Course Overview: BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery): A 5.5-year course, including a 1-year internship, focused on Unani medicine, an ancient system of healing. It covers Unani principles, pharmacology, surgery, and modern medical science. Students learn to diagnose and treat ailments using herbal remedies and holistic techniques.

Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic education + 1-year mandatory internship)

Average Fees: ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 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)

• State-level entrance exams for specific Unani colleges

  Syllabus (Year-wise Breakdown)

1st Year:

• Kulliyat-e-Tibb (Principles of Unani Medicine): Basic concepts and principles of Unani medicine including Tashreeh (Anatomy)

• Kulliyat-e-Nabz (Principles of Pulse and Diagnosis): Introduction to the science of pulse, diagnosis methods, and their applications

• Tashreeh-ul-Badan (Anatomy): Detailed study of human anatomy according to Unani concepts

• Munafe-ul-Aza (Physiology): Study of human physiology with focus on Unani medicine's understanding of bodily functions

• Tibbi Chemistry: Basic principles of chemistry as they apply to Unani medicine

2nd Year:

• Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology of Unani Medicine): Study of medicinal plants, their properties, pharmacology, and therapeutic applications

• Ilmul Saidla (Unani Pharmacy): Preparation and standardization of Unani medicines and formulations

• Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology): Study of diseases according to Unani principles

• Tahafuzzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine): Preventive care and social medicine in Unani healthcare practices

• Tashreeh wa Munafe-ul-Aza (Anatomy and Physiology): Continuation of anatomy and physiology with a focus on clinical applications

3rd Year:

• Moalijat (General Medicine): Diagnosis and treatment of various diseases using Unani principles

• Ilmul Jarahat (Surgery): Introduction to surgical procedures and techniques relevant to Unani practice

• Amraz-e-Atfal (Pediatrics): Study of children's diseases and their management through Unani methods

• Ilmul Qabala wa Amraze Niswan (Obstetrics and Gynecology): Unani approach to women's health, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care

• Amraz-e-Jild wa Tazeeniyat (Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine): Skin diseases and cosmetic treatments in Unani medicine

4th Year:

• Tibbe Qanoon (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology): Study of medical jurisprudence, legal aspects of medical practice, and toxicology in Unani medicine

• Amraz-e-Zohrawiya wa Atfaal (Venereal Diseases and Pediatrics): Diagnosis and treatment of venereal diseases and pediatric illnesses

• Ain, Uzn, Anaf wa Halq (Ophthalmology and ENT): Study and treatment of diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat according to Unani principles

• Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy): Study of traditional therapies like cupping, massage, and leech therapy

• Hifzan-e-Sehat (Community Medicine): Public health practices and preventive measures in Unani medicine

Internship (1 Year): The internship provides practical exposure to clinical settings where students gain hands-on experience in Unani hospitals and healthcare centers, working under the supervision of experienced practitioners.

Top Ten Ranking Institutions for BUMS in India (Combined Ranking)

1. Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

2. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

3. Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi

4. Government Nizamia Tibbi College, Hyderabad

5. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

6. National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bangalore

7. Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, New Delhi

8. Dr. Abdul Haq Unani Medical College, Kurnool

9. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

10. R.A.K. College of Unani Medicine, New Delhi

    Top Ten Unani Colleges in Kerala for BUMS

1. Al-Ameen Unani Medical College, Koppam

2. Aligarh Unani College, Malappuram

3. Markaz Unani Medical College, Kozhikode

4. Government Unani Medical College, Kozhikode

5. Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College, Malappuram

6. Kerala Unani Medical College, Kottayam

7. Malabar Unani Medical College, Malappuram

8. Kottakkal Unani Medical College, Kottakkal

9. Noorul Islam Unani Medical College, Kollam

10. Thiruvananthapuram Unani College, Thiruvananthapuram