Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College: Course, Fees, Dates, Registration, Ranking

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College is located in the Thaikkattussery near Ollur, in the Thrissur city, at the state of Kerala. It was established in the year 1976. This college was affiliated to the Kerala university of health science Vaidyaratnam and approved by Central council of Indian medicines. This college was popularly known as VAC, Thrissur.

VAC was started to serve the students with the best Ayurvedic care. Now the college is the best one among the Ayurvedic colleges. Two courses are offered by this college. BAMS(Bachelor of Ayurveda Medical and Surgery) and MAMS( Master of Ayurveda Medical and Surgery). This is an outstanding institution in terms of academic excellence and achievements. The Candidates shall be awarded Ayurvedacharya after the completion of the course duration and the completion of one year internship after the final examination.

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Highlights

Established	1976
Popular name	VAC Thrissur
Affiliated to	Kerala University of Health and Science
Approved by	Central council of Indian medicines
Courses	BAMS/MD
Intake	54 students total
Official website	www.vaidyaratnamcollege.org

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Courses Offered

Course	Details
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda medical and surgery)	Eligibility: Candidates should have 50% in their 12th board examination in the stream of science with PCB(Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Duration: 5.5 years Specialization:candidates must have a valid NEET score.
MD (Doctor of Medicine)	Eligibility: Candidates must have BAMS (Ayurvedacharya) or equivalent Degree from recognised University with 55% marks. Duration: 3 years Specialization: Candidates must have a valid AIAP GET

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Admissions

To get admission in the UG course, the candidates must have to attend the NEET.
To get admission in the PG course, the candidates have to appear in the AIAP GET.

A candidate can visit the official portal of Commissioner of Entrance examination, Kerala, to get themselves registered for NEET 2020, Kerala state counselling. There are some procedures to take up in the counselling. There are 85% seats are reserved in the state quota and 15% for all India quota. Some of the steps are to be followed.

How to apply?

The candidate must visit the official website.
Click on the “ New registration” button.
Enter the details which are asked in the form.
Upload the photos and the signature of the candidate.
Give the educational information on the allocated box.
Finally, the payment procedure is done as the fee of counselling. For the payment they provide two options by filling the bank challan and through the online payment.
The application and counselling fee is 3540/- plus bank charge extra for OC/BC category candidates and Rs.2950/- for SC/ST candidates.

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Placement

This college aims to provide placement assistance for all the eligible candidates. The candidates are not forced to attend the placement, if they are willing means they have to fill the application form. Then only the management updates the news to them.

In past days the job opportunities in the side of Ayurveda was very low. There are two options only either higher studies or personal clinics. But nowadays, so many job opportunities are available on the BAMS in both public and private sectors.

Relevant industries for BAMS graduates are Health Care Industry, Education Industry, Life Science Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Nursing Industry, Medical Tourism Industry.

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Scholarship

The scholarships are provided based on the merit list and talent of the students. The students may apply for the scholarship at the beginning of the year starting. The college provide the scholarship for the following category candidates,

The candidates belonging to economically weaker sections may have the full concession.
College or university merit scholarship.
For brilliant students merit and national scholarship are given under central and state government.

Apart from these scholarships, the management arranged for the loan facilities(educational loan) also offered by banks in India.

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Cutoff

Category	Cut-off
UR	701 - 134
OBC/SC/ST	133 - 107
UR - PH	133 - 120

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Fee details

Course	Fee structure
BAMS/MAMS	12,000/-(first year fee)
MD	18,000/-(first year fee)

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Facilities

Separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls with fully equipped materials.
Library is fully computerised and has numerous journals and magazines and has 8000 books including the rarest book related to Ayurveda. Each department has a separate library.
Sports- They provide not only good education but also the physical activities.
Cafeteria for the refreshment of the students.
Medical and hospital facilities at the time of emergency.
Auditorium at the time of any programs and functions.
Laboratories with well equipped instruments. Easily handled by the students.

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College Faculty

The college has well trained faculties and skilled persons in their field and good ratio with well educated persons. They also provide the non technical staff for the self learning of the students. The total number of staff is 29. They are available for all the time, for the students to clarify their quarries. They also make the most beautiful surroundings among the students.

Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College FAQs:

Ques. Can I do MD after completing BAMS?

Ans. Yes, you can pursue MD/MS after BAMS in the following deciplines, Agadatantra, Ayurveda samhita evam siddhant, Dravyaguna vigyana, Karmarabhritya Bala Roga, Rachana Sharira, Mano Manasa Roga, Kayachikitsa Kriya Sharira, Rasa Shastra Bhaishijya Kalpana, Rasayana evam vajikarana, Roga nidana evam vikriti vigyana, shalakya and yoga.

Ques. What is the tuition fee for the BAMS course?

Ans. The tuition fee is coming around 10,000/- per annum. The fee is based on the conditions in the scholarship. It may change year by year based on the fee structure framed by the college.

Ques. Can I do BAMS if I didn’t study Sanskrit before?

Ans. Yes, you can do BAMS, Sanskrit is not necessary to pursue this degree. The subjects which are all you studied in the 12th board examination are required like physics chemistry and biology. These three subjects are needed to get a seat.

Ques. What is the age limit to get into BAMS?

Ans. The minimum age is 17 years or above and the maximum age is there is no approximation to do the BAMS in this college. They should have completed their higher secondary education and have to score good marks in the entrance exam to get admission.

Ques. Is there any chance to get admission without writing the entrance exam?

Ans. No, you cannot get any direct admission to get Ayurveda College. Not only for this institution for all the Ayurveda colleges the candidates must attend the NEET exam with the qualified score. The management seats are available for the low scorers. But the entrance exam is compulsory.