# NIN Pune invites BNYS applications for 2026-27 session 2026-10-07T07:47:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) in Pune has invited online applications for its Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) programme for the academic session 2026-27. The institute, under the Ministry of Ayush, is affiliated with Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University in New Delhi. The 5.5-year full-time residential course includes 4.5 years of academic and clinical training followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship. A total of 100 seats are available for the 2026-27 session. Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board are eligible. Preference will be given to those who appeared for NEET-UG 2026. The last date to apply online is 19 October 2026, with classes scheduled to begin on 30 November 2026. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 100-seat BNYS intake at NIN Pune reflects a continuing push by the Ministry of Ayush to institutionalise naturopathy and yoga education. The NEET-UG preference ties this course into the mainstream medical admissions framework, potentially drawing students who also seek allopathic seats. Candidates who do not clear NEET can still be admitted based on 10+2 merit if seats remain vacant, a fallback that may dilute the competitive edge but ensures capacity is filled. The key deadline is 19 October 2026 for applications, the merit list on 27 October will show actual demand. ## Coverage - pib.gov.in Straightforward government press release promoting a ministry programme This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: BNYS, Ministry of AYUSH, National Institute of Naturopathy, NEET-UG, Pune Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nin-pune-invites-bnys-applications-for-2026-27-session/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nin-pune-invites-bnys-applications-for-2026-27-session/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/