Ayurveda

The word Ayurveda has originated from the two Sanskrit words, ‘Ayur’ meaning life and ‘Veda’ meaning knowledge, which collectively goes as knowledge of life. Ayurveda is one of the oldest treatments which have been originated around 600 BC in India. Ayurveda holds the rudimentary knowledge about various treatments and remedies. Ayurveda practiced by special physicians called ‘Vaidyas’ is known to promote positive health and natural beauty with a vision of long life.

Key to Success

To be successful in Ayurveda you should have/ develop:

Above average intelligence
Knowledge of Sanskirt
A caring nature
Self confidence

Scope and Opportunities

In this field job opportunities are prevalent; both in India and abroad. An Ayurvedic practitioner can work as medical officer/doctor at government and private Ayurvedic hospitals. One can practice personally also, and if needed can open his/her own retail shop of Ayurveda medicines. They can also find employment as supervisors in ‘Panch Karma’ (Ayurvedic massage) / health centers. Ayurvedic doctors are always in demand by Ayurvedic oriented industries that prepares or manufactures Ayurvedic related products, cosmetics and medicines.

Lifestyle & Social Status

A doctor’s profession involves a lot of hard work and at the same time, it gives the satisfaction of curing patients at times even saving lives. It is a very demanding profession. To be in this profession is more a responsibility than a privilege. It is more of what you can give the community than what you can get from it.

Job Profile

The fresh graduates or post graduates of Ayurveda are generally employed in Ayurvedic hospitals or clinics both private and government as-

Junior doctors
Junior surgeons
Colleges and institutions in India that bestow education in this discipline
Own private clinic in a well-populated, neighborhood which lead to earn good remuneration
Can own retail shop of Ayurveda medicines

Skill Set

Good communication skills
Counseling skills
Ability to make critical decisions after weighing up relevant factors

Work Value

Responsibility
Flexible

Current Job Scenario

In government Ayurveda hospitals one can earn between Rs.8000 – 13500 PM for BAMS graduates
Tutors in Ayurveda colleges get paid more than Rs 8000/- PM
In private practice the remuneration depends totally dedication and competent against practitioners

Top Recruiters

Government & Private hospitals
Medical Colleges & Institutes
Panch karma Massage/Health Centres

Course Synopsis

Course Options	BAMS	M.D (Ayurveda)	M.S (Ayurveda)
Academic Eligibility	Higher Secondary/P.U.C. preferably with Sanskrit or an examination equivalent there to, or Intermediate (Ayurvedic group- Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Sanskrit) of any recognised University/Board which confirms to the specifications approved by the Council. Minimum age of joining for BAMS course is 17 years.	Candidates should have a pass degree of BAMS from the recognized institute.	Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Degree, recognised by CCIM. One must have completed a 12-month rotating internship (4 1/2 years BAMS course) or 6 months rotating internship (five years BAMS course).
Fees
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1
Expenditure in Tier-2
Duration	51/2 years/61/2 years including Internship.	3 Years	3 Years
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular
Specialisations		Basic Principles Dravya Guna Kaumara Pancha Karma Shalya
Entrance Exam	All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Exam, State Level Entrance Exam	Institute Level Entrance Exams	Institute Level Entrance Exams
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