Information about BAMS, BNYS, BUMS and BHMS and their place within the broader traditional and AYUSH healthcare framework.
Indian systems of medicine represent an important part of India's traditional healthcare knowledge and professional education framework.
The broader AYUSH sector includes traditional systems of medicine and healthcare disciplines that are regulated through applicable national and State-level authorities.
For students, practitioners, institutions and the public, understanding the different professional courses and systems is important when identifying qualifications and registration requirements.
The principal professional courses covered on this information page are BAMS, BNYS, BUMS and BHMS.
Explore information about the major undergraduate courses listed on this website.
View CoursesThe following courses represent different professional streams associated with traditional and AYUSH healthcare education.
BAMS stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. It is the undergraduate professional degree associated with Ayurvedic medicine and healthcare education.
BNYS stands for Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences. It is a professional undergraduate course focusing on naturopathy and yogic sciences.
BUMS stands for Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate professional course associated with the Unani system of medicine.
BHMS stands for Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate professional degree associated with homoeopathic medical education.
A simple reference for the professional courses displayed on this website.
| Course | Full Form | System / Discipline | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAMS | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery | Ayurveda | Undergraduate |
| BNYS | Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | Naturopathy & Yoga | Undergraduate |
| BUMS | Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery | Unani | Undergraduate |
| BHMS | Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery | Homoeopathy | Undergraduate |
Each professional course is associated with its own educational and professional framework.
Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine. BAMS is the principal undergraduate professional degree associated with Ayurvedic medical education and practice.
BNYS combines the study of naturopathy and yogic sciences within a professional educational framework focused on health, lifestyle and wellness.
Unani medicine represents a historical medical tradition and BUMS provides professional undergraduate education associated with the Unani system.
BHMS is the undergraduate professional course associated with homoeopathic medical education and professional training.
Students should confirm current course structure, admission requirements, internship provisions and recognition status from the competent authority.
After completion of the applicable qualification and requirements, professional registration is governed by the relevant regulatory framework.
Professional education and registration involve different stages and applicable regulatory authorities.
Students undertake the prescribed undergraduate course according to the applicable curriculum, academic requirements and institutional regulations.
Professional courses may include practical, clinical and internship-related training as prescribed under applicable regulations.
Successful completion of the applicable course and prescribed requirements leads to the relevant academic qualification.
Professional registration is carried out according to the applicable State or national regulatory framework.
Where an online registration database is available, registration details may be checked through the appropriate official search facility.
Professional practice is subject to the applicable laws, regulations, standards and registration requirements.
The broader AYUSH framework includes several traditional and recognised systems of healthcare.
Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy are included within the broader AYUSH sector.
The national and State regulatory structure includes different authorities responsible for education, standards, registration and professional administration.
The Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicine is concerned specifically with the State-level regulation and professional administration of Ayurvedic medicine within its applicable statutory framework.
BAMS • BNYS • BUMS • BHMS
Always verify current recognition, registration and professional requirements from the appropriate official authority.
Ministry of Ayush Board of Ethics and Registration for Indian System of Medicine (BERISM) CCIM ODISHA LISTED OF MINSTRY OF AYUSH STATE COUNCIL State Council Links Andhra Pradesh : http://hmfw.ap.gov.in Arunachal Pradesh : http://health.arunachal.gov.in Assam : https://ayush.assam.gov.in Bihar : http://bpsm.bihar.gov.in/Assets2020/AssetDetails.aspx?P1=1&P2=16&P3=303&P4=3 Chhattisgarh : http://cgaupcb.in/ Delhi : https://dbcpdelhi.org/ Goa : Gujarat : https://www.gbau.in/ Haryana : https://cimhry.com/ Himachal Pradesh : https://hpayushboard.org/ Jammu & Kashmir : https://ayushboardjk.com/ Jharkhand : Karnataka : http://kaupboard.karnataka.gov.in/ Kerala : https://medicalcouncil.kerala.gov.in/ Madhya Pradesh : http://www.ayush.mp.gov.in/ Maharashtra : https://mcimindia.co.in/ Orissa : https://www.ccimodisha.org/ Punjab : https://ayboard.in/ Rajasthan : https://health.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/medical/directorate-of-ayurved/hi/home.html/# Tamil Nadu (Ayurved) : Tamil Nadu (Siddha) : Telangana : https://bim.telangana.gov.in/ Uttar Pradesh : http://www.bimup.org/ Uttarakhand : http://www.bcputtarakhand.in/ West Bengal (Ayurved) : http://pbap.in/ West Bengal (Unani) : http://pbap.in/.
For registration, verification, recognition and professional matters, users should consult the appropriate current official regulatory authority.
