The qualification required for entrance of Kamil-e- Tibb wa Jarahat course (BUMS) is successful completion of 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 50% marks)with a optional subject as Urdu, Arabic or Persian at High school level.

Alternatively a candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Urdu Language from a University, Board or any registered society approved by Government of India.

A candidate who has passed Pre- Tib examination of one year duration is also eligible for the admission to Kamil-e- Tibb wa Jarahat course (BUMS).

For admission to Pre Tib one must have passed intermediate (10+2) equivalent examination from Madarasas, approved by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). List of approved madarsas is mentioned in Ghazette notification of India.

The qualification required for admission to Mahir-e- Tib/ Mahir-e- Jarahat course (MD- Unani/ MS- Jarahat) is BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) with at least 60% marks from any institution approved by Central council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).

The postgraduate courses are offered in 14 different specialties.

Major Specialties in Unani Medicine

Kulliyat- Umoor-e-Tabaiya (Basic Principles of Unani Medicine), Munefe-ul-Aza (Physiology), Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Ilmus Saidla (Pharmacy), Tahaffuzi-wa- SamajiTib (Preventive and Social Medicine), Ilmul Atfáal (Paediatrics), Moalijat (Medicine), Ilmul Amraz (Pathology), Ilaj Bil Tadabeer (Regimental Therapy), Amraz-e-Jild-o- Zohrawayia (Dermatology and Veneriel diseases), Tashreeh-ul- Badan (Anatomy), Ilmul Jarahat (Surgery), Amraze-e-Uzn, Anaf-wa-Halaq (Diseases of ear, nose and throat), Ilmul Qabalat-wa- Amraz-e-Niswan (Obstetrics and Gynecology)

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The demand for Unani professionals is increasing day by day due to the cost effectiveness, safety and easy availability of the unani medicines. These medicines are being used by the community for generations with proven results and acceptance.The boom in herbal industry has enhanced its demand. 

Self-employment is the most popular option since it gives freedom of working hours and a good return. It is gaining a lot of importance due to upsurge in idiopathic, chronic, non-communicable, life style diseases and common ailments etc. 

Though, the hospitals and nursing homes offer lucrative openings, medical professional are opting more for private practice.

Unani graduate doctors (BUMS) may opt to work for Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS), Employees State Insurance Scheme (ESI), Primary Health Centers, Unani Hospitals, Unani Health centers, Private nursing homes, Unani pharmacies, Central and State Government jobs. The can also join research centers or teaching institutes, State Government run Hospitals or Dispensaries. In some States like Utter Pradesh in Primary Health Centres (PHC) there is a provision of 3rd Medical Officer for Unani doctors. 

Part time job is also available as Unani expert, advisors/consultants with the accreditation authorities and organisations. Unani Graduates can also work for business organizations, industries, schools and embassies as consultants. 

Salary depends upon the experience and the capability of an individual. The earnings of a doctor through private practice depends on his/her popularity. The doctors who are working in government hospitals are also well paid.The pay varies in private sector.

1. Government jobs in Hospitals, Dispensaries (State/Central/Local)
2. Nursing homes/Clinics/Health departments
3. Unani Medical colleges/ Academic jobs (Teaching in U.G./PG institutions)
4. Research institutes and medical colleges as research officers (Scientist)/ Researchers)
5. Private practice/self employment
6. Research establishments (Central, State, Private Institutions)
7. Management and administration (Government and Private)
8. Drug manufacturing Units (Government, Private, Autonomous, Cooperative sectors)
9. Drug control Sector (State and Central Government)
10. Unani Pharmaceutical Companies
11. Clinical Trials Laboratories (Pharmaceuticals)
12. National Health Mission (NHM)
13. Medical Tourism
14. Third Party Administrator (TPA) in insurance sector
15. Unani Speciality Centres (Ilaj bil Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Waja-ul- Mafaasil (Arthritis) speciality clinics etc.)
16. National AYUSH Mission