Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam, is a well-reputed institution providing holistic education in Ayurvedic studies. The institute admission procedure is such that the best-qualified candidates are chosen for various courses in Ayurvedic medicine.

Admission to Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research is mainly on the basis of national-level entrance exams. For under-graduate courses such as Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS), candidates have to pass through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG). It is a single medical entrance test held all over the country and is the major basis for selection for the BAMS course.

For postgraduate degrees like MD Kayachikitsa and MS Salya Tantra, candidates need to clear the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET). This test is specially conducted for those who are looking for admission to postgraduate Ayurvedic courses at the national level.

Application Process

Application to Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research depends on the course:

For BAMS:

1. Clear NEET-UG examination.
2. Get registered through the centralized counseling procedure according to the state or national rules.
3. Provide all the documents as required, i.e., NEET score card, 10+2 mark sheets, and other certificates as mentioned.
4. Report for counseling if selected.
5. Complete admission procedure, including payment of fees, if a seat is allotted.

For MD Kayachikitsa and MS Salya Tantra:

1. Appear and pass in the AIAPGET.
2. Submit AIAPGET scores and other documents to the institute.
3. Appear for counseling or interview rounds as intimated by the institute.
4. Fill up admission formalities, document verification, and fee payment if shortlisted.

For Diploma in Panchakarma Masseur and Ayurveda Nursing:

1. Submit directly to the Directorate of Ayurveda Medical Education (DAME) Kerala for government quota seats.
2. For management quota, submit directly to the institute according to the schedule announced.
3. Get necessary documents submitted, such as educational certificates and other documents.
4. Proceed for counseling or selection process as intimated.
5. Formalities of admission if selected.

Degree wise Admission Process

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery): The admission to the BAMS course is on the basis of the performance of the candidate in NEET-UG. The course offers a total intake of 60 seats. The candidates should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. The overall fee for the BAMS course is Rs 1,308,177.

MD Kayachikitsa For admission to the MD Kayachikitsa course, the candidates need to qualify in the AIAPGET. The course offers an intake of 5 seats. The applicants should have a BAMS degree from a recognized university.

MS Salya Tantra Like MD Kayachikitsa, AIAPGET score is the criteria for admission into MS Salya Tantra. The course has 5 seats as well. The course cost is Rs 1,824,320. The candidate must hold a degree in BAMS.

Diploma in Panchakarma Masseur and Ayurveda Nursing: Admission to this diploma course is different. According to the Directorate of Ayurveda Medical Education (DAME) Kerala policy, 50% of the seats are directly allotted by DAME and the other 50% are management seats. This provides a balanced student intake in the program.

General documents for application for all programs are:

• Application form completed
• Passport size photos
• Qualifying examination mark sheets (10+2 for BAMS, BAMS degree for PG)
• Score cards of entrance examinations (NEET-UG or AIAPGET as the case may be)
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate (as the case may be)
• Caste certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Any other certificates or documents specified by the institute