BAMS

BAMS full form is Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery. BAMS is an undergraduate degree programed that is designed to make students familiar with the concepts of Ayurveda and use it for the treatment of patients. BAMS incorporates Ayurveda with the concepts of modern medicines and students are taught a combination of both as part of the course curriculum.
Ayurveda is one of the oldest systems of medicine and traces its roots to Vedic times. It is based on the curative properties of herbs and its medicines are known for the natural elements that they contain.
Considered as an alternative method of treatment, the Ayurveda medicine system not only cures and prevents an ailment but also reduces the frequency with which diseases enter a human body. It utilizes the self-healing system of the body.
Currently, this alternative method of healing is being accepted by people worldwide. Even the World Health Organization has provided a worldwide forum for promoting traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda. Therefore, Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) as a course has opened up many promising opportunities for students.

 Skilled need in BAMS

BAMS is most apt for students who have a keen interest in the Medicine industry and would love to explore alternative methods of treatment. Students who aspire to build their career in the field of Ayurveda should have the below-mentioned skillset

 Skill for BAMS Graduate

interest in medicinal property of herbs	Empathy
Patience	observation
Concentration	counselling ability
Decision-making ability

Eligibility for BAMS

It is mandatory for aspirants to fulfil certain eligibility conditions to get admission to BAMS course. Some basic BAMS eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

1. Candidates are required to pass Class 12 or equivalent examination with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and English core in both Class 11 and 12 from a recognized board.
2. He/she should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission.
3. An aspirant from the general category needs to secure an aggregate of 50% in their Class 12 Board examination. While, for SC/ST/OBC candidates, the qualifying percentage is 40%
4. Candidates need to have qualified NEET by securing a minimum qualifying cutoff percentile to get admission in BAMS course, which can be checked in the table below.
5. For foreign students, any other equivalent qualification approved by the University will be allowed

BAMS Admissions

Admission to BAMS courses will be taken on the basis of NEET UG score and the corresponding rank. Therefore, candidates are required to qualify NEET conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee plays a crucial role in the allotment process of seats in Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddha and Homeopathy colleges.

In order to take admission to BAMS course, candidates are required to secure NEET cutoff percentile. Candidates can check the category-wise minimum required percentile in the table below.

NEET Required Percentile

S.No.	Categories	Minimum required percentage
1	General (UR)	50th Percentage
2	SC/ST/OBC(including PwD of SC/ ST/ OBC)	40th Percentage
3	UR PwD	45th Percentage

However, NTA is only responsible to conduct NEET and prepare the merit list for the same. The admission to BAMS will be taken by a state-wise counselling procedure. For the BAMS admission process each state will release its own state merit rank based on the NEET merit list for which the candidates will be required to fill the application form.

Scope of BAMS

With an upsurge of countless grave health issues and limitations of allopathic, Ayurveda has emerged as an alternative. Therefore, BAMS as a medical course is gaining popularity not just in India but all over the world. With almost zero side effects, Ayurveda is being increasingly opted by people all over the globe. People suffering from lifestyle diseases also seek help in the traditional art of healing which indicates the growing demand of BAMS doctors. After the completion of the BAMS course, candidates can either opt for practicing or may pursue higher studies and specialize in a particular branch of Ayurveda. Along with regular practice, a BAMS graduate can also take up specialized practice after pursuing higher education in the discipline, e.g., therapy of skin diseases, spinal disorders, ophthalmologic conditions, anorectic diseases, etc.