NATUROPATHY

itness is essential for all human beings to lead a content life. Without fitness, there is not much else for any person. Every individual needs to be fit to follow their dreams and do the things they wish to do in life. This is where naturopathy comes in. 

Naturopathy helps to keep the body fit and spirit alive without the need for harmful drugs and medicines. Since fitness is of prime importance to everybody, students of naturopathy are in high demand. Naturopathy involves the study of the natural healing powers of the body itself. Exercises and yoga techniques are used, among others, to help the body heal its digestive system, circulatory system, excretory system, respiratory system, and all other organs of the body. 

Naturopathic doctors look at patients individually and analyze their symptoms and ailments to produce an individual plan of wellness for them. Sometimes, group sessions are also initiated. 

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Naturopathy

For undergraduate Physiotherapy Courses

  • Must have passed 10+2 from a recognized educational board with primary science subjects. PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology) is a must.

  • A minimum of 45% aggregate score is required.

  • Students who have not opted for science in 10+2 can do the 1-year training programme at the National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune

For post-graduate Physiotherapy courses

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Naturopathy or other similar courses.

Scope of Naturopathy

Looking at the high demand for these professionals, the scope is very wide, both in India and abroad. Naturopathy has a huge audience in India as many households do not wish to consume allopathic medicines for their ailments. 

Job opportunities are easily available as not many people opt for this course and hence, the job opportunities in this realm are not yet saturated. Students of this course can work in the fields of naturopathy practice, nutrition, dietetics, neurophysiology, acupuncture, homoeopathy, among a plethora of others. 

Job opportunities are offered by both the public sector and the private sector. Several companies practising the various branches of natural medicine need skilled naturopaths.

Naturopathy Courses

# GRADUATION COURSES DURATION ELIGIBILITY
1 Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Sciences (BNYS) 4 and a half years +1 year internship Should have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board
# POST GRADUATION COURSES DURATION ELIGIBILITY
1 MD in Naturopathy 2 years Graduation in any Yoga and Naturopathy field (BNYS) or MBBS+ 1 year of Mandatory Internship