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Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) BSMS · 5.5 years

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Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
5.5 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
MANDATORY: registration with the relevant State AYUSH / Board of Indian Medicine register
Overview

About this course

A regulated Siddha medicine pathway. Verify NEET requirements, approved institution status, internship and registration rules.

Indicative eligibility: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English under the current AYUSH and admission rules.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

A regulated Siddha medicine pathway. Verify NEET requirements, approved institution status, internship and registration rules.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English under the current AYUSH and admission rules. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Siddha hospitals and dispensaries
  • Government AYUSH services (particularly Tamil Nadu)
  • Siddha pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • AYUSH colleges
  • Own practice

What you can study next.

  • MD Siddha via AIAPGET
  • Ph.D
  • Specialty certifications
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 50,000 - 3,00,000 total; Private: about 8,00,000 - 25,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 20,000 - 38,000 per month.

Typical duration. 5.5 years (4.5 + 1 year internship).

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Science - PCB — Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English under the current AYUSH and admission rules.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG
Required route

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

6 routes mapped from this qualification.

AYUSH Medical Practitioner
Provides patient assessment and treatment within the legally permitted scope of a recognised Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani or Siddha qualification.
Common route
Clinic Owner
Runs an independent clinical practice. Requires the relevant statutory registration to practise, and typically several years of employed experience before setting up.
Alternative route
Wellness Consultant
Advises clients on diet, exercise, yoga and lifestyle as a package rather than treating illness, in a spa, a clinic or independent practice. What you may claim and treat depends on the qualification you hold, so the boundary matters.
Alternative route
Medical Officer (AYUSH)
Diagnoses and treats patients under an AYUSH system - Ayurveda, homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha or naturopathy - in a government dispensary, a teaching college or private practice. Registration with the relevant state board is required before practising.
Alternative route
Research Officer
Conducts and documents research in an institute, council or government body, often within an AYUSH, agricultural or scientific research programme. Publication and reporting are part of the post rather than a bonus.
Alternative route
Academic Faculty
Teaching post at a professional college in fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy or law, usually held alongside or after clinical or industry practice.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)?

12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Tamil language requirement in some institutions. Admission is through NEET UG followed by AYUSH counselling and state counselling.

How long does Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) take?

5.5 years (4.5 + 1 year internship). Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

What does Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) cost?

Govt: about 50,000 - 3,00,000 total; Private: about 8,00,000 - 25,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)?

MD Siddha via AIAPGET, Ph.D, Specialty certifications.

Does Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) need a licence or registration to practise?

MANDATORY: registration with the relevant State AYUSH / Board of Indian Medicine register.