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

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
AYUSH Scholarship Schemes / Ministry of AYUSH	Students enrolled in Ministry of AYUSH-recognised institutions, subject to eligibility notified by the Ministry from time to time	As per Ministry of AYUSH guidelines
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) / Central Sector Scholarship	Meritorious students from economically weaker sections enrolled in NCISM-recognised UG Ayush courses	As per Government of India NSP scholarship norms
OBC / EBC Fee Concession	OBC/EBC students domiciled in Kerala admitted through Government quota, as per Kerala Backward Communities Development Department norms	Partial fee concession as per eligibility
Kerala Government Scholarship / Fee Concession (SC/ST Students)	SC/ST students admitted through Kerala CEE CAP; reimbursement as per Kerala Social Justice Department norms	Full / partial tuition fee reimbursement (Note: Government/Merit Quota tuition at VPSV AVC is already government-regulated at INR 13,230/year)

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