BNYS: Full Form, Course, Syllabus, Colleges, Admission, Course Fees, Doctor Salary

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BNYS Full Form is Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science. BNYS is 5.5 years undergraduate degree focussing on naturopathy and the use of yoga in treating bodily ailments. Students must complete 1 year of mandatory internship after completing the 4.5 Year UG course.

Naturopathy can also be called an alternative medicine that does not use drugs or medicines to heal or prevent. Thus, it is often non-invasive and also non-prescriptive. On the other hand, yoga uses the techniques of breathing, meditation and asanas to do the same.

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BNYS course fees ranges from INR 7,000 - 50,000. Top BNYS Colleges are BHU, CMJ University, Sunrise University etc. BNYS Colleges in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka are the most popular destinations for BNYS courses.

BNYS Full form in Medical is Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences. Students get the chance to become BNYS Doctor after completing this course. BNYS doctors cannot perform surgery but they can treat any kind of patient using their own methods. BNYS Doctor heals and treat people using diet control, naturopathy, breathing etc. BNYS Salary ranges between INR 32,000- INR 40,000 per month.

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Table of Contents

BNYS Course Details
Why study BNYS?
BNYS Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 Entrance Exams

BNYS Syllabus

4.1 First Year Subjects

4.2 Second Year Subjects

4.3 Third Year Subjects

4.4 Fourth Year Subjects

4.5 Fifth Year Subjects

4.6 BNYS Books

BNYS Colleges

5.1 Tamil Nadu

5.2 Karnataka

5.3 Maharashtra

BNYS vs BAMS
BNYS Jobs

7.1 BNYS Scope

BNYS: FAQs

BNYS: Course Highlights

Course Level	Bachelors/Undergraduate
BNYS Full-Form	Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science
Duration	4.5 years + 1 year Internship
Eligibility	Class 12 PCB with at least 50% marks
Admission Process	Merit and/or NEET based
Course Fee	Rs 90,000
Average Salary	Rs 2.5 LPA - Rs 7 LPA
Top Recruiting Areas	Hospitals, Clinics, NGOs, AYUSH, Patanjali
Job Positions	Para-Clinical Specialist, Yoga Trainer, Ayurveda Consultant, Naturopath, Ayush Practitioner, Researcher, Nutrition and Diet Specialist

Why Study Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science?

BNYS is a unique degree in the sense that the market it serves is completely different. It doesn’t require a doctor’s degree but it still heals the body and the mind
As recent events illustrate, modern medicine may not be the solution to all. In fact, those with mental disorders are often recommended yoga to calm and center themselves. This, combined with the growing worldwide acceptance of yogic sciences makes this degree very useful indeed
A student will usually learn how to manifest the body's natural systems to defend it against diseases and help to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some common teachings include acupuncture, hatha yoga, anatomy, Ayurveda etc

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Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: Admission Process

There are two forms of admission depending on the college - merit based or NEET based. The general process involves submitting the required documents like class 10 mark sheet, application form, and other documents as stipulated. Candidates are then shortlisted, either on the basis of the Class 12 result or on the basis of the NEET result.

NEET 2022 Exam Dates	NEET Question Papers	NEET Cut off 2022

BNYS Eligibility

The only eligibility requirement is to have passed class 12 with PCB as subjects and at least 50% marks
Depending on the college, NEET may also be a requirement
The student must be 17 years of age when sitting for NEET.

Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Registraton Period	Exam Date
NEET UG 2022	To be Announced	To be Announced
CEEAH	To be Announced	To be Announced
DSRRAU Exam	To be Announced	To be Announced

Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: Syllabus

The table below gives year-on-year names of the topics which will be taught during the BNYS degree:

BNYS First Year Subjects

Samskrta 1	Anatomy	Microbiology (T & P)
Physiology	Introduction & Streams of Yoga	Naturopathy - 1
Principles of Layt	Yoga –iya 1	Naturopathy - 2
Computer & Communication Skills	Samskrta 2	Biochemistry & Histology
The message of Vedas & Upanishads	Pathology & Genetics	Psychology
Biochemistry	Yoga –iya 2	-

BNYS Second Year Subjects

Musculoskeletal System - II	Hematology	Manipulative Therapy
Diet & Nutrition	Physiotherapy	Patanjala Yoga Sutra I
Epics and Concept of Dharma	Yoga Therapy Special Techniques	Musculoskeletal System I
Nervous System - I	Nervous System - II	-

BNYS Third Year Subjects

Advance Asanas & Kriyas	Acupuncture & Fasting	Mud, Acupuncture & Fasting
Hydrotherapy	Patanjala Yoga Sutra II	Cardiovascular System
Gynecology & Obstetrics	Environmental Science	Cardio Vascular System
Yoga Therapy in the Light of Bhagavad Gita	Hatha Yoga Texts 1 Hyp & G S	Oncology

BNYS Fourth Year Subjects

Hatha Yoga Texts 2 Hr, SS and Others	Advance Pranayama, Meditation & Trataka	Ophthalmology
Excretory System	Community Medicine & First Aid	Reproductive System & Endocrinology
Narada Bhakti Sutra	Chromo - Magneto Therapy	Research Methodology
Psychotherapy	Psychiatry	Geriatrics & Aging

BNYS 5th Year Subjects

Karma Yoga Sutras	Mind-Body Medicine	Paediatrics
Acupressure & Reflexology	Acupressure & Reflexology	ENT

Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: Important Books

Name of the book	Author
An autobiography of Yogi	Paramahamsa Yogananda
Yoga as Philosophy & Religion	S.N. Dasgupta
Biochemistry for medical studies	Divyajyoti Das
Hand Book of Hydrotherapy	Show, Joel
Fundamentals of Ayurveda	N.K. Udupa
The Complete Book of Food & Nutrition	J. Rodale
Yogic Therapy	Dr. Vinekar

BNYS Colleges

College Name	Average Annual Fees
Jagan Nath University	INR 1,08,000
Sanskriti University	INR 1,20,000
Himalayan University, Itanagar	INR 80,000
JSS Institute of Naturopathy And Yogic Sciences	INR 2,16,000
Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences	INR 40,000
Banaras Hindu University	INR 10,369
CMJ University	INR 20,000
SunRise University	INR 22,200
YBN University	INR 60,000
Yenepoya University	INR 3,50,000

BNYS Colleges in TamilNadu

College Name	Fees (INR)
Excel Group of Institutions	1,25,000
JSS Institute of Naturopathy	1,66,700
Thiruvalluvar University	12,500
Sona Medical College Of Naturopathy And Yoga	1,25,000
Maharajas Institute Of Medical Science	67,000

BNYS Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Fees (INR)
Yenepoya University	1,00,000
SDM College of Naturopathy	11,950
Chanakya University	75,000
SVYASA	2,11,250
MVM Group of Institutions	6,95,000

BNYS Colleges in Maharashtra

College Name	Fees (INR)
ADN Institute of Paramedical Sciences and Hospitals	60,000
MGM University	79,000
SP Jain School of Global Management	13,57,000

BNYS vs BAMS

The following table depicts the difference between BNYS and BAMS courses.

Parameter	BNYS	BAMS
Full form	Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science	Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery
Duration	5.5 years	5.5 years
Overview	BNYS is a study of naturopathy and yoga wherein naturopathy is based on the belief that all Inness occurs because of foreign material in the body. It believes that the body is self-healing and that nature can heal all.	BAMS on the other hand, is a degree in ayurvedic medicine and surgery wherein Ayurvedic medicine focuses on preventing ailment and combines the mind, body and soul to do so.
Employment Opportunities	Limited, since it is focused on naturopathy	Wider appeal and professional medical degree but starting salary is about the same.

BNYS Jobs

Despite the boom in yoga and preference for naturopathy, the job prospects of BNYS are moderately good with most jobs requiring years of experience before one starts earning well
Most job profiles are mid-level jobs

The table below lists some of the common job roles available after completing a BNYS degree

Name of Job Profile	Description	Average starting salary in INR
Naturopathic Physician/Doctor	The role involves using knowledge of naturopathy to treat patients	5,00,000
Lecturer/speaker	The role involves either being employed as a faculty in a university or holding lectures on various topics in naturopathy	3,00,000
Yoga Therapist	The role includes using yoga as a therapy tool for bodily and mental ailments	4,50,000
Rehabilitation Therapist	The candidate is expected to help people recovering by using the knowledge of naturopathy and yoga	4,20,000

BNYS Scope

BNYS is an undergraduate course. Students can study various PG courses after BNYS. Some of the top courses after BNYS are

MBA Healthcare Management
MBA Hospital Management
PGD in Yoga Therapy

Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: FAQs

Ques. How long is BNYS?

Ans. The actual course is only 4.5 years while the next 1 year is a stipulated internship which is evaluated before giving the degree.

Ques. Is BNYS actually UGC approved?

Ans. Yes, BNYS is a UGC-approved degree offered by limited colleges in India

Ques. Can anyone pursue BNYS?

Ans. No, only those who had PCB in class 12 and/or have cleared NEET are eligible

Ques. How is BNYS compared to other parallel degrees in alternative medicine?

Ans. BNYS is actually quite a rudimentary course as compared to others like BAMS. Job opportunities are also better if one does a focused study like BAMS.

Ques. How many seats are available for BNYS?

Ans. There are limited seats available for BNYS since not a lot of colleges in India offer it.

Ques. Is NEET mandatory for BNYS?

Ans. No, NEET is not mandatory for BNYS though some colleges do require it as an eligibility criteria.

Ques. What is the average salary of a BNYS graduate?

Ans. The average starting salary would be close to Rs 4,00,000.

Ques. Can I further specialize in BNYS?

Ans. No, specialization during BNYS cannot be done. Further specialization is possible through certificate courses or higher education.

Ques. Are there government jobs available for BNYS graduates?

Ans. Yes, the government has set up a body called AYUSH to promote yoga in the country. One can apply here or in government hospitals as well.

Ques. Is naturopathy the same as ayurveda?

Ans. No, both are different forms of alternative medicines. While naturopathy deals with the body's self-healing mechanisms, ayurveda is an entire gamut of solutions of the soul, body and mind.