Unani medicine, an ancient healing system with roots in Greco-Arabic traditions, offers a comprehensive approach to healthcare focusing on the balance of bodily humors and natural elements. If you aspire to pursue a career in Unani medicine, here’s a concise guide to BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) education in India:
Table of Contents
1. Quick Summary
2. Admission Criteria
3. Entrance Exam
4. Counselling
5. Courses
6. Career Path
Quick Summary
| Total Colleges | 47 |
| Total Seats | 2840 |
| Entrance Examination | NEET |
| Counselling Authorities | Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), State Counselling Authorities |
| Top UG Course | BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) |
| HSC/PUC Subjects Required | Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany & Zoology |
| Salary Range | UG – Rs 1.8 LPA To Rs 6 LPA PG – Rs 3 LPA To Rs 12 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 BUMS course in 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.
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State Counselling Authorities conduct counselling for Ayurveda course seats in state
government and private colleges within their respective states.
UG Level Courses
- BUMS is typically a 5.5-year undergraduate degree program, inclusive of a mandatory one-year internship.