BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery), like all alternative medical undergraduate programs that fall into the AYUSH category - Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, is monitored by the Central Council of Indian Medicine. Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery is a 5 year course. Eligibility for the course is 10+2, intermediate cleared. Admissions for such course are on the basis of counselling after clearing entrance tests depending on the colleges. Students can appear in KEAM (state level exam), CPAT, CPMEE or NEET for admission in BUMS course.