Siddha medicine, a traditional Indian system of medicine dating back to the 5th
century BCE, offers a holistic approach to healthcare based on the five elements, diet,
and lifestyle practices. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in Siddha medicine,
here’s a brief guide to BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery) education in
India:
Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), State Counselling Authorities
Top UG Course
BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
HSC/PUC Subjects Required
Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology
Salary Range
UG – Rs 2 LPA To Rs 5 LPA PG – Rs 3 LPA To Rs 7 LPA
Admission Criteria
Qualifying score in All India Level Medical Entrance Examination, NEET.
Should have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology with greater than 60% marks.
UG Entrance Examination
National Eligibility Entrance Test(NEET) is the single-window entrance exam to get into any government as well as private medical colleges in India.
UG Admission Counselling
AACCC: Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee of the Ministry of
Ayush, Government of India, conducts counselling for All India Level
Ayurveda seats.
State Counselling Authorities conduct counselling for Ayurveda course seats in state
government and private colleges within their respective states.
UG Level Courses
BSMS is typically a 5.5-year undergraduate degree program, which includes a
mandatory one-year internship.
Career Path
After completing BSMS, graduates can practice as Siddha doctors or opt for
further studies.
Post-graduation options include MD (Siddha) or MS (Siddha) with
specializations in areas such as Sirappu Maruthuvam (Special Medicine),
Maruthuva Kurippu (Pharmacology), Noi Nadal (Pathology), etc.
Advanced studies in specialized fields like Kayakalpa (Rejuvenation Therapy)
and Varma Maruthuvam (Varma Therapy) are also available.
