GRAU BAMS FAQs
Ques. Is NEET mandatory for BAMS admission at Guru Ravidas Ayurved University?
Ans. Yes, a valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for BAMS admission under Guru Ravidas Ayurved University. NEET 2026 results were declared on July 16, 2026. Candidates with a qualifying score must register on the GRAU counselling portal at grauadmission.smartpad.in for Punjab state quota seats, or on the AACCC portal at aaccc.gov.in for the 15% all-India quota seats.
Ques. How many BAMS seats are available under GRAU in Punjab?
Ans. Guru Ravidas Ayurved University affiliates 17 Ayurvedic colleges across Punjab with a combined intake of over 800 undergraduate seats across all affiliated institutions. Of the total seats, 85% are filled through GRAU-conducted state quota counselling and 15% through AACCC’s all-India quota counselling. Individual college-level seat intake varies and is published in the GRAU counselling notification each year.
Ques. What are the fees for BAMS at GRAU-affiliated colleges?
Ans. Fee structures for BAMS at GRAU-affiliated colleges vary by college type. The government-affiliated college (state quota) charges INR 55,125 per year, making the total course fee around INR 3,03,188 over 5.5 years. Private affiliated colleges charge between INR 1,20,000 and INR 2,50,000 per year for state quota seats. Management and NRI quota seats at private colleges carry higher fees and candidates should check directly with each college.
Ques. What is the duration of the BAMS programme under GRAU?
Ans. The BAMS programme under Guru Ravidas Ayurved University is 5.5 years in total duration (66 months), comprising 4.5 years of academic coursework and one year of compulsory internship. The curriculum covers subjects across foundational sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry) and Ayurvedic disciplines including Dravyaguna, Rasa Shastra, Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra, and Panchkarma therapy.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for BAMS under Guru Ravidas Ayurved University?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories) and must hold a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year. Punjab domicile holders get priority for 85% state quota seats in GRAU-affiliated BAMS colleges through the centralised counselling process.
Ques. Can GRAU BAMS graduates work in government Ayurvedic services in Punjab?
Ans. Yes, graduates of BAMS from Guru Ravidas Ayurved University-affiliated colleges are eligible to apply for Punjab government Ayurvedic medical officer positions and posts in the state health department. They can register with the Central Council of Indian Medicine and practice Ayurveda across India. Some graduates also pursue MD (Ayurveda) post-graduation through AIAPGET or state-level Ayush PG entrance tests for specialisation.







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