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Unani Doctor

Unani doctors practise the Unani system of medicine, which uses herbal remedies, diet and regimental therapies like cupping.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology
Entrance / admissionNEET UG / TN AYUSH counselling
DegreeBUMS
Duration5.5 years including internship

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCBPhysics, Chemistry and Biology with English. Check the prospectus for any language requirement.
  2. 2Write NEET UGBUMS admission uses NEET UG scores.
  3. 3CounsellingTamil Nadu Selection Committee (Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy) for state seats; AACCC for all-India quota.
  4. 4BUMS · 5.5 yearsIncluding a 1-year compulsory internship.
  5. 5Practise or specialiseRegister with the state board, or do MD (Unani) through AIAPGET.

What a Unani doctor does

  • Diagnose using pulse, temperament and modern tests
  • Prescribe herbal Unani medicines and diet
  • Give regimental therapies such as cupping (Hijama)
  • Advise on prevention and healthy living

Entrance exams & admission

  • NEET UGRequired for BUMS seats
  • TN AYUSH counsellingState quota seats
  • AACCC counsellingAll-India quota and national institutes

Where you may work

Government Unani hospitals and dispensaries, AYUSH centres, Unani pharma companies, research and your own clinic.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

  • Government Unani Medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

A smaller AYUSH system with steady demand in government AYUSH services and private practice.

Specialise later

  • Ilaj bit Tadbeer (regimental therapy)
  • Moalajat (medicine)
  • Ilmul Advia (pharmacology)
  • Skin diseases
  • Research