India is regarded as the epicentre of alternative medicine studies and cures due to its wealth of old scientific knowledge. In short, alternative medicine refers to medical treatments that are utilised in place of standard (mainstream) treatments.
There are several alternative medicine courses available to students immediately upon the completion of their class 12th and at various levels of study (certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate). A UG or PG course in alternative medicine typically takes 2-3 years to complete. To get admitted to a prestigious college, one must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in class 12th and received at least 50%-60%. Some colleges additionally require NEET, AIIMS, PGIMER, and other admission test results.
AIIMS, BHU, Kasturba Medical College, Armed Forces Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, and others are among the leading institutes in India for studying alternative medicine courses. The average cost of pursuing alternative medicine courses is from INR 15,000 to INR 7 lakh. The return on investment in this area in terms of beginning salary is also excellent, with freshers earning INR 3-8 lakh per year. Let us find out more and understand the field of alternative medicine, the alternative medicine courses, scope, career opportunities and much more.