Achutha Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bagaluru: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Achutha Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is a college for Ayurvedic medicine located at Bagaluru, Karnataka. Located in Gopalapura, Baglur Post, Bangalore which is an affiliated college it has got the feel of traditional ayurveda as well as the modern techniques used in treating the patients. The establishment year is not very clear but the college has been showing progress in Ayurvedic education by imparting Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). The institute’s aim of Ayurvedic knowledge is reflected in the select subject matter and equipped infrastructure.

Achutha Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre provides and has in place various infrastructures that are aimed to improve learning environment for the students. The library is one of the pillar of resource centres for the academic books both classic and current medical books collection. It subscribes to various journals and has reference section in medicine, Ayurveda, Yoga and Herbal Drugs. The digital library along with Internet connection round the clock enhances the research and operation of students and faculty more. 

For practical training, the college offer departmental based laboratory facilities for give an effective training and exposure in Ayurvedic system of medicine. The attached hospital having 60 beds and 8 special Ayurvedic Outdoor Patient department provide good clinical exposure. Also, the college has arranged for specific hostel accommodation for boys and girls for students to have comfortable accommodation. A transport facility is also available in the university making transport to and from the university easy for students and staff.

At present Achutha Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre provides only one basic course that is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medical Science (BAMS). This course is a 6 years full time integrated course where every aspect of Ayurvedic medicine is taught. This course aims at providing students with the skills and knowledge about Ayurvedic health care both as knowledge and as practice. Although information about overall capacities and graduation figures have not been provided, respective priorities of the college claiming to be the largest Ayurvedic teaching institution in Kerala, are clearly reflected in its syllabus and teaching plan.

Admission in Achutha Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is mainly through NEET /UG dove. This is a national level test through which the candidates are placed in BAMS many of them who want to study Ayurveda. This is in line with the college’s policy of maintaining excellence and paring with the new health sector education policies. Fresh students are encouraged to follow any changes on the NEET examination dates to prepare adequately. Unfortunately, there is no information about specific scholarships, but students can still address the college administrators about possible scholarships.