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.
Particulars | BUMS | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG |
Course Duration | 5.5 years | 5 years + 6 months internship |
Course Fees | INR 18,140 - INR 15 Lakh | 10 K - 25 Lakh |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based | Entrance-Based |
Eligibility Criteria | Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. | Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics subjects and be over 17 years of age. |
Popular Colleges | Jamia Hamdard, AMU, MUHS, Kerala University of Health Sciences, etc. | AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc. |
Entrance Exam | NEET | NEET |
Job Profiles | Unani Medical Officers, Research Scientists, Unani Pharmacists, Private Practitioners, etc. | MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2-7 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Optum, Mayo Hospital, Fortis, Planed Way Services, etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, etc. |
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