The Bachelor of Ayurveda education namely, the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) shall produce Graduates, having profound knowledge of Ashtanga Ayurveda along with the contemporary advances in the field of Ayurveda supplemented with knowledge of scientific and technological advances in modern science and technology along with extensive practical training, as an efficient physicians and surgeons for the health care services.
Duration of B.A.M.S. programme
The duration of the B.A.M.S. Programme shall be five years and six months as per the following table, namely:
| Course of the B.A.M.S. Programme | Duration |
|---|---|
| First Professional B.A.M.S. | Eighteen Months |
| Second Professional B.A.M.S. | Eighteen Months |
| Third (Final) Professional B.A.M.S. | Eighteen Months |
| Compulsory Rotatory Internship | Twelve Months |
First Professional B.A.M.S.
| SI.No. | Subject | Equivalent Terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskritam evam Ayurved Ithihas | Sanskrit and History of Ayurveda |
| 2 | PadarthaVigyan | Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda and Quantum Mechanics |
| 3 | Kriya Sharira | Human Physiology |
| 4 | Rachana Sharira | Human Anatomy |
| 5 | Samhita Adhyayan-1 | Study of Ayurveda Classical Text |
| 6 | Electives (Minimum Three) subjects |
Second Professional B.A.M.S.
| SI.No. | Subject | Equivalent Terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dravyaguna Vigyan | Pharmacology and Materia Medica- Herbal |
| 2 | Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana | Materia Medica- Minerals & Metals and Pharmaceutical Science |
| 3 | Roga Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan | Methods of Diagnosis, Diagnostic Procedures and Pathology |
| 4 | Agad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka | Clinical Toxicology and Medical Jurisprudence |
| 5 | Samhita Adhyayan-2 | Study of Ayurveda Classical Text |
| 6 | Swasthavritta evam Yoga | Lifestyle Management, Public Health and yoga |
| 7 | Elective (Minimum Three) Subjects |
Third (Final) Professional B.A.M.S.
| SI.No. | Subject | Equivalent Terms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kayachikitsa including Manasa Roga, Rasayana and Vajikarana | Internal Medicine including Psychiatry, Rejuvenative Medicine, Reproductive Medicine and Epigenetics |
| 2 | Panchakarma & Upakarma | Therapeutic Procedural Management |
| 3 | Shalya Tantra | General Surgery |
| 4 | Shalakya Tantra | Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Oro-Dentistry |
| 5 | Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga | Gynecology and Obstetrics |
| 6 | Kaumarabhritya | Pediatrics |
| 7 | Samhita Adhyayan-3 | Study of Ayurveda Classical Text |
| 8 | Atyaikachikitsa | Emergency Medicine |
| 9 | Research Methodology and Medical-statistics | |
| 10 | Elective (Minimum Three) Subjects |
Electives Subject
(i) Electives are introduced in B.A.M.S. curriculum to provide opportunity to student of Ayurveda to get introduced, exposed and oriented to various allied subjects that are required to understand and build inter-disciplinary approach.
(ii) The electives shall be conducted as online programme.
(iii) Each elective subject shall be of forty-five hours duration and divided in five modules and each module shall have nine hours i.e., five hours of teaching, two hours of guided learning, one hour each for expert interaction/reflection and assessment and in total, each elective will have twenty-five hours of teaching, ten hours of guided learning, five hours of expert interaction/reflection and five hours of assessment (five assessments of one hour each).
Explanation.- For the purpose of this regulation, Teaching means video lectures, Power point presentations, audio lectures, video clippings, audio clippings, technical images, study material etc.
(iv) The study hours for electives are over and above the prescribed teaching hours of B.A.M.S. under these regulations.
One-year internship
(A) Option I.-Divided into clinical training of six months in the Ayurveda hospital attached to the college and six months in Primary Health Centre or Community Health Centre or Rural Hospital or District Hospital or Civil Hospital or any Government Hospital of Modern Medicine or Ayurveda Medicine or NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) accredited private hospital of Ayurveda. Only OPD based clinics having NABH accreditation shall not be eligible for internship.
(B) Option II.- All twelve months in Ayurveda hospital attached to the college.
The clinical training of six or twelve months, as case may be, in the Ayurveda hospital attached to the college or in non-teaching hospitals laid down by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine shall be conducted as per the following table, namely
Distribution of Internship duration at Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, attached to the college :-
| SI.No. | Departments | Option I | Option II |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kayachikitsa OPD including Manas Roga, Rasyan and Vajikarana, Swasthavritta and Yoga, AtyayikChkitisa, related specialties and respective IPD | 1.5 months | 3 months |
| 2 | ShalyaOPD including OT, related specialtiesand respective IPD | 1 month | 2 months |
| 3 | Shalakya OPD, related specialties including OT, Kriayakalpa and respective IPD | 3 weeks | 1.5 months |
| 4 | StrirogevamPrasutiOPD related specialties including OT and respective IPD | 3 weeks | 1.5 months |
| 5 | Kaumarbhritya OPD related specialties including NICU, pediatric Panchakarma and respective IPD | 0.5 month | 1 month |
| 6 | Panchakarma OPD related specialties, Panchakarma therapy rooms and respective IPD | 1 month | 2 months |
| 7 | Visha Chikitsa OPD any other specialties, respective IPD, screening OPD, Pathya unit etc. (as per choice of internee) | 0.5 month | 1 month |
| 8 | Primary Health Centre or Community Health Centre or Rural Hospital or District Hospital or Civil Hospital etc. | 6 months | – |
- The interns shall be posted in any of the following centers where, National Health Programme are being implemented and these postings shall be to get oriented and acquaint the knowledge of implementation of National Health Programme in regard to,-
- (A) Primary Health Centre;
- (B) community Health Centre or Civil Hospital or District Hospital;
- (C) any recognised or approved hospital of Modern Medicine;
- (D) any recognised or approved Ayurvedic Hospital or Dispensary;
- (E) in a clinical unit of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences;
- Leave for interns.-
- (A) During compulsory rotatory internship of one year, twelve leaves are permitted and any kind of absence beyond twelve days shall be extended accordingly.
- (B) Intern cannot take more than six days including prefix or suffix of any kind of holidays leave at a time.
- Stipend: During internship, to the interns belonging to Central Government, State Government and Union territory institution, the stipend shall be paid at par with other medical systems under respective government and there shall not be any discrepancy between medical systems.
BAMS Course job
Upon completion of a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course, there are several job opportunities available for graduates. Some of the common career paths for BAMS graduates include:
- Ayurvedic Practitioner: BAMS graduates can set up their own clinic or practice as a consultant in a hospital or wellness center.
- Academician: BAMS graduates can also opt for a career in academics and become a teacher or a researcher in the field of Ayurveda.
- Sales and Marketing: BAMS graduates can work in the sales and marketing division of pharmaceutical companies that manufacture Ayurvedic medicines.
- Government Jobs: BAMS graduates can apply for various government job opportunities in the field of Ayurveda, such as Medical Officer or Ayurvedic Physician.
- Export and Import: BAMS graduates can work in the export and import of Ayurvedic products.
- Spa and Wellness: BAMS graduates can also opt for a career in the Spa and Wellness industry and offer Ayurvedic treatments and therapies to clients.
It’s important to note that the specific job opportunities and the availability of jobs may vary depending on the country and the region.
Career Opportunities
With the increase in demand for traditional medicines and healthcare services over the years, a career in Ayurveda has become a much sought after career option.
An Ayurvedic practitioner can get employment as a medical officer or doctor with government and private Ayurvedic hospitals. Graduate of Ayurveda can also start his or her own practice. Employment opportunities are also available in Healthcentres as professionals or supervisors. Further, one can pursue a career in academics after completing post graduation.Research & development is another field as a career option to pursue for Ayurveda post doctoral and post graduate scholars. In addition to this pharmaceutical industry manufacturing Ayurvedic products as well as FMCG products is open for Ayurveda graduates and post graduates as a career option. Interested Ayurveda professionals can also opt for the hospitality industry as a health and wellness expert. Herbal drug cultivation and trade is another prominent area to explore as huge demand of Ayurvedic drugs is there across the globe. One can also go for hospital administration and other administrative services after his graduation.
Premier Institutions
Here are ten of the top colleges in India for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program, based on various ranking sources:
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- All India institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
- National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
- Gujrat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
- Sri Dhanwantari Clinic and Research Center, Nagpur
- Shri Jayadeva Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Center, Bangalore
- Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune
- Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, Delhi
- S.D.M College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka