Career in Ayurveda is a means of health promotion for people. Young people can choose to become an Ayurvedic, pharmacist or nurse. A BAMS degree from an accredited college or institution is required to become an Ayurvedic doctor. D.Pharma Ayurveda and B for pharmacists Pharma is to take courses of Ayurveda. There are also Ayurvedic Nursing courses available. India’s ancient medical system Ayurveda is gaining popularity again today. In modern times, when people are concerned about the side effects of allopathic drugs, this natural and rooted treatment approach is emerging as a powerful option. The demand for Ayurvedic doctors, pharmacists and nursing professionals is constantly growing at home and abroad. course to become an Ayurvedic B.A. to become an Ayurvedic Doctor (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) course is mandatory It is a 51⁄2 year undergraduate course, including 41⁄2 years of academic study and 1 year internship. In this course, students take an in-depth study of the principles of Ayurveda, drug manufacture, puncture, surgery, disease diagnosis etc. Academic qualifications and admission process BAMS. Applicants must have at least 50 per cent marks in the 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) subjects for admission. Admission is through NEET UG (National Eligibility and Entrance Test). The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year in May. fee structure B.A.M.S in Government Ayurvedic Colleges The fee is relatively low, an average of Rs. 20,000 to 60,000 per year While in private colleges this fee can range from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh per year. Fees may vary according to their quality, which information can be found on the Institute website. There are two types of Ayurvedic colleges in India i.e., some public and some private Ayurveda colleges/institutions A number of new state and private Ayurvedic colleges have been established in each State which can be found on the website of Ministry of AYUSH. Major Government Ayurvedic College National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur (Rajasthan): top level institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India There are BAMS, MD and PhD studies here. * Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar: There are various national and international students studying here. A number of short-term courses related to Ayurveda and Naturopathy are provided for foreign students in addition to BAMS, MD, PhD. BANARAS Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Education from BAMS to Higher Research in the Ayurveda Faculty of BHU It is one of the oldest institutions in India. * Tilak Ayurveda College, Pune (Maharashtra): Established in 1933, one of India’s oldest and most prestigious government ayurvedic colleges. *All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi: National institute established in 2017, where traditional Ayurveda and modern technology are coordinated *Shri Krishna Ayurvedic College, Kurukshetra: This state ayurvedic college holds BAMS and Ayurveda pharmacy Major private Ayurvedic College Baba Mastath Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana * MS Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur Kalan, Haryana * Gaudh Brahman Ayurvedic College (GBAC), Rohtak, Haryana * Dr. d. Y. Patil Ayurved College, Pune (Maharashtra) * Bharati University Ayurveda College Dhanwari Ayurveda College, Chandigarh * M S. Ayurvedic College, Ernakulam (Kerala) Ayurvedic pharmacy and nursing courses The Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy (D.Pharma Ayurveda) and Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurveda pharmacy (B Pharma Ayurvedis) courses are also very popular in the field of Ayurveda. These courses are 2 and 4 years respectively. At the same time, Ayurvedic Nursing courses provide information on patient care, drug preparation and pancreatic medicine. A trend towards Ayurveda Nowadays, people are taking shelter from Ayurveda for what is considered Lyme Diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, skin diseases, migraines, mental stress etc. The main reason for this is probably the side effects of long-term use of allopathic drugs. Ayurvedic medicine not only heals the body but also emphasizes the balance of mind and soul. That’s why this ancient method is becoming popular again in the modern age. Author is a Retired Principal Malout Punjab |