To be eligible for admission into BAMS course, the candidate should have passed the qualifying examination PUC or 10+2 equivalent examination recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, having secured not less than 50% marks in English and 50% marks in PCB taken together.

(40% in case of SC/ST) Merit for selection is decided by the entrance (KCET/ COMEDK) examination result where in a minimum of 50% marks are mandatory. However in respect of SC/ST candidates the minimum percentage of marks required is 40% instead of 50%.

Age Criteria:

• Candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission. Candidates from outside Karnataka State must get eligibility certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Candidates of minority status should have Tulu speaking certificate from appropriate authorities.

For Non-Karnataka & CBSE (10+2) Candidates:

• Candidates who has completed 10+12 from CBSE Board & Non Karnataka Students should secure Eligibility Certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore before admission process and students who have completed 10+12 other than in India should apply for Foreign Eligibility Certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore before admission process. (for further detail please logon to www.rguhs.ac.in for online application). Similarly Non Karnataka student should obtain Migration Certificate from competent authorities of their respect state before seeking admission.

For NRI / NRI Sponsored Candidates:

• For NRI Candidates/NRI Sponsored Candidates should secure Eligibility Certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore before seeking admission. (for further detail please logon to www.rguhs.ac.in for online application). They should get clearance from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi & Local Police Commissioner as well as from their respective foreign embassy.

Course Duration: 5 ½ Years (Study Period – 4 ½ Years + Compulsory Rotating Internship 1 Year)