What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is one of the alternative medicine systems or a holistic approach to treat patients using herbs and other natural elements. Ayurvedic medicine has gained popularity all over the world with its low or no side effects in treating diseases. World Health Organization(WHO) has indeed provided a world-level forum to promote this ancient medicine system, Ayurveda. So, the need for talented and expert ayurvedic doctors has increased all over India and in many other countries. Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course has become the sought-after choice by the aspirants who wish to establish themselves in this ancient medical system.
BAMS Course, Duration & Fees
- B.A.M.S (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is the comprehensive qualification degree in Ayurvedic medicine.
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- This degree program covers diverse subjects related to traditional Ayurveda and some modern medical systems.
Course | Duration of the course | Management Fees (in INR) |
Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine | 5.5 years (Includes one-year compulsory internship) | ₹2,20,500/Year (Approximately) |
Eligibility & Admission Criteria
- The aspiring student should have passed +2 or PUC with science with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or other equivalent qualification recognized by the university and state education boards.
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- The candidate should be minimum 17 years of age on 31st December of the year of admission
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- The candidate must qualify in the NEET Exam which is also considered during the admission process.
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- The admissions are offered under All India Quota (based on NEET Scores), State Quota (Applying through KEA counselling) and Management Quota.
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- 15% of seats are allocated for All India Quota and 25% of seats allocated for the State Quota and 60% of seats are filled through the Management Quota.
Scope for Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Medicine has gained great popularity among the people not only in India but even in the Western countries. There are good job opportunities in the field of Ayurveda as many government hospitals have started separate Ayurveda unit to treat the patients. Apart from government jobs, an Ayurveda doctor can serve as a practitioner in private hospitals or can practice separately in clinics.
Some of the other employment areas available for Ayurveda graduates are:
Government Jobs (Hospitals & Dispensaries)
Clinical Trials (Pharmaceuticals)
Academic (Teaching at U.G./PG Institutions)
Medical Tourism
Admissions Open for 2024
Top Ayurvedic Medical Colleges in Bangalore

SDM Institute of Ayurveda and Hospital, Bengaluru

Adichunchanagiri Ayurvedic Medical College, Nelamangala

Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru

Sri Paripoorna Sanathana Ayurveda Mediacal College, Nelamangala

Sushrutha Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru

IIAMR, Bengaluru

Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Centre, Tumakuru

Sri Sri Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru

Prasanna Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Mangalore

Kundapura Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Udupi

Ramakrishna Ayurvedic Medical College, Bengaluru
