Courses Offered at Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Ollur: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Thrissur

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College offers over 2 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Medical (Ayurveda). Specifically, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College provides 1 UG course and 1 PG course. BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medical and Surgery) is the flagship course of Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College offered based on NEET UG scores. Besides, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College also offers postgraduate programs like MD (Ayurveda Vachaspati) in Kayachikitsa. This Thrissur-based institution, Vaidyaratnam, focuses primarily on traditional Ayurvedic medical education.

Students can choose from flagship programs such as BAMS, which has an intake of 40 seats, along with other specialised courses, notably the MD (Ayurveda Vachaspati) with 5 seats in Kayachikitsa. Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College is recognized for its commitment to authentic Ayurvedic practices and is approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). With experienced faculty and updated curricula, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College ensures students are well-prepared. Further, the institution has been ranked 7th in Kerala for Ayurveda studies by a regional survey and 25th nationally by a recent educational portal's assessment. The college also maintains over 5+ collaborations with prominent research institutions within the Vaidyaratnam campus.

At Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria.

UG Programs

• Eligibility: Completion of Higher Secondary Examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or equivalent.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 50% marks in Biology separately and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology put together. Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31.
• Entrance Exams: Qualified NEET UG examination (50th percentile for General, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC).
• Documents: Transcripts, mark sheets, a motivation letter, and letters of recommendation if applicable.

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized BAMS (Ayurvedacharya) or equivalent Degree from a recognized University.
• Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 55% marks in the UG degree. Completion of Compulsory Rotating Internship is also mandatory.
• Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests such as AIAPGET.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.