About Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College Tumkur
Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College is a private Ayurveda medical college located in Tumkur, Karnataka. Approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College offers BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with an intake of 150 students. Tumkur's proximity to Bangalore (70 km on NH-48) gives students access to Bangalore's Ayurveda and healthcare sector while studying in a lower-cost city environment.
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 BAMS admissions in India. Karnataka AYUSH counselling by KEA fills 85% state quota seats. Current NEET rank requirements and fee details for Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College are published on the KEA AYUSH portal. Tumkur district students seeking BAMS education locally can consider this college alongside other Tumkur medical institutions under KEA counselling.
Tumkur — Bangalore Proximity and Agricultural Context
Tumkur is Karnataka's largest district by area and a major coconut, sericulture and dry land agriculture region. The district's farming communities face occupational health challenges from agricultural labour, pesticide exposure and nutritional deficiencies that Ayurveda addresses through preventive and therapeutic approaches. Tumkur's position 70 km from Bangalore on NH-48 enables BAMS students to access Bangalore's Ayurveda job market, pharmaceutical industry and wellness sector for career development while studying in a smaller city.
Siddaganga Math in Tumkur — one of Karnataka's most respected Lingayat monastic institutions — has historically provided free education to thousands of students across the district. The broader educational ecosystem around Siddaganga creates a studious, academically oriented environment in Tumkur that benefits all educational institutions in the city including Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College.
Teaching Hospital and Clinical Training
Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College operates a teaching hospital providing clinical training in classical Ayurveda treatments including Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra and community medicine. Tumkur's mixed urban-rural population provides a diverse patient caseload for comprehensive clinical training across Ayurveda's therapeutic specialisations.
Career Scope
Shivananda Ayurveda Medical College BAMS graduates register with Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council after internship. Tumkur's proximity to Bangalore allows graduates to establish practice in either city. AYUSH government officer positions, Bangalore wellness market employment, Ayurvedic pharmaceutical roles and NEET-PG AYUSH for MD Ayurveda are the primary career pathways.