BAMS Colleges in Karnataka 2026-27

Medical Undergraduate

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is a 5.5-year Ayurveda medical degree (including 1 year internship) combining traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern medical sciences. Admission is through NEET UG and AACCC AYUSH counselling. Karnataka has 45+ Ayurveda colleges including Government Ayurveda Medical College Bangalore, SDM College of Ayurveda Udupi, JSS Ayurveda Medical College Mysuru and KLE Ayurveda College Belagavi. Fees range from Rs 20,000 (government) to Rs 3 lakh (private) per year. BAMS graduates can practise as Ayurvedic physicians, work in Ayurveda hospitals, pharmaceutical companies or government health services. Starting salaries range from Rs 3-5 LPA. The growing global demand for Ayurveda and wellness treatments has expanded career opportunities in medical tourism, wellness centres and Ayurvedic product development.