BAMS Syllabus and Subjects 2023

The BAMS syllabus imparts practical, and theoretical knowledge in the fields of Ayurvedic science and contemporary medical & surgery practices. BAMS subjects provide an in-depth insight into the study of modern anatomy, pathology, physiology, principles of medicine, and pharmacology.

BAMS first-year subjects mainly include the foundational areas of Ayurvedic science associated with medicine and surgery. A similar pattern is followed in the remaining years.

The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery new syllabus is well-designed and allows the graduates to practice ancient Ayurvedic medications and practices independently or at a healthcare center. Hence, the job scope of BAMS graduates is broad in terms of acquiring opportunities in the areas of healthcare services, research, and medicine.

Table of Contents

• Year Wise BAMS Syllabus
  • BAMS 1st Year Syllabus
  • BAMS 2nd Year Syllabus
  • BAMS 3rd Year Syllabus
  • BAMS 4th Year Syllabus
• BAMS Subjects

Year Wise BAMS Syllabus

BAMS syllabus provides the foundational knowledge of Ayurveda and is divided into four parts which include Sanskrit, Padartha Vigyan, Ayurveda Itihas, and Ayurvedic Nirupama. The BAMS subjects year-wise are given below:

BAMS 1st Year Syllabus

The BAMS 1st year syllabus includes the study of Ayurvedic Nirupama, Pariksha, etc. The table below contains the BAMS First year syllabus with important topics divided into Part A & Part B:

BAMS 1st Year Subjects	Part A	Part B
Sanskrit	Vyakaranam, Translation	Vaidya Sadvrittam
Padartha Vigyan And Ayurved Itihasa	Ayurveda Nirupana, Ayurveda Darshana Nirupana	Gunavigyaniyam, Karma Vigyaniyam,
Kriya Shareera	Dosha, Prakriti, Modern Physiology, Vitamins & Minerals	Dhatu, Rasa Dhatu, Rakta Dhatu, Mamsa Dhatu
Rachana Shareera	Paribhasha Shaarira, Garbha Shaarira, Pramana Shaarira	Anatomical Terminologies, Embryology
Maulik Siddhanta Evum Astanga Hridya	Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana Adhyaya,	Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana Adhyaya

BAMS 1st Year Practical Subjects

Students are introduced to several practical subjects under the BAMS course syllabus. Some of the practical topics under the BAMS Syllabus 1st year are given below:

• Ayurvedic practical
• Modern physiology practical
• Study of Bone
• study of Organs
• Shava Vichhedana

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BAMS 2nd Year Syllabus

BAMS 2nd year syllabus includes the study of Dravay Vidhi Vigyan subjects. The table below contains the BAMS 2nd-year subjects along with important topics divided into Part A & Part B: 

BAMS 2nd Year Subjects	Part A	Part B
Agadtantra	Visha and Agadatantra, Vishopakrama, Jangama Visha	Vyavahara Ayurveda, Vidhivaidyaka, Forensic Odontology
Charakasamhita -purvardha	Sutrasthana, Indriyasthana	Nidanasthana, Vimanasthana, Sharirasthana
Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajyakalpana	Dravya Varga, Application of Musha, Brief description of Yantras	Maharasa, Uparasa, Ratna, Sudha varga, Dhatu
Bhaishajyakalpana	Bhaishajya Kalpana, Bheshajprayogavidhi, Aushadhisiddha	Bahyopacharartha kalpana,Netraupacharartha kalpana
Dravyaguna Vijnan	Dravyaguna Shastra Paribhasa, Dravya, Guna	Dravya Shodhana, Apamishran, Nighantu Vigyan

BAMS 2nd year Practical Subjects

Some of the practical topics under the 2nd year BAMS syllabus are given below:

• Study of the microscopic and macroscopic characters of Stem & Leaves
• Fundamental Principles of Laboratory Tests
• Hematology

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BAMS 3rd Year Syllabus

The table below contains the 3rd-year BAMS syllabus with important topics divided into Part A & Part B:

BAMS 3rd-Year Subjects	Part A	Part B
Rog-Nidan	Dosha Dushyadi Vigyana, Vyadhi Vigyana, Basic Pathology, Rasavaha Srotas	Nidana Panchaka Vigyana, Pariksha Vigyana, Pranavahasrotas
Swasthavritta	Dinacharya, Rathricharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta	Janapadodhwamsa, Vayu, Jala
Prasooti Tantra And Stri Roga	Stri Sharira Vigyana, Rajo Vigyana, Garbha Vignyana	Artava Vyapad, Yoni Vyapad, Vandhyatva, Stanaroga
Kaumarbhritya Parichaya	Vayobheda, Prana Pratyagamanam, Navajata Shishu Paricharya,	Sahajavyadhi, Prasavottara Vyadhi, Aupasargika Vyadhi
Charak Samhita	Uttarardha, Chikitsa	Kalpa, Siddhi Sthana

BAMS 3rd year Practical Subjects

Some of the practical topics under the BAMS syllabus for third-year are given below:

• Post Mortem
• Clinical Posting
• Evidence in Court
• Demonstration of Dinacharya procedures
• Clinical training-obstetric skills
• Gynecological Skills
• Clinical exposure to care for Newborn
• Vaccination
• Blood Sampling

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BAMS 4th Year Syllabus

As a part of the BAMS 4th-year syllabus, students must do research work in Ayurveda. The table below contains the subjects of the BAMS final year syllabus divided into Part A & Part B:

BAMS 4th Year Subjects	Part A	Part B
Kayachikitsa	Chikitsa sutra, Dvividhopakrama, Shadavidhopakrama	Etiopathogenesis, Nidana and Chiktsa, Vajikarana
Panchakarma	Sneha and Snehana, Bahyasnehana, Abhyanga	Raktamokshana, Basti Karma, Svedana
Shalya Tantra	Nirjantukarana, Sangyaharan, Trividha Karma	Shat Kriyakala, Vrana, Twak Vikara
Shalakya Tantra	Netra Samanya, Vishishta Chikitsa, Sandhigata Roga	Samanya Chikitsa, Shiro Roga, Karna Roga
Research Methodology And Medical Statistics	Anveshana, Gaveshana, Prayeshana, Anusandhan, and Shodha	Types of Research, Research Process, Research Tools

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery 4th year Practical Subjects

Some of the practical topics under the BAMS final year syllabus are given below:

• Patient examination
• Observation of OPD patients
• IPD (Panchkarma) and Panchakarma Unit
• Identification and utility of surgical instruments
• Bedside Clinicals
• Identification and usage of different Surgical tools
• Para-surgical training procedure
• Sterilization

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Important Facts for BAMS Syllabus

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery is the study of Ayurveda, Medicine, And Surgery. Here are some essential facts to know before one should pursue BAMS:

• BAMS Courses Duration: BAMS syllabus is spread across a five-year or five-and-a-half-year. The last year or year-and-a-half will require students to do an internship.
• Uniformity of Syllabus: For BAMS, all universities follow the same curriculum, unlike other programs. Colleges follow the syllabus prescribed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). Thus, the only thing differing across colleges is the quality of their facilities.

BAMS Subjects

BAMS subjects are designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Ayurveda with the concepts of modern medicine. BAMS subjects 1st year usually include the core topics and the electives get introduced in the remaining years. The following are some of the core & electives subjects under the BAMS new syllabus:

BAMS Core Subjects

The core BAMS subjects list contains essential topics that all BAMS students require to study, which are as follows:

• Padartha Vigyan And Ayurved Itihas
• Sanskrit
• Rachana Sharir
• Kaumarbhritya Parichaya

BAMS Elective Subjects

The elective BAMS subjects list contains subjects that BAMS students can take, which are as follows:

• Rasa Shastra
• Agad Tantra
• Swasthavritta
• Shalakya Tantra

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery Subjects in Detail

Students get to study a wide range of subjects based on Ayurveda & Ayurvedic science under the BAMS course syllabus. Some of the BAMS course subjects are discussed thoroughly below:

BAMS subjects	Topics Covered
Padartha Vigyan And Ayurved Itihas	Ayurveda Nirupana, Ayurveda Darshana Nirupana, Dravya Vigyaniyam, Gunavigyaniyam, Karma Vigyaniyam, Samanya Vigyaniyam
Kriya Sharir	Dhatu, Rasa Dhatu, Rakta Dhatu, Mamsa Dhatu, Meda Dhatu, Asthi Dhatu, Majja Dhatu, Ojas, Upadhatu, Mala, Panchagyanendriya
Dravyaguna Vigyan	Dravyaguna Shastra Paribhasa, Dravya, Guna, Rasa, Vipaka, Veerya, Prabhava, Karma, Mishraka Gana, Basis of nomenclature
Agadtantra	Visha Utpatti, Visha Prabhava, Visha Pranaharana Kriya, Garavisha, Dooshivisha, Viruddhahara, Vishopakrama by Charak
Rognidan	Dosha Dushyadi Vigyana, Vyadhi Vigyana, Nidana Panchaka Vigyana, Pariksha Vigyana, Diseases of Raktavaha Srotas, Diseases of Annavaha
Swasthavritta	Dinacharya, Rathricharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, Trayopastambha, Roganutpadaniya, Rasayana for Swastha, Ahara, Panchakosha Theory
Kayachikitsa	Chikitsa sutra, Dvividhopakrama & Shadavidhopakrama, Vajikarana, Manas & Manovahasrotas, Kroshtukashirsha, Udavarta, Kampavata
Panchakarma	Snehana, Bāhya Snehana, Ābhyantara Snehana, Shodhanārtha Snehana, Sadyo Sneha, Bronhanarth Senhana, Avapeedak Sneha, Svedana

BAMS Course Structure

BAMS course structure is designed with a skill-oriented and industry-relevant curriculum. The course is composed of 5 years and 6 months. According to the Central Council of Indian Medicine, it is divided into four professional courses. The general course structure is given below:

• IV Professional Years
• Core Subjects
• Specializations
• Practical Labs
• Project/ Thesis Submission
• Research Review Paper
• Mandatory Internship

BAMS Teaching Methodology and Techniques

The BAMS syllabus includes theoretical classroom-based teaching and internship work to understand the concepts effectively. Students learn through projects, seminars, and assignments during the course duration of 5.5 years. Listed below are the teaching methodology and strategies for the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery in general:

• Group Projects
• Traditional Classroom-Based Teaching
• Practical Lab Sessions
• Talks from guest speakers
• Seminars
• Internships

BAMS Projects

BAMS projects are given to students for practical learning of theoretical topics. Projects assist students in getting hands-on experience and gaining skills to manage medical work. Projects are to be completed by the end of the fourth professional year. Some popular Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine And Surgery projects are listed below:

• Documentation and validation of traditional activities, and folklore in connection with human and veterinary use
• Examination of Medical and Ayurveda explanations in non-Ayurveda literature such as Vedas, Puranas, Samhitas, Sanskrit literature, and so forth
• Specific diseases and study of Shat Kriya Kala. Establishing a correlation in the clinical, Pathological and Biochemical and Immunological, and Molecular markers
• Analysis of drug and drug interaction between Ayurvedic drugs and Allopathic drugs

BAMS Reference Books

BAMS books are available both online and offline from many authors and publications. Reference books are meant for a better understanding of concepts. BAMS 1st yearbooks mainly focus on fundamental concepts. Some of the best reference books for BAMS are:

Name of the Books	Authors
Sanskrit Ayurveda Sudha	Dr. B. L. Gaur
Psycho Pathology in Indian Medicine	Dr. S.P. Gupta
History of Indian Medicine (1-3 parts)	Dr. Girindra Nath Mukhopadhyaya
Indian Medicine in the classical age Acharya	Priyavrata Sharma
Ayurvedic Human Anatomy	Prof. Dr. Giridhar M. Kanthi

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