Do you want to pursue BAMS? Then, you must sit for NEET!
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery) is a traditional healing technique-based undergraduate medical course in India. As a student, you will deal with Ayurvedic healing techniques and learn to combine them with modern medical knowledge.
The government passed Gazette in 2018, making it mandatory for candidates appearing in BAMS to qualify for NEET. Continue reading, and you will get to understand every minute detail mandatory for your BAMS admissions through NEET.
NEET Eligibility for BAMS Aspirants
NEET is a mandatory entrance exam in which you must appear when considering pursuing a career in BAMS. Also, you must complete your class 12 board exams with a major in Science (mandatory Physics, Chemistry & Biology). Below is a minimum percentile criterion that will let you appear in NEET to qualify for BAMS.
Category | Minimum Percentile |
Unreserved – General | 50% |
Unreserved – PH (Physically Handicapped) | 45% |
Reserved – SC/OBC/ST | 40% |
Admission Process in BAMS Through NEET
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you get admission to a college to pursue BAMS.
- Step 1: Apply for NEET and start preparing for the upcoming examination.
- Step 2: After the results are declared, wait for the counselling round. You will get into a college based on your NEET rank/score.
- Step 3: BAMS colleges also conduct personal interview sessions with the students before allowing enrollment in the college.
Subjects in BAMS Course
Here is a list of all the subjects that you will learn in your BAMS course
1st Professional Session
- Sanskrit and Samhita
- History of Ayurveda (Ayurveda Itihas)
- Padartha Vigyana (Ayurvedic Philosophy)
- Kriya Sharir (Physiology)
- Rachna Sharir (Anatomy)
- Sutrasthan (Ashtang Hridyam)
2nd Professional Session
- Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceuticals of Ayurveda)
- Dravyaguna (Materia Medica of Ayurveda)
- Agadtantra, Vidhi Vaidyaka & Vyavahara Ayurveda (Toxicology & Jurisprudence)
- Nidan/Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology /Nadi Pariksha & Pulse diagnosis)
- Swasthavritta Yoga (Personal & social hygiene)
- Charak Samhita (Classical text of Ayurveda)
3rd Professional Session
- Kaya Chikitsa (General Medicine inclusive of Panchakarma Vajikarana & Rasayana)
- Shalya Tantra (Para surgical techniques & General surgery)
- Shalakya Tantra (ENT, Dentistry & Eye)
- Stri Roga & Prasuti Tantra (Gynaecology & Obstetrics)
- Kaumara Bhritya (Paediatrics)
- Medical Ethics
- Yoga
- Health Regulations
- Dissertation
NEET Preparation Tips for BAMS Aspirants
Here are some of the basic preparation tips for BAMS Aspirants to qualify for NEET.
- Practise the previous year’s question papers and appear in mock tests to get a clear overview of the most asked questions.
- Follow a fixed timetable to score the best in your exam. Allocate a specific time of your day for each subject.
- Follow the NCERT books of classes 11 and 12, as 70% of questions are asked from the NCERT syllabus.
Conclusion
The first step towards doing BAMS from your dream institution and building a strong career is to prepare for NEET. Focus on achieving a good rank because it will make you eligible for multiple institutions, and you can pick your favourite!
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