An Ayurvedic doctor or physician specialises in providing medical care as well as limited surgical support to people by using herbal remedies recommended by Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system, which includes yoga, acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy and dietary changes.
Personal Competencies
You are interested in healing people
You like trying to help people solve their problems
You pay attention to details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
OR
Complete a Diploma in Ayurveda Science/ Ayurvedic Cosmetology and Skin diseases or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (MS Ayurveda) in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Ayurved. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur 2. National Institute of Ayurveda, Rajasthan 3. Institute of Medical Sciences BHU, Uttar Pradesh 4. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna 5. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya And Seth R V Ayurved Hospital, Mumbai 6. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada 7. Gondwana University, Maharashtra 8. Kerala University of Health Sciences
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying) 1. Parul University, Vadodara 2. IIMT University, Meerut 3. Shobhit University, Uttar Pradesh 4. SunRise University, Rajasthan 5. Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Tamil Nadu 6. Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune 7. Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra 8. RK University, Gujarat
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000 - 3,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Herbal Pharma Companies, Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Government Research Institutes, Spas and Resorts etc
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own clinic
Work Environment: It is a desk job. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days a week and you are likely to work 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Physician, Ayurvedic → Physician, Ayurvedic → Senior Physician, Ayurvedic → Head of Ayurvedic Department → Dean of the Hospital
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Ayurveda Physician ranges between INR 10,000 - 50,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3EyFfFR *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Rekha Nahar is an Ayurvedic Doctor (BAMS) with almost two decades of experience, specializing in women’s health. She earned her degree training at Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh, and received her certification in the U.S. at Kerala Ayurveda Academy.*
Ayurvedic Doctor
NCS Code: 2222.0100 | HW0391. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor’s of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
OR
Complete a Diploma in Ayurveda Science/ Ayurvedic Cosmetology and Skin diseases or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree (MS Ayurveda) in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Ayurved.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
2. National Institute of Ayurveda, Rajasthan
3. Institute of Medical Sciences BHU, Uttar Pradesh
4. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna
5. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya And Seth R V Ayurved Hospital, Mumbai
6. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
7. Gondwana University, Maharashtra
8. Kerala University of Health Sciences
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Parul University, Vadodara
2. IIMT University, Meerut
3. Shobhit University, Uttar Pradesh
4. SunRise University, Rajasthan
5. Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Tamil Nadu
6. Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune
7. Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Maharashtra
8. RK University, Gujarat
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000 - 3,00,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Herbal Pharma Companies, Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Government Research Institutes, Spas and Resorts etc
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own clinic
Work Environment: It is a desk job. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days a week and you are likely to work 9 to 10 hours every day. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Physician, Ayurvedic → Physician, Ayurvedic → Senior Physician, Ayurvedic → Head of Ayurvedic Department → Dean of the Hospital
The approx. salary of an Ayurveda Physician ranges between INR 10,000 - 50,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3EyFfFR
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Rekha Nahar is an Ayurvedic Doctor (BAMS) with almost two decades of experience, specializing in women’s health. She earned her degree training at Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Chandigarh, and received her certification in the U.S. at Kerala Ayurveda Academy.*
Source: https://www.keralaayurveda.us/wellnesscenter/our-team/rekha-nahar/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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