🌿 AYUSH – Alternative Medical Careers
Heal holistically. Revive ancient wisdom. Build a rewarding career in India’s traditional medicine systems.
Why Choose AYUSH?
AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy — represents India’s rich heritage of holistic healing. These systems offer deeply rooted, patient-centred approaches to medicine and are seeing a global revival. A career in AYUSH means combining ancient wisdom with modern healthcare delivery, with growing opportunities in wellness centres, hospitals, research, and government services.
📊 AYUSH Alternative Medical Careers Table
| Feature |
BAMS |
BHMS |
BUMS |
BSMS |
| Full Form |
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery |
Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery |
| Duration |
5.5 Years + 1 Year Internship |
5.5 Years + 1 Year Internship |
5.5 Years + 1 Year Internship |
5.5 Years + 1 Year Internship |
| Purpose |
Study of traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) alongside modern anatomy |
Study of the homeopathic system of medicine and pharmacology |
Study of Unani medicinal practices based on ancient traditions |
Study of the Siddha system of medicine predominant in South India |
| Eligibility |
12th Pass with PCB (Min 50% marks) + NEET-UG qualification |
12th Pass with PCB (Min 50% marks) + NEET-UG qualification |
12th Pass with PCB + Proficiency in Urdu/Arabic/Persian |
12th Pass with PCB + Proficiency in Tamil language |
| Conducted By |
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) |
National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) |
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) |
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) |
| Exam Name |
NEET-UG |
NEET-UG |
NEET-UG |
NEET-UG |
| Top Colleges |
NIA (Jaipur), IMS-BHU (Varanasi) |
NIH (Kolkata), NHMC (Delhi) |
NIUM (Bangalore), AUMC (Aligarh) |
NIS (Chennai), GSMC (Palayamkottai) |
| What Career / Placement Roles |
Ayurvedic Medical Officer • Wellness Center Consultant • Panchakarma Specialist • Ayurveda Corporate Executive • Private General Practitioner |
Homeopathic Medical Officer • Private Clinical Practitioner • Homeopathic Pharmacy Manager • Medical Institutional Lecturer • Clinical Trials Research Assistant |
Unani Medical Officer • Hakeem / Private Practitioner • Regimental Therapy Consultant • Unani Drug Manufacturer • Academic Lecturer |
Siddha Medical Officer • Varmam Therapy Specialist • Siddha Pharmacist/Manufacturer • Regional Health Officer • Private Siddha Practitioner |
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[1] NEET-UG is the single common entrance exam for all AYUSH courses in India.
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