BAMS Syllabus and Subjects 2024

Duration: 5 Years 6 Months
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Updated on - Aug 4, 2024

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The subjects of BAMS focus on topics such as 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 following years.

The BAMS syllabus imparts practical, and theoretical knowledge in the field of Ayurvedic science and contemporary medical & surgery practices. The BAMS syllabus is spread across 5.5 years. The last year or year-and-a-half will require students to do an internship.

The BAMS course helps students practice ancient Ayurvedic medications and practices independently or at a healthcare center and acquire opportunities in healthcare services, research, and medicine.

Check Detailed Year Wise Syllabus:

BAMS 1st Year Syllabus BAMS 2nd Year Syllabus
BAMS 3rd Year Syllabus BAMS 4th Year Syllabus

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BAMS Syllabus: Year Wise

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 BAMS Syllabus 3rd year includes topics such as Swasthavritta, Charak Samhita, Rog-Nidan, and more. 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:

  • The BAMS syllabus spans 5.5 years with mandatory internship in the final year of the course.
  • The BAMS syllabus is uniform across all universities as all colleges follow the syllabus prescribed by the CCIM.
  • The syllabus integrates modern medical science with traditional Ayurvedic knowledge.
  • Research methodology is an integral part of the curriculum to encourage evidence-based practice.
  • The course emphasizes respecting patient autonomy, confidentiality, and dignity training students in professional ethics.
  • The syllabus includes an extensive study of Ayurvedic pharmacology.

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 elective subjects are introduced in the remaining years. The core & elective subjects under the BAMS new syllabus are given in the sections below.

Core BAMS Subjects

The BAMS core subjects and the topics covered under them are listed in the table below.

Subjects Topics Covered
Sanskrit Vyakaranam, Karma-Kartru, Translation, Vaidya Sadvrittam, Grantha-Adhyayan Krama Parichaya
Padartha Vigyan Ayurveda Nirupana,  Ayurveda Darshana Nirupana, Vigyan, Nirupana, Shastrartha Bodhaka
Ayurveda Itihas Vyutpatti, Descent of Ayurveda, Shashvatvam and Anaditvam, Vrikshayurveda Vigyana
Ashtang Hridayam (Sutrasthan) Ashtanga of Ayurveda, Agni, Prakriti, Koshta, Tridosha, Dhatu and Mala, Dosha, Viruddhahara, Traya Upastambha.
Rachana Sharir Shariropkrama, Abhinivriti, Garbha, Asthi, Sandhi, Lasika, Peshi, Koshta, Granthi, Kala, Twak, Uttamangiya Tantrika Sansthan, Marma, Indriya
Kriya Sharir Dosha, Prakriti, Modern Physiology, Sharir Poshana, Dhatu, Ojas, Upadhatu, Mala, Aharamala, Sweda, Dhatu Mala, Panchagyanendriya, Manas, Atma, Buddhi, Nidra
Charak Samhita (Purvadha) Sutra Sthana, Nidana Sthana,  Vimana Sthana,  Sharir Sthana,  Indriya Sthana
Swasthavritta Vaiyuktika Swasthavrittam, Sarvajanika- Samajika Swasthavrittam, Yoga & Nisargopachara, Nisargopachara, Community Health Care
Dravyaguna Vigyan Dravyaguna Shastra, Guna, Rasa, Karma, Audbhida Gana, Pharmacology
Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana History of Rasa, Paribhasha Prakarana, Dravya Varga, Parada, Kramika Vikasa, Bhaishajya Kalpana, Aushada Matra, Sneha Kalpana, Pathya Kalpana
Roga Vigyam Evum Vikriti Vigyan Dosha Dooshyadi Vigyanam, Vyadhi Vigyanam, Nidana Panchaka Vigyanam, Pariksha Vigyanam
Agada Tantra, Vyahar Ayurved Evum Vidhi Vaidyak Visha, Chaturvimshatyupakrama, Acids and Alkalis, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Medical Jurisprudence, 
Charak Samhita (Uttarardha) Chikitsa Sthana, Kalpa Sthana, Siddhi Sthana
Kayachikitsa Kriya Kaala, Chikitsa Sutra, Dvividhopakrama, Chikitsa Sutra and Management of Jwara, Pranavaha Srotas, Mamsavaha Srotas and Medovaha Srotas
Shalakya Shalakyatantra Nirukti, Parichayam, Ithihasam, Netra Samanya and Vishishta Chikitsa, Etilogy Pathology Classification of Diseases 
Shalya Yantra, Shastra, Anushastra, Nirjantukarana,  Sangyaharana, Kshara Sutra, Pranasta Shalya,  Rakta Mahatwa, Raktasrava, Shat Kriya Kaala, Vrana, Vikara
Prasuti Tantra Evum Stri Roga Stri Sharir Vigyan, Rajo Vigyan, Garbha Vigyan, Prasava Vigyan, Atyayika Chikitsa in Prasuti, Stri Roga, Stanaroga, Shastra Karma
Kaumabhritya Kaumarbhritya Parichaya Evum Balaka Paricharya, Samanya Chikitsa Siddhanta and Balaroga
Panchkarma Snehana, Purvakarma, Swedana, Vamana, Virechana Karma, Basti, Nasya, Rakta Mokshana and Vyayamopachara

BAMS Elective Subjects

Listed below are some of the elective subjects covered in the BAMS syllabus.

Subjects  Topics Covered
Preventive Cardiology Anatomy & Physiology of CVS, Etiopathogenesis of Cardiovascular Diseases, Diagnosis, Preventive Measure, Ayurvedic Principles
Medical Instrumentation Physiological Transducers, Modern Imaging Systems, Therapeutic Equipment, Bioelectric Signals & Electrodes
Vrikshayuveda Vriksha Ayurveda, Vriksha Shareer, Beeja Vichar, Bhoomi Nirupanam, Drum Raksha Vidhi, Jala Vivechan, Taru Chikitsa
Samkhya-Karika Samkhya Philosophy, Prakriti, Purusha, Mahat, Ahamkara, 24 Tattvas, Bhasya/Teeka
Pharmacognosy Taxonomy, Raw Drugs, Organoleptic Study, Surface & Fracture, Microscopic Evaluation, Leaf Constants, Digital Microscopy
Physiotherapy Assessment, Electrotherapy, Gait, Posture,  Exercise Therapy, Physiotherapy Applications
Siddha System of Medicine Kaayakalpam, Varmam Therapy, Siddhars, Siddha Pharmacology, Siddha Treatment

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 help students understand complex topics and concepts related to Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery by providing detailed explanations and information. The BAMS reference books are provided in the table below.

Name of the Books Author Topics Covered
Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing Dr. Vasant Lad History and Philosophy, The Five Elements and Man, The Human Constitution, Disease Process, Attributes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Diet, Taste, Lifestyle and Routine, Time, Longevity, Medicinals, etc.
Psycho Pathology in Indian Medicine Dr. S.P. Gupta The place of Ayurveda in Indian Philosophy, Nature of mind in Ayurveda, Controversies Regarding the location of mind in Human Organism, Physical side of Personality {The Nervous System}, Developmental aspect of personality, etc.
History of Indian Medicine (1-3 parts) Dr. Girindra Nath Mukhopadhyaya Origine of Medicine, Accounts of obsolete customs, Therapeutic measures, Indigenous Drugs, Identification of Diseases, etc.
Indian Medicine in the Classical Age Acharya Priyavrata Sharma Ayurveda, Dravyaguna (Material Medica), Pharmacy and Rasa Sastra, Swastha Vrtta (Preventive and Social Medicine), Kaya-Chikitsa (Medicine), etc.
Ayurvedic Human Anatomy Prof. Dr. Giridhar M. Kanthi Shareeropakramaniya, Developmental Anatomy, Embryology, Paribhasha Shareera, Pramana Shareera, etc.

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FAQs on BAMS Syllabus and Subjects

Q: What are the subjects in the BAMS 1st year?

A: Some of the core subjects in the BAMS 1st year syllabus are Sanskrit, Padartha Vigyan (Ayurvedic Philosophy), Ayurveda Itihas (History of Ayurveda), Kriya Sharir (Physiology), Rachana Sharir (Anatomy), etc.

Q: In which language BAMS is taught?

A: All texts in the course are written in Sanskrit, and basic knowledge of the language is required to understand them.

Q: Which is better BAMS or MBBS?

A: The BAMS program emphasizes natural remedies and herbal medications, whereas the MBBS course focuses on modern medical treatments and pharmaceuticals.

Q: How is the BAMS syllabus assessed?

A: The BAMS syllabus is assessed through written and practical exams, assignments, presentations, and projects that help assess and evaluate students understanding of the syllabus.

Q: What are the elective subjects in BAMS?

A: The BAMS elective subjects include Preventive Cardiology, Medical Instrumentation, Vrikshayuveda, Samkhya-Karika, Pharmacognosy, Physiotherapy, Siddha System of Medicine, and more.

Q: Does BAMS include training to become a surgeon?

A: Yes, you will be able to perform a variety of surgical procedures, including general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, and dental procedures if you obtain an MS after BAMS.

Q: Which branch is best after BAMS?

A: Popular courses pursued after BAMS include MPH (Masters in Public Health), MHA (Masters in Health Administration), MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management, etc.

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