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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
BAMS admissions 2025: NCISM drops 50% PCB mark requirement in Class 12, but NEET remains mandatory
NCISM revises BAMS 2025 eligibility, drops PCB cut-off but keeps NEET-UG requirement BAMS admissions 2025: Students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) courses will no longer be required to score a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in Class 12. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has removed this eligibility criterion starting from the 2025 academic year. The new guidelines state that a simple pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology will now be sufficient to apply for BAMS programmes. However, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) will remain a compulsory requirement for admission to Ayurveda colleges. Eligibility criteria revised for all categories of candidates According to a notification issued by NCISM Secretary Sachchidanand Prasad, the earlier eligibility norms had mandated a minimum score of 50% in PCB subjects for general category students and 40% for those from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds. These percentage-based cut-offs have now been removed for all categories. The revised rules also officially recognise Biotechnology as a qualifying subject alongside Biology. Candidates from diverse academic streams who have passed Class 12 with any of these subjects will now be eligible for admission, provided they clear NEET-UG. Rule applicable from 2025 admission cycle onwards The updated eligibility criteria will apply to admissions beginning from 2025. The BAMS course, which falls under the Ministry of AYUSH, is offered across numerous institutions in India. More than 22 lakh students appeared for NEET-UG 2025, competing for over 40,000 BAMS seats available in 598 Ayurveda medical colleges across the country. Despite the change in academic eligibility, NEET-UG remains the standardised gateway for all BAMS aspirants. AYUSH Medical Association supports the move As reported by the TNN, Rakesh Pandey, National Spokesperson of the AYUSH Medical Association, stated, 'Thousands of students will benefit from this decision.' He further added that NEET counselling is expected to take place as scheduled and will proceed without disruption, as quoted by the TNN. The revised policy is expected to broaden access to Ayurveda education by removing rigid academic cut-offs while retaining NEET-UG as the sole screening mechanism for admission. Institutions will continue to follow the NEET-UG merit-based counselling process as per the AYUSH Ministry's regulations. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
No Class 12 marks bar for Ayurveda admissions from 2025; NEET still mandatory
Aspiring Ayurveda students will benefit from a recent policy change by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The commission has eliminated the minimum marks requirement in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 for BAMS admissions. BHOPAL: Aspiring Ayurveda students will no longer need to meet a minimum marks threshold in Class 12 to gain admission to Ayurveda medical colleges. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has eliminated the previous requirement of scoring at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for general category candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories. According to a notification from NCISM secretary Sachchidanand Prasad, a passing grade in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology is now sufficient for eligibility. Biotechnology has also been officially recognized as a qualifying subject. The revised rule applies to admissions starting in 2025. The NEET exam remains a mandatory requirement for entry into Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) courses. This year, over 22 lakh students took the NEET 2025 exam, competing for more than 40,000 BAMS seats across 598 Ayurveda colleges in India. Rakesh Pandey, national spokesperson of AYUSH Medical Association, stated, "Thousands of students will benefit from this decision. NEET counseling is expected to proceed on time."
