BAMS Course Overview
The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) program is a professional medical degree focusing on traditional Ayurvedic medicine coupled with essential components of modern clinical medicine.
Graduates are awarded the title of **Ayurvedacharya (BAMS)** and are registered practitioners recognized by central and state medical registration councils. The course is divided into 3 professional terms of 18 months each, culminating in 12 months of rotating hospital internship.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must fulfill all guidelines issued by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) & State CET Cell:
- NEET qualification: Candidates must qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) of the current admission year.
- Academic Marks (HSC/12th): Passed HSC Science (or equivalent exam) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
- Open Category: 50% minimum group marks in PCB.
- Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC): 40% minimum group marks in PCB.
- Age Criteria: Completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the admission year.
Admission Registration Note
Seats are filled purely on merit via online counseling conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. Candidates must fill institutional preferences in CAP rounds selection lists.
BAMS Fee Structure (Per Annum)
Interim fee structure approved by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra. Final adjustments subject to yearly revisions.
| Category | Tuition Fee | Development Fee | Deposit (Refundable) | Total Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open / General | ₹ 1,75,000 | ₹ 20,000 | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 2,05,000 |
| OBC / EBC | ₹ 87,500 | ₹ 20,000 | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 1,17,500 |
| VJNT / SBC | ₹ 0 (Exempt) | ₹ 20,000 | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 30,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹ 0 (Exempt) | ₹ 0 (Exempt) | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 10,000 |
Required Documents Checklist
Original sets + 3 sets of self-attested photocopies are mandatory during counseling admission:
- NEET-UG Admit Card & Marksheet
- HSC (12th) Marksheet & Board Certificate
- SSC (10th) Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- College Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate)
- Nationality Certificate / Valid Indian Passport
- Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
- Caste Certificate & Caste Validity (Mandatory for reservation)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (OBC/VJNT/SBC)
- Physical Fitness Certificate (Format given by CET Cell)
- Recent Passport-sized photographs (6 copies)