Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]

Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Memorial Ayush and Health Science University (PDU Ayush University), Raipur, offers the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, a 5.5-year programme including a 1-year mandatory internship. Admission requires qualifying NEET-UG and the state-level CG PAT. Total course fees stand at INR 1,19,000 across the programme duration. As the apex Ayush university of Chhattisgarh, it governs Ayurvedic and allied health education across the state.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. AACCC Counseling registration expected August 2026 (Tentative).

PDU Ayush University BAMS Fees 2026

• Hostel and mess charges are levied separately by affiliated colleges.
• Enrollment fee includes convocation, culture, sports, and IT processing components.

PDU Ayush University BAMS Admission 2026

• AACCC counseling schedule will be notified at aaccc.gov.in after NEET result.
• State quota seats are filled through CG AYUSH state counseling separately.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in qualifying exam (45% for reserved category)
• Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with the required AYUSH percentile cutoff
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026

Admission Process

• Register for NEET-UG and appear for the exam held in June 2026
• Register and appear for CG PAT conducted by the Chhattisgarh state authority
• Check NEET-UG result and verify AYUSH qualifying score
• Register for AACCC central counseling at aaccc.gov.in for All India Quota seats
• Fill college preferences and lock choices during the counseling window
• Report to PDU Ayush University with original documents on the allotment date

✓ Opt for this if

• You want an affordable BAMS degree from a government Ayush university
• You plan to practice Ayurveda in Chhattisgarh or central India
• You are a Chhattisgarh domicile seeking state scholarship benefits
• You want government AYUSH hospital employment in the state
• Low fees and state university recognition matter more than metro brand

✗ Skip if

• You want BAMS from a top national AYUSH institute with stronger research exposure
• You need a large attached teaching hospital for clinical training
• You plan to pursue BAMS and immediately relocate to a metro for practice
• You prefer a private AYUSH college with modern facilities and industry tie-ups

PDU Ayush University BAMS Scholarships 2026

• Applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• Category certificates and Chhattisgarh domicile proof are mandatory for state scholarships.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Memorial Ayush and Health Science University Raipur ranks 467 out of 632 colleges in India and 10th in state Chhattisgarh for its B.A.M.S program.

Read more on Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Memorial Ayush and Health Science University Raipur Rankings here

PDU Ayush University BAMS FAQs

Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BAMS admission at PDU Ayush University?

Ans. Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for BAMS admission at PDU Ayush University, Raipur. NEET-UG 2026 was held on June 21, 2026, and the result was declared on July 16, 2026. Additionally, candidates are required to appear for CG PAT, the Chhattisgarh state-level Pre-Ayurveda Test, which is used for state quota seat allotment.

Ques. What is the total fee for BAMS at PDU Ayush University and how is it structured?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the BAMS programme at PDU Ayush University is INR 1,17,000 over the 5-year academic duration. A one-time university enrollment fee of INR 2,000 applies, bringing the total to INR 1,19,000. Hostel and mess charges are separate and depend on the affiliated college. This makes it one of the most affordable government BAMS programmes in central India.

Ques. How does CG PAT differ from NEET-UG for BAMS admission in Chhattisgarh?

Ans. NEET-UG is the national entrance exam mandatory for all AYUSH admissions across India. CG PAT (Chhattisgarh Pre-Ayurveda Test) is conducted by the state authority and used specifically for filling state quota BAMS seats in Chhattisgarh. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG for eligibility. CG PAT scores are used additionally during state-level AYUSH counseling to determine merit for state quota allocation.

Ques. What career options are available after completing BAMS from PDU Ayush University?

Ans. BAMS graduates can register with the Chhattisgarh Board of Ayurveda and practice as licensed Ayurvedic physicians. Career options include appointment in government AYUSH hospitals and primary health centres, establishing private Ayurvedic clinics, joining Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies, and pursuing postgraduate MD Ayurveda programmes. The Chhattisgarh government regularly recruits BAMS graduates for its AYUSH health network across the state.

Ques. How is the BAMS programme structured at PDU Ayush University?

Ans. The BAMS programme at PDU Ayush University spans 5.5 years: 4.5 years of academic study divided into 9 semesters, followed by a 1-year compulsory rotating internship. Academic study covers classical Ayurvedic texts including Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam alongside modern subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Surgery. The internship provides clinical training across Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Prasuti Tantra, and other departments.

Ques. How is AACCC counseling conducted for BAMS seats at this university?

Ans. After the NEET-UG result, AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) conducts online counseling at aaccc.gov.in for 15% All India Quota seats in BAMS colleges. Candidates register online, submit a security deposit, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotment based on NEET-UG rank. The remaining 85% state quota seats at PDU Ayush University are filled through Chhattisgarh state AYUSH counseling.