Question 1

When was Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad, established?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which university is SAMC affiliated to?

Accepted Answer

SAMC is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala.

Question 3

Who founded Santhigiri Ashram and what is its mission?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 4

Who is the current Principal of SAMC, Palakkad?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

100 Beds

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

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