Course Overview:

BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science): A 5.5-year course, including a 1-year internship, focused on natural healing and yoga. It covers naturopathy, yoga therapy, anatomy, physiology, and modern medical science. Students learn to promote wellness through natural remedies, lifestyle management, and yoga practices.
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic education + 1-year mandatory internship)

Average Fees: ₹50,000 to ₹2,50,000 per year (varies depending on the institution, with government colleges being more affordable compared to private institutions)

Exams to Attend:

• NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate)

• State-level entrance exams for specific Naturopathy and Yogic colleges

  Syllabus (Year-wise Breakdown)

1st Year:

• Human Anatomy: Detailed study of the human body’s structure and organs

• Physiology: Understanding of the body’s functions, including various systems like circulatory, respiratory, and digestive

• Biochemistry: Study of chemical processes in the human body, focusing on nutrients, metabolism, and their roles

• Philosophy of Nature Cure: Theoretical foundation of naturopathy and the philosophy behind healing through natural methods

• Yoga Philosophy: Introduction to the philosophy of yoga, including principles from traditional yogic texts

2nd Year:

• Pathology: Study of diseases, their causes, development, and effects on the human body

• Microbiology: Study of microorganisms, their behavior, and their impact on human health

• Pharmacology: Introduction to natural medicines and their effects on the body

• Yoga Therapy: Application of yoga for treating diseases, including therapy for specific conditions

• Nutrition and Dietetics: Role of nutrition in maintaining health and treating disease, with emphasis on natural diet

3rd Year:

• Forensic Medicine and Toxicology: Medical jurisprudence, legal issues in medicine, and toxicology in natural treatment

• Community Medicine: Public health and community-oriented medicine from a naturopathic perspective

• Hydrotherapy and Mud Therapy: Use of water and mud as natural healing agents, their therapeutic properties and applications

• Manipulative Therapy: Natural treatments involving body manipulation, such as massage and chiropractic techniques

• Fasting Therapy: Therapeutic use of fasting in disease prevention and cure

4th Year:

• Clinical Naturopathy: Application of naturopathic principles in diagnosing and treating diseases

• Acupuncture and Acupressure: Introduction to these ancient healing techniques as part of naturopathy

• Yoga and Physical Culture: Advanced yoga techniques and physical exercises for health maintenance and disease treatment

• Natural Childbirth and Care: Principles and methods of natural childbirth, prenatal and postnatal care

• Psychology and Counseling: Role of mental health in overall well-being and the application of naturopathy in psychological counseling

Internship (1 Year): During the internship, students gain practical exposure by working in hospitals and naturopathy centers. They engage in the clinical application of naturopathy and yoga, helping patients manage and cure various ailments under supervision.

Top Ten Ranking Institutions for BNYS in India (Combined Ranking)

1. SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire

2. JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Coimbatore

3. Gandhi Naturopathic Medical College, Hyderabad

4. Alva’s College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Mangalore

5. SVYASA Yoga University, Bangalore

6. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi

7. Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

8. Government Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College, Mysore

9. Nisargopchar Ashram, Pune

10. Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore

Top Ten Naturopathy and Yogic Colleges in Kerala for BNYS

1. Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam

2. Kerala Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Gandhiji Naturopathy Medical College, Malappuram

4. Amritha Institute of Naturopathy and Yoga, Kozhikode

5. Nangelil Ayurveda and Naturopathy Medical College, Ernakulam

6. Pankajakasthuri Ayurvedic and Naturopathy College, Thiruvananthapuram

7. Vishnu Naturopathy Medical College, Palakkad

8. KMCT Naturopathy College, Kozhikode

9. Vinayaka Mission's Naturopathy College, Kottayam

10. Yogakshema Yoga and Naturopathy College, Kollam