Here is a complete, practical guide for your situation:
MUHS BAMS 1st Year - Absent in Viva: How to Apply for Back/Re-Viva Exam
What Happens When You Miss the Viva?
Under MUHS rules, the viva-voce (practical/oral exam) is a separate component of your examination. If you were absent in the viva, your result will show "Absent" or "ATKT" (Allowed To Keep Terms) for that component. You are not automatically failed in the entire year - you are treated as having a "back" in the viva component.
Step-by-Step Process to Apply for Re-Viva / Back Exam
Step 1 - Contact Your College Principal / Exam Coordinator immediately
- Your college is the first point of contact for ALL exam matters at MUHS.
- Explain the reason for your absence (medical emergency, family emergency, etc.).
- If you have any documents (medical certificate, etc.) supporting your absence, keep them ready.
Step 2 - Check the MUHS Exam Schedule for "Back/ATKT" Exams
- MUHS conducts two exam cycles per year (roughly June/July and November/December/January).
- Students with backs/ATKT appear in the next scheduled exam cycle.
- Your college will submit your name in the back-exam list.
Step 3 - Online Application via MUHS Student Portal
- Visit the official MUHS exam portal: muhs.ac.in or muhs.edu.in
- Your college will fill an online exam form on your behalf OR give you login credentials.
- Select the subject/component (Viva-Voce for the relevant subject) as the back exam.
- Pay the exam fee (back exam fees apply, different from regular exam fees).
Step 4 - Submit Documents to College
- Filled exam form acknowledgment
- College NOC / forwarding letter
- Reason for absence (if applicable - medical/compassionate grounds)
- Fee receipt
Step 5 - Hall Ticket
- MUHS issues hall tickets through the college. Collect it before the exam date.
Important Rules to Know
| Rule | Detail |
|---|
| Can you appear in 2nd year? | Generally NO - you must clear 1st year (including viva) before being promoted to 2nd year at MUHS (BAMS follows a year-based promotion system) |
| Number of attempts | MUHS allows multiple attempts (usually up to 5-6 for UG) within the allowed time period |
| Time limit | You must complete BAMS within double the normal duration (i.e., within 9-10 years for a 4.5-year course) |
| ATKT rules | Check if your college follows "No ATKT" strict rules - some MUHS-affiliated colleges require all 1st year subjects to be cleared before 2nd year commencement |
Immediate Action Items for You
- Tomorrow morning - Go to your college office and meet the exam in-charge or principal.
- Ask specifically: "When is the next ATKT/back exam schedule for 1st BAMS viva?"
- Ask them to register you for the next exam cycle.
- Direct MUHS Exam Contact for UG Ayurveda:
- Phone: (0253) 2539218 / 2539210
- Email: ugexamayurved@muhs.ac.in
- For Principal/Dean queries: 9403855344 (Mrs. Jyoti Itankar)
Key point: Do NOT wait. The sooner you inform your college, the easier it is to include your name in the next exam schedule. Missing the deadline to register for back exams means waiting for the following cycle (6+ months away).
If you had a valid reason for absence (illness, emergency), ask your college about a "condonation" application - in some cases MUHS may consider a compassionate provision for the missed viva. This is handled case-by-case through the college principal.