Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]

Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions (MPGI), Kanpur, offers Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), a 5.5-year programme recognised by CCIM and taught through the Maharana Pratap Ayurvedic College and Hospital. Admissions are based on NEET-UG scores through UP AYUSH state-level counselling. The programme has an intake of 60 seats and covers Ayurvedic medicine, surgery, and therapy including Panchakarma training at the on-campus hospital.

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

Key Points

• 60 intake seats across MPGI’s Bithoor and Mandhana campuses in Kanpur
• Dedicated Panchakarma therapy unit for clinical Ayurvedic treatment training
• On-campus herbal garden with medicinal plant species for practical pharmacognosy study

MPGI BAMS Fees 2026

• Fee covers the 5.5-year BAMS programme including compulsory rotating internship.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and not included in total tuition fees.

MPGI BAMS Admission 2026

• UP AYUSH state counselling is conducted at upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in.
• 15% seats at MPGI are under All India Quota managed by AACCC.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with English from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB for general category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• Valid NEET-UG 2026 score and qualifying rank are mandatory for all BAMS admissions in India.
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31 of the year of admission.

Admission Process

• Appear in NEET-UG 2026 and obtain a qualifying rank for BAMS admission in Uttar Pradesh.
• Register for UP AYUSH counselling on the official portal at upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in.
• Fill choices for AYUSH colleges and courses during the online choice-filling window.
• Check the seat allotment result and report to MPGI Kanpur with original documents for verification.
• Pay the first-year tuition fee at MPGI to confirm the BAMS seat and receive the joining letter.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want BAMS with Panchakarma and herbal therapy clinical training
• You are a UP domicile NEET-UG qualifier targeting Ayurveda practice
• You aim for Ayurvedic Medical Officer roles in government health services
• You prefer an on-campus teaching hospital for daily clinical exposure

✗ Skip if

• You need BAMS from a top-ranked government Ayurvedic medical institution
• You require a high NEET rank institution for MD Ayurveda specialisation pathway
• You prefer a metro city college for stronger post-BAMS hospital career network
• You are primarily seeking MBBS and viewing BAMS as a fallback option

MPGI BAMS Scholarships 2026

• UP state AYUSH scholarships are applied through the UP scholarship portal.
• NSP scholarship applications are submitted at scholarships.gov.in before the deadline.

MPGI BAMS FAQs

Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BAMS admission at MPGI Kanpur?

Ans. Yes. NEET-UG is mandatory for all BAMS admissions across India as per the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations. Candidates must appear in NEET-UG 2026 and obtain a qualifying rank to be eligible for UP AYUSH state counselling. The NEET-UG 2026 result was declared on July 16, 2026. UP AYUSH counselling is expected to begin in August 2026.

Ques. What is the total fee for BAMS at MPGI Kanpur?

Ans. The total tuition fee for BAMS at MPGI Kanpur is INR 8,18,000 for the 5.5-year programme, which includes the 1-year compulsory rotating internship. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 1,10,000 to INR 1,60,000 per year. Students may contact MPGI’s admissions office at admission@mpgi.edu.in or call 1800 2705 600 for the per-year fee breakup and payment schedule details.

Ques. What clinical training facilities are available for BAMS students at MPGI?

Ans. MPGI BAMS students receive clinical training at the on-campus Maharana Pratap Ayurvedic College and Hospital, which operates an 8-department OPD covering General Medicine, Pediatrics, Gynaecology, Surgery, and ENT. A dedicated Panchakarma unit provides therapeutic training in traditional detoxification and rejuvenation treatments. The campus also includes a herbal garden with medicinal plant species for practical pharmacognosy study and an Ayurvedic pharmacy laboratory.

Ques. How does UP AYUSH counselling work for BAMS admission at MPGI?

Ans. After NEET-UG 2026 results, candidates register on the UP AYUSH counselling portal at upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in. The process includes document verification, online choice filling for preferred colleges and courses, and seat allotment in multiple rounds. MPGI’s 60 BAMS seats are split between 85% state quota for UP domicile candidates and 15% All India Quota managed by AACCC. Allotted candidates report to MPGI with original documents to confirm admission.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after completing BAMS from MPGI Kanpur?

Ans. BAMS graduates from MPGI are eligible to register as Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners with the state Ayurveda council and may set up private practice. Government career options include Ayurvedic Medical Officer roles in state health departments, AYUSH hospitals, and primary health centres. Graduates may also pursue MD Ayurveda for specialisation in Dravyaguna, Kayachikitsa, or Panchakarma, or work in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies and wellness centers.

Ques. What is the BAMS seat intake and are there multiple campuses at MPGI?

Ans. MPGI offers BAMS with a total intake of 60 seats spread across its Bithoor and Mandhana campuses in Kanpur. Candidates allocated through UP AYUSH counselling are assigned to a campus based on seat availability. The 5-acre BAMS campus includes a library, practical labs, herbal garden, Panchakarma unit, and the Maharana Pratap Ayurvedic College and Hospital for comprehensive clinical training throughout the 5.5-year programme.