BAMS

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 Siva,
Initially, Siddha was the integral part of Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS), but now the government has created a new research council for siddha I.e. Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRA). After successful completion of Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), one can pursue higher studies in MD or PhD. There are many Siddha government medical colleges across Tamil Nadu where one can get teaching jobs after completing one's higher studies.
There are many opportunities available for the BSMS doctor for getting jobs in the private sector. There are pharma companies where one can get jobs as pharmacologist or pharma expert. After passing PhD or MD, such doctor is also eligible for teaching in Siddha medical college. These doctors are hired as a consultant in the Ministry of AYUSH, research council, national institutes, etc. Job options for Siddha doctors are available in the private organizations such as clinics, nursing homes, Health Department, siddha colleges, Drug laboratories and so on. One can also open one's own clinic and practiced there as a Siddha physicians.
On the other hand, 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
So at the end of the day, it boils down to your area of interest and you would need to take the final call.

Hi Moni,
B.A.M.S. Eligibility:
The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing a B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination, with physics, chemistry, biology and preferably sanskrit as subjects studied, along with a reasonably high percentage of marks in the aggregate and clearing the different national and state level entrance exams such as:
All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Exam (AIPMT) conducted by Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE), Delhi on a national level.
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Entrance Exam.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Entrance Exam.
Selection to the B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree course is based on marks secured in the final merit I.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.
Please check your qualifications as per the given eligibility for the BAMS course.

Here is a list of colleges offering this course:
Aditya Ayurved College, Beed
Ahalia Ayurvedic Medical college, Palakkad
Aithein Healing, Goa
Ajivan Swasthya Samvardhan, SATNA
Alligarh Ayuved & Unani Medical College & Hospital, Aligarh
ALN Rao Memorial Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Chikkamagaluru
Alva's Ayurvedic Medical College, Uttara Kannada
Amrita Ayurveda Medical College, Kollam
Amrutha Ayurved Medical College, Chitradurga
Anantha Laxmi Govt. Ayurvedic College, Warangal
Annasaheb dange ayurved college, Sangli
Aquarious Pubic Education Society' Mahadevrao Shivankar Ayurved Medical Colege & Hospital, Gondia
Aryakanya Shudha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Vadodara
You can check with the college if they provide direct admission.

Hi Shweta,
Due to the opening of large pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is bright. Numerous jobs are available for pharmacists in government as well as private organizations. After completing your studies, you can easily find jobs in pharmaceutical industries, government departments, colleges and universities, hospitals, investigation and research institute etc.
Pharmacists can practice in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and regulatory agencies. Sales & Marketing job sector also hire a huge number of pharmacy graduates.
One can also work in retail stores of medicines. After registering with the state Pharmacy Council, you can open chemist/drug shop and sell medicines as per doctors prescription.
On the other hand, 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
So at the end of the day, it boils down to your area of interest and you would need to take the final call.

Hi Amruthha,
Due to the opening of large pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is bright. Numerous jobs are available for pharmacists in government as well as private organizations. After completing your studies, you can easily find jobs in pharmaceutical industries, government departments, colleges and universities, hospitals, investigation and research institute etc.
Pharmacists can practice in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and regulatory agencies. Sales & Marketing job sector also hire a huge number of pharmacy graduates.
One can also work in retail stores of medicines. After registering with the state Pharmacy Council, you can open chemist/drug shop and sell medicines as per doctors prescription.
On the other hand, 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
So at the end of the day, it boils down to your area of interest and you would need to take the final call.

Hi Swapnil,
Due to the opening of large pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is bright. Numerous jobs are available for pharmacists in government as well as private organizations. After completing your studies, you can easily find jobs in pharmaceutical industries, government departments, colleges and universities, hospitals, investigation and research institute etc.
Pharmacists can practice in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and regulatory agencies. Sales & Marketing job sector also hire a huge number of pharmacy graduates.
One can also work in retail stores of medicines. After registering with the state Pharmacy Council, you can open chemist/drug shop and sell medicines as per doctors prescription.
On the other hand, 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
So at the end of the day, it boils down to your area of interest and you would need to take the final call.