Question 1

How is admission conducted at VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal?

Accepted Answer

BAMS admission is based on NEET (UG) scores through the Kerala Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) administered by CEE Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in for Government/Merit Quota seats (approx. 58 of 63 seats). The remaining 5 are Management Quota seats. PG Ayurveda admission is based on AIAPGET scores through CEE Kerala PG counselling.

Question 2

What is KASRS and how does it govern VPSV Ayurveda College?

Accepted Answer

The Kerala Ayurvedic Studies and Research Society (KASRS, kasrs.org) is the registered society that administers VPSV Ayurveda College since 1976 (when the Arya Vaidya Samajam was dissolved). Its Governing Body is chaired by the Kerala Health Minister and includes five State Government members plus five nominees of Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal — a unique quasi-public governance model.

Question 3

How many OPD patients does the VPSV AVC hospital attend each year?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1 lakh (100,000) patients visit the OPD every year. Around 2,500 inpatients are admitted and treated annually. Medicines are provided free of cost during OP hours (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM).

Question 4

Is the VPSV Ayurveda College hospital NABH accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. V.P.S.V. Ayurveda College Hospital holds NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation, independently verifying quality and patient safety standards.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

Samhitha, Siddhanta & Sanskrit, Rachanasareeram (Anatomy), Kriyasareeram (Physiology), Dravyagunavijnanam (Pharmacology & Materia Medica), Rasasasthra & Bhaishajyakalpana (Pharmaceutics), Rogavijnan & Vikritivijnan (Pathology & Diagnostics), Swasthavritta (Preventive & Social Medicine), Agadatantra & Vyavahara Ayurveda (Toxicology & Medical Jurisprudence), Prasoothitantra & Streeroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Shalyatantra (General Surgery), Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology & ENT), Kaumarabhruthyam (Paediatrics), Panchakarma, Pathology Laboratory, X-Ray Unit, Physiotherapy Unit, Minor Operation Theatre, Pharmacy, Casualty Services (1 PM – 8 PM), Outpatient Department (OPD — free medicines 8 AM – 1 PM), Inpatient Department (IPD — General, Pay, Deluxe, Staff & Student Wards)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

200 Beds

Publishing Agency	Ranking / Rating
NCISM / CCIM	Recognised Institution for BAMS and 7 MD/MS Ayurveda programmes (40 PG seats).
QCI (Quality Council of India)	Rank 3rd with 'A' Grade — QCI Rating 2025-26. Nationally one of the top three Ayurvedic medical colleges in India.
Best Institution Award	Best Institution Award 2025 and Best Faculty Award 2025 received.
NABH	NABH-Accredited Teaching Hospital — V.P.S.V. Ayurveda College Hospital.
KUHS, Thrissur	Affiliated College (from 2010-11).

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Recognised Institution for BAMS and 7 MD/MS Ayurveda programmes (40 PG seats).

Rank 3rd with 'A' Grade — QCI Rating 2025-26. Nationally one of the top three Ayurvedic medical colleges in India.

Best Institution Award 2025 and Best Faculty Award 2025 received.

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