BAMS Admission 2026: Eligibility, Syllabus & Fees Guide

BAMS Eligibility 2026 NEET Syllabus for BAMS Ayurveda College Fees BAMS Scholarships Admission Process FAQs

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BAMS Admission Eligibility Criteria 2026

To secure admission in a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course, candidates must qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG). The detailed criteria are as follows:

Age & Citizenship

Minimum Age: 17 Years completed by 31st Dec 2026.
Upper Age Limit: None (As per current NCISM/NEET rules).
Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs are eligible.

Academic Qualification

10+2 Exam: Passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English.
Minimum Marks (PCB):
- General/EWS: 50%
- OBC/SC/ST: 40%
- PwD: 45%

NEET UG 2026 Syllabus for BAMS

The syllabus for BAMS admission is identical to MBBS, based on the rationalized NCERT curriculum of Class 11 and 12.

Human Physiology: Digestion (Deleted), Breathing & Exchange, Body Fluids, Excretion, Locomotion, Neural Control.
Genetics & Evolution: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis, Evolution.
Reproduction: Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health.
Ecology: Organisms & Populations, Ecosystem, Biodiversity.

Physical: Solutions, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, Thermodynamics.
Inorganic: Coordination Compounds, d- and f-block elements, p-block.
Organic: Haloalkanes, Aldehydes, Ketones, Amines, Biomolecules.

Mechanics: Laws of Motion, Rotational Motion, Gravitation.
Electrodynamics: Current Electricity, EMI, AC.
Optics: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, Wave Optics.
Modern Physics: Dual Nature, Atoms, Nuclei, Semiconductors.

BAMS Fee Structure 2026-27

BAMS is a popular alternative to MBBS. Government colleges are highly subsidized, while private colleges offer varying fee structures based on location and infrastructure.

Government Ayurvedic Colleges

College	Approx Annual Fee
National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur	₹42,000
IMS - BHU, Varanasi	₹29,874
Govt Ayurved College, Mumbai	₹45,000
State Govt Colleges (Average)	₹20,000 - ₹50,000

Private & Deemed Colleges

College / State	Approx Annual Fee
Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune	₹4.5 Lakhs
DY Patil, Navi Mumbai	₹6.0 Lakhs
Private Colleges (Uttar Pradesh)	₹2.0 Lakhs - ₹3.0 Lakhs
Private Colleges (Karnataka)	₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹5 Lakhs

Scholarships for BAMS Students

Financial aid is available for meritorious and needy students. Here are the top specific scholarships for Ayurveda aspirants.

1. AIPMST (Secondary)

For: BAMS/BDS 1st Year Students.

Benefit: Tuition fee waiver for students studying in participating government-approved colleges.

2. Central Sector Scheme (CSSS)

By: Govt of India (NSP).

Benefit: ₹10k - ₹20k per annum for students scoring above 80th percentile in Class 12 Boards.

3. LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship

For: Economically Weaker Sections.

Benefit: ₹20,000 per year for students with family income less than ₹2.5 Lakhs.

4. AYUSH Scholarship Scheme

For: International Students (ICCR).

Benefit: Full scholarship for foreign nationals to pursue BAMS in premier Indian institutes.

Admission Process & Timeline 2026

NEET 2026 Application
Jan - Feb 2026
NEET UG Exam
May 2026 (1st Sunday)
AACCC / State Counselling
July - Sept 2026
College Reporting
Aug - Oct 2026

Note: BAMS Counselling is conducted by AACCC for 15% AIQ & Deemed Universities, and by State AYUSH Boards for 85% State Quota seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. NEET UG is the single entrance exam for admission to BAMS courses in all government, private, and deemed universities across India.

Generally, a score of 450-500+ (for General Category) is required for government ayurvedic colleges under state quota. For AIQ, it can be higher (520+). Private colleges accept lower scores (200-350+).

The BAMS course duration is 5.5 years, which includes 4.5 years of academic study and a 1-year mandatory internship.