What is BUMS?
BUMS combines classical Unani texts with modern medical sciences. The course runs 4.5 years of academics + 1-year internship, qualifying graduates to register as Unani physicians (Hakim).
NEET-UG is mandatory. India has 50+ NCISM-approved BUMS colleges, with UP being a major hub including Aligarh Muslim University.
BUMS Eligibility Criteria 2026
- 10+2 PCB ≥ 50% (40% reserved)
- Urdu/Arabic/Persian as a subject in 10th or 12th (in many states)
- NEET-UG qualified
- Age 17+ on 31 Dec
BUMS Fee Structure
| College Type | Per Year | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Government | ₹30K–₹70K | ₹1.6–3.8 lakh |
| Private (state quota) | ₹1.5–2.5 lakh | ₹8–13 lakh |
| Private (management) | ₹2.5–3 lakh | ₹13–17 lakh |
BUMS Admission Process
- Register for NEET-UG
- Appear for NEET-UG
- AACCC counselling (15% AIQ + Deemed)
- State counselling for 85% quota
- Choice filling and allotment
- Document verification at college
Documents Required for BUMS Admission
- NEET scorecard
- 10th & 12th marksheets
- Urdu/Arabic language proof (if required)
- Aadhaar + PAN
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate
Top BUMS Colleges in India
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
- Jamia Hamdard New Delhi
- NIUM Bangalore (Govt of India)
- Govt Unani Medical College Bangalore
- A&U Tibbia College Karol Bagh Delhi
Top BUMS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
- AMU Aligarh
- Tibbia College Lucknow
- State Tibbi College Lucknow
- Mohammadia Tibbia College Mau
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Career Scope & Opportunities After BUMS
- Unani physician (Hakim)
- Government Unani Medical Officer
- Pharma R&D (Hamdard, etc.)
- Teaching in BUMS colleges
- Own clinic
BUMS Salary Range in India
| Role | Experience | Annual Package |
|---|---|---|
| Junior BUMS doctor | 0–2 yrs | ₹3–4.5 lakh |
| Govt Medical Officer (Ayush) | Entry | ₹6.7–9 lakh |
| Senior practitioner | 5+ yrs | ₹6–12 lakh |
Higher Studies After BUMS
- MD Unani (3-year PG)
- PhD Unani Medicine
- MHA / MPH
- Diploma in Tibb-related areas
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Frequently Asked Questions — BUMS
BUMS is a 5.5-year undergraduate medical degree in Unani Medicine — a Greco-Arabic medical system. Graduates are addressed as Hakim/Doctor and registered with the State Board of Unani Medicine.
Many BUMS colleges require Urdu/Arabic/Persian as a subject in 10th or 12th. AMU, Jamia Hamdard, and most UP colleges require this; some southern states are more flexible.
Both are equivalent AYUSH degrees (5.5 yrs, NEET-based). BAMS has wider scope of colleges and slightly broader practice in some states. BUMS suits students aligned with the Unani system and Urdu-medium learning.
Like other AYUSH systems, state rules vary. Some states allow limited allopathic prescription after the prescribed bridge/pharmacology course; others restrict practice to Unani only.
₹3–5 lakh fresh; ₹6.7–9 lakh as govt Medical Officer; ₹8–15 lakh+ with experience and own practice.
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