Government Akhandanand Ayurved College & Hospital, established in 1965, is one of the premier government Ayurvedic institutions in Gujarat. The college was inaugurated by the late Shri Morarji Desai, former Prime Minister of India, on 26th January 1965, marking a significant milestone in Ayurvedic education in the state [citation:1]. Originally located in Ahmedabad, the college has now been relocated to the State Model Institute of Ayurveda Sciences (SMIAS) Campus in Kolavada, Gandhinagar, where it continues its legacy of excellence in Ayurvedic education, research, and patient care. The institution is affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, and is approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The college offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program with an intake capacity of 70 seats, which expands to 87 seats including the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota [citation:5]. Additionally, the college offers postgraduate (MD) programs in specialized disciplines including Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Shalya Tantra (Surgery), Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology & ENT), Panchakarma, and Ayurveda Samhita & Siddhant, with a total of 21 PG seats (26 including EWS) [citation:2][citation:5]. The associated teaching hospital is a key strength of the institution, providing robust clinical training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The hospital boasts a daily Outpatient Department (OPD) footfall of approximately 500 patients and is equipped with 124 indoor beds [citation:1]. Patients are diagnosed using classical Ayurvedic concepts combined with modern diagnostic equipment, and treated with authentic Ayurvedic medicines and therapeutic procedures. The hospital offers specialized treatments including Panchakarma for chronic disorders, Shalya (surgical) procedures for conditions like piles and fistula, Shalakya treatment for ophthalmic and ENT disorders, and dedicated departments for gynaecological disorders (Stri Roga Prasuti Tantra) and pediatric care (Kaumarbhritya) [citation:1]. The campus is set in a peaceful environment with impressive infrastructure, featuring well-equipped laboratories, a dissection hall, and a central library with extensive Ayurvedic texts and journals [citation:4]. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls within the campus, with mess facilities providing affordable meals [citation:4]. The college also actively organizes student sensitization programs and various academic events to enhance the overall learning experience [citation:6]. As a government institution, the college maintains highly affordable fee structures, making quality Ayurvedic education accessible to students from diverse backgrounds [citation:3][citation:4]. Through its commitment to academic excellence, clinical training, and affordable healthcare, Government Akhandanand Ayurved College & Hospital continues to be a cornerstone of Ayurvedic education and healthcare delivery in Gujarat.