P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital - Overview
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About P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital
P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital — commonly searched as 'PNNM Ayurveda College Shoranur', 'PNNM AMC Cheruthuruthy', 'PNNM BAMS College Thrissur' or 'pnnmayurvedacollege.com' — is a private self-financing Ayurvedic medical institution at Cheruthuruthy — 679531, Shoranur, Thrissur District, Kerala. Established in 2007 under the aegis of Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri (Karnataka) — one of India's four Shankaracharya Mathas — it is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, recognised by NCISM (College ID: AYU0113), and holds the distinction of being both NABH Accredited (hospital) and QCI Certified (college) — a rare dual quality accreditation among private Ayurvedic colleges in Kerala. It offers BAMS (50 seats), MDMS in four specialties (Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Prasuti evam Stri Roga, and Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana), and a Paramedical Certificate Course for Panchakarma Therapists. Its attached teaching hospital is the Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam (KAS), Shoranur — described on the official website as the world's first and world-renowned Ayurveda centre, with 120+ years of institutional heritage.
P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital Courses
4 CoursesBAMS
Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects; NEET (UG) qualification mandatory; minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC); minimum age 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year; NRI candidates as per Kerala government norms.
MD
BAMS from NCISM/CCIM-recognised university; AIAPGET qualification.
MS
BAMS from NCISM/CCIM-recognised university; AIAPGET qualification.
Paramedical Certificate Course
Complete 10+2
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
BAMS 1 specialization | ₹ 1.19L - 12.45L | Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects; NEET (UG) qualification mandatory; minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC); minimum age 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year; NRI candidates as per Kerala government norms. |
MD 2 specializations | ₹ 69.9K - 75K | BAMS from NCISM/CCIM-recognised university; AIAPGET qualification. |
MS 2 specializations | ₹ 69.9K - 75K | BAMS from NCISM/CCIM-recognised university; AIAPGET qualification. |
Paramedical Certificate Course 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | Complete 10+2 |
P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET (UG) for BAMS; AIAPGET for MDMS
Important Notice
PNNM AMC does NOT use KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) — it is a Kerala college under CEE Kerala. Management quota joining/non-joining reports and rank lists are published on the official website. Latest NCISM and KUHS permission documents are published under the Affiliations & NCISM Mandate sections.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship (e-Grantz / Scholarship Portal) | SC/ST/OBC/EBC/Minority students domiciled in Kerala enrolled in KUHS/NCISM-recognised professional courses; apply via e-Grantz portal (egrantz.kerala.gov.in) | Tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance as per Government of Kerala schedule |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) / Central Sector Scholarship | Merit-cum-means eligible students in NCISM-recognised BAMS and MDMS programmes; apply via scholarships.gov.in | As per Government of India NSP norms |
RAMUNI PANIKER TRUST ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP | PNNM BAMS students based on merit and institutional eligibility criteria; awarded annually at the college | As per Trust scholarship quantum (Awarded to Miss. Sneha P.S., Batch 2022-23, on 12.01.2025) |
Dr. Rajagopal Endowment | PNNM BAMS students based on merit; awarded by the college (Awarded to Miss. Aarsha J.U., 2019 Batch, on 10.01.2025) | As per Endowment quantum |
Minority Scholarships (Kerala / Central) | Students from notified minority communities; Kerala Minority Welfare Department or Maulana Azad Foundation | As per applicable scheme |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam (Teaching Hospital — 120 Beds, NABH Accredited)
120-bed (100 NABH-rated + Charitable Ward) teaching hospital with 120+ year heritage on the bank of River Nila. Full spectrum of traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapies and classical Panchakarma; specialty clinics (Suputhreeyam, Suchethas, Subalyam, Sunayanam); Major & Minor OT for Surgery, Gynaecology & Otorhinolaryngology; X-Ray unit; Physiotherapy unit; 500+ medicines in pharmacy; Charitable Ward; Deluxe A/C & Non-A/C suites, Pay wards, General wards; Medical camps; Online consultation.
Vallathol Narayana Menon Memorial Digital Library
Fully digitalised library built in memory of the great Malayalam poet and scholar Sri. Vallathol Narayana Menon. Houses a rare collection of books and manuscripts on Ayurveda and allied sciences. Enables students to access deep-rooted classical and modern knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine.
Research Center
Dedicated Research Center documented at pnnmayurvedacollege.com/research_center/. Supports faculty and student research in Ayurvedic medicine. Publishes the Dhanvantari Ayurveda Journal. Faculty are listed in research databases and IRINS.
Smart Classrooms & Computer Lab
Spacious, adequately ventilated classrooms with ICT audio-visual aids and smart classroom technology to ease learning. Computer lab with internet access for student reference during working hours.
Swasthya Fitness-Yoga Centre
Dedicated fitness and yoga facility for the overall wellness of body, mind, and soul, integrated into the hospital campus for both patients and students.
Pharmacy (KAS Manufacturing Unit)
In-house Ayurvedic pharmacy stocking 500+ medicines manufactured at the Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam factory — a production unit with a legacy of more than 120 years. Formulations include kashayas, gulikas, churnas, arishtas, lehyas, and thailams. Available through online and offline platforms.
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* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The full form of PNNM is not explicitly stated on the college's official website. The institution is officially named 'P N N M Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital' and operates under the aegis of Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, Karnataka.
The Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam (KAS), Shoranur is described on the PNNM official website as 'the world's first and world renowned Ayurveda Centre' with a heritage of more than 120 years. It functions as the attached teaching hospital of PNNM Ayurveda Medical College, providing clinical training for BAMS students, IPD/OPD services, traditional Kerala Ayurvedic therapies, Panchakarma, and its own 120+ year-old pharmacy and manufacturing facility.
Yes. The hospital (Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam / PNNM Ayurveda Hospital) is NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accredited, making PNNM one of the few NABH-accredited Ayurvedic teaching hospital campuses in Kerala. The college is also QCI (Quality Council of India) certified under the NCISM quality framework. NABH and QCI details are published at pnnmayurvedacollege.com/accreditations/.
The annual BAMS intake is 50 seats: 50% (approximately 25 seats) are allocated through the state merit quota via CEE Kerala AYUSH counselling (NEET-based), and the remaining 50% (approximately 25 seats) are filled as management quota directly by the college through online applications at pnnmayurvedacollege.com.
Kayachikitsa — OPD (Mon–Sat 9 AM–1 PM); IPD, Panchakarma — All 5 Shodhana procedures (Vamana, Virechana, Vasthi, Nasya, Rakthamoksha); classical Kerala therapies (Abhyanga, Udwarthana, Pizhichil, Dhara, Kizhi, Navarkizhi, Chavitti Uzhichil, Marma Chikitsa), Salyatantra (Surgery) — OPD & Major/Minor OT, Salakyatantra (ENT & Ophthalmology) — OPD; Sunayanam Speciality Eye Clinic, Prasoothitantra Evam Streeroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) — OPD & IPD, Kaumara Britya (Paediatrics) — OPD; Subalyam speciality children's clinic (Ayurveda + Allopathic panel), Agadatantra (Toxicology) — OPD, Swasthavritha (Preventive Medicine & Yoga) — OPD, Suchethas — Mental Wellness & Counselling Specialty Clinic, Suputhreeyam — Youth & Child Wellbeing Specialty Clinic, Physiotherapy Unit, Pharmacy (500+ medicines including kashayas, gulikas, churnas, arishtas, lehyas, and thailams; manufactured at KAS factory with 120+ year production legacy), X-Ray Unit, Swasthya Fitness-Yoga Centre, Veda Ayurvedic Spa & Wellness Centre (Ayurvedic cosmetology — hair and skin care), Medical Camps & Free Medicine Distribution (periodic, statewide), Online Consultation & Counselling Services, Charitable Ward (Free IPD for economically disadvantaged patients), Deluxe Suites (A/C and Non-A/C), Pay Wards, General Wards
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PNNM Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Shoranur (Cheruthuruthy) — Complete Guide 2026
PNNM AMC Shoranur: NCISM AYU0113 | NABH Accredited | QCI Certified | KUHS Affiliated | Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam Teaching Hospital (120+ Year Heritage) | 50 BAMS + 4 PG Specialties
The Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam: Where 120 Years of Tradition Meet NABH-Level Healthcare
PNNM's most extraordinary differentiator is its 120-bed teaching hospital: the Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam (KAS), on the bank of River Nila (Bharathapuzha). KAS carries a heritage of more than 120 years, predating the college by eight decades, and functions simultaneously as a NABH-accredited healthcare institution and a living museum of classical Kerala Ayurvedic practice. The hospital's pharmacy manufactures 500+ formulations — kashayas, gulikas, churnas, arishtas, lehyas, and thailams — using methods with a continuous production history of 120+ years. Traditional Kerala therapies (Abhyanga, Udwarthana, Pizhichil, Dhara, Kizhi, Navarkizhi, Chavitti Uzhichil, Marma Chikitsa) and all five classical Panchakarma procedures are offered across dedicated Panchakarma units. Specialty clinics — Suputhreeyam, Suchethas, Subalyam, Sunayanam — serve specific patient populations with focused expertise. Major and Minor OTs, X-Ray, Physiotherapy, Swasthya Yoga Centre, and the Veda Ayurvedic Spa complement the clinical infrastructure.
NABH + QCI + NCISM + KUHS: A Rare Four-Way Quality and Regulatory Standing
PNNM Ayurveda Medical College holds four simultaneous quality and regulatory validations that are uncommon among private Ayurvedic colleges in any Indian state: NCISM recognition (AYU0113), KUHS affiliation (updated reference dated 19/08/2025), NABH hospital accreditation, and NCISM QCI college certification. All four are published and verifiable through documents linked on the official website. The NCISM Mandate section further publishes yearly occupancy, yearly admission data, department count, and clinical materials for 2025 — reflecting regulatory transparency consistent with the Ministry of AYUSH's disclosure requirements.
Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri: The Spiritual and Educational Foundation of PNNM
PNNM Ayurveda Medical College operates under the aegis of Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, Karnataka — one of the four Cardinal Shankaracharya Mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century CE, and one of the most venerated religious-educational institutions in India. This institutional lineage gives PNNM a cultural and philosophical foundation that situates Ayurveda within its broader Vedic context: the college's curriculum explicitly includes knowledge of Jyothisham, Vasthu, and Tantra taught by eminent visiting scholars, alongside the standard NCISM BAMS syllabus. The Chairman, Sri. P.A. Murali (Guru Seva Nirata), serves as CEO & Administrator of Sringeri Mutt and its properties — providing governance continuity between the Matha and the college. This heritage adds a dimension to PNNM's institutional identity that is exceptional among private Ayurvedic colleges in Kerala.
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