NEET UG · NCISM
BAMS
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
- Duration
- 5.5 years (4.5 academic + 1 year internship)
- Governed by
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
What is BAMS?
BAMS is the undergraduate degree in Ayurvedic medicine, one of India's traditional medical systems. The 5.5-year program — including a 1-year internship — covers Ayurvedic classical sciences, modern biomedical subjects and clinical Ayurvedic practice. A BAMS graduate is eligible for government AYUSH service, private Ayurvedic practice and postgraduate specialisation through MD (Ayurveda).
Eligibility to register as an Ayurvedic practitioner with the NCISM/state AYUSH board. Eligibility for MD (Ayurveda) postgraduate programs.
Eligibility at a Glance
Requirements as per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine and NTA guidelines. Always verify with the official prospectus.
- Entrance Exam
- NEET UG — mandatory for all BAMS admissions from 2021 onwards
- Minimum Percentile
- Minimum 50th percentile (General / EWS). 40th percentile (SC / ST / OBC). 45th percentile (General-PWD).
- Age Requirement
- Minimum 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of admission.
- Required Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 or equivalent.
- Attempts
- No restriction on the number of NEET UG attempts.
- Category-wise Cutoffs
- Category eligibility follows AYUSH counselling body rules. For AACCC central counselling, central OBC certificate is required; for state counselling, state certificate applies.
Admission Pathways
Multiple routes exist. North-East students often qualify for state quota and special category seats — check each pathway carefully.
AACCC — Central Ayush Counselling
AIQ seats in government Ayush colleges nationally
Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) conducts centralised counselling for BAMS, BUMS and BHMS in government Ayush colleges. Separate from MCC. Uses NEET UG scores for admission.
NE Advantage: NE students can participate in AACCC for government BAMS seats across India. Assam government Ayurvedic colleges also participate in AACCC for their AIQ component. Cutoffs for government BAMS through AACCC are generally more accessible than government MBBS through MCC.
State Quota — AYUSH State Counselling
State quota seats in NE government Ayurvedic colleges
Each NE state with BAMS colleges conducts its own state AYUSH counselling for domicile students. Assam has multiple government Ayurvedic colleges with state quota seats.
NE Advantage: Assam has government Ayurvedic colleges (including Basistha Government Ayurvedic College) with state quota seats for Assam domicile students. BAMS state quota cutoffs in Assam are generally accessible for students with qualifying NEET UG scores. Other NE states have limited BAMS government seat availability.
Management Quota — Private BAMS Colleges
Typically 50% of private Ayurvedic college seats
Private Ayurvedic colleges across Karnataka, Maharashtra and other states offer BAMS seats through Management Quota, allotted via state counselling alongside government quota seats rather than by applying directly to the college. These colleges are NCISM-approved. Fees are regulated by state-level fee regulatory committees.
NE Advantage: NE students without state quota BAMS access can pursue Management Quota BAMS in Karnataka or Maharashtra. Management Quota BAMS fees are significantly lower than Management Quota MBBS.
Find your BAMS pathway
No registration required. Your data is not stored. This tool shows which pathways exist — it does not predict admission chances.
Career Scope
What you can do after completing BAMS.
Government AYUSH Service
BAMS graduates are eligible for Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts in state AYUSH departments. NE states — including Assam and Meghalaya — recruit AYUSH doctors for government AYUSH hospitals, urban health centres and rural health programs.
Private Ayurvedic Practice
BAMS graduates can open and run an Ayurvedic clinic, practise classical Ayurvedic treatments, panchakarma therapies and prescribe Ayurvedic formulations. Urban centres in NE India show growing demand for Ayurvedic wellness services alongside allopathic care.
MD (Ayurveda) Specialisation
After internship, BAMS graduates are eligible for MD in Ayurveda — a 3-year PG program covering classical Ayurvedic specialisations (Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Rasashastra, Panchakarma and more).
Research and Teaching
BAMS forms the base for Ayurvedic research in institutions like CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences). After MD, teaching positions are available at Ayurvedic medical colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exam Calendar
Upcoming Exam & Counselling Dates
- 20 Jul 2026
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