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AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) Practitioner

AYUSH practitioners hold a 5.5-year undergraduate degree — BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy), or BUMS (Unani) — and are registered, independent medical professionals in India. The Ministry of AYUSH runs thousands of government hospitals, dispensaries, and wellness centres, creating strong public-sector demand alongside a booming private clinic and wellness-tourism market. Graduates can diagnose and treat patients, open their own practice, work in pharma/nutraceuticals, or pursue postgraduate specialisation (MD/MS Ayu).

Salary range
₹3–20 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose PCB stream in Class 11 — Biology must be a subject for NEET UG
  • Explore AYUSH ministry portal to understand sector scope, hospital network, and PG options
  • Solve NTSE and Olympiad Biology problems to sharpen analytical thinking

Your complete path from Grade 10 to AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) Practitioner

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BAMS – Ayurveda
Science

PCB with minimum 50% in Class 12 required; NEET UG is the sole national gateway for all AYUSH admissions.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (5.5 years incl. 1-year internship)
  4. Colleges
    Institute of Teaching Research Ayurveda Jamnagar · National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur · BHU Faculty of Ayurveda Varanasi
  5. Career
    AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) Practitioner
BHMS – Homeopathy
Science

Regulated by the Central Council of Homeopathy; State Council registration mandatory before independent practice.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (5.5 years incl. 1-year internship)
  4. Colleges
    National Institute of Homeopathy Kolkata · Dr Dy Patil Homoeopathic Medical College Pune · Bakson Homeopathic Medical College Greater Noida
  5. Career
    AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) Practitioner
BUMS – Unani
Science

Fewer total national seats than BAMS/BHMS; strong government support in UP, Telangana, J&K, and West Bengal.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (5.5 years incl. 1-year internship)
  4. Colleges
    Government Nizamia Tibbi College Hyderabad · Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College Amu Aligarh · National Institute of Unani Medicine Bengaluru
  5. Career
    AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) Practitioner

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Institute of Teaching Research Ayurveda Jamnagar
National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur
BHU Faculty of Ayurveda Varanasi
National Institute of Homeopathy Kolkata
Dr Dy Patil Homoeopathic Medical College Pune
Bakson Homeopathic Medical College Greater Noida
Government Nizamia Tibbi College Hyderabad
Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College Amu Aligarh
National Institute of Unani Medicine Bengaluru
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.