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BNYS is a 5½-year recognized undergraduate medical degree in India that combines classical medical science (Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Diagnostics, Obstetrics, Minor Surgery) with traditional drugless natural healing disciplines (Naturopathy, Clinical Yoga, Clinical Nutrition, Hydrotherapy, Acupuncture, Fasting Therapy, Manipulative Medicine, and Mud Therapy). Graduates are registered medical practitioners entitled to use the title 'Dr.' and practice as Naturopathic Physicians.
The BNYS program spans a total duration of 5½ years. This includes 4½ years of intensive classroom, laboratory, and hospital bedside academic study, followed by a mandatory 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship across 12 distinct clinical departments at our attached Adi Jagannath Swasthya Hospital.
Yes. Himadri College of Naturopathy and Yogic Science is proudly affiliated to the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, Karnataka — India's premier health sciences university. All examinations, syllabi, curriculum standards, and degree awards are conducted strictly under RGUHS governance.
Himadri College is the First BNYS Medical College established in the entire Kalyana Karnataka region (Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari). It brings world-class integrative medical education and advanced holistic hospital facilities to the doorstep of North Karnataka.
Students study a comprehensive curriculum covering pre-clinical sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Philosophy of Naturopathy, Principles of Yoga, Sanskrit), para-clinical sciences (Pathology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Minor Surgery), and advanced clinical therapeutics (Manipulative Therapies, Acupuncture, Clinical Yoga Therapy, Fasting & Dietetics, Hydrotherapy & Mud Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Clinical Naturopathy, and Research Methodology).
The 1-year internship involves 12 rotational postings of 1 month each across: 1. Philosophy of Yoga & Naturopathy, 2. Yoga & Mind-Body Medicine, 3. Pathology & Microbiology, 4. Community Medicine, 5. Energy Medicine, 6. Manipulative Therapies & PMR, 7. Fasting & Clinical Nutrition, 8. Diagnostic Methods & Emergency Care, 9. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 10. Hydrotherapy & Mud Therapy, 11. Clinical Naturopathy OPD/IPD, and 12. Allied Health Sciences & Hospital Administration. Interns gain hands-on clinical confidence handling real patients daily.
Students train directly at Adi Jagannath Swasthya Hospital, an attached 100+ bed teaching and research hospital with active outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) departments, hydrotherapy wings, acupuncture procedure rooms, physiotherapy gyms, fasting wards, a minor operation theatre, and diagnostic biochemistry/pathology laboratories.
BNYS graduates enjoy diverse and rapidly growing career avenues: 1. Registered Naturopathy & Yoga Physicians in government/private AYUSH hospitals; 2. Chief Medical Officers in luxury wellness retreats and integrative healthcare resorts worldwide; 3. Clinical Specialists in lifestyle disease reversal (Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity); 4. Corporate Stress Management & Mind-Body Consultants; 5. Academic Professors and Scientific Researchers in medical universities; 6. International practice opportunities (e.g., UAE Ministry of Health, UK, Australia); 7. Healthcare Entrepreneurs running independent wellness hospitals.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 / Pre-University Course (PUC) or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories). Candidates must also have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the admission year.
You can connect directly with our Admissions Office via phone at +91 88675 45256 or +91 98441 49222, contact the Principal's office at +91 81578 39655, or email himadricollegenys@gmail.com. You can also submit the online enquiry form on our website to receive immediate counselling support.
Yes. Himadri College features dedicated, secure on-campus residences for male and female students with nutritious sattvic dining halls, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, an extensive medical central library with national/international journal access, herbal botanical gardens, and spacious sports/recreation zones.
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