About Government Ayurveda Medical College (Kottar)

Government Ayurveda Medical college & hospital was established by Government of Tamilnadu in the year 2006 for the purpose of ensuring, effective and systematic instructions, teaching, training, research and development in ayurved.. First batch of students got admitted in the academic year 2009-10. The college was established in Kanyakumari district because Ayurvedic Medicines and treatments are very much popular among the public. About Ayurveda Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine, which originated in northern India antiquity of which dates back to the period of vedas and this is said to be born from Atharva Veda. This knowledge has been gathered due to constant observation of nature for long years by men since the advent of civilization and cannot be attributed to any individual or a group of individuals by any stretch of imagination. Ayurveda is basically based on the predominance of three humours namely Vatha, Pittha and Kapha in the human body. Balanced state of these doshas denotes health and their imbalance produces disease. Preceptors like Charaka, Susrutha have been benevolent enough to compile these invaluable treasure troves of knowledge to be passed on to posterity. The fact that Ayurveda has stood the test of time bears ample testimony to its efficacy till date.

Council

The college is recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) which regulates Ayurvedic education in the country. It also determines the number of seats in the college for under-graduate course. The college follows the academic curriculums and guidelines established by CCIM.

Infrastructure

College

After the +2 results are declared the admission to Ist BAMS class starts every year. Regular classes will start after the cut-off date i.e., October 31st. As per the new schedule an academic year will be from 1st November to 30th November next year, and the University exams for I, II and III years will follow every year and the supplementary exams will commence from April every year. The final B.A.M.S is of 1 ½ years duration. Successful candidates will start the Internship by July/August.

Hospital

The College is attached with 100 bedded hospital. The daily numbers of out-patient are maintained between 300/400. The In-patient bed occupancy is maintained at 60-70 per day. The hospital has 9 out-patient departments and 6 In-patient wards. The hospital functions under the direct supervision of the Principal/Hospital Superintendent, under him there is a Deputy Medical Superintendant, Resident Medical Officer, Medical Officers and Asst. Medical officers to attend the hospital duty round the clock. 

Panchakarma Section

Expert Panchakarma treatments as per the requirements of other departments are done by well trained therapists under the supervision of Panchakarma Department Doctors. 

Hostel

Separate hostels are available for male and female students in the Campus Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian food will be provided at reasonable cost in the Mess.

Dispensary

All Ayurveda classical Ayurvedic Medicines are available in the dispensary for free distribution.

Course

Other College Facilities

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