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BAMS
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
About the Program
Begin Your Journey into the World's Oldest Healthcare Science
The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is a five-and-a-half-year undergraduate medical degree that integrates the timeless wisdom of classical Ayurveda with modern biomedical sciences. Recognised by CCIM and regulated by NCISM, BAMS opens pathways to clinical practice, postgraduate study, research, and teaching across India and internationally.
At Shri C.B. Guttal Ayurvedic Medical College, the BAMS program is structured to give students a thorough command of both theoretical Ayurvedic classics and hands-on clinical training in our 60-bed teaching hospital.
Academic Structure
Year-wise Curriculum
Sanskrit and Ayurvedic History, Padartha Vigyana (Philosophy of Ayurveda), Kriya Sharira (Physiology), Rachana Sharira (Anatomy)
Students build the philosophical and anatomical groundwork of Ayurvedic medicine, with a strong emphasis on Sanskrit language skills.
Dravyaguna (Materia Medica), Roga Nidana (Pathology), Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceutics), Charaka Samhita
Students deepen understanding of herbal medicines, learn disease causation and diagnosis, and begin engaging with primary classical texts.
Kaya Chikitsa (Internal Medicine), Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra (Surgery), Shalakya Tantra (ENT), Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga (OBG)
Transition to clinical disciplines begins. Students commence structured hospital postings, observing and assisting in OPD and IPD.
Kaumarabhritya (Paediatrics), Swasthavritta (Preventive Medicine), Agad Tantra (Toxicology), Uttara Tantra (Advanced ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry)
Intensive clinical training, research projects, and community health postings. Complete academic curriculum with hands-on specialisation.
Rotation through all major departments: OPD, IPD, Panchakarma, Shalya, Shalakya, Prasuti, and community health postings.
This hands-on year equips graduates with the clinical independence needed for professional practice.
After BAMS
Career Opportunities After BAMS
Set up your own Ayurvedic clinic or hospital practice.
AYUSH Medical Officer positions in State and Central Government departments.
MD/MS Ayurveda in specialisations like Kaya Chikitsa, Panchakarma, Prasuti.
Advanced research in Ayurvedic Sciences at national institutions.
Ayurvedic product development and quality control roles.
Growing demand for Ayurvedic practitioners in Europe, USA, and Middle East.
Faculty positions in Ayurvedic colleges across India.
Ayurvedic startups, herb cultivation, wellness brands, and spa industry.
After BAMS
Career Opportunities After BAMS
Set up your own Ayurvedic clinic or hospital practice.
AYUSH Medical Officer positions in State and Central Government departments.
MD/MS Ayurveda in specialisations like Kaya Chikitsa, Panchakarma, Prasuti.
Advanced research in Ayurvedic Sciences at national institutions.
Ayurvedic product development and quality control roles.
Growing demand for Ayurvedic practitioners in Europe, USA, and Middle East.
Faculty positions in Ayurvedic colleges across India.
Ayurvedic startups, herb cultivation, wellness brands, and spa industry.
Ready to Begin Your Ayurveda Journey?
BAMS Admissions 2025-26 Open | 50 Seats | NEET-UG Required
Shri R.F. Neeralakatti Educational Campus, Garag Road, Mummigatti, Dharwad – 580 011, Karnataka, India
Phone: 0836-2486951 | 0836-2486941
Email: cbgamcdwd0014@gmail.com
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