Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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About Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College — commonly searched as 'SAMC Palakkad', 'Santhigiri Ayurvedic College Olasseri', or 'Santhigiri BAMS College Kodumbu Kerala' — is a private Ayurvedic medical institution established in 2002 as a unit of Santhigiri Ashram, located at Olasseri P.O., Kodumbu (Via), Palakkad, Kerala-678551. Administered by the Santhigiri Healthcare Research Organisation under its Medical Education Division, the college is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, and recognised by NCISM and the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Its parent body, Santhigiri Ashram (founded 1964), is recognised by CSIR as a Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). For NEET UG aspirants searching for 'BAMS colleges in Palakkad Kerala' or 'Ayurvedic colleges with Ashram campus Kerala', SAMC is one of the most distinctively positioned institutions in the state.
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College Courses
1 CoursesBAMS
10+2 / Plus Two (Science) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects; minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/OC category (as per Kerala CEE norms for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET (UG) score; minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year. Eligible categories: Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II) as per Kerala CEE classification. OCI/PIO cardholders treated at par with Indian citizens for admission. All admissions 100% NEET-based.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
BAMS 1 specialization | ₹ 10.97L - 12L | 10+2 / Plus Two (Science) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects; minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/OC category (as per Kerala CEE norms for SC/ST/OBC); valid NEET (UG) score; minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year. Eligible categories: Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II) as per Kerala CEE classification. OCI/PIO cardholders treated at par with Indian citizens for admission. All admissions 100% NEET-based. |
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College 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) — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Kerala BAMS admission is through CEE Kerala CAP (NOT AACCC/KEA as in other states).
Important Notice
Kerala BAMS admission is conducted EXCLUSIVELY through CEE Kerala’s own Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on NEET (UG) scores — NOT through AACCC (the national 15% All India Quota mechanism) or KEA (Karnataka-specific). SAMC's sanctioned intake is 50 seats per year. Admission to all seats is 100% NEET-based. Prospectus 2024 is available for download at samc.santhigiriashram.org/college/prospectus/.
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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 Government Scholarship / Fee Concession (SC/ST Students) | SC/ST students admitted through Kerala CEE CAP; full or partial fee reimbursement as per Kerala Social Justice Department norms | Full / partial tuition fee reimbursement as per Kerala Welfare Department norms |
OBC / EBC Fee Concession | OBC / EBC students domiciled in Kerala, admitted through Government quota, as per Kerala Backward Communities Development Department norms | Partial fee concession as per eligibility |
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) / Central Sector Scholarship | Meritorious students from economically weaker sections enrolled in NCISM-recognised UG Ayush courses | As per Government of India NSP scholarship norms |
AYUSH Scholarship Schemes | Students enrolled in Ministry of AYUSH-recognised institutions, subject to eligibility notified by the Ministry from time to time | As per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines |
Santhigiri Ashram / Charitable Support | Students in genuine financial need; Santhigiri Ashram's core motto of 'Athurasevanam' (service to the sick) and charitable work may extend to deserving students; contact SAMC administration directly | As per Santhigiri Ashram’s charitable discretion |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
100-Bedded Teaching Hospital with Free Daily Medical Camps
Santhigiri Ayurveda Teaching Hospital — 100 beds, commenced 2002-03; all Ayurvedic departments with specialist doctors; free medical camps on all weekdays providing free consultation and medicines; clinical services include Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Eye & ENT, Salyatantra (Kshara Sootra, Kshara Karma), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Yoga; diagnostic support: Laboratory, Physiotherapy, X-Ray, Ultrasound Scanning; Casualty and Ambulance services.
Herbal Garden on the Banks of Sokanashini Puzha
A riverside herbal garden established on the banks of Sokanashini Puzha, the Bharatapuzha tributary that flows through the campus, providing a living, ecologically-enriched resource for Dravyaguna Vijnana (pharmacology) and medicinal plant practical training.
Classrooms
Well-furnished classrooms and well-equipped departmental laboratories supporting all professional phases of the BAMS curriculum, with dedicated facilities for anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and clinical subjects.
Hostel (Boys & Girls — ~300 Capacity)
Separate, comfortable hostel accommodation for boys and girls with a combined capacity of approximately 300 students, enabling residential BAMS study for candidates from across Kerala and beyond.
Auditorium
State-of-the-art auditorium available for students.
Laboratory
State-of-the-art laboratory available for students.
Hostel & Accommodation
Boys Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | Undergraduate | ₹10,000 |
Girls Hostel Fee Structure
| Room Type | Course | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | Undergraduate | ₹10,000 |
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SAMC was established in 2002 as a unit of Santhigiri Ashram. The hospital at Olasseri, Palakkad, was started in 1997 by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru himself as a 20-bed charitable base hospital, expanding to a 100-bed teaching hospital by 2002-03 when the BAMS college formally commenced.
SAMC is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala.
Santhigiri Ashram was founded in 1964 by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru at Pothencode near Thiruvananthapuram, guided by the motto 'Annadhanam, Athurasevanam and Athmabodhanam' (food service, service to the sick, and self-realisation). The Ashram works beyond caste, colour, and creed. It has been recognised by the Government of India's Ministry of Science & Technology through CSIR as a Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO).
The current Principal is Dr. Prasanna V.N. (BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD; Registration No. 5504; NCISM Code AYPS00566; joined 13/06/2025). Contact: +91-9744342038 / samc@santhigiriashram.org.
Department of Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Department of Panchakarma, Department of Shalakyatanthra (Eye & ENT), Department of Salyatantra (Marma, Kshara Sootra, Kshara Karma & Para-surgical Therapies), Department of Prasoothi Tantra & Streeroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Department of Koumarabhritya (Paediatrics), Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga (Preventive & Social Medicine), Casualty Services, Ambulance Services, Laboratory Services, Physiotherapy Services, Yoga, X-Ray Services, Ultra Sound Scanning, Outpatient Department (OPD), Inpatient Department (IPD)
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Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College, Olasseri, Palakkad, Kerala (SAMC) – Complete Guide 2026
SAMC Palakkad: A BAMS College Rooted in Santhigiri Ashram’s 60-Year Tradition of Service and CSIR-Recognised Research
The Santhigiri Ashram Legacy: 60 Years of Service, SIRO Research, and the Nava Arogya Dharma Siddhantham
Founded in 1964 by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru at Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram, Santhigiri Ashram has spent six decades building a healthcare and research network across India and beyond. The Ashram's motto — 'Annadhanam, Athurasevanam and Athmabodhanam' — integrates food service, healthcare, and spiritual development into a unified mission. Recognised by CSIR as a Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO), the Ashram brings academic and research credibility that distinguishes SAMC from private college management trusts. Guru himself opened the Palakkad hospital in 1997, personally beginning the service to 60 surrounding villages that SAMC's college and hospital continue today.
100-Bed Hospital on the Banks of Sokanashini Puzha: Daily Free Camps, Kshara Karma, and Full Diagnostics
The attached 100-bedded Santhigiri Ayurveda Teaching Hospital runs OPD and IPD across all Ayurvedic departments — Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalakyatanthra, Salyatantra (with Kshara Sootra and Kshara Karma), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Yoga — supported by Laboratory, Physiotherapy, X-Ray, and Ultrasound Scanning. Free medical camps on all weekdays provide free consultation and medicines to the needy. The campus herbal garden is established on the banks of Sokanashini Puzha (a Bharatapuzha tributary), providing a living medicinal plant resource directly alongside the river.
50 Seats, 32 Faculty, 10,000+ Library, 300-Capacity Hostel — An Optimally Sized BAMS Programme
SAMC's 50-seat intake (with 32 faculty for 271 enrolled students) reflects a deliberate commitment to maintaining an optimal student-teacher ratio — enabling the kind of personalised academic attention and clinical mentorship that is harder to achieve at larger colleges. The library holds 10,000+ volumes. Separate hostels for boys and girls can accommodate approximately 300 students in total. A vegetarian canteen serves Pathya-compliant meals. The CCRAS Spark 4.0 research programme participation (results published 2025-26) adds an active research dimension to the academic culture.
For NEET (UG) qualified candidates from Palakkad, Thrissur, Malappuram, and the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border zone evaluating BAMS colleges in Kerala, Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College offers a unique combination: Santhigiri Ashram’s CSIR-SIRO credibility, 22+ years of BAMS education since 2002, NCISM recognition, KUHS affiliation, 100-bed hospital with free daily camps, Kshara Karma and Panchakarma clinical training, riverside herbal garden, 10,000+ volume library, 300-capacity hostels, and a fully NEET-based Kerala CEE merit admission process — all in one of the most serene campus environments in south India.
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