Government BUMS College in Andaman and Nicobar is notably absent, highlighting the region’s existing lack of government-backed institutions offering Unani medicine courses. As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, there is no Government BUMS college in Andaman and Nicobar.
Andaman and Nicobar have no private BUMS colleges, just as there are no government institutions. This situation highlights the importance of strategic actions and alliances to improve the region’s educational infrastructure, hence increasing chances for people interested in the traditional Unani system of medicine.
Highlights
| Particular | Undergraduate |
| Course Name | BUMS |
| Course Level | Graduate (UG) |
| Duration | 5.5 Years (Including 1-year internship) |
| Stream | Medical Sciences |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with P.C.B. as main subjects |
| Entrance Exam: | NEET Entrance Exam |
Syllabus
BUMS Syllabus
| First Professional Ist Year | Second Professional Iind Year | Third Professional Iiird Year | Final Professional Ivrt Year |
| Arabic & Mantiq Falsifa.Kulliyat Umoore Tabiya.Tashreehul BadanMunafeul Aaza | Tareekhe TibTahaffuzi wa Samaji TibIlmul AdviaMahiyatul Amraz | Communication SkillsIlmul Saidla wa MurakkabatTibbe Qanooni wa Ilmul SamoomSareeriyat wa Usoole IlajIlaj bit TadbeerAmraze Atfal | Moalejat – IMoalejat – IIAmraze NiswanIlmul Qabalat wa NaumauloodIImul JarahatAin Uzn Anf Halaq wa Asnan |
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Description |
| Nationality | Candidates must be Indian citizens. |
| Domicile | Candidates should possess a valid domicile of Andaman and Nicobar |
| Age Limit | Candidates must have attained the age of 17 years as of December 31, 2024. There is no upper age limit. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. They should have obtained a minimum aggregate score of 50% (40% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination. |
| NEET-UG Score | Candidates must have appeared for the NEET-UG examination and obtained the minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the respective regulatory bodies. |
| NEET-UG Merit List | Candidates must have qualified for the NEET-UG merit list. The merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s NEET-UG scores. |
NEET 2024 Cut-Off
| Category | Cut-Off Percentile | NEET Cut-Off 2023 | NEET Cut-Off 2024 | No. Of Candidates |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 720-137 | 720-162 | 11,65,334 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 161-127 | 1,00,876 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 161-127 | 34,420 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 161-127 | 14,414 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th Percentile | 136-121 | 151-144 | 469 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 143-127 | 269 |
| SC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 143-127 | 54 |
| ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 142-127 | 13 |
Andaman and Nicobar Ayush Counselling Process
Counselling Process – State Quota
Step 1: Registration
- Candidates need to register themselves on the official counseling website.
- Provide personal information, contact details, and educational qualifications during registration.
Step 2: Document Verification
- Visit the designated verification centers to have your documents verified.
- Present original documents like mark sheets, certificates, photo ID proof, and proof of residence for verification.
Step 3: Choice Filling
- Access the online portal and fill your choices of courses and institutions based on your preferences.
- Prioritize your choices carefully, considering seat availability and eligibility criteria.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
- The counseling authority evaluates your filled choices, along with your merit and seat availability.
- Seat allotment is conducted based on these factors.
- Check the allotment results on the official website using your login credentials.
Step 5: Reporting and Admission
- If you are allotted a seat, report to the designated institution within the specified time frame.
- Carry the required documents, including the allotment letter, original certificates, and prescribed fees.
- Complete admission formalities, including document verification, fee payment, and form submission.
Step 6: Second Round of Counseling (if applicable)
- If there are vacant seats or if you wish to upgrade your allotted seat, participate in the second round of counseling.
- Revise your choices and undergo the seat allotment process again.
Step 7: Joining and Commencement of Classes
- After completing the counseling process and admission formalities, join the respective institution.
- The academic sessions for Ayush courses usually commence as per the institution’s schedule.
Andaman and Nicobar AYUSH Counselling Document Required
ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)s Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. On the other hand, candidates seeking admission through the 85% state quota for AYUSH courses should apply to the respective state counselling authorities.
10th Certificate.
12th Certificate & Mark Sheet.
NEET UG Admit Card.
NEET UG Result/Scorecard.
Category Certificate (if applicable).
Domicile Certificate
Sub Category Certificate, If Applicable.
AACCC – UG Counselling
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BUMS?
The full form of BUMS in medical course- Bachelor in Unani Medicine and Surgery.
Are There any Unani colleges in Andaman & Nicobar Offering BUMS Course ?
Unfortunately, there are no Unani Colleges in Andaman & Nicobar, but the Government is trying its best to start Unani Medical Colleges shortly. Candidates from Andaman & Nicobar can Apply to other state’s Unani colleges.
Who qualifies for BUMS?
Candidates must have completed the 10+2 or an equivalent exam with the core subjects of physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology, and English. Candidates must have either passed the Class 10th Urdu test or have earned a passing grade in the subject of Urdu, Arabic, or Persian.
Does BUMS work without Urdu?
B.U.M.S. course applicants must have completed Intermediate (10 + 2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Up until the 10th grade or its equivalent in education, Urdu is required.