National Level Ayurveda Exam

📘 Introduction

Ayurveda, India’s ancient medical science, is gaining global recognition, and the demand for qualified Ayurvedic doctors is increasing every year. To maintain quality and standardize Ayurvedic education, several National Level Ayurveda Exams are conducted for UG, PG, and higher specialization courses. These exams ensure that only competent students enter professional Ayurvedic programs and later become skilled experts in traditional medicine.

📜 What Is a National Level Ayurveda Exam?

A National Level Ayurveda Exam is an entrance or eligibility test conducted across India to select students for Ayurvedic courses such as BAMS, MD/MS Ayurveda, PhD Ayurveda, and other AYUSH programs.
These exams evaluate a student’s knowledge of science, traditional medical concepts, and analytical skills.

📑 National Level Ayurveda Exams-Detailed Explanation

Exam Name	Eligibility	Exam Pattern	Career Scope After Exam
NEET (For BAMS Admission)	• 10+2 with PCB (50% marks) • Minimum age 17	• Mode: Offline (OMR) • 200 questions (180 attempted) • 720 marks	• Admission to BAMS • Ayurveda Doctor • Panchakarma Therapist • Health Consultant
AIAPGET (For MD/MS Ayurveda)	• BAMS degree • Internship completed • AYUSH registration	• Mode: CBT • 120 MCQs • 480 marks	• PG Specialist Doctor • Lecturer in Ayurvedic Colleges • Ayurveda Surgeon (Shalya/Shalakya)
PhD Ayurveda Entrance	• MD/MS Ayurveda OR BAMS with experience + research	• Mode: Online/Offline • MCQs + Research Aptitude	• University Professor • Research Scientist • Clinical Research Expert
CCRAS Research Officer Exam	• BAMS / MD Ayurveda (post-wise)	• Mode: CBT • Ayurveda + Reasoning + GK	• Research Officer • Government AYUSH Scientist • Field Researcher
CCRH Research Exams	• BAMS / MD Homeopathy (varies)	• CBT with MCQs	• Homeopathy & AYUSH Research Roles • Govt. Scientist B Posts
Central University Ayurveda Entrance (BHU, GAU, NIA)	• For PG: BAMS • For PhD: MD/MS	• Objective MCQs	• Academic career • Research Fellow • Ayurvedic Pharmacology Expert
AYUSH NET (Research Fellowships)	• PG in Ayurveda / related AYUSH subject	• MCQs on Research + Subject	• Junior Research Fellow (JRF) • Senior Research Fellow (SRF) • AYUSH Research Career
ICMR Ayurveda Research Exam	• BAMS/MD Ayurveda	• MCQs on Medical Science + Research	• Biomedical Scientist • Ayurveda Research Associate
CUET-PG Ayurveda Courses	• BAMS for PG admission	• CBT, 100 MCQs	• MD/MS admission in selective universities

📚 Exam Wise Detailed Guide Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Career Scope:-

1. NEET (For BAMS Admission)

Eligibility

• Must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
• Minimum 50% marks for General category (40% for reserved categories).
• Minimum age 17 years.

Exam Pattern

• Offline exam (OMR sheet).
• Total 200 questions, but only 180 to be answered.
• Total marks 720.
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
• Negative marking (–1).

Career Scope

• Admission into BAMS.
• Can become an Ayurvedic Doctor.
• Jobs in clinics, hospitals, wellness centers.
• Can train as a Panchakarma therapist.
• Opportunities in health coaching, yoga, naturopathy, or Ayurveda pharmaceuticals.

2. AIAPGET (For MD/MS Ayurveda Admission)

Eligibility

• Must hold a BAMS degree.
• Completed one-year internship.
• Registered with the State/CCIM (AYUSH).

Exam Pattern

• Computer-based Test (CBT).
• 120 MCQs.
• Total 480 marks.
• Includes questions from all BAMS subjects.

Career Scope

• Admission into MD/MS Ayurveda specializations.
• Can become an Ayurvedic Specialist Doctor (e.g., Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma).
• Eligible for Lecturer/Professor posts.
• Can work in government AYUSH hospitals.

3. PhD Ayurveda Entrance

Eligibility

• MD/MS Ayurveda degree OR
• BAMS + research experience (depending on university).

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Online/Offline (university-based).
• MCQs on Ayurveda + Research Methodology + Biostatistics.

Career Scope

• Professor/Academician in universities.
• Research Scientist in AYUSH institutions.
• Work in clinical trials and drug development.
• Senior research roles in ICMR/CCRAS.

4. CCRAS Research Officer Exam

Eligibility

• BAMS or MD Ayurveda (depending on post).
• Age limit approx. 21–40 years.

Exam Pattern

• CBT exam.
• MCQs on Ayurveda, General Science, GK, Reasoning.

Career Scope

• Government job as Research Officer.
• Can work on national AYUSH research projects.
• Opportunity to become Scientist B or senior research fellow.

5. CCRH Research Exams

Eligibility

• BAMS / MD (Ayurveda or Homeopathy depending on post).
• Degree from recognized university.

Exam Pattern

• Fully CBT-based.
• MCQs related to classical medicine + reasoning.

Career Scope

• Research positions in Central Council for Research in Homeopathy/AYUSH.
• Government scientist roles.
• Work in clinical research units.

6. Central University Ayurveda Entrance (BHU, NIA, GAU)

Eligibility

• For PG: BAMS.
• For PhD: MD/MS.

Exam Pattern

• Objective MCQs.
• Covers Ayurveda theory + clinical knowledge.

Career Scope

• Specialization (PG) or research (PhD).
• Teaching posts in Ayurvedic colleges.
• Research roles in AYUSH institutes and universities.

7. AYUSH NET (Research Fellowships – JRF/SRF)

Eligibility

• Postgraduate degree in Ayurveda (MD/MS).

Exam Pattern

• MCQs on subject + research methodology.
• National-level fellowship exam.

Career Scope

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF).
• Can join major AYUSH research labs.

8. ICMR Ayurveda Research Exam

Eligibility

• BAMS or MD Ayurveda.
• Degree from recognized college.

Exam Pattern

• MCQs covering medical science + Ayurveda + research.

Career Scope

• Work as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Participate in clinical trials and R&D.
• Research project coordinator in national health programs.

9. CUET-PG Ayurveda Courses

Eligibility

• BAMS degree for PG admission.

Exam Pattern

• CBT, 100 MCQs.
• University-level counseling based on scores.

Career Scope

• Entry into MD/MS Ayurveda programs.
• Start career path toward teaching/research.

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