Private BSMS colleges in Tamil Nadu provide a flourishing pathway for individuals interested in the ancient Indian system of Siddha medicine. As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) there are 13 private BSMS Colleges with a total 640 seats in Tamil Nadu.
The AYUSH Counseling process is essential for securing admission in BSMS colleges in Tamil Nadu. Students with an eligible NEET exam score can take admission through counseling in these colleges. Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counseling will be conducted by the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai 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 | Tamil Nadu |
| 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 |
Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling
Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.
Counselling Process for Government Quota Seats
1. Preparation of Rank List
- Rank List: Candidates will be ranked based on NEET UG-2024 marks. The tentative rank list will be published on the official website: www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
- Special Categories: A separate rank list will be prepared for Special Categories and 7.5% seats reserved for Government colleges students.
2. Preferential Admissions
- Government Colleges Students: Admissions under the 7.5% preferential quota for Government colleges students will be conducted before the General Category. Candidates must provide their EMIS number.
- Special Categories: Admissions for Special Categories will also be conducted before the General Category.
3. Bonafide Certificate
For Government Colleges Students Without EMIS Number: Obtain a Bonafide Certificate from the school attended from 6th to 12th grade, countersigned by the Chief Educational Officer.
4. Rule of Reservation
Merit and Reservation: Selection will follow merit-based counselling with the application of the reservation rules as per the Tamil Nadu Government:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| Open Competition | 31% |
| Backward Community | 26.50% |
| Backward Community (Muslim) | 3.50% |
| Most Backward Community / Denotified Community | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) | 18% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
5. Counselling Procedure
- Counselling Authority: The Selection Committee is the designated authority for counselling for all Government quota seats.
- Counselling Schedule: Candidates must attend counselling as per their rank. The schedule will be available on www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
- Documentation: Original documents must be produced at the time of counselling for verification of self-attested photocopies.
- Accompaniment: One parent or guardian may accompany the candidate. Mobile phones are prohibited in the counselling hall.
- Option Finalization: Options exercised during counselling are final and cannot be changed.
6. Re-allotment and Movement Counselling
First Phase Counselling:
- Special Categories: No re-allotment or change of college for seats allotted under Special Categories.
- Government Colleges Quota: Seats allotted under this quota cannot be changed during the General Counselling phase.
Movement Counselling:
- Vacancies: Vacancies arising from the first phase will be filled in the second phase of counselling.
- Re-allotment: Re-allotment is based on merit and available seats. Candidates opting to stay in their previously allotted seat will not be considered for further movement.
7. Provisional Admission
- Condition: All admissions are provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and correctness of provided information. Admissions may be cancelled if found ineligible.
Method of Selection and Admission For Management Quota Seats
Basis of Admission: Admissions are based on NEET UG-2024 scores and ranks for BSMS, BAMS, and BHMS courses under Management Quota.
Rank List:A rank list will be prepared based on NEET UG-2024 marks. The tentative rank list will be published on the official website: www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
Counselling
- Single Window System: Counselling will be conducted by the Selection Committee.
- Counselling Schedule: Available only on the official website.
- Attendance: Candidates must attend counselling as per their rank. One parent or guardian may accompany the candidate.
- Option: Once exercised, cannot be changed.
- Authorization: If unable to attend, candidates can authorize a parent with a letter and identification proofs.
Counselling Registration Fees
| Quota Type | Cost for OC, BC, BCM, & MBC/DNC Candidates | Cost for SC, SCA, & ST Candidates |
| Government Quota | Rs. 500/- | Nil |
| All India Quota | Rs. 1,000/- | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Management Quota | Rs. 1,000/- | Rs. 1,000/- |
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 Tamil Nadu
| College Name | Type | Established Year | Seat Intake | Tuition Fees |
| ATSVS Siddha Medical College And Hospital , Kanyakumari | Private | 2001 | 40 | Rs.3,00,000 |
| Sairam Siddha Medical College And Research Centre, Chennai | Private | 2001 | 50 | Will Be Notified Soon |
| Velumailu Siddha Medical College, Kanchipuram | Private | 2001 | 40 | Rs.3,00,000 |
| RVS Siddha Medical College And Hospital Coimbatore | Private | 1998 | 30 | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Salem | Private | 2009 | 50 | Rs.3,00,000/- |
| Maria Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Kanyakumari | Private | 2015 | 100 | Will Be Notified Soon |
| JSA Medical College & Research Centre, Villapuram | Private | 2017 | 60 | Will Be Notified Soon |
| Nandha Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Tiruhvachi | Private | 2018 | 60 | Rs.1,25,000/- |
| Excel Siddha Medical College & Research Centre, Komarapalayam | Private | 2019 | 60 | Rs.1,36,364/- |
| Annai Medical College of Siddha and research centre,Anakudi Road | Private | 2022 | 100 | Will Be Notified Soon |
| “Sir Issac Newton Siddha Medical College,Thandapani Pillai and Sons | Private | – | – | Will Be Notified Soon |
| Sudha Saseendran Siddha Medical College and Hospital | Private | 1993 | 50 | Will Be Notified Soon |
| Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science Siddha Medical College | Private | 2018 | – | Will Be Notified Soon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to apply separately for each private college?
A: Yes, you need to register and apply for each private college individually, through their specified portals or centralized counselling platforms like AYUSH counselling.
Q: Are there any additional entrance exams apart from NEET?
A: Most private colleges rely solely on NEET scores for admissions. However, some colleges might conduct additional rounds of interviews or group discussions.
Q: What are the additional costs I should consider apart from tuition fees?
A: Costs like hostel fees, books and equipment, travel expenses, and examination fees add to the overall budget.
Q: Which are the top-ranked private BSMS colleges in Tamil Nadu?
A: Rankings can vary based on different criteria. Check websites like AYUSH Counselling, Edufever, or BAMS Colleges for rankings based on faculty, infrastructure, and student feedback.
Q: What kind of facilities do private BSMS colleges offer?
A: Most colleges provide well-equipped laboratories, libraries, teaching hospitals, and hostel facilities. Some colleges offer additional amenities like sports facilities, auditoriums, and student clubs.
Q: What are the career prospects for BSMS graduates from private colleges in Tamil Nadu?
A: Graduates can work in government or private Siddha hospitals, clinics, research institutions, or even start their own practice. There’s growing demand for Siddha practitioners both in India and abroad.