Ayurvedic Medicine

Hi Chetna,
There is a good scope in every field. Please remember that you should pursue a stream based on two things :
-Your career goal
-The type of job you want to do
Find below few of the job avenues open in the respective fields:
1) BHMS:
After the course completion, you may find employment as:
-Homeopathic practitioner in both India and abroad.
-Medical representative at a private or government hospital.
-Professor or a researcher in any homeopathic college.
-You may start a personal clinic.
-You may setup retail shop of homeopathy medicines.
-You may work in industries dealing with homeopathic preparations.
-You may start your own pharmacy.
-You may work in public and private sector.
-You may work in private or government hospitals, clinics, NGOs, etc.
2) BAMS:
As for the jobs, alternative medicine practitioners have lots of scope in medical field such as counseling, mental or physical therapy, healthcare department, naturopathic doctor, etc. Professional in this field gets training and motivation to develop their knowledge.
For some career opportunities in this field may need additional knowledge, certification and education.
A graduate in alternative medicine can seek career option in following areas such as researcher, practitioners in Ayurvedic & homoeopathic, hospitals, dispensaries and in government sectors.
Private practitioners in above fields get the initial salary in the range of Rs 8,000.
A graduate working with a trained practitioner or in the clinic could help them to gain the confidence and revenue.
Research institutions and in Drug and pharmaceutical companies employ research scientists and consultants in order to work in this field.
Post graduate students can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
One may find employment as:
-Masseuse
-Wellness counselor
-Acupuncturist
-Chiropractor
-Neuropathologist
Now, relax and think"
-What type of job interests you?
-In which field you wish to build your career?
-Which one is better on the basis of your career goal?
Wish you luck.

Hi Suchita,
The eligibility to get admission in BAMS course is 10+2 with science subjects from a recognized Board of Examination.
Ayurvedic medicine is gaining popularity all over the world because of its curing ability and the medicines no side effects. It is also known to promote positive health, longevity and beauty. There are suitable job options for Ayurveda practitioners in research, academic, clinical practice, drug manufacturing, etc.
After completing BAMS course, one can get a job in government or private sector as:
1. Central Government Jobs:
- As an insurance medical officer in ESI hospitals
- As a medical officer in Central Government Health service
2. State Government Jobs:
- As a medical officer in state government Ayurveda hospitals
- As a Medical officer in Municipal Corporation hospital
Private Sector Jobs:
- As a medical officer in private Ayurveda Hospitals and centers like Shri Shri Ravishankar's Art of Living hospitals, Baba Ramdev's Pantajali yogpeeth center, Maharshi Mahesh yogi's center, other corporate organizations.
- As a medical officer at Private Ayurveda medical colleges.
For more details, please follow the link:
http://www.nia.nic.in/?ref=12&id=49