Private BSMS colleges in Rajasthan are noticeably absent in the state’s diverse medical landscape, leaving a conspicuous gap for individuals interested in pursuing Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) degrees. As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) there are no private BSMS colleges in Rajasthan.
The AYUSH Counseling process is essential for securing admission in BSMS colleges in Rajasthan. Students with an eligible NEET exam score can take admission through counseling in these colleges. Rajasthan AYUSH Counseling will be conducted by the Rajasthan NEET Ayush UG/PG Counseling Board, Jodhpur for admission in 85% seats in government BSMS colleges and 100% seats in private BSMS colleges. The remaining 15% of seats in government colleges will be managed by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).
Highlights
| Particular | Undergraduate |
| Course Name | BSMS |
| Course Level | Graduate (UG) |
| Duration | 4.5 years + 1 year Internship |
| Stream | Medical Sciences |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with P.C.B. as main subjects |
| Entrance Exam: | NEET Entrance Exam |
Syllabus
| Semester I | Semester II | Semester III |
| Biochemistry | Pharmacology I | Varmam Therapy |
| Siddha Medicine- Principles and History | Siddha Pathology | Toxicology and Forensics |
| Physiology I | Microbiology | Gynaecology and Obstetrics |
| Communicative English | Pharmacology II | Dental Disease and Bone Setting Surgery |
| Physiology II | Animal and Plant Kingdom Analysis | Special Medicine and External Therapy |
| Pharmacognosy | Modern Pathology Principles | Paediatrics |
| Anatomy I | Pharmaceuticals | National Health Policies |
Eligibility Criteria
| Entrance Exam | NEET Entrance Exam |
| Native | Rajasthan |
| Age | In terms of age, only aspirants aged 17 and up were permitted to register for the national entrance examination. |
| Qualification | Completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany, and Zoology as compulsory subjects Minimum aggregate marks of 50% in the qualifying exam (40% for reserved category candidates). |
NEET 2024 Cut-Off
| Category | Cut-Off Percentile | NEET cut-off 2024 | NEET cut-off 2024 |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 720-137 | 720-164 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th Percentile | 136-121 | 163-146 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 145-129 |
| SC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 145-129 |
| ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 141-129 |
Rajasthan AYUSH Counselling
Rajasthan AYUSH counselling is an important process for securing admission into AYUSH courses in the state. The counselling is categorized into two main types based on the overseeing authority and the quota of seats being filled. AACCC conducts counselling for 15% seats in government AYUSH colleges and State counselling authority conducts counselling for 85% seats in government AYUSH colleges and 100% seats in Private colleges in Rajasthan.
Counselling Registration Process – State Quota
- Visit the official website of Rajasthan NEET AYUSH UG PG AYUSH Counselling Board, Jodhpur.
- Follow the instructions provided to fill out the online registration form.
- Upload your photograph and other required documents during registration.
- Choose your category (General/SC/ST/OBC etc.) and any additional reservations (Physically Handicapped) you are applying for.
| Category | Fee Amount |
| GEN/EWS/OBC/MBC (Rajasthan State Domicile) | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC/ST/ST-STA (Rajasthan State Domicile) | Rs. 1500/- |
| Candidates from Other States | Rs. 2000/- |
Counselling Process – State Quota
| Step | Description | Details |
| Step 1: Online Registration | Create an Account | Visit the official website, create an account by providing personal details and a valid email ID. |
| Upload Photograph | Upload a recent color photograph as per the specifications mentioned on the website. | |
| Fill in Personal Details | Enter personal details, including name, date of birth, contact information, and address. Specify the category/sub-category if seeking reservation (Gen/SC/ST/OBC/EWS, etc.). | |
| NEET Details | Provide NEET (UG) 2023 details, including roll number and score. | |
| Submit Undertaking | Agree to the terms and conditions, acknowledge understanding of rules, fee structure, and counselling procedures. | |
| Step 2: Provisional Merit List and Document Verification | Provisional Merit List | The provisional merit list for the 1st round will be published on the website. |
| Document Verification | PwD, Defence/Para-Military, and NRI category candidates need to appear in person at the NEET AYUSH Counselling Board Office, Jodhpur with all original documents and copies. | |
| Step 3: Choice Filling and Counselling Fee | Choice Filling | Fill in your preferred choices of colleges and courses online. |
| Counselling Fee | Pay a counselling fee of INR 25,000/- through Netbanking/Debit card/Credit Card, which will be adjusted against the tuition fee upon college admission. | |
| Step 4: Seat Allotment | First Round Allotment | The seat allotment results will be published on the website. Download the allotment letter. |
| Reporting to College | Report in person to the designated reporting center or college with the allotment letter, original documents, self-attested copies, and the remaining annual college fee. | |
| Second Round Upgradation | If wishing to upgrade, fill a fresh choice filling form for the 2nd round and report to the college if allotted a new seat. | |
| Step 5: Surrender of Seat | Surrender Process | Visit the Counselling Board Office, Jodhpur with required documents and receipts to surrender the allotted seat from the 1st round. |
| Eligibility for Second Round of Counselling | Group I | Fresh candidates who did not register in the 1st round. |
| Group II | Registered candidates without a seat allotment in the 1st round. | |
| Group III | Candidates whose 1st round seat was canceled during document verification. | |
| Group IV | Candidates who reported to the allotted institute and opted for upgradation. | |
| Group V | Candidates who were allotted a seat but did not join. | |
| Group VI & VII | Candidates who resigned from their allotted seat in the 1st round. | |
| Not Eligible for Second Round | Ineligible Candidates | Candidates with inadequate documents as per eligibility criteria. |
| Mop-Up Round | Conducted As Per Directions | Conducted as per the directions of the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi. |
Required Documents
- NEET 2023 Score Card & NEET 2024 Admit Card
- Allotment Letter
- 10+2 Mark Sheet (Senior School Certificate Examination or its equivalent)
- Date of Birth Certificate (10th class mark sheet/certificate or equivalent showing date of birth)
- 10th Class Mark Sheet
- 12th Class Mark Sheets (if passed in more than one attempt)
- Eligibility Certificate/Document (as selected during the online application process)
- Photo ID (Driving License/PAN Card/Voter ID/Govt. or PSU Card/School ID Card/12th Class Examination Admit Card/Aadhaar Card)
- Valid Caste Certificate & Sub-Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- 2 Passport Size Photos (same as affixed on the application form)
- P.H./PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ward of Defense Person/Para-Military Person Certificates (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Undertaking (Proforma-6 on Non-Judicial Stamp of Rs 50)
- Any Other Relevant Certificates
- Proof of Sponsor NRI/OCI/PIO Residing in India (Certificate issued by the Indian embassy in the concerned country or the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India)
- Undertaking by Sponsor NRI/OCI/PIO (Proforma-6 on a non-judicial stamp of Rs 50, duly notarized)
AACCC UG Counselling Process
AACCC UG counseling process is structured into multiple rounds to ensure a systematic and fair allocation of seats to NEET-UG 2024 qualified candidates for AYUSH courses. The process involves registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting to the allotted college. Below is a table outlining the detailed process for each counseling round.
| Round | Eligibility for Participation | Process |
| Round 1 | Only NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates are eligible to apply. | 1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling.2. Payment of Counseling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college. |
| Round 2 | NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st Round.Candidates registered for the 1st Round and were not allotted a seat.Candidates who opted for free exit in the 1st Round.d) Candidates joined the allotted seat in the 1st Round and submitted willingness for upgradation in the 2nd Round. | 1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling (The candidates who participated in the 1st Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counseling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money (Need not pay by the candidates who already paid the counseling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college. |
| Round 3 | NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st & 2nd Round.b) Candidates who have already registered but were not allotted seats in the 1st & 2nd Round.c) Candidates registered in the 1st Round/2nd Round & availed of Free Exit.d) Candidates joined in the 1st Round allotted seats and submitted willingness for upgradation but did not participate in the 2nd Round.e) Candidates joined in the 2nd Round allotted seat and submitted willingness for upgradation in the 3rd Round.f) Candidates who leave/resign the allotted seat in the 2nd Round, with forfeiture of Security money, three days before the commencement of the 3rd Round, can participate with payment of complete fees. | 1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling (Those candidates who participated in the 1st Round/2nd Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counseling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee and Security Money (No need to pay by those candidates who have already paid the counseling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round /2nd Round).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college. |
| Stray Vacancy Round for AIQG/AIQGA/CU/NI | All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-UG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for Stray Vacancy Round. | No Fresh Registration in Stray Vacancy Round.Candidates must submit willingness in the AACCC-UG portal to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round with an undertaking that they are not holding any UG (ASU&H) seats allotted through AACCC-UG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs.Option for choice filling is available in the Stray Vacancy Round.4. No upgradation is available from any of the 3 Rounds to the Stray Vacancy Round. |
| Stray Vacancy Round for Deemed University | All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-UG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for Stray Vacancy Round. | AACCC, M/o Ayush will send a list of eligible registered candidates to Deemed Universities, which is to be exercised strictly in order of merit in the Stray Vacancy Round.The seats are domicile-free, and only registered candidates of AACCC-UG counseling are eligible for admission.3. List of ineligible candidates will be circulated to concerned State/UT counseling authorities, National Institutes/Central Universities/Deemed Universities for prohibiting them to participate in any other AYUSH counseling (Central/State/UT/Nominated seat, etc.). |
Note: It is mandatory for all candidates to take admission on their upgraded seats in the 3rd Round from Round 1 & 2 admitted seats. Such candidates, if not joined in the upgraded seats, are ineligible for any further AYUSH counseling (Central/State/UT/Central Pool Quota) and their security money will be forfeited.
Registration Fees & Security Money for AACCC UG Counseling
The registration fee is non-refundable, whereas the security fee is refundable under certain conditions. Below is a detailed table summarizing the registration and security fees for various categories and types of admissions.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee
| Admission Type | Category | Amount |
| AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute | UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute | SC/ST/PwBD candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| Deemed University | All Categories | Rs. 5000/- |
Refundable Security Fee
The refundable security fee will be refunded to candidates after joining the allotted college within the stipulated time mentioned in the schedule. If a candidate does not get any seat during all rounds of counseling, the security fee will be refunded to the bank account provided by the candidate at the time of registration for AACCC-UG counseling.
| Admission Type | Category | Amount |
| AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute | All Categories | Rs. 10000/- |
| Deemed University | All Categories | Rs. 50000/- |
Note: The non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security fee must be paid during the registration process for AACCC UG counseling
Private BSMS College in Rajasthan
As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) there is no Private BSMS college in Rajasthan; however, applicants from the state who wish to pursue a Siddha course can enroll in another state college.
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Frequently Asked Question
Q: Are there any private BSMS colleges in Rajasthan?
A: Unfortunately, Rajasthan currently does not have any private colleges offering BSMS degrees. Siddha medicine is still in its early stages of integration within the state’s healthcare system, and stringent regulations for establishing medical colleges contribute to this absence.
Q: Why are there no private BSMS colleges in Rajasthan?
A: The lack of private BSMS colleges can be attributed to several factors, including the nascent stage of Siddha medicine in Rajasthan, lower demand compared to other Ayush streams, stringent regulations for college establishment, and limited infrastructure for Siddha healthcare.
Q: What are the options for aspiring Siddha students in Rajasthan?
A: While Rajasthan lacks private BSMS colleges, students have alternative options. They can explore private BSMS colleges in neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, consider government BSMS colleges in other states for budget-friendly education, or wait for potential future developments in Rajasthan’s Ayush infrastructure.
Q: Would private BSMS colleges in Rajasthan be expensive?
A: If private BSMS colleges were established in Rajasthan, their fees would likely be similar to other private medical colleges in the state, varying based on reputation, facilities, and location.
Q: Are there scholarships available for BSMS students in Rajasthan?
A: Currently, there are no specific scholarships for BSMS students in Rajasthan due to the absence of BSMS colleges. However, students pursuing BSMS in other states might be eligible for national and state-level scholarships based on merit and eligibility criteria.
Q: Is NEET still required for admission to private BSMS colleges?
A: Yes, NEET is the mandatory national entrance exam for admission to all UG AYUSH courses, including BSMS. This requirement would apply to any future private BSMS colleges in Rajasthan as well.
Q: What are the career prospects for BSMS graduates in Rajasthan?
A: Although Rajasthan currently lacks BSMS colleges, the state’s growing focus on Ayush medicine signifies promising career opportunities for future graduates. They can work in government and private hospitals, clinics, or pursue higher studies in Siddha medicine.