About Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Ayurveda College Mangalore
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Ayurveda College is a private Ayurveda medical college located in Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Approved by CCIM and affiliated to RGUHS Bangalore, the college offers BAMS with an intake of 150 students. This college is associated with the renowned Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS), Kottakkal — one of the world's most respected Ayurveda institutions, established in 1902 in Kerala, and famous for its authentic classical Ayurvedic formulations, research and treatment. The Kottakkal AVS brand carries unmatched global recognition in Ayurveda.
Admission is through NEET and KEA AYUSH counselling for Karnataka state quota seats.
Programme Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) | 4.5 years + 1 year internship | 150 | NEET + KEA AYUSH |
NEET and BAMS Admission
NEET qualification is mandatory for all BAMS admissions. Karnataka AYUSH counselling by KEA fills 85% state quota seats. The Kottakkal AVS brand makes this college among the most sought-after BAMS colleges in Karnataka's AYUSH counselling, with NEET rank competition reflecting the institution's prestige. Current cutoffs are published on the KEA AYUSH portal annually.
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala — 120 Years of Classical Ayurveda
Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal, established in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier in Kerala, is one of the world's oldest and most respected Ayurveda institutions. The AVS Kottakkal produces hundreds of classical Ayurvedic formulations including Ashtachurnam, Dhanwantharam Tailam and Kottakkal's proprietary rasayanas that are prescribed by Ayurveda physicians globally. AVS Kottakkal's research publications, classical text preservation and treatment protocols define the gold standard for authentic Ayurveda education.
Studying BAMS under the Kottakkal AVS banner provides exposure to the institution's classical Kerala Ayurveda tradition, authentic Panchakarma protocols and the rigorous clinical standards that have made AVS Kottakkal synonymous with excellence in Ayurveda practice worldwide. The AVS alumni network connects Kottakkal graduates to Ayurveda institutions, wellness companies and medical practices globally.
Mangaluru Location and Coastal Karnataka Context
The college's Mangaluru location in Dakshina Kannada gives BAMS students access to coastal Karnataka's well-established Ayurveda culture. Dakshina Kannada and Kerala share cultural and linguistic heritage through the Tulu and Kerala communities, making Kerala's classical Ayurveda tradition naturally resonant in Mangaluru. The Gulf employment network for coastal Karnataka graduates extends to Ayurveda practitioners, with UAE, Oman and Kuwait's wellness industry employing BAMS-qualified professionals from the coastal Karnataka-Kerala corridor.
Career Scope
Kottakkal AVS Mangalore BAMS graduates carry one of the most prestigious Ayurveda institutional credentials in India. Career pathways include AVS Kottakkal hospital network positions, independent clinical practice, international Ayurveda wellness industry employment (especially Gulf and Southeast Asia through coastal Karnataka's NRI networks), Ayurvedic pharmaceutical R&D and NEET-PG AYUSH for MD Ayurveda specialisation.