About Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College Bangalore
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College is a private Ayurveda medical college in Bangalore, Karnataka, under the Santhigiri Ashram trust. Approved by CCIM and affiliated to RGUHS Bangalore, the college offers BAMS with an intake of 150 students. Santhigiri Ashram, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a prominent spiritual and Ayurveda institution founded by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, with an extensive network of Ayurveda hospitals and research institutions across India. The Santhigiri heritage brings a Kerala classical Ayurveda tradition to Bangalore's Ayurveda education landscape.
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 state quota seats are filled through KEA's centralised AYUSH counselling. Current NEET rank requirements and fee details are published on the KEA AYUSH portal. The BAMS degree from CCIM-approved colleges is valid for Ayurveda practice registration across all Indian states.
Santhigiri Ashram — Kerala Classical Ayurveda Tradition
The Santhigiri Ashram has developed a distinctive approach integrating classical Kerala Ayurveda with spiritual healing principles. Santhigiri Ayurveda hospitals are known for Panchakarma, Keraliya (Kerala-style) Ayurveda treatments and research into traditional formulations. BAMS students at Santhigiri Bangalore benefit from exposure to Kerala's highly developed Ayurveda clinical tradition — particularly Keraliya Panchakarma techniques like Pizhichil, Navarakizhi and Shirodhara that are central to contemporary Ayurveda wellness practice globally.
The Kerala connection makes Santhigiri BAMS graduates well-versed in classical treatment protocols that are internationally sought-after in Ayurveda tourism, wellness resorts and integrative medicine clinics in Kerala, Bangalore and internationally.
Bangalore Wellness Market
Santhigiri's Bangalore location gives students access to the city's premium wellness market during their programme. Bangalore's corporate professionals and health-conscious residents increasingly patronise Ayurveda for stress management, lifestyle disease prevention and rejuvenation. The Santhigiri brand's recognition in the wellness industry provides career connectivity for graduates entering this market after BAMS.
Career Scope
Santhigiri Bangalore BAMS graduates register with Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council after internship. Career pathways include Santhigiri Ashram's own hospital network, independent Ayurveda clinical practice in Bangalore's wellness market, Kerala Ayurveda tourism industry positions and NEET-PG AYUSH for MD Ayurveda specialisation.