Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi, is a prestigious institution offering various Ayurvedic programs. The college follows a rigorous admission process designed to select the most deserving candidates for its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Ayurvedic medicine.

The admission process usually starts during May-June for the session starting in August-September. For undergraduate programs, admissions are on the basis of scores obtained from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET. Postgraduate admissions are conducted through the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test, AIAPGET. For the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program, candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. A minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying examination is generally required.

For postgraduate programs (MD and MS Ayurveda), the candidate must have passed BAMS or an equivalent degree from a recognized university. The selection is based on AIAPGET scores, followed by a written test conducted by the college.

Application Process

It all depends on the course for application to Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital:

BAMS program:

1. Must qualify in NEET examination
2. Complete the state level or institutional-level counseling process if required
3. Choose Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital as the college during counseling.
4. Upon getting a seat, report at the college with the documents along with admission procedures.

MD, MS Ayurveda programs

1. Pass in AIAPGET entrance test.
2. Obtain a separate form of college level entrance written test available through official website and notification
3. Application fees need to be paid as determined.
4. A college-level written test conducted at college.
5. Selections for the programs strictly made as per the merit index from out of 100 marks computed over the performance on the college entrance test

Ph.D.:

1. Check the college website for PhD admission notifications in your desired specialization.
2. Submit the application as per guidelines provided by the college.
3. Remain present at the time of the written test and/or interview scheduled by the department.
4. Final selection is done based on performance during the test and interview.

Degree wise Admission Process

BAMS: The admission for the flagship MBBS programme in 5.5 years is through NEET scores. This institution offers a total of 75 seats. The candidate must have 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects and qualifying NEET.

MS Ayurveda: The college offers 2 specializations in MS Ayurveda with a total of 12 seats. The admission process is similar to MD Ayurveda, based on AIAPGET scores and a written test. Specializations include Shalya Tantra and Prasuti and Striroga.

PhD: The college offers PhD courses in 5 specializations namely Kayachikitsa, Prasootitantra and Streeroga, Dravyaguna, Shareera Rachana, and Roga Nidana. PhD admissions are on the basis of a written test and/or interview. There are no details provided on PhD admission specific to specialization.

Admission is usually done based on the following documents -

• NEET/ AIAPGET score card
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates

BAMS degree certificate and mark sheets for PG courses Transfer certificate Migration certificate, if required Caste certificate, if required Recent passport size photographs Other documents as are specifically required by the college at the time of admission