Undergraduate UGC Approved by AYUSH UG-068

BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)

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Combines naturopathy, yoga therapy and lifestyle medicine. Rapid growth in preventive health and wellness tourism has created strong demand in the premium wellness resort segment.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1–5.5 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
01 · Overview

Course overview

Combines naturopathy, yoga therapy and lifestyle medicine. Rapid growth in preventive health and wellness tourism has created strong demand in the premium wellness resort segment.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

How you get in. NEET UG (most states), state counselling; some institutes have separate entrance.

How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

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

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Naturopathy hospitals
  • Wellness resorts and retreats
  • Yoga and wellness centres
  • Government AYUSH services
  • Corporate wellness programmes
  • Own practice

What you can study next.

  • MD Naturopathy
  • M.Sc Yoga
  • Ph.D
  • Lifestyle medicine certification
04 · 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 - 40,000 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

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
Accepted or institution-specific

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

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Naturopathy and yoga practitioner
Works in preventive and lifestyle health using diet, yoga therapy and physical therapies, mainly in wellness resorts, lifestyle clinics and corporate wellness. Entered through the five and a half year BNYS degree.
Common route
Yoga Therapist
Uses yoga practice for specific health conditions rather than for general fitness, working with clients individually or alongside clinicians. What you may claim to treat depends on your qualification and the setting.
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
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
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

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

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

Certificate in Yoga
Direct · Alternative route
Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)?

12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Admission is through NEET UG (most states), state counselling; some institutes have separate entrance.

How long does BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) 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 BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) 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 BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)?

MD Naturopathy, M.Sc Yoga, Ph.D, Lifestyle medicine certification.

Does BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) need a licence or registration to practise?

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