Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]

Hon. Shri. Annasaheb Dange Ayurved Medical College, Sangli, Maharashtra offers BAMS, a 5.5-year degree including a one-year compulsory rotating internship. Admission is based on NEET-UG scores followed by Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling conducted by the State CET Cell. The college is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, and holds approval from the Central Council of Indian Medicine. Annual tuition under the General quota is INR 2,00,000, with an intake of 100 seats.

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

Annasaheb Dange Ayurved BAMS Fees 2026

• Hostel facility is available on campus with charges payable separately.
• Education loan and instalment options are available through nationalized banks under AYUSH education loan schemes.
• Fees are subject to revision by the Admission Regulating Authority, Maharashtra, each academic year.

Annasaheb Dange Ayurved BAMS Admission 2026

• NEET-UG is the sole entrance exam accepted for BAMS admission at this college.
• Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling is administered by the State CET Cell at mahacet.org.
• Counselling registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the official portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory core subjects.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB subjects for General category candidates (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Qualified NEET-UG conducted by NTA with a valid score in the current admission cycle.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year.
• Valid Maharashtra domicile certificate required for state quota counselling registration.

Admission Process

• Register and qualify NEET-UG conducted by NTA.
• Access the State CET Cell portal at mahacet.org and complete registration for Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling.
• Upload required documents including Class 12 marksheet, NEET scorecard, and domicile certificate.
• Submit college preferences during the Choice Filling window on the counselling portal.
• Receive the seat allotment letter based on NEET rank, category, and submitted preferences.
• Report to the college with original documents for verification and pay admission fees to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Pursuing an Ayurvedic career in Maharashtra at government-regulated state quota fees.
• Interested in Ayurvedic research with access to the attached PG and Research Center.
• Planning to establish Ayurvedic practice in the Sangli or Kolhapur region after graduation.
• Eligible for Maharashtra state quota counselling with a moderate NEET-UG score.

✗ Skip if

• Expecting a metropolitan campus with strong urban career placement networks.
• Aiming for allopathic hospitals or non-AYUSH clinical roles after graduation.
• Seeking structured campus placement assistance or pharma industry tie-ups.
• Targeting a highly ranked Ayurvedic college for postgraduate entrance exam preparation.

Annasaheb Dange Ayurved BAMS Scholarships 2026

• Apply through the Maharashtra scholarship portal mahadbtmahait.gov.in before the announced deadline.
• Minimum 50% attendance throughout the academic year is mandatory for scholarship renewal.

Annasaheb Dange Ayurved BAMS FAQs

Ques. What is the total BAMS course fee under the General quota at this college?

Ans. The total BAMS course fee under the General (State) quota is INR 11,02,500 for the complete 5.5-year programme, which includes the one-year compulsory rotating internship. Annual tuition stands at INR 2,00,000. Candidates admitted under Institutional quota pay INR 6,00,000 per year, and NRI quota seats carry INR 10,00,000 per year. Fee revisions are announced by the Admission Regulating Authority, Maharashtra, each academic cycle.

Ques. Is there a clinical hospital attached to the college for BAMS practical training?

Ans. Yes, the college has an attached Ayurvedic hospital that facilitates hands-on clinical training for BAMS students throughout the programme. Practical exposure covers outpatient consultations, inpatient ward duties, and Panchkarma procedures. The mandatory one-year rotating internship is completed at the attached hospital and approved external facilities, providing exposure to a wide range of Ayurvedic treatment modalities that prepare students for independent practice.

Ques. What percentage is required in Class 12 to be eligible for BAMS admission?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects. A minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB subjects is required for General category candidates, and 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. A qualifying NEET-UG score is compulsory for all categories. Candidates must also be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 of the admission year.

Ques. How does Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling allocate BAMS seats at this college?

Ans. After NEET-UG results are declared, the State CET Cell opens Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling at mahacet.org. Eligible candidates complete online registration, upload documents, and submit college preferences during the Choice Filling window. Seat allotment is based on NEET score, category, and submitted preferences. Multiple CAP rounds are conducted, and a stray vacancy round follows if any seats remain vacant after the regular allotment rounds.

Ques. What career options are available after BAMS from Annasaheb Dange Ayurved College?

Ans. BAMS graduates can register as Ayurvedic practitioners with the Maharashtra Council of Indian Medicine and work in government AYUSH dispensaries, private clinics, and corporate wellness centres. Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies also recruit BAMS holders for research and development and medical representative roles. Many graduates pursue MD Ayurveda to specialise in a particular branch. Teaching at Ayurvedic colleges and research roles in AYUSH institutions are additional career paths.

Ques. Can management quota candidates get BAMS admission at this college without NEET?

Ans. No. A valid NEET-UG score is compulsory for all BAMS seats at this college, including management and institutional quota seats. Direct admission without NEET is not permitted under Ministry of AYUSH and Central Council of Indian Medicine guidelines. All quota admissions are managed by the Admission Regulating Authority, Maharashtra, through centralised counselling, and no college is permitted to admit students outside this regulated framework.