
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Ayurveda & Hospital Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Institute Type
Private
Total Courses
2 Courses
SDMIAH offers the BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) undergraduate programme with an annual intake of 100 seats - a notably larger UG intake than many private Ayurveda colleges in Karnataka. The course runs 5 years and 6 months: 4 years 6 months of academic study followed by a compulsory 1-year clinical internship, per NCISM regulations.
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Ayurveda & Hospital offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Ayurveda & Hospital courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Ayurveda & Hospital Courses
2 CoursesBAMS
Pass in HSC/2nd PUC or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology), meeting KEA's minimum percentage norms for the applicable category, plus a valid NEET-UG score.
MD/MS Ayurveda
BAMS degree from an NCISM-recognized institution with completed internship, plus a qualifying AIAPGET score, in the chosen specialization subject to seat availability.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
BAMS 1 specialization | โนย N/A | Pass in HSC/2nd PUC or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology), meeting KEA's minimum percentage norms for the applicable category, plus a valid NEET-UG score. |
MD/MS Ayurveda 6 specializations | โนย N/A | BAMS degree from an NCISM-recognized institution with completed internship, plus a qualifying AIAPGET score, in the chosen specialization subject to seat availability. |
Courses Offered
Since 2022, the institute also offers postgraduate MD/MS Ayurveda programmes, each of 3 years' duration, across six specialties: Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Kaumarabhritya, Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga, Shalakya Tantra, and Shalya Tantra. PG admission requires a qualifying AIAPGET score in addition to a BAMS degree with completed internship.
| Course | Degree | Duration | Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAMS | Undergraduate (UG) | 5 Years 6 Months (incl. 1-year internship) | 100 | HSC/2nd PUC (PCB) meeting KEA's category-wise percentage norms; valid NEET-UG score |
| MD/MS Ayurveda (6 specialties) | Postgraduate (PG) | 3 Years | Seats vary by specialty and year | BAMS degree + completed internship + qualifying AIAPGET score |
Distinctive Academic Features
Two features stand out in SDMIAH's academic setup relative to many peer institutions: an Anatomage Table - a life-sized interactive 3D anatomy learning platform supplementing traditional dissection-based teaching - and a Drishti Dhanwantari Eye Collection Centre run by the Department of Shalakya Tantra in partnership with Shankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore, under a formal MoU.
Upcoming Exams

CUET
CUET UG Exam โข 11-31 May 2026

PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam โข July-August 2026

NIPER JEE
NIPER JEE Exam โข June 2026

CAT
CAT Exam โข 29 Nov 2026
