Shri Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College (SJGSAMC), in Koppal, Karnataka, is a distinguished institution for Ayurvedic education. Established in 1996, SJGSAMC integrates traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific advancements. The college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, ensuring its academic programs meet national standards.
SJGSAMC offers comprehensive programs, beginning with the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) course, with an annual intake of 60 students. For postgraduate studies, it provides MD Ayurveda and MS Ayurveda degrees across six specialized disciplines, each with 5 seats. These include Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Dravyaguna, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, and Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga. With 14 well-equipped departments, the robust curriculum is designed for both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The institution maintains a dedicated faculty of 33 members, committed to guiding students.
The Shri Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurvedic Medical College campus spans 16 acres, featuring academic blocks, a teaching hospital, and student facilities. This infrastructure fosters a vibrant student experience, conducive to deep learning and holistic development. The college’s functional hospital provides students hands-on clinical exposure and practical training. This integration of theory with clinical practice prepares graduates for professional careers.
Admission to SJGSAMC’s BAMS program is through the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET). Postgraduate admissions require a valid score in the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET). This rigorous selection attracts meritorious students. The college’s emphasis on comprehensive education and clinical training equips graduates for successful careers in Ayurvedic medicine, research, or academia, producing competent and compassionate Ayurvedic physicians.