The Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura is among the oldest ayurveda colleges. The institute was set up in 1929 and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. Since its establishment, the institute has produced a number of medical personnel of high caliber in different areas like research, education and clinical practice. 

The institute offers a bunch of Undergraduate, Post Graduate and P G Diploma Courses as well. 

The admission in undergraduate and P G courses is done through a common entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner for common entrance examination, Kerala.

Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura: Highlights

Establishment| Type 1929 | Govt.
Located Ernakulam, Kerala
Type of Courses offered UG, PG, P G Diploma
Admission criteria Merit and Entrance Exam based
Entrance Exam Common Entrance exam by commissioner
Course stream Ayurveda
Official website ayurvedacollege.ac.in

Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura: Courses Offered

The Government Ayurveda College offers a wide variety of UG, PG, P G Diploma courses. It also offers certification courses in the field of Ayurveda. Therefore a student is available with many options so as to opt a particular course.

BAMS
  • Intake: 63
  • Eligibility: 10+2 ( Science Stream)
  • Duration: 5
MS
  • Specializations- Shalyatantra and Shalakya Tantra
  • Intake: 9
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field ( Preferably BAMS)
  • Duration: 3 years
MD
  • Specializations- Panchakarma, Swasthavritta, Rasasastra and Dravyaguna Vijnana
  • Intake: 12
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field ( Preferably BAMS)
  • Duration: 3 years

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Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura: Admission

Selection Criteria:

The admission for UG and PG courses at Government Ayurveda College is based on the entrance exam conducted by Commissioner Common entrance Examination Kerala.

The selection of students for PG diploma and certification courses is either on a first come first serve basis or exam is conducted by the Directorate of Ayurveda Medical Education, Tiruvanthpuram.

How to apply?

The students who wish to apply for the institute may follow following steps:

  • An application mode is completely online.
  • A student who wishes to take admission in the institute has to appear for the entrance exam as prescribed by the institute.
  • A student will be shortlisted based on his score in the entrance exam.
  • An interview round will be conducted thereafter.
  • A final admission will be given based on the composite score of 12th, entrance exam and interview round.
  • If a student wishes to take admission in a post graduation course then his graduation percentage will be counted for final admission.

Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura: Scholarship

The institute helps the students, who do not possess a sound financial background, with many such scholarships in order to pursue the course of their choice.

The institute offers following scholarship to eligible students:

  • University Merit Based Scholarship
  • National loan Scholarship
  • Educational Concession under KPCR
  • Caste Based Scholarship to SC/ST/SEBC students

The institute also offers endowments and awards to promising students.

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Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura: Facilities

The campus consists of main building, Hospital, Pharmacy, Herbal Garden, Hostels, and Staff Quarters etc.

  • Library:

The library of the Ayurveda College is managed by qualified people, equipped with more than 11,000 books. The library is equipped with a computer, Photostat Machine, TV, and VCP. Rare manuscripts are another attraction of the library.

  • Laboratory:

Physiological, clinical laboratory is there on campus to provide students with very practical knowledge of the various subjects.

  • Sports/Playground:

The Institute has an attached 1 acre playground within the campus. The institute provides training to their students who can win medals for the institute with the help of the physical education department.

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Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura: Faculty

Dr. T.K. Uma

Principal

The Faculties of the Institute are quite professionals and well-educated in their fields of knowledge. They are very supportive and helpful towards each student in guiding them to a better future and career. They are also very student-friendly.

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FAQs

Ques. What kind of certification courses are offered by the institute?

Ans. The institute offers certification courses in following areas:

  • Ayurveda Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Masseurs

Ques. Which are other colleges in Kerala that offer BAMS?

Ans. The following are the comparable institutes to GAC, Tripunithura

  • VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal
  • Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur
  • Government Ayurveda College, Pariyaram

Ques. Does the institute offer any internship opportunity to the students?

Ans. The students who are in the final year of PG course have to do an internship in the hospital run by the same institute. A student gets a lucrative stipend for 1 year of internship.

Ques. Does the institute provide any financial help to students who opt for PG Diploma and certification?

Ans. The institute awards scholarships only to UG and PG students. The students other than UG, PG courses have to bear the expenses himself.

Ques. How are the placements at the Institute?

Ans. The Institute provides students the opportunity to apply for off-campus companies. The institute also offers internship options where he/she can get practical knowledge and a stipend too.

Ques. What is the procedure to take admission in Diploma/Certification courses?

Ans. The admission procedure for Diploma/Certification course is on a first come first serve basis. A student may visit the campus or may call the institute for the same.