List of Ayurveda Medical Colleges, Institutes, Hospitals and Universities in India

Ayurveda Medical Colleges in India: A Complete Guide

Ayurveda is one of India’s most respected traditional systems of medicine, and it has grown into a well-organized academic discipline with formal degree programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. This page is a comprehensive state-wise directory of Ayurveda medical colleges, institutes, hospitals, and universities across India, along with their courses and intake capacities.

Whether you are a student exploring BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), a parent researching admission options, or a professional looking for MD/MS programs, this directory will help you understand the full landscape of Ayurveda education in India.

Featured Ayurveda Colleges in India

Below are some of India’s most established and well-regarded Ayurveda medical colleges. These institutions are known for their academic reputation, clinical infrastructure, and long-standing contribution to Ayurveda education.

1. Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh

Established in 1975 by a group of philanthropists, Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College is a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic medical study and treatment. The college is affiliated with Punjab University and offers BAMS (Graduate) and Postgraduate courses. It has super-speciality Ayurveda services with modern facilities. BAMS intake capacity: 50 seats.

2. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

Founded in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka, this university promotes higher education in the health sector across Karnataka. Around 680 colleges are affiliated with it. The university conducts courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, and Nursing. Ayurvedic courses offered: BAMS, MS, MD.

3. Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar

An autonomous organization fully funded by the Government of Gujarat, founded in 1967. It offers a wide range of Ayurveda programs including PhD in Medicinal Plants, M.Sc. in Medicinal Plants, PhD (Ayu), BAMS, MD (Ayu), B.Pharm (Ayu), D.Pharm (Ayu), M.Pharm (Ayu), PG Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy, and Certificate Courses in Ayurveda and Yoga-Naturopathy.

4. JB Roy State Medical College, Kolkata

One of India’s oldest Ayurvedic colleges, established in 1916. It offers a BAMS degree with an intake capacity of 60 seats. Affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences.

5. Ayurvedic Medical College, Kolhapur

Founded in 1989 and affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The college offers a BAMS degree and is known for modern facilities and infrastructure. Intake capacity: 60 seats.

6. State Ayurvedic College of Lucknow

The State Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Lucknow, is affiliated with the University of Lucknow. The college offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Ayurveda. BAMS intake: 50 seats.

7. Shri Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur

A premier institution in central India, established in 1953 and affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. It offers undergraduate (13 disciplines), postgraduate, and doctorate courses.

8. Rishikul Government PG Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Haridwar

One of the oldest Ayurvedic colleges in India, established in 1919. It offers BAMS, MD (Ayu), Ayurveda Nursing, and Diploma in Panchkarma Therapy. Known for quality education and state-of-the-art facilities.

9. Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar

Established in 1989 at Lahore, re-established at Amritsar after partition, and shifted to Jalandhar in 1953. It offers BAMS, Panchkarma, and Certificate Course in Therapeutic Yoga. Affiliated with Punjab University.

10. Government Asthang Ayurveda College, Indore

One of India’s oldest Ayurvedic colleges, founded in 1921, affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in 1964 and renamed in 1972. It offers BAMS, Ayurved Compounder Certificate Course, and Ayurved Mahila Health Workers Certificate Course. BAMS intake: 40 seats.

11. National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Established on 7th February 1976 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Known nationally and internationally for teaching, training, research, and patient care. Offers PhD, Graduate, and Diploma courses in AYUSH Nursing & Pharmacy.

12. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai

Part of Ayurvidya Prasarak Mandal, formed in 1948–49. The college offers BAMS and MD courses. BAMS intake: 40 seats.

13. Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, New Delhi

Traces its history to 1889 and is affiliated with the University of Delhi. It offers BAMS and BUMS courses with 28 departments and a 150-bed attached hospital. Postgraduate (MD) courses are offered in Kriya Sharir, Kayachikitsa, and Moalejat.

14. Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Ayurved is known nationally and internationally. It offers postgraduate courses in all 14 departments (intake: 57 seats), PG Diplomas in 6 subjects (intake: 12 seats), and BAMS with an intake of 100 seats. Equipped with modern facilities.

15. Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College, Kurukshetra

Established in 1975 and affiliated with Kurukshetra University. It offers BAMS with an intake of 50 seats, has 14 departments, and a 100-bed hospital. It is the only Government Ayurvedic College of the Government of Haryana.

16. Rajiv Gandhi Government Ayurvedic College, Kangra

Founded in 1966. It offers BAMS and MD (Ayu) courses.

17. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

All seven affiliated colleges of NTR University of Health Sciences offer BAMS courses.

18. Government Ayurvedic College, Raipur

Established in 1948. It offers the BAMS course.

19. State Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Gurukul Kangri, Haridwar

Among the oldest Ayurvedic colleges in the country, established in 1922 by the renowned social reformer, freedom fighter, and Arya Samaji, Swami Shraddhanand Ji. It offers the BAMS course.

20. Government Ayurvedic College, Nagpur

Established in 1965. It offers the BAMS course.

State-Wise Directory of Ayurveda Medical Colleges

The following directory lists Ayurveda medical colleges, institutes, and hospitals across India, organized by state, with course details and intake capacities where available.

Andhra Pradesh

• SV Ayurved College, TT Devasthanams, Tirupati — Private | UG: 40 seats; PG: 2 seats (Rasashastra, Dravyaguna)
• Dr. N. R. Shastry Government Ayurved College, Vijayawada — Government
• Dr. B. R. K. R. Government Ayurveda College, Hyderabad — Government
• Anantha Laxmi Govt. Ayurved College, Warangal — Government
• M.N.R Ayurvedic Medical College, Sangareddy, Medak District — Private
• Sree Vaageshwari Ayurvedic Medical College, Karimnagar — Private
• Vaagdevi Ayurvedic Medical College, Warangal — Private

Assam

• Government Ayurved College, Jalukbari, Guwahati — Government | UG: 50 seats; PG: Kayachikitsa (6), Ayurveda Siddhanta (3), Ayurveda Samhita (3)

Bihar

• Govt. Ayurveda College, Patna — Government | UG: 40 seats; PG: Dravyaguna (4), Rasashastra (4)
• Dayananda Ayurveda College & Hospital, Siwan — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Rajkiya Ayodhya Shivkumari Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Begusarai — Government
• Ravindranath Mukherjee Ayurveda College, Motihari, East Champaran — Private
• Ayurved Medical College, Gaya — Private
• Motisingh Jageshwari Ayurved College & Hospital, Baratelpa, Chhapra — Private
• Swami Raghavendracharya Tridandi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Gaya — Private
• Nitishwar Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur — Private

Chhattisgarh

• Govt. Ayurved College, Raipur — Government | UG: 55 seats; PG: Ayurveda Siddhant (3), Kayachikitsa (5), Shalya Tantra (3), Rachna Sharir (3), Rasa Shastra (3)
• Rajiv Lochan Ayurved Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya, Kheda Mara, Durg — Private
• Chhattisgarh Ayurvedic Medical College, Rajnandgaon — Private

Delhi

• Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurvedic Charak Sansthan, Najafgarh, New Delhi — Government | UG: 100 seats
• Ayurveda and Unani Tibbia College, Karol Bagh — Government | UG: 40 seats; PG: Ilmul Advia (3)

Gujarat

• Institute of PG Training & Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar — Government | PG: 10 courses, 46 seats
• Govt. Ayurveda College, Vadodara — Government | UG: 35 seats
• Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Limda, Waghodia, Baroda — Private | UG: 50 seats
• JS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Ayurvedic College, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Shri O.H. Nazar Ayurved College, Surat — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Government Akhandananda Ayurveda Medical College, Ahmedabad — Private | UG: 50 seats; PG: Kayachikitsa (6)
• Govt. Seth JP Ayurveda Medical College, Bhavnagar — Government
• Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Junagarh — Government
• Shri Balahanuman Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Mehsana, Gandhinagar — Private
• Aryakanya Shudha Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Vadodra — Private aided
• Shri Gulab Kunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Jamnagar — Private aided

Haryana

• Choudhary Devilal College of Ayurveda, Jagadari — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Ayujyoti Ayurvedic College, Sirsa — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Shri Maru Singh Memorial Mahila Ayurveda Degree College, Sonepat — Government
• Shri Krishna Govt. Ayurved College, Kurukshetra — Government
• Shri Baba Mastnath Ayurved College, Rohtak — Private
• Murarilal Rasiwasia Ayurvedic College, Charakhi Dadri — Private
• Gaur Brahman Ayurvedic Medical College, Rohtak — Private

Himachal Pradesh

• Rajiv Gandhi Government Postgraduate Ayurvedic College, Paprola — Government | UG: 50 seats; PG: 10 courses, 36 seats

Karnataka

• Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore — Government | UG: 50 seats; PG: Kayachikitsa (7), Ayurved Siddhant (5)
• Government Ayurved Medical College, Bangalore — Government | UG: 60 seats; PG: Dravyaguna (7), Shalakya (7), Rognidan (4), Panchkarma (7), Shalya Tantra (7), Rasashastra (6)
• KVG Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Sulliya — Private | UG: 60 seats; PG: Panchakarma (3), Dravyaguna (6), Shalya (3)
• Alva’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri — Private | UG: 100 seats; 11 PG courses
• Dhanwantari Ayurved College & Hospital, Siddhapur — Private | UG: 40 seats
• Rajiv Gandhi Education Society Ayurvedic Medical College, Ron — Private | UG: 40 seats
• Shri JGCH Cooperative Ayurveda Medical College, Ghataprabha — Private | UG: 40 seats; 5 PG courses
• Shri Basaveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha Ayurved Medical College, Bagalkot — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Shushrutha Ayurved Medical College, Bangalore — Private | UG: 50 seats
• JSS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Mysore — Private | UG: 50 seats; PG: Rasashastra (4), Dravyaguna (4), Panchkarma (5)
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Ayurveda Medical College, Gajendragarh — Private | UG: 50 seats; PG: Kayachikitsa, Panchkarma, Rasashastra, Shalya Tantra (5 each)
• Shri Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Koppal — Private | UG: 50 seats; 5 PG courses
• Shri DGM Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital & PG Research Centre, Gadag — Private | UG: 60 seats; 4 PG courses, 19 seats
• Sri Kalabyraveswara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore — Private | UG: 60 seats; PG: Panchkarma, Prasuti Tantra (5 each)
• NK Jabashetty Siddharudh Math Ay. Medical College, Bidar — Private | UG: 60 seats; 4 PG courses, 18 seats
• ALN Rao Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Koppa — Private | UG: 60 seats; 3 PG courses
• Shri DM College of Ayurved, Udupi — Private | UG: 75 seats; 10 PG courses
• Shri BM Kankanwadi Ayurved Medical College, Belgaum — Private | UG: 75 seats; 9 PG courses
• Sri Dhramasthala Manjunathershwara College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan — Private | UG: 75 seats; 10 PG subjects
• Hubli Ayurveda Seva Samiti’s Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Old Hubli — Private | UG: 50 seats; 5 PG courses
• Govt. Taranath Ayurved Medical College, Bellary — Government
• Plus over 40 additional private Ayurveda colleges across Karnataka

Kerala

• Government Ayurved College, Kannur — Government | UG: 40 seats; PG: Kriya Shareer (5), Rognidan (5)
• Government Ayurved College, Thiruvananthapuram — Government | UG: 50 seats; 12 PG courses
• Government Ayurved College, Tripunithura, Ernakulam — Government | UG: 50 seats; 6 PG courses
• Mannam Ayurved Co-operative Medical College, Pandalam — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal — Private | UG: 50 seats; PG: Manas Roga (6)
• Amrita Ayurveda College, Kollam — Private | UG: 60 seats
• Vaidyaratnam Ayurved College, Trichur — Private | UG: 40 seats
• Ahalia Ayurvedic Medical College, Palakkad — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Santhigiri Ayurved Medical College, Palakkad — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Plus 8 additional private Ayurveda colleges across Kerala

For a detailed Kerala-specific guide covering fees, NEET cutoffs, and admission process, see our dedicated article: Best Ayurveda Medical Colleges in Kerala.

Madhya Pradesh

• Govt. Astanga Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Indore — Government | UG: 40 seats
• Pt. Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurved College and Institute, Bhopal — Government | UG: 50 seats
• Subhdeep Ayurved Medical College, Indore — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Bhopal — Private | UG: 50 seats; 5 PG courses
• Government Ayurved College & Hospital, Gwalior — Government
• Government Ayurved College, Jabalpur — Government
• Government Dhanwantri Ayurveda College, Ujjain — Government
• Government Ayurved College, Rewa — Government
• Govt. Ayurveda College, Burhanpur — Government
• Plus 10 additional private Ayurveda colleges across Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

• Government Ayurveda Medical College, Osmanabad — Government | UG: 50 seats
• Govt. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur — Government | UG: 50 seats; 5 PG courses
• Government Ayurveda College, Nanded — Government | UG: 60 seats
• RA Podar Ayurved College, Mumbai — Government | UG: 60 seats; 7 PG courses
• Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Ayurved, Pune — Private | UG: 100 seats; 14 PG courses (57 seats)
• Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Sanstha’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Aurangabad — Private | UG: 100 seats; 2 PG courses
• Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurveda & Research, Navi Mumbai — Private | UG: 100 seats; 7 PG courses
• Plus over 50 additional private Ayurveda colleges across Maharashtra

Odisha

• Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri — Government | UG: 30 seats
• Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College & Research Institute, Bargarh — Private | UG: 50 seats
• KAT S Ayurved Medical College, Ganjam — Government
• Govt. Ayurveda College, Bolangir — Government
• Mayurbhanj Ayurveda College, Baripada — Private
• Indira Gandhi Memorial Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar — Private

Puducherry

• Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mahe — Government | UG: 50 seats

Punjab

• Dayananda Ayurveda College, Jalandhar — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Babe Ke Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Moga — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Guru Nanak Ayurved Medical College & Research Institute, Ludhiana — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Muktsar — Private | UG: 60 seats
• Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Gobindgarh — Private | UG: 60 seats
• Government Ayurved Medical College, Patiala — Government
• Plus 6 additional private Ayurveda colleges across Punjab

Rajasthan

• College of Ayurved Jodhpur, Rajasthan Ayurved University — Government | UG: 50 seats
• National Institute of Ayurved, Jaipur — Government | UG: 92 seats; 10 PG courses
• Shri Bhanwar Lal Dugar Ayurved Vishwabharti, Churu — Private | UG: 40 seats
• Shekhawati Ayurvedic College, Pilani — Private
• Shri Ganganagar College of Ayurvedic Sciences, Sri Ganganagar — Private
• MMM Govt. Ay. Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur — Government
• Parsurampuria Ayurveda College, Sikar — Private

Tamil Nadu

• Shri Jayendra Saraswati Ayurved College, Thiruvallur — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College, Chennai — Private | UG: 40 seats
• Government Ayurveda Medical College, Nagercoil — Government
• Ayurved College, Coimbatore — Private
• Dharma Ayurveda College, Sriperambudur — Private

Uttar Pradesh

• SRM Govt. Ayurved College, Bareilly — Government | UG: 40 seats
• Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Lucknow — Government | UG: 50 seats; 3 PG courses
• Bharat Ayurved Medical College, Muzaffarnagar — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Major S. D. Singh Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Fatehgarh — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Vaidya Yagyadutta Sharma Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Khurja — Private | UG: 75 seats; 2 PG courses
• Lal Bahadur Shastry Rajakiya Ayurveda Mahvidyalaya, Allahabad — Government
• Government Ayurved College, Varanasi — Government
• Bundelkhand Government Ayurved College, Jhansi — Government
• Government Ayurved College, Banda — Government
• Swami Kalyandev Government Ayurved College, Rampur — Government
• Faculty of Ayurveda, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi — Government
• Plus 5 additional private Ayurveda colleges across Uttar Pradesh

Uttarakhand

• Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Gurukul Kangri, Haridwar — Government | UG: 50 seats
• Govt. Rishikul Ayurved College, Haridwar — Government | UG: 60 seats; 3 PG courses (17 seats)
• Uttaranchal Ayurvedic College, Dehradun — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Himalayiya Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Dehradun — Private | UG: 50 seats
• Patanjali Bhartiya Ayurvigyan Avam Anusandhan Sansthan, Haridwar — Private

West Bengal

• Institute of Post-Graduate Ayurved Education & Research, Kolkata — Government | 4 PG courses
• Belley Shankerpur Rajib Gandhi Memorial Ayurved College & Hospital, 24 Pargana North — Private | UG: 50 seats
• JB Roy State Ayurvedic College, Kolkata — Government

How to Choose the Right Ayurveda College

With so many options available, choosing the right Ayurveda college can feel overwhelming. Here are a few practical factors to consider:

• Affiliation and Recognition: Ensure the college is affiliated with a recognized health university and approved by the Ayurveda Council of India / Ministry of AYUSH. This is essential for your BAMS degree to be valid for practice and higher education.
• Clinical Infrastructure: Look for colleges with well-equipped attached hospitals. Your clinical training (especially in Panchakarma and Kayachikitsa) depends heavily on patient footfall and hospital facilities.
• Faculty and Departments: A college with 14 fully staffed departments (covering all classical Ayurveda subjects) offers a more complete education than one with fewer departments.
• PG and Research Opportunities: If you plan to pursue MD/MS, choose a college with a strong PG program in your area of interest (Kayachikitsa, Shalya, Shalakya, Panchakarma, Prasuti Tantra, etc.).
• Location and Cost: Government colleges have lower fees but are highly competitive. Private colleges offer more seats but at higher cost. Consider both when making your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many Ayurveda medical colleges are there in India?
A: As of recent AYUSH data, India has over 400 Ayurveda colleges offering BAMS, with the majority in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. The exact number changes annually as new colleges receive approval.

Q: What is the difference between BAMS and MD (Ayu)?
A: BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is a 5.5-year undergraduate degree (including internship) that qualifies you to practice as an Ayurvedic physician. MD (Ayu) is a 3-year postgraduate degree in a specialized subject like Kayachikitsa (internal medicine), Shalya Tantra (surgery), Panchakarma, or Prasuti Tantra.

Q: Which entrance exam is required for BAMS admission?
A: NEET-UG is the single entrance exam for BAMS admission in India. Admission is conducted through AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) for All India Quota and through state counseling authorities for state quota seats.

Q: Are Ayurveda colleges in Kerala better than others?
A: Kerala is known as the “Cradle of Ayurveda” and has a strong tradition of clinical Ayurveda practice. Government Ayurveda colleges in Kerala have excellent clinical exposure. However, colleges in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat also have strong reputations.

Q: Can I practice Ayurveda abroad after completing BAMS?
A: Yes, in many countries — especially the UAE, USA (as an Ayurvedic practitioner in certain states), Germany, and Australia — Ayurveda is recognized as a complementary health system. However, you need to verify the specific licensing requirements of the country where you plan to practice.

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