Course Plan

Sr No Course Stage Duration Main Subjects / Training Academic Focus Current BAMS Norms
1
First Professional BAMS
 18 Months
  • Padartha Vigyan and Ayurveda Itihasa
  • Sanskrit
  • Rachana Sharir
  • Kriya Sharir
  • Maulik Siddhanta and Ashtanga Hridaya
 Foundation of Ayurveda, Sanskrit terminology, anatomy, physiology, and basic Ayurvedic principles. As per current NCISM pattern, BAMS academic study is structured into professional phases with clinical orientation.
2
Second Professional BAMS
 18 Months
  • Dravyaguna Vigyan
  • Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
  • Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vigyan
  • Charaka Samhita study
  • Agada Tantra basics as applicable
 Ayurvedic pharmacology, diagnosis, pathology, formulations, medicinal substances, and classical text understanding. Includes theory, practical work, pharmacy exposure, diagnostic learning, and university examination requirements.
3
Third Professional BAMS
 18 Months
  • Kaya Chikitsa
  • Shalya Tantra
  • Shalakya Tantra
  • Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga
  • Kaumarbhritya
  • Panchakarma
  • Swasthavritta and Yoga
 Clinical subjects, patient care, treatment planning, surgery, ENT, gynecology, pediatrics, preventive medicine, and Panchakarma. Clinical postings, hospital exposure, practical training, and professional examination are part of this stage.
4
Compulsory Rotatory Internship
 12 Months
  • OPD and IPD duties
  • Kaya Chikitsa posting
  • Shalya and Shalakya posting
  • Prasuti and Stri Roga posting
  • Kaumarbhritya posting
  • Panchakarma posting
  • Community health and clinical practice
 Hands-on clinical training, supervised patient management, departmental rotation, and practical medical exposure. Total BAMS duration: 5.5 years
4.5 years academic study plus 1 year compulsory internship.