ATSVS Siddha BSMS FAQs
Ques. Is the BSMS at ATSVS Siddha Medical College Kanyakumari recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine?
Ans. Yes, the BSMS programme at ATSVS Siddha Medical College, Kanyakumari is approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) under the Ministry of AYUSH. The college is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai. Graduates can register with the Tamil Nadu CCIM-affiliated board and practise as Siddha practitioners across India.
Ques. What is the total fee for BSMS at ATSVS Siddha Medical College Kanyakumari?
Ans. The total management quota course fee for BSMS at ATSVS Siddha Medical College is INR 15,00,000 for the five-year academic programme. Government quota seats have a regulated annual fee of INR 3,85,000 per year as per Tamil Nadu AYUSH norms. Hostel charges are billed separately. Students should contact the college directly for the most current fee structure.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for BSMS admission at ATSVS Siddha Medical College Kanyakumari?
Ans. Admission to BSMS at ATSVS Siddha Medical College requires a valid NEET-UG score, as mandated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine and the Ministry of AYUSH. Candidates must register for NEET-UG at ntaneet.nic.in and appear in the examination. Government quota seats are filled through TN AYUSH NEET Counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility to apply for BSMS at ATSVS Siddha Medical College Kanyakumari?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in these subjects. A valid NEET-UG qualifying score is also mandatory as per CCIM norms for all AYUSH medical programmes. The minimum age requirement is 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of admission.
Ques. What is the duration of the BSMS programme at ATSVS Siddha Medical College Kanyakumari?
Ans. The BSMS programme at ATSVS Siddha Medical College spans five years of academic study followed by a one-year compulsory internship, making the total programme duration five and a half years. The academic curriculum covers Siddha pharmacology, basic and clinical sciences, and Siddha medical practice with hands-on training at the college’s associated Siddha hospital.
Ques. What are the career options after completing BSMS from ATSVS Siddha Medical College Kanyakumari?
Ans. BSMS graduates from ATSVS Siddha Medical College can practise as Siddha medical practitioners in government hospitals, private clinics, and community health centres across Tamil Nadu and other states that recognise Siddha medicine. They may also pursue M.D. (Siddha) for advanced specialisation, or appear for Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission exams to serve in government Siddha dispensaries.
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