About Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Bangalore
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research (SSCASR) is a private Ayurveda medical college in Bangalore, Karnataka. Approved by CCIM and affiliated to RGUHS Bangalore, SSCASR offers BAMS with an intake of 150 students. The college is associated with the Art of Living Foundation founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar — one of India's most globally recognised spiritual leaders whose Ayurveda and wellness approach has built an international following. The Art of Living's International Centre is located in Bangalore's Kanakapura Road, giving SSCASR students access to a global wellness research 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 |
| MD (Ayurveda) | 3 years | Subject to CCIM approval | NEET-PG AYUSH |
NEET and BAMS Admission
NEET qualification is mandatory for all BAMS admissions in India. Karnataka AYUSH counselling by KEA fills 85% state quota seats. The Art of Living's global wellness brand makes SSCASR one of the more distinctive BAMS colleges in Karnataka's AYUSH counselling. Current NEET rank cutoffs and fee details are published on the KEA AYUSH portal annually.
Art of Living Foundation — Global Wellness Context
The Art of Living Foundation operates one of the world's largest wellness and spiritual education networks, with programmes in over 180 countries. The Foundation's Ayurveda Research Centre, Panchakarma clinics and international wellness retreats create a distinctive institutional context for Ayurveda education at SSCASR. BAMS students benefit from exposure to the Art of Living's integrated approach to Ayurveda — combining classical treatment with yoga, meditation and stress management — which is the direction the global wellness industry is moving and where BAMS graduates find increasing employment in wellness resorts, corporate wellness programmes and integrative health clinics worldwide.
Bangalore Wellness Market
SSCASR's Bangalore location gives students direct access to the city's premium Ayurveda and wellness sector. The Art of Living's International Centre on Kanakapura Road — a 65-acre campus hosting global wellness programmes, Panchakarma facilities and Ayurveda research — is one of Bangalore's premier wellness destinations. SSCASR graduates who align with the Art of Living's wellness philosophy have access to institutional career pathways through the Foundation's global network that no other BAMS college in Karnataka can offer.
Career Scope
SSCASR BAMS graduates register with Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council after one year internship. Art of Living wellness network positions, independent Ayurveda practice in Bangalore, international wellness industry employment through the Foundation's global connections, AYUSH government officer positions and NEET-PG AYUSH for MD Ayurveda are the primary career pathways.