BNYS -(Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science)

BNYS -(Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science)

BNYS -(Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science)

Course Overview

Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science (BNYS) is an undergraduate degree focussing on naturopathy and the use of yoga in treating bodily ailments. Naturopathy can also be called an alternative form of medicine that does not use drugs or medicines to heal or prevent. Thus, it is often non-invasive and also non-prescriptive. On the other hand, yoga uses the techniques of breathing, meditation and asanas to do the same

Course Outline

BNYS is a 4.5-year course along with an internship for 1 year and those who have finished class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) as the subjects. 

A naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that believes that the cause of all disease is the induction of foreign material in the body. It aims to heal the body through its own healing process, also called 'self-healing'. 

Some therapies employed in the process include acupuncture, massage, and nutritional counselling among others. Yogic sciences, on the other hand, studies the use of yoga to provide a healthy stable life. It mainly uses asanas, meditation and breathing exercises to do this. The BNYS degree focuses on these topics and their application in today's world. This is only a foundation course from which graduates can further specialize.

Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: Course Highlights

Course Level Bachelors/Undergraduate
Full-Form Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science
Duration 4.5 years + 1-year internship
Examination type Annually
Eligibility Class 12 PCB with at least 50% marks
Admission Process Merit and/or NEET based
Average Salary Rs 2.5 LPA - Rs 7 LPA
Top Recruiting Areas Hospitals, Clinics, NGOs, AYUSH, Patanjali
Job Positions Para-Clinical Specialist, Yoga Trainer, Ayurveda Consultant, Naturopath, Ayush Practitioner, Researcher, Nutrition and Diet Specialist
Admission Process

Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science: Admission Process

  • There are two forms of admission depending on the college - merit-based or NEET based
  • The general process involves submitting the required documents like the class 10 mark sheet, application form, other documents as stipulated
  • Candidates are then shortlisted, either on the basis of the Class 12 result or on the basis of the NEET result
  • They may also be asked to appear for an interview