Hey readers! Have you checked out the latest news of rising AYUSH courses in Maharashtra alone? The seats have gone up 30% in the last four years. The Ayurveda courses demand rises every single day as compared to other courses. There were over 4300 Ayurveda course seats in the state in 2018-19 but now it almost rises to 5600 in 2021-2022. According to the Times of India Medical counselor Muzaffar Khan says in previous years students used to opt for dental seats or if they failed to take admission in MBBS, but now they prefer for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery.
Skills Required While Pursuing BAMS
- Have an interest in the medical property of herbs
- Be a good observer
- Good decision-making ability
- Empathy towards their patients
- Having a counseling ability
About the Course BAMS
The full form of this amazing course is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate degree program in which students are familiar with the ayurvedic medicines and explore the concepts of Ayurveda and its use in the treatment of patients. But now some people speaking about the changing preferences, Govind Khati, director, Directorate of AYUSH, says that opportunities have increased students as students can practice Ayurveda and at the same time they have a knowledge of modern medicine too according to the time times of India.
Students get exposure to these courses when they had started pursue this course in the second year. During the COVID-19 pandemic period, AYUSH doctors were also supported. There were in the rural health centers whenever there is a shortage.
Admission Process of this Course BAMS
BAMS Admission is based on the +12 subjects or you have to clear the NEET examination or interview round for further process.
- At first, you have to clear out the NEET examination which is compulsory for the Medical courses.
- In the second step if you clear the examination you have to appear in the centralized counseling which helps you to choose a college based on your ranking.
- Also, some colleges take place an interview round to check the student’s capability for the eligible course.
Eligibility of the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
| Qualification | +2 with science subjects and NEET examination |
| Minimum Score | 50% for the general category |
| Entrance Examination | NEET |
Which Is BAMS Best College in Maharashtra?
Many good government colleges offer Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. Here is the list below:
- Ayurved College and Hospital, Nagpur
- Podar Ayurved Medical College, Mumbai
- Government Ayurved College, Nanded
- Government Ayurveda College and Hospital, Osmanabad
Does this Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery have a good scope in the Future?
Yes, the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery has wide career opportunities in the public as well as private sectors both. The scope is not limited only to India but also outside India. That’s why in Maharashtra students have been choosing this course for their careers.
What Is the Cut off of the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery last year in Maharashtra?
In Maharashtra AYUSH courses cut-off is 15% of All India Quota seats but there is a minimum percentile for the unreserved (UR) category which is 50 % and the marks are 720- 147 and for Unreserved (EWS) there is the 45th percentile and cut-off marks is 146- 129.
Can Students get Admission to BAMS with 250 marks in NEET Examination?
Yes, students with 250 marks in NEET in Maharashtra get Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery admission in private colleges easily but not in government colleges.
Even though this provision has been extended only to Medical practitioners the new draft of regulations has been clarified under the NMC Act 2019. People now focus more on ayurvedic medicines because they realize that there are minimal side effects while taking modern medicines. As per the Times of India, there was a one-year bridge course started in government medical colleges but the seats have gone up so demand has pushed some states to offer this course in private colleges too.
Although the central government emphasizes and encourages the AYUSH medicine system. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the various courses.