Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences i.e. BNYS course is an undergraduate level degree program, which involves the study of Naturopathy Medicine and Therapeutic Yoga.
Naturopathy is a process of treatment with the help of the vital curative force that exists within the body without any drug or medicine. The diseases are cured with natural elements based on the Theory of vitality, theory of toxemia, theory of self healing capacity of the body and the principles of healthy living.
Certain techniques are used in this type of treatment like exercise, healthy diet, meditation massage therapy, and Yoga. It helps the human body system to remove the cause of disease by expelling unwanted and unused matters from the body.
Students pursuing the BNYS course will also become a doctor equivalent to MBBS. BNYS course is governed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), which is the statutory apex body working under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of AYUSH.
COURSE DETAILS
| Course Name | Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences |
| Short name | BNYS |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Specialization | Natural Medicine, Nutrition Therapy |
| Course Durtation | 5.5 years (4.5 years of academics and 1 year Internship which is mandatory) |
| Mode | Regular |
| Selection Process | Entrance Based/Direct |
| Average Fees | ₹ 50,000 – 2 lacs per annum |
Eligibility
- Minimum Qualification Required is 10+2, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- It is mandatory that a candidate must have studied the science stream with PCB or PCMB.
- For those students who have not completed 10+2 in the Science stream, another option is to obtain a 1-year certificate from The National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune. The eligibility to apply for this certification program is a class X qualification.
- The minimum age of eligibility is 17 years. The upper age limit varies from college to college.
Admission Process For BNYS
In order to take admission for the BNYS course in any Government or Private colleges, candidates need to appear for Entrance exams, followed by a round of personal interviews.
The admission process generally varies across institutes. In the personal interview round, the candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined and a merit list is then issued by the institute, declaring the names of all the selected students.
Private universities provide admission to candidates on the basis of their NEET or any other Entrance exam score. A few institutes also provide direct admission to candidates on the basis of their scores at the 10+2 level.
Some popular BNYS Entrance Exams are-
- NEET
- UP CPAT – Combined Pre-AYUSH Test
- Common Entrance Exam for Ayurveda and Homeopathy (Assam)
- DSSRAU PAT
- Punjab Ayush Entrance Test
- CG BNYS Entrance Exam
NOTE: *most widely accepted entrance is NEET Exam which is compulsory for few Universities.
BNYS Course Fees
The Average Annual Fees for BUMS Course is between ₹ 50,000 to ₹ 2,00,000 depending on the college you choose. Generally, fees for Private colleges are higher than in Government Colleges.
BNY – Syllabus
| First Year | Second Year |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Pathology |
| Human Anatomy | Microbiology |
| Human Psychology | Community Medicine |
| Philosophy of Nature Cure | Basic Pharmacology |
| Principles of Yoga | Forensic Medicine and Toxicology |
| Hospital Management | Philosophy and Practical of yoga |
| – | Colour and Magneto Therapy |
| Third Year | Fourth Year |
|---|---|
| Naturopathic & Modern Diagnosis | Yoga Therapy |
| Psychology & Basic Psychiatry | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki and Pranic Healing | Hydrotherapy and Mud therapy |
| Yoga & Physical Culture | Fasting and Diet therapy |
| Nutrition & Herbology | Clinical Naturopathy |
| Manipulative Therapy | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| Research Methodologies and Recent Advances | Emergency Medicine, Minor Surgery & First Aid |
**The final year of the BNYS course comprises a 1-year Internship, which is mandatory for all students.
Related: What is an Internship?
Courses after BNYS
MD in Naturopathy
MD in Yoga
MD in Accu
MD in Clinical Nutrition
MSc in Diet and Nutrition
MSc in Psychology
MSc in Clinical Nutrition
***You can also do Management courses like MBA in Hospital Management or MBA in Hospital Administration.
CAREER after BNYS course
BNYS provides you a variety of employment options and job opportunities in both, private and government sectors. The job opportunities available for BNYS graduates are-
- Lecturer in medical universities or colleges.
- Yoga Teaching/ Yoga Registered Medical Practice.
- Hospital Administrator
- Naturopathy Practice/ General Practice.
- Nutritionist/ Dietician
- Obstetrician/Gynecologist
- Acupuncture/ Neuro-Physiology
- National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) under AYUSH system of medicine, as well as Modern Medicine.
- Hospitals in Army, Navy, Air Force, and Paratroops.
Salary after BNYS Course
The salary of a BNYS graduate working as a Naturopath is between ₹ 2 – 5 lacs per annum. Para-clinical Specialists specialize in one or several lab tests or procedures that can earn up to ₹ 3-7 lacs per annum. A mid-career Obstetrician/Gynecologist with 5-9 years of experience earns an average of ₹ 10-12 lacs per annum whereas a Dietician/Nutritionist with 1-2 years of experience can earn up to ₹5 lacs per annum.
Top 10 Colleges for BNYS in India
- Jagannath University, Jaipur
- J.S.S. Institute Of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences ( JSS INSTITUTE), Coimbatore
- Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute (RGPI), New Delhi
- IIMT Univerity, Meerut
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- CMJ Univerity, Meghalaya
- Sivaraj Naturopathy Medical College, Salem
- Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy & Yoga, Vadodara.
- Government Naturopathy and Yoga College, Chennai
- Government BNYS College, Hyderabad
