Shri V.M. Mehta Institute of Ayurved, 405, Shilp Tower, Tagore Road, Nr. Bhaktinagar Railway Station, Rajkot, Campus Gardi Vidyapith, Kalavad Road, Village, Anandpur-361162, Rajkot, Gujarat

Description

1. Course Overview

The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), known as “Ayurvedacharya,” is a professional undergraduate degree that integrates the core pillars of Ayurveda with essential modern medical sciences. The curriculum at Shri V.M. Mehta Institute is designed to produce practitioners who are proficient in original Ayurvedic Samhitas while being fully conversant with contemporary clinical practices, including Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Surgery.

2. Course Duration & Structure

The BAMS program is a 5.5-year residential course, strictly adhering to the national guidelines set by the NCISM:

• Academic Phase: 4.5 Years of classroom instruction, advanced laboratory practicals, and clinical demonstrations.

• Compulsory Internship: 1 Year of mandatory rotatory residential internship. Students apply their skills in the institute’s attached 100-bed multispecialty hospital, gaining exposure to authentic Panchakarma and modern emergency care.

3. Eligibility Criteria

Prospective candidates for the 2026 academic session must fulfill the following:

• Academic Qualification: Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as core subjects.

• Minimum Marks: At least 50% aggregate in PCB for General category candidates (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Gujarat).

• Entrance Exam: Mandatory qualification in the NEET-UG 2026 exam.

• Age: Minimum 17 years old by December 31st of the year of admission.

4. Admission Process

Admissions are merit-based and governed by the centralized counseling process:

1. NEET-UG Qualification: Secure a valid rank and meet the qualifying percentile in NEET-UG 2026.

2. Counselling Registration: Register for the Gujarat State AYUSH NEET Counselling via the Admission Committee for Professional Under Graduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC) at medadmgujarat.org.

3. Choice Filling: During the online counseling process, select “Shri V.M. Mehta Institute of Ayurved, Rajkot” as a preferred option.

4. Seat Allotment: Based on NEET rank, category reservation, and available intake (Total Intake: 60 seats).

5. Reporting: Physically report to the designated help centers or the college for document verification and final admission formalities.

5. Medium of Instruction

The primary medium of instruction and examination is English and Hindi/Gujarati. Sanskrit is taught as a fundamental subject in the initial professional years to enable students to accurately interpret original Ayurvedic classical texts.

6. Regulatory Recognition & Compliance

• Affiliation: Affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.

• Approval: Recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of AYUSH.

• Quality Assurance: The college consistently maintains the “Minimum Standards Requirement” (MSR) for infrastructure, faculty, and hospital facilities as mandated by the NCISM.

7. Career Scope & Future Opportunities

Graduates from Shri V.M. Mehta Institute have diverse professional pathways:

• Clinical Practice: Serving as Medical Officers in government (AYUSH) and private hospitals or establishing independent clinics.

• Higher Education: Pursuing MD/MS (Ayurveda) in specializations such as Kayachikitsa or Shalya Tantra.

• Wellness & Tourism: Opportunities in the thriving wellness tourism sector, international spa resorts, and integrated health centers.

• Research & Academia: Joining central research councils (CCRAS), pharmaceutical R&D, or teaching as faculty in medical universities.

8. How We Assist Students (Consultancy Services)

As your medical education consultancy partner, we offer:

• Counselling Navigation: Expert guidance through the ACPUGMEC (Gujarat State) and AACCC (All India) portals.

• Documentation Support: Assistance in organizing necessary certificates like Domicile, Category Validity, and NEET scorecards.

• Institutional Insights: Detailed information on the 100-bed hospital, specialized Panchakarma units, and the 28-acre Gardi Vidyapith campus lifestyle.

• Strategic Selection: Helping you optimize your preference list based on previous years’ cutoff trends.

9. Disclaimer

Admission to BAMS at Shri V.M. Mehta Institute of Ayurved is strictly based on NEET-UG merit and the official counseling process conducted by regulatory authorities. Our consultancy provides guidance and informational support only; we do not guarantee admission or offer “management seats” outside the legal framework.