AYUSH: A Hello Mentor Guide

 

 

The Ministry of AYUSH, since its inception in 2014, aims to amalgamate the traditional healthcare systems of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy with modern medicinal techniques. Over the decade, AYUSH courses have evolved as legitimate career options for candidates who don’t look to pursue MBBS as their degree of choice. 

After reading this Hello Mentor Guide to AYUSH, the reader will:

 

• Understand more about AYUSH domains, degrees, and courses available
• Make an informed choice based on the present fields
• Eligibility criteria for AYUSH fields
• Application Processes for said domains
• Counseling and admission processes for these courses
• Sectors of employment for graduates

 

A Brief History of AYUSH

 

The vision aims to revive the profound knowledge of ancient healthcare medical systems to ensure the propagation of AYUSH systems. 

 

AYUSH systems of medicine include Indian medical systems and Homeopathy. Documented history dates Ayurvedic practices to more than 5000 years. Homeopathy has been a staple practice in India for more than a century. Today, the AYUSH industry is estimated at INR 1,37,800 crores, making it a prominent sector within modern healthcare, having grown by a factor of 6 within a decade. 

 

These healthcare systems, combined with - Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, and Siddha, form the bedrock for AYUSH. Medical Mentor, with our extensive experience, allows aspirants to choose from the various AYUSH courses such as:

 

• BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
• BHMS- Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery
• BNYS – Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences
• BUMS- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery 
• BSMS- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery 

 

AYUSH Degrees and Courses

 

Almost all AYUSH Undergraduate courses are 5.5 years long. The degree programs contain 4.5 years of academic sessions. The three 1.5-year-long professional years combine to make up the academic session. Students are required to complete a one-year internship for degree completion.

 

Many aspirants view MBBS as the only entry to medical sciences. However, due to the limited number of offered seats, not all can realize their dream of pursuing an MBBS degree. However, several courses and degrees under the AYUSH systems (listed above) make it a lucrative career pathway for students. The following listicle covers courses to choose from, depending on their interests.

 

1. BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

 

BAMS familiarizes students with Ayurvedic and modern medical concepts. The Undergraduate course fee ranges between INR 20,000 to INR 3,00,000 annually. The tables below illustrate the year-by-year syllabus for BAMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choices in higher studies for graduates in Ayurveda include an MD, MS, and Ph.D., which pave the way for many lucrative career options.

 

Graduates that complete the three - 1.5 year-long professional courses as a part of the academic sessions receive the title ‘Vaidyar’ before their name.

 

 

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2. BHMS - Bachelor of Homeopathy Medicine and Surgery

 

 

BHMS compels students to learn about Homeopathic medicines and systems. A span of mandatory internships helps students put these learnings into practice. This 5.5-year-long degree provides alternative methods of treatments different from allopathy that help the body heal more naturally.

 

Undergraduate studies of BHMS cost candidates a yearly fee of around INR 90,000 to INR 2,00,000, depending on the university. The tables below illustrate the year-by-year syllabus for BHMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3. BNYS – Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences

 

Naturopathy follows the route of alternate medicine that does not employ prescription drugs to heal or prevent. It also focuses on the use of Yoga. Breathing techniques, meditation, and asanas altogether make for a non-invasive, non-prescriptive treatment of patients. Pursuing BNYS lands an annual cost range of INR 70,000 to INR 3,50,000. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra are home to some of the best universities to pursue BNYS.

The tables below illustrate the year-by-year syllabus for BNYS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduates of BNYS can land employment as Physicians, Naturopathic Doctors, Lecturers, Yoga, and Rehabilitation Therapists, to name a few. Find the annual earnings of the mentioned professions in the graph below.

 

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4. BUMS- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery

 

Congruent to its sister AYUSH courses, BUMS also lasts five and a half years, with one year of rotary internship. It combines conventional medical practices and the use of modern medical equipment. The Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), an authority under The Ministry of AYUSH, regulates BUMS training in the Indian Subcontinent.

 

A typical BUMS course costs INR 90,000 to INR 6,00,000 to pursue. Clearing NEET, the Combined Pre-AYUSH Test, the CPMEE, or the KEAM is necessary to secure admission.

 

The table below translates as a comprehensive guide to the subjects taught in BUMS.

 

 

 

Government and Private institutions provide BUMS courses in India, as highlighted in the tables below.

 

Career Prospects to consider for BUMS graduates

 

 

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5. BSMS- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery

 

BSMS inculcates medical studies around seven elements - plasma, blood, bone, fat, nerves, and semen. The Siddha system of treatments is effective for arthritis, joint diseases, skin diseases, neurological disorders, and hemiplegic conditions.

 

Siddha medicine has witnessed a tremendous rise in its importance in the last couple of decades. Annual fees for a BSMS degree range from INR 30,000 to INR 2,50,000. The tables below illustrate the year-by-year syllabus for BSMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Job Opportunities For BSMS Graduates

 

Eligibility for AYUSH courses:

 

Candidates need to have scored 50% aggregate marks (OBC/SC/ST - 40%, PWD - 45%) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. A NEET UG score is mandatory for interested candidates to apply for AYUSH NEET Counselling. Admissions to BHMS, BAMS, BSMS, and BSMS courses are all through NEET UG scores since 2018. 

 

NEET Cutoff Percentile for AYUSH 2023 

 

Check the AYUSH NEET cutoff 2023 from the table below.

 

How to Apply

 

AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) conducts admissions to all mentioned AYUSH programs.

Check Medical Mentor’s guide to learn about the AACCC counseling process. Students can apply on the official site to appear in the counseling process.

 

Sessions generally begin during September every year, with four rounds of counseling accompanied by a Stray Vacancy round. AACCC’s AYUSH Counseling covers admissions to All India Quota (AIQ) seats of UG and PG courses under government-aided, National, Central, and Deemed Universities.

 

The lack of information is often the root of making an uninformed choice. Aspirants can delve into the medical world through this Medical Mentor Guide to AYUSH. MBBS is no longer the only pathway to pursue a medical career. Get the best fitting course for you, through Medical Mentor.

 

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