Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program vary based on several criteria, including category and scholarships. The tuition fee ranges from approximately Rs. 77,270 for some categories up to Rs. 1,28,294 annually for general category students. There are provisions for a reduction, where SC/ST and NT students can benefit from near full-subsidy, and OBC students receive a 50% scholarship. The university offers several government-backed scholarships, such as the Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, Punjab Rao Deshmukh, and Savitribai Phule scholarships.
Additional compulsory fees include development, admission, library, laboratory charges, and more, making the total fees for the first year around Rs. 1,57,080, which slightly decreases in subsequent years. Hostel fees range between Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2 lakhs annually, including mess charges. Admission and other minor fees cover disaster management and student welfare funds. Management quota students face higher fees, with annual tuition around Rs. 5 lakhs.
About Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
MUHS offers the Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery [BUMS] through affiliated Unani colleges across Maharashtra. The program spans 5.5 years including a mandatory one-year internship, with admission through NEET UG. Total fees at affiliated colleges stand at INR 15 Lakhs. An external review site ranks MUHS 373rd in the Medical category for 2025. BUMS under MUHS leads to registration as a Unani practitioner and is a pathway to AYUSH sector careers across Maharashtra.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026.
MUHS BUMS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Course Fee (5.5-year program) | INR 15,00,000 |
| Hostel (optional, at affiliated college) | As per college |
| Total Fees | INR 15,00,000 |
- Fees represent typical private affiliated Unani college charges and vary by college type.
- SC and ST students at government Unani colleges may receive fee concessions.
- INR 15 Lakhs covers five academic years and the internship year carries no tuition charges.
MUHS BUMS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Registration Closed | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET UG Exam Conducted | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra CAP Round 1 Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAP Round 2 Registration Closing | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mop-Up Round | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- State quota seats (85%) are filled through CET Cell Maharashtra at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- AIQ AYUSH seats (15%) are managed by AACCC at aaccc.gov.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/NT categories).
- Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026.
- Valid NEET UG 2026 scorecard is mandatory for all applicants.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 and collect the NTA scorecard from neet.nta.nic.in after result declaration.
- Register on cetcell.mahacet.org for Maharashtra CAP to access state quota BUMS seats at MUHS-affiliated Unani colleges.
- For All India Quota AYUSH seats (15%), register separately on aaccc.gov.in and participate in AYUSH AIQ counselling rounds.
- Fill preferred MUHS-affiliated Unani college choices in order of preference during the Maharashtra CAP window.
- Accept the allotted seat, report to the college with original documents within the joining deadline, and pay fees to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Interest in Unani herbal medicine and traditional therapeutic practice.
- NEET UG score achieved but MBBS or BDS seat is not reachable.
- Keen to establish an independent Unani clinical practice in Maharashtra.
- Seeking government AYUSH officer posts through MPSC recruitment.
✗ Skip if
- Targeting hospital employment in mainstream clinical medicine.
- Preferring programs with broader national hospital recruitment recognition.
- Expecting direct corporate employment after graduation.
MUHS BUMS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition fee | SC and ST students domiciled in Maharashtra |
| OBC/VJNT Post-Matric Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Actual tuition fee and maintenance allowance | OBC and NT students domiciled in Maharashtra |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship | INR 10,000 per year | Merit students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs |
| EBC Scholarship (Maharashtra) | Partial tuition support | Economically backward class students in Maharashtra |
- Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Income certificate and caste validity certificate are required for all category-based scholarships.
MUHS BUMS FAQs
Ques. What is the total duration of BUMS at MUHS-affiliated colleges?
Ans. The BUMS program at MUHS-affiliated Unani colleges spans 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study across nine semesters and a mandatory one-year rotatory internship at an affiliated Unani hospital. The internship covers clinical postings in Unani medicine, Ilaj-bil-tadbeer (regimenal therapy), Unani pharmacology, and patient management. Completion of the internship is compulsory before the MUHS BUMS degree is awarded and before registration with the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) can be obtained.
Ques. Is NEET UG required for BUMS admission at MUHS-affiliated colleges?
Ans. Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for BUMS admission at all MUHS-affiliated Unani colleges. The 85% state quota seats are allocated through CET Cell Maharashtra via cetcell.mahacet.org based on NEET UG merit. The 15% All India Quota AYUSH seats are managed by AACCC at aaccc.gov.in. Students without Maharashtra domicile can apply only for AIQ seats. No separate BUMS entrance test is conducted in Maharashtra outside this framework.
Ques. What are the career options after BUMS from a MUHS-affiliated college?
Ans. BUMS graduates from MUHS-affiliated colleges can register as Unani Medical Officers under the Maharashtra AYUSH Directorate, practise as independent Unani physicians, work in integrative medicine clinics and wellness centres, join Unani pharmaceutical companies in production and quality control roles, or pursue MD Unani for specialisation. MPSC recruitment opens government AYUSH officer positions in Maharashtra’s public health system. Some graduates also pursue research roles with the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM).
Ques. How does BUMS differ from BAMS in terms of medical practice?
Ans. Both BUMS and BAMS are AYUSH programs affiliated under MUHS but cover different systems of medicine. BUMS is grounded in Unani medicine, drawing on Greek-Arabic principles including the four humors and herbal formulations called mufarrad and murakkab adviya. BAMS is based on Ayurvedic principles involving Panchakarma, herbal therapeutics, and the concept of tridosha. Career scope in Maharashtra’s AYUSH Directorate is comparable though BAMS has a larger institutional base in Maharashtra due to higher affiliated college count.
Ques. What is the NEET UG cutoff for BUMS at MUHS-affiliated colleges?
Ans. The NEET UG cutoff for BUMS at MUHS-affiliated Unani colleges varies each year based on the number of applicants and available seats. General category students typically require a score in the 45th to 60th percentile range, while SC/ST/OBC/NT categories have lower cutoffs as per Maharashtra government reservation norms. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes official cutoffs after each counselling round at cetcell.mahacet.org. Historical cutoff data for planning purposes is also available on the CET Cell website.
Ques. Are hostel facilities available at MUHS-affiliated Unani colleges?
Ans. Hostel availability varies by affiliated Unani college. Most MUHS-affiliated Unani colleges are located in cities such as Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, and Mumbai, and offer on-campus or nearby hostel facilities for outstation students. Hostel fees are charged separately from the INR 15 Lakhs program fee and are fixed by each individual college. Students are advised to confirm hostel availability and the applicable charges directly with the allotted college after seat allotment during Maharashtra CAP counselling.