Question 1

What does PNNM stand for in PNNM Ayurveda Medical College?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What is the Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam and what is its connection to PNNM?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Is PNNM Ayurveda Medical College NABH accredited?

Accepted Answer

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/.

Question 4

What is the BAMS intake at PNNM Ayurveda Medical College?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

120 Beds

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

Programme	Duration	Seats	Admission Route
BAMS (UG)	5.5 Years (4.5 Academic + 1 Year Internship)	50 (25 Merit + 25 Mgmt)	NEET UG → CEE Kerala AYUSH (Merit); College direct (Management/NRI)
MDMS Kayachikitsa (MD Ay)	3 Years	TBC with college	AIAPGET → CEE Kerala PG AYUSH (State); College (Mgmt)
MDMS Shalya Tantra (MS Ay)	3 Years	TBC with college	AIAPGET → CEE Kerala PG AYUSH (State); College (Mgmt)
MDMS Prasuti evam Stri Roga (MS Ay)	3 Years	TBC with college	AIAPGET → CEE Kerala PG AYUSH (State); College (Mgmt)
MDMS Rasashastra & BK (MD Ay)	3 Years	TBC with college	AIAPGET → CEE Kerala PG AYUSH (State); College (Mgmt)
Panchakarma Therapist Certificate Course	1 Year	TBC	College-level application

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