Cleared NEET 2025 but confused whether to go for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS or BSMS? You’re not alone.
AYUSH courses are now among the most popular alternatives to MBBS — offering licensed medical degrees, low competition, and high scope in India and abroad.
In this blog, we’ll compare all five major AYUSH courses — from subjects and scope to fees and future careers — so you can make an informed decision.
Course |
Full Form |
Duration |
System of Medicine |
BAMS |
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery |
5.5 years |
Ayurveda |
BHMS |
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery |
5.5 years |
Homeopathy |
BUMS |
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery |
5.5 years |
Unani |
BSMS |
Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery |
5.5 years |
Siddha |
BNYS |
Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences |
5.5 years |
Naturopathy & Yoga |
All these are recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH and require NEET UG 2025 for admission (except some BNYS colleges).
Course |
Govt Cutoff |
Private Cutoff |
BAMS |
510–550 |
400–450 |
BHMS |
490–520 |
380–430 |
BUMS |
470–510 |
370–420 |
BSMS |
460–500 |
360–410 |
BNYS |
450–500 |
350–400 |
Tip: These vary by state. Cutoffs are lower in Bihar, MP, Chhattisgarh, and Northeast.
Course |
Govt Fees (₹/year) |
Pvt Fees (₹/year) |
BAMS |
₹25k–₹70k |
₹2.5L–₹4.5L |
BHMS |
₹20k–₹60k |
₹2L–₹4L |
BUMS |
₹20k–₹50k |
₹2L–₹3.5L |
BSMS |
₹20k–₹40k |
₹2L–₹3L |
BNYS |
₹30k–₹90k |
₹2L–₹3.5L |
Course |
Career Scope |
BAMS |
Govt/private hospital, PG (MD), wellness industry, pharma, own clinic |
BHMS |
Govt jobs, research, clinic, homeo pharma, PG (MD) |
BUMS |
Govt dispensary, Unani pharma, practice abroad (Gulf, UAE) |
BSMS |
TN govt jobs, Siddha hospitals, PG & research |
BNYS |
Wellness centers, yoga retreats, naturopathy clinics, spa resorts |
Tip: If you’re unsure, BAMS & BHMS are most flexible and widely accepted.
All AYUSH courses offer stable careers and are gaining government support. The best course for you depends on your background, interest, and score.
Still confused? Our expert counsellors can help you choose the perfect path — based on cutoff trends, college options, and long-term career goals.
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