All About BNYS In India: Full Form, Admissions, Colleges, Fees, Eligibility Criteria Details

The course is a full-time course
pursued at various institutes/colleges nationwide. Some accredited institutes/colleges offering this course include Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, Govt: Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College, Anna Nagar, Chennai and more.

Admission to this course can be through the NEET UG
Entrance exam conducted by the NTA, or Institutions and colleges conduct their own entrance exam. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the concerned college. The Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of
India. Dept. of AYUSH,
Union Govt. India regulates the education of AYUSH courses in the country.

The fee for pursuing a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic
Sciences (BNYS) varies from accredited institutes/hospital to hospital and may
range from Rs. 15,000 to Rs.2,00,000 per year.

After completion of their respective course, doctors
can either join the job market or can pursue programmes like Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy or MD in Naturopathy Medicine recognized by the Ministry
of Ayush. Candidates can start their Yoga practice, Naturopathy centres, Academics, get into Research, Management
and administration or Drug manufacturing.

The average starting salary range is from Rs.2 lakhs to Rs. 6 lakhs per year.

What is Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)?

Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is a
five-and-a-half-year undergraduate programme with 4½ years of main course and one year of
Internship that
candidates can pursue after completing higher secondary education.

BNYS teaches students about Naturopathy and prepares them to practise it. It is an
area of research that focuses on one’s self-healing abilities, and Yoga
is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India.
The course aims to create a union between body, mind and spirit and
between the individual self and universal consciousness.

A
person can learn about self-clearing measures for the body through Naturopathy
without using external elements like pharmaceuticals or internal factors like
the hormonal, immunological, neurological, and excretory systems.

This
degree is for students who want to learn about medical practice in a
non-traditional approach.

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights
of the Bachelor of
Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS):

Name of
Course

Bachelor of
Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)

Level

Undergraduate

Duration of
Course

Five and a half years

Course Mode

Full Time

Minimum
Academic Requirement

The candidate must have completed the 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 50%. Students must have had physics, chemistry, and biology as their main subjects in 10+2.

The minimum score for OBC, SC, or ST students is 40%

NEET may not be mandatory. 

Admission
Process / Entrance Process / Entrance Modalities

Entrance Exam NEET UG or Entrance Exam conducted by the concerned institution. 

Course Fees

 from Rs.15,000 to Rs.2,00,000
lakhs

Average
Salary

 from Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs.6 lakhs per year

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria
for Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is defined as the set of
rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet to be eligible
for admission, which includes:

The candidate must have
passed intermediate Class 12 or its equivalent examination recognized by the
concerned State Government and Education Board with the subjects of
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually and must have obtained a
minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at
the aforesaid qualifying examination in the case of general category and 40%
Marks in the case of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other
Backward Classes.

Regarding persons
with disability candidates specified under the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016), the minimum qualifying marks in the said qualifying
examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology shall be 40%.

Candidate shall be
admitted to (BNYS), BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS Degree Courses only if he has attained
the age of seventeen years on or before the 31st December of the year of
his admission in the first year of the course and not more than of twenty-five
years on or before the 31st December of the year of entry in the first
year of the system.

Admission Process:

The admission process contains a few
steps to be followed for the candidates for admission to BNYS.
Candidates can view the complete admission process for Bachelor of Naturopathy
and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) mentioned below:

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must have completed the 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 50%. Students must have had physics, chemistry, and biology as their main subjects in 10+2.  The minimum score for OBC, SC, or ST students is 40%The course is offered by both government and private colleges. The Candidates need to fulfil the entry requirements for the concerned university. Candidates need to to the university’s official website and fill in the application form or go to the university/colleges admission office.  Candidates must qualify for NEET UG (if applicable) or clear the university’s entrance exam. 

Fees Structure

The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) fee structure varies from
accredited college/university. The fee is generally less for
Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for a Bachelor of Naturopathy and
Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is around Rs.15,000 to Rs.2 lakhs per year.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)

Various accredited colleges/universities across India offer courses for pursuing a Bachelor of Naturopathy
and Yogic Sciences (BNYS).

As per the National Commission For Indian System Of Medicine website,
the following accredited institutes/hospitals are offering courses for the
academic year 2022-23.

S.

No.

Name of the
College

University
affiliation Govt. Recognition

ANDHRA
PRADESH

1.

Sri Pathanjali Maharshi Naturopathy
& Yoga

Medical College, Thimmapuram, Andhra
Pradesh – 515803

NTR University of Health Sciences,
Vijayawada,

Govt. of Telangana

2.

CARE Yoga, Naturopathy Medical College,

Pittalavanipalem (PO & MDL),
Bapatla, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh – 522329

NTR University of Health Sciences,
Vijayawada,

Govt. of Telangana

CHATTISGARH

3.

Mahavir College of Naturopathy &
Yoga, Nagpura,

Dist. Durg -491001

Pt. Ravi Shankar University, Raipur,

Govt. of Chhattisgarh

GUJARAT

4.

Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy
& Yoga,

Karelibaug, Vadodara-390008

Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar,

Govt. of Gujarat

5.

Maharshi Patanjali Institute for Yoga,
Naturopathy Education & Research, Gujarat Ayurved University,

Jamnagar, Gujarat

Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar,
Govt. of Gujarat

KARNATAKA

6.

S.D.M. College of Naturopathy &
Yogic Sciences,

Ujire- 574240(D.K.)

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health

Sciences, Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka

7.

Alva’s College of Naturopathy &
Yoga, Moodbidri –

574 227 (DK.)

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health

Sciences, Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka

8.

Govt. Nature Cure & Yoga College,
PKTR Hospital,

KRS Road, Mysore – 570002

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health

Sciences, Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka

9.

SVYASA College of Naturopathy &
Yogic Sciences, Eknath Bhavan, Kempegowda Nagar, Bangalore-

560 019

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka

10.

Shri J.G. Co-operative Hospital
Society’s

Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences College
& Hospital, Ghataprabha, Gokak, Belagavi, Karnataka

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka

11.

Tapovan Medical College of Naturopathy
and Yogic

Sciences, Doddabathi, Davengere – 577566

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health

Sciences, Bangalore, Govt. of Karnataka

MADHYA
PRADESH

12.

Sant Hirdaram Medical Collage of
Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Bairagarh, Bhopal-462012

Madhya Pradesh Medical Science
University,

Madhya Pradesh Ayurvigyan
Vishwavidyalaya Medical College Campus, Jabalpur-482003, Madhya Pradesh

RAJASTHAN

13.

Vivekanand Yoga and Naturopathy College,
Kaharon ki Dhani,

District Sikar – 332403 Rajasthan

Dr S. Radha Krishnan Rajasthan Ayurved
University, Jodhpur

14.

Om Shiva Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College,

Mangalwad Chouraha, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Dr S. Radha
Krishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur

15.

Swasthya
Kalyan Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences,

Lal Kothi,
Tonk Road, Jaipur
– 302004 Rajasthan

Dr S. Radha
Krishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur

16.

Jyoti Vidyapeeth Womens University( Govt
of Raj

Estbd), Jharana, Jaipur

Jyoti Vidyapeeth Womens
University

TAMIL NADU

17.

JSS Institute of Naturopathy &
Yogic Sciences,

Navakkarai, Palghat Road,
Coimbatore- 641105

The TN Dr
M.G.R. Medical University,

Chennai, Govt. Of Tamil Nadu

18.

Sivaraj
Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College,
Siddhar Kovil Road,
Thumbathulipatty,

Salem – 636 307

The TN Dr M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Govt.
Of Tamil Nadu

19.

Govt. Naturopathy &
Yoga Medical College,
Anna

Nagar, Chennai-600106

The TN Dr
M.G.R. Medical University,

Chennai, Govt. Of Tamil Nadu

20.

S. R. K. Medical
College of Naturopathy & Yoga, Padanilam, Kulasekharam – 629161,

Kanyakumari Dist.

The TN Dr M.G.R.
Medical University, Chennai, Govt. Of Tamil Nadu

21.

Excel Medical College for
Naturopathy & Yoga,
Nh 544, Salem Main Road,

Pallakapalayam, Sankari west post Komarapalayam (T.K),

Namakkal (DT), Tamilnadu. Pin: 637 303

The TN Dr M.G.R.
Medical University, Chennai, Govt. Of Tamil Nadu

TELANGANA

22.

Govt. Naturopathic Medical
College, Ameerpet, Hyderabad-500016

N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada,

Govt. of Telangana

UTTAR PRADESH

23.

Maharishi Aurobindo Subharti College & Hospital of Naturopathy & Yoga
Sciences, Swami Vivekanand Subharti
University, Subhartipuram, N.H. 58, Delhi-Haridwar By-Pass Road,
Meerut-

250005, Uttar Pradesh

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, UP

24.

Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra Medical College of Naturopathy Yogic Sciences,
Adarsh Institutional Area,
Babu Vijendra Marg,
Gangoh – 247 341,

Dist. Saharanpur, UP.

Shobhit University, Gangoh,
Saharanpur, UP

25.

Department of BNYS,
Faculty of Ayurveda Rajeev Gandhi
South Campus, Banaras
Hindu

University, Mirjapur, UP

Banaras Hindu University, Mirjapur, UP

UTTARAKHAND

26.

Faculty of Naturopathy
& Yoga Sciences, Ras Bihari
Bose Subharti University, Subhartipuram, Kotra Santour, Nanda Ki Chowki, Prem Nagar,

Dehradun, Uttarakhand -248007

Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University, Subhartipuram, Kotra Santour, Nanda
Ki Chowki, Prem
Nagar, Dehradun,

Uttarakhand –