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

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