About Sushrutha Ayurvedic Medical College Dharwad
Sushrutha Ayurvedic Medical College is a private Ayurveda medical college located in Dharwad, North Karnataka. Approved by CCIM and affiliated to RGUHS Bangalore, the college offers BAMS with an intake of 150 students. Named after Sushruta — the ancient Indian surgeon whose Sushruta Samhita is one of Ayurveda's foundational classical texts and is considered the world's first surgical treatise — the name reflects the college's aspiration toward Ayurveda's clinical heritage. The college serves BAMS aspirants from Dharwad, Belagavi, Gadag and surrounding North Karnataka districts.
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 counselling by KEA fills 85% state quota seats. Current NEET rank requirements and fee details are published on the KEA AYUSH portal. Dharwad district students seeking BAMS locally can consider Sushrutha through KEA AYUSH counselling.
Dharwad — North Karnataka's University City
Dharwad is Karnataka's university city in the North — home to Karnataka University, Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University and the headquarters district of Hubli-Dharwad twin city. IIT Dharwad is also located in the Dharwad-Hubli area. The intellectual academic environment of Dharwad creates a strong educational culture that benefits medical and health sciences students. Hubli-Dharwad's Infosys BPM and IT sector create a professional population with healthcare demand for Ayurveda's preventive and wellness services.
Teaching Hospital and Clinical Training
Sushrutha Ayurvedic Medical College operates a teaching hospital providing BAMS clinical training across Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra and Community Medicine. North Karnataka's agricultural communities and the Hubli-Dharwad urban population provide a mixed clinical caseload for comprehensive Ayurveda training.
Career Scope
Sushrutha BAMS graduates register with Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council after internship. AYUSH government officer positions, independent practice in the Hubli-Dharwad metro area, Goa wellness industry employment (Goa is 130 km from Dharwad) and NEET-PG AYUSH for MD Ayurveda are the primary career pathways.
Sushrutha Ayurvedic Medical College Dharwad provides BAMS education in one of North Karnataka's most intellectually active cities, home to Karnataka University and IIT Dharwad. Students seeking BAMS in the Hubli-Dharwad region consider Sushrutha through KEA AYUSH counselling. The college's location gives graduates direct access to Hubli-Dharwad's employment market and Goa's wellness industry (130 km). Register with Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council after internship for AYUSH government and private practice careers.