Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Medical & Health · 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a compulsory rotating internship of 1 year. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Course record
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- Source
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
- Date
- 11 August 2026
- Duration
- 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a compulsory rotating internship of 1 year
- Entry stage
- After Class 12
- Mode
- On-campus
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Stream
- Medical & Health
- Discipline
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Typical outcome
- Prepares students for practice in Ayurveda after registration.
An undergraduate degree in Ayurveda regulated by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, followed by a compulsory internship.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
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- Students interested in the Indian systems of medicine
- Students prepared for a clinical training pathway with regulated practice
Eligibility
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- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- Admission is through NEET (UG) followed by the applicable counselling process
Duration
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Four and a half years of academic study followed by a compulsory internship of one year.
Subjects
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Skills developed
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Career opportunities
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Higher education options
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- MD (Ayurveda) and MS (Ayurveda) programmes
Typical salary range
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What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and the minimum marks prescribed by the regulator.
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Set by National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- NEET UG
Single national qualifying-cum-entrance exam for admission.
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Where this information comes from.
Official source
Course duration, internship requirement and admission through NEET-UG are prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine regulations published at ncismindia.org.
Important notes
- Practice requires registration with the relevant State Board or Council.
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.
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