |
| Prasuti Tantra Evam Stree Roga | 100 | 52 | 123 | 275 |
| Kaumarbhritya | 100 | 53 | 122 | 375 |
| Panchakarma And Upakarma | 100 | 60 | 140 | 300 |
| Samhita Adhyayan 3 | 50 | 100 | 0 | 150 |
| Atyaikachikitsa | 0 | 12 | 28 | 40 |
| Research Methodology and Medical-Statistics | 25 | 50 | 0 | 75 |
| Total | 750 | 535 | 955 | 2340 |
Internship Detail
The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) internship is a mandatory one-year rotatory clinical training conducted after final-year exams in various Ayurvedic hospital departments. It provides practical experience in patient care, diagnosis, therapies, and hospital management under professional supervision.
The student shall be eligible to join the Compulsory Internship programme after passing all the subjects from First to Third (Final) Professional Examination, including nine electives, and after obtaining the Provisional Degree Certificate from the respective university and the Provisional Registration Certificate from the respective State Board or Council for Compulsory Rotatory Internship.
Normally, the one-year internship shall be conducted as follows:
Option I: The internship shall be divided into six months of clinical training in the Ayurveda hospital attached to the college and six months in a Primary Health Centre, Community Health Centre, Rural Hospital, District Hospital, Civil Hospital, Government Hospital of Modern Medicine or Ayurveda Medicine, or NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) accredited private Ayurveda hospital. Only OPD-based clinics having NABH accreditation shall not be eligible for internship.
Option II: All twelve months of internship may be completed in the Ayurveda hospital attached to the college.
