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TTasgaonkarGroup of Institutes
AyurvedaUndergraduate5.5 years (4.5 years coursework + 1 year compulsory rotatory internship)

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) at Sau. Vandana N. Tasgaonkar Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre (VTAM), Chandhai, Karjat is a 5.5-year professional medical degree that blends the ancient Indian system of Ayurveda with modern medical science. Established in 2024 under NCISM permission (reference AYU0871), the college is affiliated to MUHS, Nashik, recognised by the Government of Maharashtra and approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine. Students study across 14 Ayurvedic departments and train at the attached 100-bed Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya, gaining hands-on exposure to Panchakarma therapy, clinical care and research.

Duration
5.5 years (4.5 years coursework + 1 year compulsory rotatory internship)
Level
Undergraduate
Offered at
1 college
Entrance
NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate)

Is this program right for you?

BAMS at VTAM is suited to NEET-qualified science students who are drawn to holistic, root-cause healthcare and want to become registered Ayurvedic physicians. It is ideal for those who value both classical Ayurvedic principles and modern, evidence-based validation, and who want clinical training at a teaching hospital with dedicated Panchakarma and wellness facilities.

Where you can study this

Offered at 1 college in the group

Eligibility & entrance

  • Passed 10+2 / Higher Secondary or equivalent in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
  • Must qualify NEET-UG for admission to BAMS in Maharashtra
  • Admission conducted as per the guidelines of the Maharashtra CET Cell, Mumbai and the Admission Regulating Authority (ARA), Mumbai
  • Sanctioned intake governed by NCISM permission (reference AYU0871)
Entrance exams:NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate)

Specializations & branches

14 options

Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
Panchakarma
Shalyatantra (Ayurvedic Surgery)
Shalakyatantra (ENT, Ophthalmology & Dentistry)
Prasutitantra & Stree Roga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Kaumarbhritya & Balaroga (Paediatrics)
Rachana Sharir (Anatomy)
Kriya Sharir (Physiology)
Dravyaguna (Pharmacology / Materia Medica)
Rasashastra & Bhaishyajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics)
Swasthvritta Avum Yoga (Preventive & Social Medicine / Yoga)
Vikruti Vigyan Avum Rognidan (Pathology & Diagnosis)
Agadtantra (Toxicology & Forensic Medicine)
Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant (Ayurvedic Fundamentals & Sanskrit)

Curriculum structure

How the program is structured year by year

  1. 1

    Foundations: Sanskrit, Samhita Siddhant, Rachana Sharir (Anatomy) and Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

  2. 2

    Para-clinical: Dravyaguna, Rasashastra & Bhaishyajya Kalpana, Rognidan and Agadtantra

  3. 3

    Clinical: Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalyatantra, Shalakyatantra, Prasutitantra & Stree Roga and Kaumarbhritya with OPD/IPD postings

  4. 4

    Compulsory rotatory internship: supervised clinical rotations at the attached Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

Skills you’ll gain

Ayurvedic diagnosis and dosha assessment Panchakarma and purification therapies Herbal and mineral formulation knowledge Clinical patient management Preventive healthcare, yoga and lifestyle counselling Integration of classical and modern medical approaches

Career opportunities

Registered Ayurvedic physician (Vaidya) in clinical practice
Panchakarma and wellness practitioner
Postgraduate study (MD/MS in Ayurveda) and research
Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals, drug manufacturing and quality roles
Government AYUSH dispensaries and hospitals
Teaching and academics in Ayurveda

Fees

Fee structure information is provided to applicants on the admissions page and confirmed during the Maharashtra CET Cell / ARA centralised counselling; exact amounts are issued at admission.

Fees are governed by the Fees Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra and the relevant statutory bodies. Contact admissions for the current category-wise structure.

Frequently asked questions

Is NEET required for BAMS admission at VTAM?
Yes. BAMS admission in Maharashtra is NEET-based, with seats allotted as per the guidelines of the Maharashtra CET Cell and the Admission Regulating Authority.
When was the Ayurveda college established?
Sau. Vandana N. Tasgaonkar Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre received permission to begin instruction in 2024 under NCISM reference AYU0871, making it one of the newest institutes in the Tasgaonkar group.
How long is the BAMS course?
BAMS is a 5.5-year programme - 4.5 years of coursework followed by a one-year compulsory rotatory internship.
Which university and councils recognise the BAMS programme?
The college is affiliated to MUHS, Nashik, recognised by the Government of Maharashtra and approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) under the Ministry of AYUSH.
Where do BAMS students get clinical training?
Clinical training is provided at the attached 100-bed Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya, which offers OPD/IPD services, Panchakarma therapy and wellness programmes.

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