What is NCISM and Why It Matters in AYUSH Admissions?
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
(NCISM) is the apex body regulating education and practice in AYUSH streams
like:
- BAMS
(Ayurveda)
- BUMS
(Unani)
- BSMS
(Siddha)
- MD/MS
(Postgraduate AYUSH courses)
Formed under the NCISM Act, 2020, it replaced the Central
Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).
The NCISM is as
important to AYUSH as NMC is to MBBS/MD.
It ensures:
- Quality
of AYUSH education
- Uniform
admission process through NEET
- Standard
curriculum
- Internship
& teacher regulations
- National
Exit Test (proposed for AYUSH)
Courses Regulated
Under NCISM
NCISM regulates all major Indian systems of medicine except
Homoeopathy, which is regulated by NCH.
Undergraduate
Courses Under NCISM
|
Course |
Duration |
Regulated by |
|
BAMS |
5.5 years |
Ayurveda Board |
|
BSMS |
5.5 years |
Siddha Board |
|
BUMS |
5.5 years |
Unani Board |
All courses include:
- 4.5
years of academic education
- 1-year
compulsory rotatory internship
Admission to BAMS,
BUMS, and BSMS Under NCISM
Since 2020, NEET UG has been mandatory for AYUSH
UG courses as per NCISM guidelines.
Eligibility
Criteria for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS (2025)
- NEET
UG 2025 qualified (minimum cutoff)
- Minimum
50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology in Class 12 (Gen)
- 45%
for OBC/SC/ST
- Must
be 17 years old by 31st Dec 2025
NEET score is the sole
basis for admission in Govt/Private/Deemed AYUSH colleges.
Documents Required
for Admission
- NEET
UG 2025 Rank Card
- 10th
& 12th Marksheets
- Caste/Category
Certificate
- Birth
Certificate
- Aadhaar
Card
- Domicile
(for state quota)
- Recent
Passport Photos
NCISM Syllabus and
Curriculum 2025
The syllabus for BAMS, BSMS & BUMS is standardized by
NCISM.
BAMS Course
Structure (Revised by NCISM)
|
Year |
Subjects |
|
1st |
Padartha Vigyan, Ayurveda Itihas, Sanskrit, Physiology,
Anatomy |
|
2nd |
Dravyaguna, Rasa Shastra, Rog Nidan, Charaka Samhita
Purvardha |
|
3rd |
Rasashastra, Agad Tantra, Swastha Vritta, Charaka Samhita
Uttarardha |
|
4th |
Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra,
Research |
Internship: 1 year, rotation through all clinical
departments.
Minimum
Standard of Education by NCISM
NCISM enforces Minimum Standards of Education (MSE)
across India for:
- Infrastructure
of colleges
- Faculty
qualifications
- Library,
labs, hospitals
- Clinical
exposure
- Student:Teacher
ratio
- Digital
attendance, biometric
Colleges not complying with MSE can lose recognition.
NCISM Approved
Colleges – How to Check?
To avoid fake/unrecognized AYUSH colleges:
- Visit:
ncismindia.org
- Go
to “Approved Institutions”
- Filter
by: Course / State / Type (Govt/Private)
- Verify
admission intake, infrastructure, recognition status
AACCC uses
this same list for seat allotment.
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Role of NCISM in PG
Admissions (MD/MS in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani)
PG admissions for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani are also
governed by NCISM via:
- Entrance
through AIAPGET
- Central
counselling by AACCC PG
- MD/MS
specializations regulated by Postgraduate Education Board
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Upcoming Reforms
Under NCISM – 2025 Onwards
NCISM is modernizing AYUSH education:
National Exit Test
(NExT - AYUSH)
- Will
be introduced as a final year exam + license
- Required
to start clinical practice or pursue PG
- Dates
to be notified soon
Digital Tools &
AYUSH Grid
- Digital
attendance
- Online
tracking of student performance
- Real-time
AYUSH college data
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Internationalization of AYUSH via NCISM
NCISM is working with:
- WHO
- Ministry
of External Affairs
- AYUSH
Embassies
To:
- Promote
BAMS & Siddha courses internationally
- Create
AYUSH chairs abroad
- Open
pathways for international AYUSH practice
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Common FAQs About NCISM
Q1: What is the full form of
NCISM?
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
Is NEET compulsory for BAMS
admission in 2025?
Yes. As per NCISM rules, NEET UG is mandatory for all
UG AYUSH courses.
Can NCISM cancel approval
of a college?
Yes. If the college violates MSE norms, it can lose
recognition.
How to check if a BAMS
college is valid?
Check the official list on www.ncismindia.org
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