Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College FAQs 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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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.

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

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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).

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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.

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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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100 Beds