About National Institute of Ayurveda Ramanathapura
National Institute of Ayurveda Ramanathapura is a private Ayurveda medical college located in Mysuru (Mysore), Karnataka. Approved by CCIM and affiliated to RGUHS Bangalore, the institute offers BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with an intake of 150 students. Mysuru is Karnataka's second city and has a rich Ayurveda heritage connected to the Mysore kingdom's patronage of traditional sciences. The Ramanathapura area in Mysuru provides students access to the city's growing Ayurveda wellness sector.
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 in India. Karnataka AYUSH state quota (85%) is filled through KEA's centralised AYUSH counselling. Current NEET rank cutoffs and fee details are published on the KEA AYUSH portal. Students from Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Hassan districts consider the National Institute of Ayurveda as a local BAMS option in the old Mysore region.
Mysuru — Ayurveda Heritage City
Mysuru's cultural connection to Ayurveda runs deep. The Mysore kingdom's patronage of Vaidyas (traditional physicians) and the city's role as a centre of Sanskrit learning made Mysuru a hub for Ayurvedic scholarship alongside the Wodeyars' support for CFTRI (food research) and other science institutions. The Mysuru Palace, annual Dasara festival and cultural tourism draw health-conscious visitors who increasingly seek Ayurveda wellness experiences — creating a strong urban Ayurveda practice market in the city.
The Bangalore-Mysuru Expressway (2023) connects Mysuru to Bangalore in under 90 minutes, giving BAMS graduates access to both cities' wellness markets for career establishment after completing the programme and internship.
Teaching Hospital and Clinical Training
The institute operates a teaching hospital providing BAMS clinical training in Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra and allied Ayurveda specialisations. Mysuru's patient population includes both urban chronic disease patients seeking Ayurveda alternatives and rural patients from surrounding Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts with primary care needs.
Career Scope
BAMS graduates from the National Institute of Ayurveda Mysuru register with Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council after one year internship. AYUSH government officer positions, independent practice in Mysuru's growing wellness market, Bangalore career development via the expressway and NEET-PG AYUSH for MD Ayurveda are the primary career pathways.
Students seeking BAMS admission at the National Institute of Ayurveda Mysuru should verify current NEET rank requirements through the KEA AYUSH portal and confirm fee structure before Option Entry.