MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

About	MBBS ( Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ) is an undergraduate professional degree course in medical science for aspirants who want to fulfil their dream of becoming a Certified Medical Practitioner (A doctor recognized by Medical Council of India). The MBBS course duration is five and a half years that includes one year of rotational internship at hospitals or health centers.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any MBBS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, JIPMER, COMEDK, CMC Vellore, AFMC, KEAM, AMU, BHU PMT, MET, GUJCET, PMET
College Options	Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Lady Hardinge Medical College, MAMC Maharashtra: Armed Forces Medical College, Grant Medical College, G S Seth Medical College, Topiwala National Medical College Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry: JIPMER, CMC Vellore, Stanley Medical College, Madras Medical College, Kilpauk Medical College Karnataka: NIMHANS, St John’s Medical College, Bangalore Medical College, KMC Kerala: Trivandrum Medical College, Calicut Medical College, Kottayam Medical College, Thrissur Medical College, AIMS West Bengal: Calcutta National Medical College, IPGMR Uttar Pradesh: King George’s Medical University, Banaras Hindu University Gujarat: BJ Medical College, Surat Medical College Goa: Goa Medical College
Course Curriculum	Semester I & II: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology. Semester III, IV & V: Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical posting. Semester VI, VII, VIII: Community Medicine, Medicine and Allied subjects, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery and Allied subjects, Clinical posting.
Careers	Health Service Dept, Defence Services, Private Hospitals, Research Organizations (like AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, ICMR, TIFR, CCMB), Health Administration, Private Practice

BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines and Surgery

About	BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) course is an undergraduate degree program that makes the candidate understand and practice the concepts of the traditional holistic medical system of Ayurveda which will be used in the treatment of their patients. The BAMS course duration is five and half years which includes 1 year of Internship. BAMS is one of the most popular courses in the field of medical science apart from the MBBS.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any BAMS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, KEAM, OJEE, IPU CET, BVP CET
College Options	Maharashtra: Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, K G Mittal Ayurvedic College Karnataka: Government Ayurveda Medical College – Mysore, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Alva’s Ayurveda Medical College – Moodbidri Kerala: Vaidyaratnam P S Varier College, Government Ayurveda College – Trivandrum, PNNM Ayurveda College, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College – Thaikkattussery, Government Ayurveda College – Kannur, Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda College, Kattakada Uttar Pradesh: IMS BHU, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Major SD Singh PG Ayurvedic Medical College, Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College – Mathura Tamil Nadu: Coimbatore Ayurveda College, Government Siddha Medical College – Chennai, Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College and Hospital Punjab: Government Ayurvedic College – Patiala, Babe Ke Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital – Moga, Dayanand Ayurvedic College Hospital and Pharmacy – Jalandhar
Course Curriculum	First Professional: Padartha Vighyan & Ayurveda Ithihasa, Sanskrit, Kriya Sharir, Rachana Sharir, Maulik Siddhant Evom Ashtang Hridaya. Second Professional: Dravyaguna Vighyan, Roga Nidan, Rasa Shastra, Charaka Samhita. Third Professional: Agada Thantra, Swasthavritta, Prasuti Tantra Evom Sthri Roga, Kaumarbhritya Parichaya, Charak Samhita (Uttarardha). Fourth Professional: Kayachikitsa, Panchkarma, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra and Research Methodology, Medical Statistics
Careers	Ayurveda Doctor/Physician, Medical Officer in Private & Government Sector, Lecturer, Researcher

BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicines and Surgery

About	BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) course is an undergraduate degree program that makes the candidate understand and practice the holistic medical system of Homeopathy involving the treatment of patients by enhancing the body’s natural healing system. The duration of BHMS course generally takes five and half years and also includes an internship of 1 year.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any BHMS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, KEAM, BVP, IPU CET, PUCET
College Options	Maharashtra: Lokmanya Homeopathic Medical College – Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College – Pune, Smt Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homoeopathic Medical College – Mumbai Karnataka: Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital – Bangalore, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College – Mangalore, AM Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College – Belgaum Kerala: Government Homoeopathic Medical College – Calicut, ANSS Homoeo Medical College – Kottayam, Government Homoeopathic Medical College – Thiruvananthapuram Uttar Pradesh: Naiminath Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre – Agra, Bakson Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Greater Noida, Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital – Ghazipur Tamil Nadu: Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College – Salem, Government Homoeopathic Medical College – Madurai, Martin Homoeopathy Medical College and Hospital – Coimbatore, White Memorial Homeo Medical College – Kanyakumari Gujarat: Baroda Homoeopathic Medical College – Vadodara, Anand Homeopathic Medical College and Research Institute – Anand, Shree Swaminarayan Homeopathic College – Kalol, Jawaharlal Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College – Vadodara
Course Curriculum	I: Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy and Psychology. Anatomy, Histology and Embryology. Physiology including Biochemistry. Homoeopathic Pharmacy. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. II: Pathology and Microbiology including Parasitology Bacteriology and Virology. Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. Organon of Medicine and Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. Surgery including ENT, Eye Dental and Homeo Therapeutics. Obstetrics & Gynecology Infant care and Homeo Therapeutics. Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics. III: Practice of Medicine & Homeo therapeutics. Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology & dental & Homeo Therapeutics. Obstetrics & Gynaecology Infant care & Homeo Therapeutics. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. Organon of Medicine. IV: Practice of Medicine & Homeo Therapeutics. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. Organon of Medicine. Repertory. Community Medicine.
Careers	Homeopathic Doctor, Consultant, Public Health Specialist, Researcher, Teacher/Lecturer

BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery

About	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is an undergraduate course in the field of dentistry. This program covers various aspects of dental related issues and dental surgeries. BDS helps the aspirants to become a dental surgeon or dentist. The study of BDS consists of 5 years duration which includes one year compulsory internship. After successfully completing the course a candidate can find opportunities in government as well as private medical sectors. One can even open their own dental clinic after completing this course.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any MBBS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, COMEDK, KEAM, AMU, BHU PMT, MET, GUJCET, PMET
College Options	Delhi: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences Uttar Pradesh: Faculty of Dental Sciences King George’s Medical University – Lucknow, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Banaras Hindu University – Varanasi Haryana: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak Maharashtra: Nair Dental College and Hospital – Navi Mumbai, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Karnataka: Government Dental College and Research Institute – Bangalore, Manipal College of Dental Sciences – Mangalore, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences – Mangalore Kerala: Government Dental College – Kottayam Tamil Nadu: Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital Pondicherry: Mahatma Gandhi PG Institute of Dental Sciences Telangana: Army College Of Dental Sciences – Secunderabad
Course Curriculum	I: General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology. General Human Physiology and Biochemistry. Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology. II: General Pathology and Microbiology. General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Dental Materials. Pre-Clinical Conservative Dentistry. Pre-Clinical Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge. III: General Medicine. General Surgery. Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology. IV: Oral Medicine and Radiology. Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry. Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. Periodontology. Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Public Health Dentistry
Careers	Dentist, Dental Surgeon, Public Health Specialist, Teacher/Lecturer.

BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery

About	Unani System of Medicine & Surgery is one of the oldest alternate medical systems in the world. In Unani System of Medicine, it is said that the body has the power to heal itself. The healing process is done by identifying the healing power within themselves and enhance it to heal the disease. BUMS is a five-year undergraduate degree program that deals with the medical knowledge and applications of the Unani system of medicine.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any BUMS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, Assam CEE, OJEE, IPU CET, BVP CET, Telangana TS EAMCET, KEAM
College Options	Delhi: Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, Faculty of Medicine, Jamia Hamdard – New Delhi Uttar Pradesh: The Aligarh Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College – Aligarh, Govt. Unani Medical College – Allahabad Maharashtra: Ahmed Garib Unani Medical College and Assalam Hospital – Nandurbar, ZVM Unani Medical College & Hospital – Pune Karnataka: Govt. Unani Medical College – Bangalore, HMS Unani Medical College & Hospital – Tumkur, Luqman Unani Medical College and Hospital – Bijapur Tamil Nadu: Govt. Unani Medical College, Chennai Rajasthan: Rajasthan Unani Medical College & Hospital – Jaipur, Rajputana Unani Tibbi College – Jaipur Andhra Pradesh: Dr. Abdul Haq Unani Medical College and Hospital – Kurnool, Govt. Nizamia Tibbi College – Hyderabad
Course Curriculum	First Professional: Arabic and Mantiq wa Falsafa, Kulliyat Umoor E Tabiya, Tashreeh Ul Badan, Munafe Ul Azha Second Professional: Munafe Ul Azha, Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib, Ilmul Advia, Mahiyatul Amraz Third Professional: Communication Skills, Ilmul Saidla wa Murakkaba, Tibbe Qanooni wa Ilmul Samoom, Sareeriyat wa Usoole Ilaj, Ilaj Bit Tadbeer, Amraz-e-Atfal Fourth Professional: Moalajat – I, Moalajat – II, Amraze Niswan, Ilmul Qabalat wa Naumaulood, Ilmul Jarahat, Ain, Uzn, Anaf, Halaq wa Asnan
Careers	Hakeem, Lecturer, Consultant, Therapist, Public Health Specialist, Researcher

BVSc – Bachelor of Veterinary Science

About	BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) is an undergraduate degree under medical discipline which deals with the study of medical diagnostics, and treatment (includes surgery) of diseases of all the animals. Veterinary doctors are very important considering the number of animals that humans keep as pet. Veterinary doctors treat all kinds of animals from domestic pets to farmyard animals and forest animals. The course duration is five and half years with last six months being compulsory internship tenure.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any BVSc programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	ICAR AIEEA, IVRI Exam, NEET, AAU VET, UP Veterinary Exam, RPVT, BHU UET, KEAM
College Options	Uttar Pradesh: IVRI – Bareilly, DUVASU – Mathura Haryana: NDRI – Karnal, LUVAS – Hisar Punjab: GUDVASU – Ludhiana Tamil Nadu: TANUVAS – Chennai, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai, Veterinary College & Research Institute – Namakkal Uttarakhand: Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology – Pantnagar Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur Madhya Pradesh: NDVSU, Jabalpur Chhattisgarh: College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Durg Gujarat: College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand Rajasthan: Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bikaner Kerala: Kerala Veterinary College and Research Institute – Thrissur, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University – Wayanad Maharashtra: Mumbai Veterinary College, Nagpur Veterinary College Karnataka: Veterinary College – Hebbal
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Osteology, Scope and Importance of Biochemistry, Introduction and Importance of Statistics, Veterinary Anatomy in General and Osteology, Livestock in India, Introductory Animal Husbandry Semester II: Myology, Demonstration of Embalming of the Carcass and Preservation, Muscle Physiology, Sense Organs and Receptors Physiology of Special Senses, Enzymes: Definition and Classification, Importance of Grasslands and Fodders In-Livestock Production Semester III: General Histology, Parasites and Parasitism, Introduction and Scope of Veterinary Pathology, Introduction and History of Microbiology, Indian Poultry Industry, Factors Affecting the Digestibility of a Feed Semester IV: Gross Morphological and Topographical Study of Various Organs of the Digestive System, Spermatogenic Cycle and Wave, Biochemical and Genetic Determinants of Growth, The Biting Midges, Introduction and General Description of Protozoa, Concepts in Veterinary and Medical Immunology Semester V: Historical Development Branches and Scope of Pharmacology, General Pathology of Viral Infections, Milk Hygiene in Relation to Public Health, Milk Industry in India, Layout and Management of Rural, Urban and Modern Abattoirs, Concept of Sociology Semester VI: Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous System, Viral Diseases, Parasitic Diseases, Introduction to Aquatic Animals, Definitions and Aims of Epidemiology, Retrospect and Prospect of Meat Industry in India Semester VII: Antibacterial Agents, Pre anesthetic Considerations and Pre anesthetics, Principles of Viewing and Interpreting X-ray Films, Clinical Evaluation and Abnormalities of Reproductive Tracts in Domestic Animals, History and Scope of Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Manifestation Semester VIII: General Toxicology, Types and Functions of Placenta in Different Species, Dystocia – Types of Dystocia, Aetiology, Clinical Manifestations, Valuation of Acid-Base Balance and Interpretation, Man-Animal and Society Semester IX: Definition of Animal Welfare and Ethics, Taxonomy of Various Genera of Wild/Zoo Animals of India, Breeds of Dogs – International Pedigree Breeds and Indian Breeds, Introduction to Andrology, Definition, Scope and Importance, Livestock Entrepreneurship
Careers	Veterinary Doctor, Veterinary Surgeon, Animal Care Specialist, Veterinary Officer, Animal Breeder, Veterinary Doctor in NGOs, Animal Research Scientist, Livestock development Officer

BNYS – Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science

About	BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science) is an undergraduate degree that focuses on naturopathy and the use of yoga in treating bodily ailments. Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine which believes that the cause of all diseases is the induction of foreign material in the body. It aims to heal the body through its own healing process, also called ‘self-healing’. On the other hand, yoga uses the techniques of breathing, meditation and asanas to heal the body. The course duration is five and half years with last one year being compulsory internship tenure.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any BNYS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, Common Entrance Exam (ASSAM), UP CPAT, Punjab Ayush Entrance Test, DSSRAU PAT, CG BNSY Entrance Exam.
College Options	Uttar Pradesh: DSIPS – Ghaziabad, Shobhit University College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences – Meerut Delhi: RGPI – New Delhi Punjab: NCHS – Ludhiana Tamil Nadu: Sree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences – Kanyakumari, JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences – Coimbatore, Sivaraj Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College – Salem Uttarakhand: Ras Bihari Bose Subharti university College of Naturopathy & Yogic Science – Dehradun Andhra Pradesh: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Health Sciences and Research – Kakinada Arunachal Pradesh: North East Frontier Technical University Department of Allied Health Sciences – West Siang, Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Science University Department Of Under Graduate Programmes – Ziro Gujarat: Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences – Vadodara Rajasthan: Madhav University College of Ayurvedic Medical – Sirohi, Jayoti Vidyapeet Womens University College of Undergraduate Program – Jaipur Haryana: Baba MastNath University College of Physiotherapy – Rohtak Karnataka: ACNYS – Moodbidri, GNCYC – Mysore, SDMCNYS – Kannada, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana College of Yoga & Life Sciences – Bangalore
, Course Curriculum	Year I: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Philosophy of Nature Cure, Yoga Practices, Hospital Management, Practical Year II: Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine (Health), Yoga Philosophy, Magento Therapy and Chromotherapy, Basic Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Practical Year III: Manipulative Techniques, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, & Pranic Healing, Yoga Applications, Fasting Therapy, Naturotherapy Diagnosis (Facial and Iris Diagnosis), Modern Diagnosis and First Aid, Psychology and Basic Psychiatry, Nutrition and Herbology, Research Methodologies and Recent Advances Year IV: Nutrition, Dietetics and Herbs, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Yogic Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, Holistic Practice of Naturopathy & Yoga (including Surgical diseases), Hospital Management & Research Methodology, Psychology & Basic Psychiatry, Clinical Naturopathy, Fasting and Diet Therapy, Practical
Careers	Naturopathy physician, Naturopathy therapist, Heath supervisor, Naturopathy consultant, Teacher, Specialty clinics, Dietician, Yoga Specialist

BSMS – Bachelor of Sidhha Medicine and Surgery

About	BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery) is an undergraduate program in Siddha System of Medicine, which is the most ancient among the AYUSH systems. According to Siddha philosophy, the psychological and physiological functions of human body are controlled by seven elements – plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, nerve and semen. These seven elements are activated by three Mukkuttram – vatha, pitha and kapha. The imbalance of any of these Mukkuttram results in disease and Siddha System of Medicine corrects the vitiated Mukkuttram for healthy life. The duration of B.S.M.S. course in India is 5.5 years with 4.5 years of classroom study and 1 year compulsory internship. B.S.M.S. course is governed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) of AYUSH.
Eligibility	The minimum eligibility required for admissions to any BSMS programme is: • Candidates must have passed their 12th standard exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the part of their subjects. • They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together as per criteria mentioned by the Institute/University offering the course. • Most admissions are granted based on the student’s performance in the entrance examination or on the merit depending upon the institution. • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
Entrance Exams	NEET, KEAM
College Options	Tamil Nadu: ATSVS Siddha Medical College and Hospital – Kanyakumari, Government Siddha Medical College – Chennai, RVS Siddha Medical College and Hospital – Coimbatore, Sivaraj Institute of Medical Science – Salem, Sri Sai Ram Medical College for Siddha, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy – Chennai Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University – MPMSU Kerala: Kerala University of Health Sciences, Santhigiri Siddha Medical College – Trivandrum
Course Curriculum	Year I: Biochemistry, Micro Biology, History and Fundamental Principles of Siddha Medicine, Medicinal Botany and Pharmacognosy, Communicative English Year II: Anatomy Paper I, Physiology Paper I, Pharmacology Paper I, Pharmaceuticals Paper I, Anatomy Paper II, Physiology Paper II, Pharmacology Paper II, Pharmaceuticals Paper II Year III: Principles of Modern Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Siddha Pathology, Hygiene and Community Medicine, National Health Policies and Statistics, Research Ideas and Methodology, Medical Statistics Reports Year IV: Medicine, Dentistry including Surgery, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Varmam Therapy, External Therapy and Special medicine, Paediatrics
Careers	Medical Consultant, Medical Officer, Clinical Research, Siddha Doctor, Lecturer/Teacher