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Yes, BUMS course can be pursued after completing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as the main subjects. Admission to BUMS courses in India is usually through NEET. 

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective universities or colleges offering BUMS courses, which typically include minimum qualifying marks in PCB subjects and age requirements. 

In India, BUMS courses typically require proficiency in Urdu as it is the medium of instruction for most Unani colleges.

Urdu is used for teaching subjects related to Unani medicine, including textbooks and lectures. Therefore, proficiency in Urdu is usually essential for understanding the curriculum and communicating effectively in academic settings. 

Yes, after completing the BUMS course, graduates are eligible to pursue PG studies in various specializations within the field of Unani medicine. 

Postgraduate courses such as MD and MS are available after the BUMS course. These programs offer advanced training and specialisation in specific areas of Unani medicine, enabling graduates to deepen their knowledge and clinical expertise. 

The age limit for admission to BUMS courses in India varies depending on the university or institution offering the program. 

Generally, candidates must be at least 17 years old to apply. There is usually no upper age limit specified for the BUMS admission process, although some universities may have their criteria regarding the maximum age for eligibility.

Yes, graduates of BUMS courses are typically authorized to use the title 'Dr' as a courtesy prefix before their names, acknowledging their status as medical practitioners in the field of Unani medicine. 

However, it's important to note that the use of 'Dr' should be by the regulations and guidelines set by the respective state medical councils or regulatory bodies. 

In the context of the BUMS course, practitioners are trained to perform minor surgical procedures relevant to Unani medicine practices. These procedures typically include treatments such as incision, drainage, and certain therapeutic interventions aimed at managing conditions within the scope of Unani medicine. 

However, BUMS practitioners are not trained or licensed to perform major surgeries like those undertaken by MBBS doctors specializing in allopathic medicine. 

No, the BUMS course is not equivalent to MBBS. Both are undergraduate medical degrees, but they pertain to different systems of medicine.

MBBS is focused on modern allopathic medicine, which is the mainstream form of medicine practised in most parts of the world, including India.

BUMS course, on the other hand, is based on the principles of Unani medicine, which is a traditional system of medicine originating in ancient Greece and subsequently developed into a comprehensive medical system by Islamic scholars.

Yes, the BUMS course in India generally requires NEET qualification for admission. 

NEET is the common entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses including BUMS, MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc.

MBBS is a degree in allopathic medicine, focusing on modern scientific principles and treatments. 

On the other hand, BUMS course is based on Unani medicine, which traces its origins to ancient Greek medicine. 

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Note: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The tution fee is INR 1,20,000 for one year and it used to increase every year, so you can check it on the IHM Chennai website. Also, the Hostel fee is INR 80,000, and you have to pay the hostel fee once a year, and the tuition fee Will be paid twice a year, and yes scholarship is there, but as it used to fluctuate every year so for that you have to check in office.

LLM in Competition Law is a postgraduation level course with specilaisation in Competition Law. To enroll in these courses, candidates must have completed their LLB degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks.

Competition Law is very new to India as a course. So right now, it is offered in only two types which are given below -

• Anti-competitive Horizontal Agreement
• Anti-competitive Vertical/Agreement

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Hi Alka,

Scoring 73 marks in JEE Main 2025 is expected to place you in the percentile range of approximately 87.5 to 90.7.

This means you've performed better than about 87.5% to 90.7% of the test-takers. Please note that these are estimated figures, and the actual percentile may vary based on the overall performance of candidates and the specific difficulty level of the exam session.

Best wishes!

At the Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) in Kolkata, the fee structure for the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programme is as follows:

• Total Course Fee: Approximately INR 3.35 Lacs for the entire 3-year program.

This fee structure applies to all students, regardless of whether they are admitted through entrance exams or other criteria. It's important to note that IEM conducts its own entrance examination, IEM Joint Entrance Examination (IEM JEE), for admissions into various programs, including BCA.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I recommend visiting the official IEM admissions page.