🌙 BUMS Unani Course Guide 2026

BUMS — Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery

India's premier Unani (Greco-Arab) medicine degree. A 5.5-year undergraduate programme rooted in the ancient Unani Tibb system of Avicenna (Ibn Sina), regulated by the Central Council of Unani Medicine (CCU).

Last updated: June 2026

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What is BUMS?

Overview of Unani Tibb — the Greco-Arab medical tradition in India

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5.5 Years

Duration

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5,000+

BUMS Seats India

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60+

Unani Colleges

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CCU / NCU

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BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) is the undergraduate degree for the practice of Unani Tibb — the traditional Greco-Arab medical system brought to India by Persian and Arab physicians. It is regulated by the Central Council of Unani Medicine (CCU), now transitioning to the National Commission for Unani Medicine (NCUM), under the Ministry of AYUSH.

Unani medicine is based on the philosophy of Tabiyat (nature/vital force) and the concept of four humours (Akhalt-e-Arba). Treatment methods include Ilaj-bil-Ghiza (diet therapy), Ilaj-bil-Dawa (pharmacotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (regimenal therapy), and Ilaj-bil-Yad (surgery). Regimental therapies include Hijama (cupping), Fasd (venesection), Taleeq (leeching), and Hammam (steam bath).

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Key Fact: India is the world leader in Unani medical education and practice. Famous brands like Hamdard (Rooh Afza, Safi, Roghan Badam Shirin) and Dawakhana Tibbiya are built on Unani principles. Government BUMS fees are minimal (₹10,000–₹40,000/year).

📋 Quick Facts

Full form: Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
System: Unani Tibb (AYUSH)
Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year internship = 5.5 years
Eligibility: 10+2 PCB with 50% marks + NEET UG
Regulator: NCUM (National Commission for Unani Medicine)
Founding father: Ibn Sina / Avicenna (980–1037 CE)

🎯 After BUMS — Pathways

✅ Independent Unani practice (CCU registered)
✅ Government AYUSH Medical Officer (Unani)
✅ NEET AYUSH PG → MD/MS Unani (3 years)
✅ Unani pharma industry (Hamdard, Dehlvi)
✅ Hijama (Cupping) specialist
✅ Practice abroad (Gulf, UK, Malaysia)
✅ CCRUM-funded research programs

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Eligibility & NEET Requirements

Criteria	Requirement
Academic Qualification	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology
Minimum Marks (General)	50% aggregate in PCB in Class XII
Minimum Marks (Reserved)	40% aggregate in PCB in Class XII
Entrance Exam	NEET UG — shared with MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS
Regulator	NCUM (National Commission for Unani Medicine)
Central Counselling	AACCC — 15% central quota in government Unani colleges
State Counselling	State AYUSH Department — 85% state quota seats
NEET Qualifying Marks	50th percentile General / 40th percentile SC-ST-OBC

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BUMS Year-wise Syllabus

Based on CCU Unani Curriculum — 4 Professional Examinations

BUMS curriculum is unique — it combines classical Unani texts written in Arabic and Persian (Kulliyat, Mufradat, Murakkabat) with modern biomedical sciences. Urdu and Arabic language proficiency is advantageous for BUMS students.

1st BUMS (1st Professional)

▸Urdu / Arabic (Medical Language)
▸Kulliyat-e-Tibb (Principles of Unani Medicine)
▸Ilmul Advia Mufrada (Unani Pharmacognosy — Vol. I)
▸Human Anatomy (Tashreeh)
▸Human Physiology (Munafeul Aza)
▸Biochemistry (Modern)

2nd BUMS (2nd Professional)

▸Ilmul Advia Murakkaba (Unani Pharmacy)
▸Ilmul Amraz (Pathology — Unani & Modern)
▸Ilmul Saidla (Pharmacology & Therapeutics)
▸Hifzane Sehat (Preventive Medicine)
▸Munafeul Aza — Advanced Physiology
▸Forensic Medicine

3rd BUMS (3rd Professional)

▸Moalejat (Internal Medicine — Unani)
▸Ilmul Qabalat wa Amraze Niswan (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
▸Ilmul Atfal (Paediatrics)
▸Amraze Jild wa Tazeeniyat (Dermatology)
▸Munafeul Aza — Clinical Applications
▸Modern Medicine Clinical Postings

4th BUMS (Final Professional)

▸Jarrahat (Surgery — Unani & Modern)
▸Amraze Ain, Uzne Anf wa Halq (ENT & Ophthalmology)
▸Moalejat (Advanced Clinical)
▸Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tibb (Community Medicine)
▸Manasiyat (Psychiatry)
▸Clinical Therapeutics & Applied Unani
▸Emergency Medicine

Compulsory Rotating Internship (12 Months)

▸Moalejat / Internal Medicine (3 months)
▸Jarrahat / Surgery (2 months)
▸Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2 months)
▸Paediatrics (1 month)
▸ENT & Ophthalmology (1 month)
▸Community Medicine (1 month)
▸Emergency (1 month)
▸Regimental Therapy (Hijama etc.) (1 month)

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Career Opportunities After BUMS

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Private Unani Clinic / Practice

Private

Set up an independent Unani clinic after CCU registration. Strong demand in Muslim-majority communities and among those seeking traditional Greco-Arab medicine.

₹25,000 – ₹1L+/month

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Government AYUSH Medical Officer (Unani)

Government

Posted in Unani hospitals, dispensaries, under Ministry of AYUSH/state AYUSH departments. Recruitment via state PSC.

₹30,000 – ₹65,000/month

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MD Unani (NEET AYUSH PG)

Govt + Private

Pursue 3-year MD/MS Unani via NEET AYUSH PG. MD Moalejat and MD Ilmul Advia are key specializations.

₹50,000 – ₹1.5L/month

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Unani Pharma / Hakimi Products

Private

Work in quality control, product development, regulatory affairs at companies like Hamdard, Dawakhana Tibbiya, Rex Remedies, Dehlvi.

₹30,000 – ₹80,000/month

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Unani Academia & Research

Government

Join CCU-recognized Unani colleges as lecturer/professor. CCRUM (Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine) conducts funded research.

₹40,000 – ₹1L/month

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Unani Practice Abroad

Private

Unani / Tibb is practiced in Middle East, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and some European countries. Growing demand in Gulf countries.

₹80,000 – ₹3L+/month

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Hijama (Cupping Therapy) Specialist

Govt + Private

Hijama therapy is gaining global popularity. Specialized centres in UAE, UK, and India offer premium cupping therapy services with high demand.

₹40,000 – ₹1.5L+/month

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Growing Demand: Hijama (Islamic cupping therapy) is gaining rapid global popularity. Hijama centres in UAE, UK, Malaysia, and across the GCC countries have strong demand for trained practitioners. BUMS graduates with Hijama specialization earn well in Gulf countries.

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MD/MS Unani Specializations

3-year postgraduate degree via NEET AYUSH PG

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MD — Moalejat (Internal Medicine)

Unani internal medicine — management of chronic diseases using Unani regimens, diet, and medicines.

PG: MD Moalejat (3 years)

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MD — Ilmul Advia (Pharmacognosy)

Study of Unani drugs (herbs, minerals, animal products), their properties and preparations.

PG: MD Ilmul Advia (3 years)

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MD — Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tibb (Community Medicine)

Preventive Unani medicine, public health, Unani regimens for community wellness.

PG: MD Tahaffuzi (3 years)

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MD — Atfal (Paediatrics)

Unani paediatric care — child health, neonatal management, childhood diseases in Unani.

PG: MD Atfal (3 years)

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MS — Jarrahat (Surgery)

Unani surgical procedures, Hijama (cupping), Fasd (venesection), wound management.

PG: MS Jarrahat (3 years)

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MD — Amraze Niswan wa Qabalat (Gynaecology)

Unani obstetrics, gynaecology, infertility, postnatal care using Unani therapies.

PG: MD Amraze Niswan (3 years)

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CCRUM Research: The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) funds Unani research at government institutions. BUMS/MD Unani graduates can apply for research fellowships and contribute to evidence-based Unani medicine.

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Best Unani Colleges in India

🌙 Top Unani Medical Colleges in India — 2024–25
#	College / Institute	City	Type	Seats	NIRF Rank
1	Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences)	New Delhi	Deemed	60	1
2	Aligarh Muslim University (Unani Medical College)	Aligarh	Government	50	2
3	National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM)	Bengaluru	Government	60	3
4	Government Unani Medical College	Hyderabad	Government	60	—
5	State Tibbi College	Lucknow	Government	80	—
6	Government Unani Medical College	Bhopal	Government	60	—
7	Hamdard University (Faculty of Medicine)	New Delhi	Deemed	100	4
8	Government Unani Medical College	Patna	Government	60	—
9	Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (Unani)	Jaipur	Government	60	—
10	A.M. Shaikh Unani Medical College	Dharwad	Private	60	—

🏛️ States with Unani Colleges

▸ Uttar Pradesh — 15+ Unani colleges
▸ West Bengal — 8+ Unani colleges
▸ Karnataka — 6+ Unani colleges
▸ Bihar — 5+ Unani colleges
▸ Telangana & AP — 5+ Unani colleges
▸ Delhi — 4 Unani colleges
▸ Rajasthan — 3+ Unani colleges
▸ Maharashtra — 3+ Unani colleges

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BUMS Fees & Admission Details

College Type	Annual Fee	Total 4.5 Years
Government Unani Colleges	₹10,000–₹40,000	₹45,000–₹1.8L
Private Unani Colleges	₹30,000–₹1L	₹1.35L–₹4.5L
Deemed (Jamia Hamdard)	₹80,000–₹1.5L	₹3.6L–₹6.75L
Management Quota	₹1L–₹3L	₹4.5L–₹13.5L

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BUMS admission follows the same NEET UG + AACCC/State AYUSH counselling pathway as BAMS and BHMS. See our NEET UG Counselling Guide for the complete process. State AYUSH department websites publish BUMS-specific merit lists and cutoff data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BUMS and what is Unani medicine?

BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery) is the undergraduate degree for Unani — a traditional Greco-Arab medical system based on the teachings of Hippocrates, Galen, and Ibn Sina (Avicenna). Unani is based on the concept of four humours (Akhalt-e-Arba) — blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. India has the world's largest Unani medical education system.

Is BUMS a good career choice?

BUMS is particularly strong in states with significant Muslim populations (UP, West Bengal, Bihar, AP, Telangana, Karnataka). Unani has a dedicated patient base for chronic diseases, skin conditions, reproductive health, and joint disorders. With MD Unani specialization, career prospects significantly improve. Hamdard products and government AYUSH hospitals provide stable employment.

What NEET rank is needed for BUMS admission?

BUMS is among the most accessible AYUSH courses by NEET rank. Government BUMS closing ranks through AACCC can extend to 4,00,000–8,00,000+ NEET ranks for General category. State quota BUMS seats may close at much higher ranks. Private BUMS colleges accept very high NEET ranks in their management quota.

How many Unani colleges are in India?

India has approximately 55–60 CCU-recognized Unani medical colleges with around 4,500–5,000 BUMS seats. Government Unani colleges number around 20. Unani colleges are concentrated in UP, West Bengal, Bihar, AP, Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

Can BUMS graduates practice modern medicine?

No. BUMS graduates are licensed to practice Unani medicine only. They cannot prescribe allopathic drugs or practice as allopathic physicians. Some states allow limited prescribing for essential medicines in rural/underserved areas under specific regulations. Always check state-specific CCU/state government guidelines.

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Important Disclaimer

This page provides general educational information about medical courses in India based on publicly available data. Syllabi, seat counts, fees, cutoffs, career paths, and regulations may change each year. Always verify the latest information from the respective regulatory bodies (NMC, DCI, CCIM, CCH, CCU, NCISM) and official counselling authorities. This is not a guarantee of admission or career outcomes.