BAMS Admission 2026
Fees, Cutoffs & Ayurvedic College Guide
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is a 5.5-year degree admitting through NEET. 52,000+ seats in 700+ colleges. Government BAMS from Rs. 15,000/year.
BAMS 2026 — Key Facts
| Full Form | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
| Duration | 5.5 years (4.5 years + 1 year compulsory internship) |
| Admission Through | NEET UG — same examination as MBBS and BDS |
| Minimum NEET Score | 164/720 (General) | 129/720 (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
| Total Seats India | ~52,720 BAMS seats in 700+ colleges |
| Government BAMS Fees | Rs. 15,000–80,000 per year |
| Private BAMS Fees | Rs. 60,000–3,00,000 per year |
| Regulatory Body | CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine) |
| Post-Graduate Option | MD Ayurveda (3 years) through AYUSH NEET PG |
| Eligibility | 10+2 PCB with 50% (Gen) / 40% (SC/ST/OBC). 17+ years of age. |
| Counselling Body | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
BAMS NEET Cutoff 2026 — Expected
BAMS counselling runs through AACCC for AIQ and state AYUSH councils for state quota. Cutoffs below are for government Ayurvedic colleges.
| Category | Expected Marks | Expected Rank Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (AIQ) | 250–380 | 3,50,000–6,50,000 | Govt BAMS — popular states higher |
| General-PwD | 180–250 | 7,00,000–10,00,000 | Separate PwD merit list |
| OBC (AIQ) | 200–300 | 5,00,000–8,00,000 | OBC-NCL certificate required |
| SC (AIQ) | 170–250 | 7,00,000–10,00,000 | SC category |
| ST (AIQ) | 150–220 | 8,00,000–12,00,000 | ST category |
Top BAMS Colleges in India 2026
| # | College | Type | State | NEET Cutoff | Fees/yr | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) — Ayurveda | Central | UP | 380–420 | ~Rs. 8K/yr | 60 |
| 2 | National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur | Central | Rajasthan | 360–400 | ~Rs. 15K/yr | 60 |
| 3 | Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar | Government | Gujarat | 340–380 | ~Rs. 20K/yr | 100 |
| 4 | Govt Ayurvedic College, Thiruvananthapuram | Government | Kerala | 330–370 | ~Rs. 15K/yr | 60 |
| 5 | Rajiv Gandhi Ayurvedic College, Bhopal | Government | MP | 320–360 | ~Rs. 18K/yr | 60 |
| 6 | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurvedic University | Government | Rajasthan | 310–350 | ~Rs. 20K/yr | 60 |
| 7 | SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan | Private | Karnataka | 260–300 | ~Rs. 1.5L/yr | 100 |
| 8 | Tilak Ayurved College, Pune | Private | Maharashtra | 250–290 | ~Rs. 1.2L/yr | 60 |
Career Scope After BAMS
Ayurvedic Practitioner
Set up private Ayurvedic clinic. Growing demand in urban and semi-urban areas. Income Rs. 3–15L/year.
MD Ayurveda (PG)
Specialise in Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya, Balaroga, or Prasutitantra. Specialists earn Rs. 8–30L+.
Government Ayurvedic Officer
State health departments recruit BAMS graduates as Ayurvedic Medical Officers (AMO) at Rs. 35,000–70,000/month.
AYUSH Sector
Ministry of AYUSH, AIIA, NIA, and CCIM employ BAMS doctors in research, clinical practice, and policy.
Ayurvedic Pharma Industry
Medical representative, product manager, or R&D roles in Himalaya, Dabur, Baidyanath, and Patanjali.
Panchakarma & Wellness
Run Panchakarma therapy clinics. Wellness tourism growing fast — strong earning potential Rs. 8–25L+.
Other AYUSH Courses via NEET
Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
Unani Medicine & Surgery
Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences
What's Included in Premium BAMS Counselling?
From college shortlisting to successfully joining your BAMS college, our expert counselling team manages the complete admission journey — across AIQ, State Quota, Private Colleges, and AYUSH counselling processes.
Personalized College Shortlisting
Based on your NEET rank, category, state domicile, budget, college preference, previous year cutoffs, and seat availability.
Government & Private College Planning
Guidance across both government and private Ayurvedic colleges, matched to your realistic options.
Dedicated Admission Expert
A single counsellor manages your complete admission journey — support via phone, WhatsApp, and video calls.
Unlimited Counselling Support
No limit on expert guidance until your admission is completed — every question answered at every stage.
State + AIQ + AYUSH Counselling
Support through State Counselling, AIQ Counselling (where applicable), and AYUSH (AACCC) counselling for BAMS.
Your Complete BAMS Admission Journey
A guided, step-by-step path from your first consultation to joining your college.
Free Consultation
Start with a free call to understand your profile and options.
Student Profile Analysis
We evaluate your NEET rank, category, hostel requirement, and career goals to prepare a personalised strategy.
College Shortlisting
A categorised shortlist — Dream, Target, Safe, and Backup colleges — based on cutoffs, budget, infrastructure, faculty, and clinical training.
College Comparison
Detailed government vs private comparison covering fees, hostel, clinical exposure, patient flow, safety, recognition, and ROI — not marketing brochures.
Document Verification
We verify NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10/12 certificates, Aadhaar, category/domicile/income certificates before counselling starts.
Counselling Registration
Correct registration through AIQ, state, and AYUSH counselling portals — login creation, fee payment guidance, verification.
Choice Filling Strategy
A personalised choice order built from previous year closing ranks, seat matrix, category, and budget.
Choice Locking & Submission
We review every selected college and confirm preference order — locked only after your approval.
Round-wise Counselling Support
Guidance through every round (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy) — explaining allotment results, upgrade options, and exit rules after each.
Seat Allotment Guidance
We help you decide whether to accept, upgrade next round, or participate again — discussed with you and your parents.
College Reporting Support
Reporting instructions, document submission, fee payment guidance, and reporting timeline — no step left unclear.
Post-Admission Support
Hostel guidance, travel planning, joining checklist, orientation support, and student community access — even after you join.
Why Choose College For Me
Dedicated Admission Expert
One counsellor from consultation to admission.
Personalized College Strategy
Recommendations based on your profile — not generic lists.
Complete Documentation Support
We verify every document before submission.
Smart Choice Filling
Optimized choice order to improve admission opportunities.
Transparent Counselling
No hidden processes or unclear guidance.
Support Until College Joining
Our team remains with you until your admission is complete.
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