Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]

DPU (Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth) Pune, offers BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), a 5.5-year program comprising 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of compulsory internship. The course admits 100 students per year through NEET UG scores. Annual tuition for the program is INR 7 Lakh. Graduates are eligible to practise as Ayurvedic physicians across India.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

DPU BAMS Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	INR 7,00,000
Hostel Charges (per year, optional)	INR 3,05,000

• Annual Increase: The annual fees shall be increased by 3% each year.
• One-Time Fee: 15% of the annual fee will be charged as a non-refundable University Eligibility and Registration fee.

DPU BAMS Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET UG Exam	May 3, 2026 (Cancelled)
NEET-UG Re-Exam	June 21, 2026
NEET-UG Result	July 16, 2026
AYUSH Online Registration & Fee Payment	August 2026 (Tentative)
Stray Vacancy Round	November 2026 (Tentative)

• BAMS seats at DPU are allotted through NEET rank-based AYUSH counselling.
• DPU, being a deemed university, 100% seats are allotted through AYUSH counselling process.
• All UG/PG seats of Deemed Universities are un-reserved, i.e., the reservation policy of Central Govt. is not applicable.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects with English
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination
• Valid NEET UG score in the current admission year is mandatory
• Age 17 years or above as of December 31 of the year of admission

Admission Process

• Register for NEET UG through the NTA portal and appear for the national exam
• Await NEET UG result and receive the official scorecard
• Register for AYUSH NEET counselling through the central counselling portal
• Participate in seat allotment rounds based on NEET rank and college preferences
• Report to DPU for document verification after receiving the allotment letter
• Pay the programme fee and complete all admission formalities at the university

✓ Opt for this if

• A career in Ayurvedic medicine and holistic health is the goal
• A deemed university BAMS degree with strong clinical infrastructure is valued
• Multi-specialty hospital access during the internship year matters
• Access to DPU’s postgraduate AYUSH programmes is a future priority

✗ Skip if

• Total tuition of INR 24 Lakhs exceeds available financial capacity
• MBBS or another modern medical programme is the primary goal
• A government AYUSH college seat at lower cost is accessible

DPU BAMS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Source	Eligibility	Benefit
DPU Institutional Merit Scholarship	Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	Top 30% students in BAMS professional exams	INR 3,000 per year (credited directly, not fee-deducted)
Central Sector Scheme	Central Gov. (via NSP Portal)	Rank-holders with family income under INR4.5 Lakhs/year	Financial stipend for tuition and maintenance
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Central Gov. (via NSP Portal)	Minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain, etc.)	Partial tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance
ICCR AYUSH Fellowship	Indian Council for Cultural Relations	NRI and Foreign National applicants	Full tuition waiver and living stipend packages

DPU BAMS FAQs

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for BAMS admission at DPU Pimpri?

Ans. DPU does not publish a specific BAMS NEET cutoff in advance. Admission is rank-based through AYUSH NEET counselling, and the closing rank depends on seat availability and applicant demand each year. Candidates can monitor the AYUSH counselling portal for round-wise closing ranks after the NEET result is declared. A higher NEET score significantly improves the probability of receiving a seat in early rounds of counselling.

Ques. What is the total BAMS fee at DPU and what does it include?

Ans. The total tuition for the BAMS programme at Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth is INR 7,00,000 in Year 1 with a 3% annual increase from the second year. Hostel accommodation costs INR 3,05,000 per year and is optional. The internship year has separate fee and stipend arrangements that candidates should confirm directly with the university at admission time.

Ques. Is BAMS at DPU recognised by NCISM?

Ans. Yes, the BAMS programme at Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth is recognised by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), the statutory body governing Ayurvedic medical education in India. Graduates holding an NCISM-recognised BAMS degree are eligible for registration with state Ayurvedic councils and can legally practise as Ayurvedic physicians across the country upon completing the internship.

Ques. What is the structure of the BAMS programme at DPU?

Ans. The BAMS programme at DPU spans 5.5 years in total. The first 4.5 years cover academic coursework across subjects including Rachana Sharir, Kriya Sharir, Dravyaguna, Agadatantra, Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra, and Prasuti Tantra. This is followed by a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the university’s teaching hospital, which is required for degree completion and eligibility to register with the state Ayurvedic council.

Ques. Through which authority are BAMS seats at DPU allotted?

Ans. BAMS seats at Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth are allotted through the central AYUSH NEET counselling process, since DPU is a deemed university. Candidates register on the AYUSH counselling portal after the NEET UG result is declared, submit college and course preferences, and participate in seat allotment rounds. After allotment, candidates report to DPU for document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.

Ques. What career options are available after BAMS from DPU?

Ans. Graduates of the BAMS programme at DPU can register with state Ayurvedic councils and practise independently or work in hospitals and clinics. Career paths include private Ayurvedic practice, government AYUSH dispensaries, Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies, wellness centres, and research organisations. Graduates may also pursue MD (Ayurveda) or other postgraduate AYUSH qualifications from DPU itself to specialise further in the field.