Career Options After BAMS in India
Clinical Practice
Private or Government
- Private Ayurvedic clinic or wellness center
- Ayurvedic Medical Officer (AMO) in government hospitals
- AYUSH Health & Wellness Centers
Salary: ₹3-6 LPA (Starting)
Higher Education & Specialization
PG & Research
- MD/MS (Ayurveda) - Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, etc.
- PhD (Ayurveda) for research
- Diploma in Yoga, Naturopathy
Salary: ₹6-12 LPA (After PG)
Teaching & Research
Academic Careers
- Lecturer/Professor in Ayurvedic colleges
- Research Scientist in CCRAS, ICMR
- Drug Development Researcher
Salary: ₹4-8 LPA (Starting)
Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Industry
Corporate Careers
- Medical Advisor/Consultant
- Quality Control & Production
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
Salary: ₹3.5-7 LPA
Hospital & Healthcare Management
Administrative Roles
- Ayurvedic Hospital Administrator
- Integrative Medicine Specialist
- Healthcare Consultant
Salary: ₹4-9 LPA
Wellness & Alternative Medicine
Holistic Health
- Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant
- Corporate Wellness Expert
- Lifestyle Coach
Salary: ₹3-10 LPA
Government Jobs
- UPSC AYUSH Medical Officer Exam
- State PSC Ayurvedic Doctor Recruitment
- Indian Army/Navy/Air Force (Ayurveda Officer)
- Railways & ESIC Hospitals
Entrepreneurship
- Start an Ayurvedic product line
- Open a Panchakarma & Wellness Center
- Launch an online Ayurvedic consultation platform
- Franchise opportunities with established brands
Top Recruiters
Best Career Paths
For Stability
Government jobs (AMO, AYUSH)
For Growth
PG + Private Practice/Pharma Industry
For Innovation
Research + Entrepreneurship