Course Name:
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery): A 5.5-year course, including a 1-year internship, focused on traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It covers Ayurvedic principles, herbal treatments, anatomy, physiology, and modern medical practices. Students learn to diagnose and treat patients using holistic Ayurvedic methods.
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic education + 1-year mandatory internship)
Average Fees: ₹20,000 to ₹3,00,000 per year (varies depending on the institution, with government colleges being more affordable compared to private institutions)
Exams to Attend:
NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate)
Institutional exams for specific Ayurvedic universities and colleges
Syllabus (Year-wise Breakdown)
1st Year (Basic Principles of Ayurveda):
Padartha Vigyan and Ayurved Itihas: History and philosophy of Ayurveda
Sanskrit: Basic understanding of Sanskrit for Ayurvedic texts
Kriya Sharira (Physiology): Ayurvedic concepts of body functions, doshas, dhatus, and malas
Rachana Sharira (Anatomy): Study of human anatomy through the lens of Ayurveda
Maulik Siddhanta and Ashtanga Hridaya: Basic principles of Ayurveda, focusing on the eight limbs of Ayurveda
2nd Year (Medical and Surgical Foundations):
Dravyaguna Vijnana (Ayurvedic Pharmacology): Study of medicinal plants, their properties, and applications
Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana: Study of Ayurvedic minerals, metals, and formulations
Charaka Samhita (Purvardha): Study of Charaka Samhita, one of the principal Ayurvedic texts
Agadtantra (Toxicology): Study of toxins, poison management, and first aid in Ayurveda
Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology): Study of disease processes and diagnosis through Ayurveda
3rd Year (Therapeutic Principles):
Charaka Samhita (Uttarardha): Continuation of Charaka Samhita, focusing on therapeutic approaches
Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga: Gynecology, obstetrics, and prenatal care in Ayurveda
Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics): Child health and pediatric treatments in Ayurveda
Swasthavritta (Preventive Medicine): Preventive care, daily and seasonal routines, diet, and exercise
Kayachikitsa (General Medicine): Diagnosis and treatment of diseases in Ayurveda
4th Year (Specialized Treatment):
Shalya Tantra (Surgery): Principles of surgery in Ayurveda, including techniques for treating wounds, fractures, and other surgical conditions
Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology): Ayurvedic treatments for eye, ear, nose, and throat diseases
Panchakarma: Study of five therapeutic detoxification procedures in Ayurveda
Research Methodology and Medical Statistics: Introduction to research techniques and statistical analysis in Ayurveda
Internship (1 Year): The internship is a mandatory part of the curriculum, providing hands-on experience in hospitals and Ayurvedic centers, where students practice treatments, panchakarma, surgical procedures, and medicinal formulations under supervision.
Top Ten Ranking Institutions for BAMS in India (Combined Ranking)
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur
Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi
Government Ayurveda College, Trivandrum
Dr. DY Patil College of Ayurved and Research Institute, Pune
KLE University’s Shri BMK Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belgaum
R.A. Podar Ayurved Medical College, Mumbai
Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh
JSS Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysore
Top Ten Ayurvedic Colleges in Kerala for BAMS
Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal
Government Ayurveda College, Kannur
Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam
Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam
Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Vishnu Ayurveda College, Shornur
Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College, Ernakulam
KMCT Ayurveda Medical College, Kozhikode
Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad