Swami Raghavendracharya Tridandi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya and Chikitsalaya, popularly known as SRTA Mahavidyalaya Gaya, is one of Bihar's oldest and most respected private Ayurvedic institutions. Established in 1978 under the spiritual inspiration of Jagadguru Swami Raghavacharyaji and with the generous philanthropic support of Seth Gangadhar Dalmiya, the college was founded with a noble mission: to make quality Ayurvedic education and affordable healthcare accessible to the rural and underprivileged communities of Bihar. Named after the revered ascetic Swami Raghvendracharya Tridandiji, the institution carries forward a legacy of learning, healing, and community service that spans nearly five decades. Located amidst the serene and ecologically rich environs of Karjara Station near Gaya — one of India's most historically and spiritually significant cities — the college enjoys a peaceful campus setting that is ideally suited for the study of traditional medicine. The institution is recognised by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and holds an NCISM-granted conditional permission (Inst. ID: AYU0012) for 60 seats in the undergraduate BAMS programme. It is currently affiliated with the Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna, which was established under the Bihar University of Health Sciences Act 2021 and governs all health science institutions in the state. The flagship academic programme offered by SRTA Mahavidyalaya is the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) — a 5½-year undergraduate degree comprising 4½ years of academic study followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship. The curriculum is structured in accordance with NCISM guidelines and covers the full spectrum of Ayurvedic science, including Samhita and Sanskrit, Padarth Vigyan, Kriya Sharir (physiology), Rachana Sharir (anatomy), Dravyaguna (herbal pharmacology), Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (pharmaceutical preparations), Kayachikitsa (internal medicine), Panchakarma (bio-purificatory therapies), Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga (obstetrics and gynaecology), Kaumarabhritya (paediatrics), Shalya Tantra (surgery), Shalakya Tantra (ENT and ophthalmology), and Swasthavritta and Yoga. The medium of instruction is Sanskrit, Hindi, and English, ensuring accessibility to students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The campus infrastructure at SRTA Mahavidyalaya is purpose-built to meet NCISM minimum standards. Each academic department is equipped with models, charts, and modern equipment. The physiology and pathology laboratories are well-furnished with all requisite instruments and reagents, enabling students to undertake hands-on diagnostic training. A dedicated dissection hall supports practical anatomy training. The college maintains a rich herbal garden (vanaushadhi udyan) on campus, where medicinal plants prescribed in the BAMS syllabus are cultivated, giving students direct exposure to living botanical specimens — an invaluable resource for Dravyaguna studies. The central library houses a substantial collection of Ayurvedic texts, modern medical references, journals, and digital resources in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English, catering to the academic and research needs of both students and faculty. Smart classrooms with audio-visual and ICT-enabled infrastructure make learning interactive and engaging. High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity across the campus ensures uninterrupted access to e-learning resources and online research databases. The attached Swami Raghavendracharya Tridandi Ayurveda Hospital is a 60-bedded multi-departmental teaching hospital that provides both outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) services. The hospital integrates Ayurvedic and modern diagnostic approaches, offering treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Key clinical departments include Kayachikitsa (general medicine), Panchakarma, Prasuti and Stri Roga (gynaecology), Kaumarabhritya (paediatrics), Shalya Tantra (surgery), and Shalakya Tantra (ENT). Specialised units include a Panchakarma Therapy Unit, Physiotherapy Unit, Yoga Centre, Child Immunisation Unit, Antenatal Care Unit, Psychiatric Counselling Unit, and Kshar Sutra Unit for anorectal conditions. The hospital is equipped with X-Ray, ECG, EEG, and a computerised pathology laboratory covering biochemistry and haematology. A 24-hour ambulance service is also maintained. The hospital's free pathological testing facility — covering blood, urine, stool, and other investigations for patients — reflects the institution's deep commitment to accessible healthcare. Beyond academics, SRTA Mahavidyalaya actively fosters a holistic student life. Sports facilities, NCC participation opportunities, and student counselling services are available to help students grow in confidence, leadership, and social responsibility. The college also operates a college transport system (vehicles) for the convenience of students and staff commuting from Gaya city. Admission to the BAMS programme at SRTA Mahavidyalaya is conducted through NEET-UG, with counselling managed by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) for state quota seats and the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The institution has consistently maintained its NCISM permissions year after year since 2013, underscoring its sustained compliance with national regulatory standards. Over its nearly five-decade history, SRTA Mahavidyalaya has produced hundreds of skilled Ayurvedic practitioners who serve communities across Bihar and beyond — as clinicians, researchers, academics, and public health professionals. The institution stands as a testament to the vision of its founders: that traditional Ayurvedic knowledge, when combined with rigorous academic training and compassionate patient care, can be a powerful force for health, healing, and social equity.