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9:00 AM - 9:00 PMBAMS full form is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. BAMS is an undergraduate degree programme 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 utilises the self-healing system of the body.
Currently, this alternative method of healing is being accepted by people worldwide. Even the World Health Organisation has provided a worldwide forum for promoting traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda. Therefore, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) as a course has opened up many promising opportunities for students.
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:
Skillset for BAMS Graduates | |
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Interest in medicinal property of herbs | Empathy |
Patience | Observation< |
Concentration | Counselling ability |
Decision-making ability |
Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and qualify it. Admission to BAMS course is through a centralised counselling based on the NEET merit list.
BAMS is a 5 year and 6-month long bachelor degree course. The course duration includes 4.5 years of academic sessions and 1 year of internship. The 4.5 years of academic sessions are divided into three professional courses of 1.5 years each. In the first professional course, students are taught about the following subjects:
In the past, there were majorly two options available for freshly graduated Ayurveda doctors – higher studies or personal practice by opening a clinic. However, these days there are a plethora of job opportunities available for BAMS graduates in both public as well as private sectors. Some of the industries which students can look forward to making a career after clearing BAMS are:
Relevant Industries for BAMS Graduates | |
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Healthcare industry |
Pharmaceutical industry |
Education industry |
Nursing industry |
Life Science industry |
Medical Tourism industry |
Hotel industry |
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When it comes to hiring, government and private hospitals are the major recruiters for BAMS graduates. However, top recruiters that offer jobs to Ayurveda practitioners other than hospitals are mentioned below:
Top Recruiters for BAMS Graduates | |
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Patanjali Ayurved Limited |
Dabur |
The Himalaya Drug Company |
Zandu Pharmaceuticals Works Limited |
Surya Herbal Limited |
Vicco Laboratories |
Charak Pharma Private Limited |
Emami Limited |
Hamdard Laboratories |
Baidyanath |