With the spread of ayurvedic knowledge, opportunities in the ayurvedic sector are increasing at a good pace. The most preferred profile by BAMS graduates is an ayurvedic doctor. But there are various job roles such as physicians, medical officers, professors etc. The scope of Ayurveda is not just limited to India, but countries like Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia offer ayurvedic job roles as well.
Below are the job roles and suitable employment areas for BAMS graduates.
Following are the industries where students can find jobs for better opportunities-
- Healthcare Industry
- Insurance Industry
- Healthcare IT Industry
- Nursing
- Medical Tourism Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Education/Academics
- Life Science Industry
There are various employment sectors for the BAMS graduates to go for. One can opt for any sector as per their interest and expertise such as healthcare sector, ayurvedic resorts, dispensaries, government/private hospitals, health resort, research institutions, panchakarma ashram and clinical research.
Required Skills to pursue BAMS
The medical aspirants who wish to opt for Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery need to have some pre-requisite skills. When one wishes to become an ayurvedic doctor, they not only need academic qualifications but the required skill set as well. Below are the skills one should possess in order to have a fulfilling career in BAMS.
- Analytical Abilities
- Observational Skills
- Interest in knowledge of herbs
- Counselling Abilities
- Emotional Intelligence
- Decision-making abilities
- Communication skills
- Time Management
- Empathy
Job Profiles
After the completion of your undergraduate degree, there is a mandatory internship. An internship prepares a student for the upcoming job opportunities and makes them employment-ready. Apart from being an ayurvedic doctor, there has been a constant increment in the employment opportunities in the field of Ayurveda. Moreover, this pattern can be witnessed even abroad. Here are the most popular and common job profiles; that a BAMS graduate can go for.
- Ayurvedic Doctor
- Ayurvedic Physician
- Lecturer
- Professor
- Therapist
- Business Development Executive
- Sales Representative
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Medical Officer
- Scientist
- Research Assistant
Pay Range for Different Job Profiles
- Ayurveda Doctor: INR 3.6 LPA – INR 7.5 LPA
- Scientist: INR 6.45 LPA – INR 15 LPA
- Medical Officer: INR 6.15 LPA – INR 11.93 LPA
- Lecturer: INR 3.42 LPA – INR 8.10 LPA
- Sales Representative: 2.73 LPA – INR 4.50 LPA
- Pharmacist: INR 2.51 LPA – INR 4.00 LPA
Top Recruiters for BAMS
The BAMS graduates are mostly hired by hospitals, whether private or government. Additionally, there are pharma brands that hire BAMS graduates.
Patanjali Ayurvedic Limited
Baidyanath
Dabur India Ltd
Hamdard Laboratories
Himalaya Wellness
Zandu Ayurveda
Surya Herbal Limited
Vicco Laboratories
Emami Ltd
Narulz
Charak Pharma Private Limited
Jobs for BAMS graduates in Government Sector
Government sector has a lot to offer to Ayurvedic graduates. In government hospitals, BAMS graduates are mostly hired as Ayurvedic doctors. The initial pay ranges between INR 30,000 to INR 50,000. Usually, they are hired under National Health Mission Scheme and get to earn around INR 35,000. With years of experience, the pay scale increases. BAMS graduates are also appointed as medical officers with high salary packages.