What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science. In Sanskrit Ayurveda means “The science of life”. Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and often called the “Mother of All Healing”. It stems from the ancient vedic culture and was taught for many thousands of years in an oral tradition from accomplished masters to their disciples.
The Ayurveda medicine system basically deals with the healing of the medical conditions using the medicinal herbs and medicines prepared using medicinal plants. The Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight diseases. But treatments may be geared towards specific health problems.
A brief introduction to Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is a 5-years long graduate degree that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda. The main aim of the course is to provide students the basic education in Ayurveda and its related fields. The course also prepares the students with the basic education and knowledge in Ayurvedic Science and its application for different health studies and problems.
Ayurveda is considered as one of the oldest systems of medicine and the roots from its traces are indicated from vedic times. It includes the study and application of natural herbs and its medicine in the field of health science. The course aims to provide professional excellence in Ayurveda through practical training to become an efficient practitioner, teacher, researcher and competent Ayurvedic Physician and Surgeon.
Eligibility for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
The basic eligibility for the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is that the students should have completed their PUC or 10+2 with English, PCB or CBZ with 50% aggregate in all the subjects from the recognised board.
The eligible students should apply and qualify the NEET entrance exam to get admission to BAMS programmes.
Admission Process
There are two modes of admission procedures for BAMS courses. The first one is Merit based admissions and second one is Direct admissions.
1. Merit Admissions
The first mode of admission is called a merit admission procedure. The students who are interested to join the BAMS degree should mandatorily appear for the NEET entrance exams and undergo counselling to choose their desired colleges for merit seats. The merit seats are allotted to the students according to their rankings and marks obtained by them in their PUC or 10+2 classes
