Course Overview

Unani Medicine Course is a traditional system of medicine based on natural healing principles and the balance of bodily humours. It focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases through herbal medicines, diet regulation, lifestyle modification, and natural therapies.

Unani Medicine Course combines classical Unani texts, modern medical subjects, and clinical training to prepare students as qualified Unani physicians. With increasing acceptance of AYUSH systems and strong government support, Unani medicine offers stable career opportunities in clinical practice, public health, and wellness sectors. Tamil Nadu is gradually expanding Unani education through recognised institutions and state-level initiatives.

Unani Medicine Course (யூனானி) என்பது இயற்கை சிகிச்சை மற்றும் உடலின் சமநிலையை அடிப்படையாகக் கொண்ட பாரம்பரிய மருத்துவ முறையாகும். மூலிகை மருந்துகள், உணவு ஒழுங்குமுறை, வாழ்க்கை முறை மாற்றங்கள் மற்றும் இயற்கை சிகிச்சைகள் மூலம் நோய்களை தடுக்கும் மற்றும் குணப்படுத்தும் முறைகளே Unani மருத்துவத்தின் அடிப்படை நோக்கமாகும்.

பாரம்பரிய Unani நூல்கள், Modern Medical Subjects மற்றும் Clinical Training இணைந்த கல்வி முறையால் மாணவர்கள் தகுதியான Unani மருத்துவ நிபுணர்களாக உருவாக்கப்படுகின்றனர். AYUSH மருத்துவ முறைகளுக்கான அரசின் ஆதரவு காரணமாக Unani துறையில் நல்ல வேலை வாய்ப்புகள் உருவாகி வருகின்றன.

University / Authority for Unani Medicine Courses (Tamil Nadu)

Unani education in Tamil Nadu is governed by:

• National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) – National regulatory authority

• Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy (DIM&H), Tamil Nadu – State administration & counselling

• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai – University affiliation, curriculum & examinations

All Unani colleges must be NCISM approved and affiliated to Dr. MGR Medical University.

தமிழ்நாட்டில் Unani கல்வி:

• National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

• Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy (DIM&H)

• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
  என்ற அமைப்புகளின் கீழ் நடைபெறுகிறது.

Course Duration for Unani Medicine  Courses

Unani Medicine Courses Offered

Undergraduate Level

• BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)

Postgraduate Level

• MD (Unani – Moalijat, Ilmul Advia, Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib, Kulliyat, etc.)

Unani துறையில் UG (BUMS) மற்றும் PG (MD) நிலைகளில் பாடநெறிகள் வழங்கப்படுகின்றன.

Eligibility Criteria for Unani Medicine  Courses

• BUMS: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English

• Minimum age: 17 years

• NEET-UG qualification is mandatory

Unani படிப்புகளுக்கான தகுதி

• BUMS: +2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English)

• குறைந்தபட்ச வயது: 17

• NEET-UG qualification கட்டாயம்

Admission Process for Unani Medicine Courses (Tamil Nadu)

BUMS admissions are 100% NEET-UG based.

Admission channels:

• All India Quota (15%) – AACCC Counselling

• Tamil Nadu State Quota (85%) – Counselling through Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homeopathy

Seat allotment depends on:

• NEET score & rank

• Reservation category

• College availability

CollegeShine Counselling & Admission Support

• NEET cut-off analysis for BUMS

• Government vs Private Unani college guidance

• Choice filling & counselling support

• Documentation & final admission confirmation

தமிழ்நாட்டில் BUMS சேர்க்கை முழுமையாக NEET-UG அடிப்படையில் நடைபெறும்.
CollegeShine, counselling முதல் seat confirmation வரை முழுமையான வழிகாட்டுதலை வழங்குகிறது.

Cut-off Calculation for Unani Medicine Courses

BUMS cut-off is calculated only based on NEET-UG score and rank.
+2 marks are not considered.

BUMS cut-off என்பது NEET score & rank அடிப்படையில் மட்டுமே கணக்கிடப்படுகிறது.

Entrance Exams for Unani Medicine Courses

NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
– Mandatory entrance exam for BUMS admission.

Subjects / Curriculum

Kulliyat-e-Unani · Ilmul Advia · Moalijat · Ilmul Qabalat wa Amraz-e-Niswan · Jarahat (Surgery basics) · Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib · Modern Anatomy & Physiology · Clinical Training

Unani அடிப்படை கொள்கைகள், மூலிகை மருத்துவம், நோய் சிகிச்சை முறைகள், modern anatomy மற்றும் clinical training பாடத்திட்டத்தில் அடங்கும்.

Scholarships for Unani Medicine  Courses (Tamil Nadu)

• Community-Based Scholarships
      SC / ST, BC / MBC, and Minority scholarships as per government norms.
• 7.5% Government School Students Scholarship (Tamil Nadu)
      Special reservation and scholarship benefits for students who have completed schooling in Tamil Nadu government schools.
• First Graduate Scholarship
      Fee concession and financial support for students who are the first graduates in their family.
• Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scholarship – Tamil Nadu
      The Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scholarship Scheme is a comprehensive financial assistance programme implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu
• Minority Scholarship Scheme – Tamil Nadu
      The Minority Scholarship Scheme by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Government of India supports Muslim and Christian students in pursuing higher, professional, and technical education.

Scope & Career Opportunities in Unani

Clinical Practice

• Unani Doctor · Private Clinics · Hospitals

Government Sector

• Government Unani Hospitals · Dispensaries

Wellness & Preventive Healthcare

• Wellness centres · Integrative medicine clinics

Academics & Research

• Teaching roles after PG · Research institutions

Pharmaceutical & Herbal Industry

• Unani medicine manufacturing · Quality & formulation roles

Business Ideas for Unani Medicine Graduates

Unani Clinics

• Independent practice and speciality clinics.

Wellness & Herbal Therapy Centres

• Natural healing and lifestyle centres.

Unani Pharmacy & Herbal Products

• Medicine preparation, retail, and distribution.

Online Consultation Platforms

• Tele-Unani and digital healthcare services.

Higher Studies after Unani

MD (Unani)

• Advanced specialisations in clinical and preventive medicine.

PhD & Research Programmes

• Academic and research careers.

Certificate & Fellowship Courses

• Herbal medicine, wellness therapies, preventive care.

Salary Expectations (Approx)

Why Study Unani in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu offers government support for AYUSH systems, increasing public acceptance of traditional medicine, quality medical universities, and growing wellness-based healthcare demand, making it a promising state for Unani education.

Top Unani Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Government Unani Medical College & Hospital, Chennai

• Premier government Unani institution with strong clinical exposure.

Government Unani Medical College, Vellore

• Well-established college with hospital-based training.

Private Unani Medical Colleges (Recognised by NCISM)

• Limited private institutions offering Unani education under Tamil Nadu regulations.