Yashwant Ayurvedic College Post Graduate Training and Research Centre, Kodoli, Kolhapur

History and Background of YAC Kodoli

Yashwant Ayurvedic College was started in 1989 at Kodoli, Kolhapur, by Shri Yashwant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal. Kodoli is situated in Panhala Taluka, just 25 km from historic Kolhapur city — a major city of Maharashtra with a railway station and airport — and 10 km from National Highway No. 4. Panhala Taluka is well known for its scenic hill station and the historic Panhala Fort. Post Graduate education was introduced at the college in 2006 with MD courses in Roga Nidan, Agad Tantra, and Shalakya Tantra. By 2010, eight more PG disciplines were added, and four more including Panchakarma and Sangyaharana were introduced in 2013. Today the college runs 19 PG disciplines and Ph.D. in 8 subjects. The Yashwant Charitable Hospital received its first NABH accreditation in 2021 and was re-accredited in 2024. The college achieved NABET-QCI Grade A accreditation in 2024, and the same year received the All India 3rd Rank in the Desh Ke Prakruti Felicitation Programme by the Government of India and Ministry of AYUSH.

Accreditations and Recognitions

YAC Kodoli holds NABET-QCI Grade A accreditation, issued in 2024 by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training, Quality Council of India, New Delhi. The attached Yashwant Charitable Hospital is NABH accredited (2021, re-accredited 2024). The college is recognised by NCISM New Delhi, CCIM New Delhi, the Ministry of AYUSH, and the Government of Maharashtra, and is affiliated to MUHS Nashik. UG, PG, and State Government permissions for the current academic year are available on the official website at https://yackodoli.com/college-permissions/.

Vision and Mission

The vision of YAC Kodoli is to promote the ancient Indian system of healthcare, Ayurveda, the Science of Life, through excellent teaching, research, and patient care. The mission is to prevent and promote health (Swasthasya swastha rakshanam) and to heal the diseases of mankind (Aturasya vikar prashanam) through Ayurveda and integrated education, research, and patient care, by providing selfless service to society through committed volunteers of the organisation.

Location and Connectivity

The college is located at Kodoli, Tal. Panhala, Dist. Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416114. Kodoli is 25 km from Kolhapur city, which has both a railway station and an airport. The college is 10 km from National Highway No. 4, making it accessible from Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, and Pune. The scenic location in Panhala Taluka, famous for its hill station and fort, provides a calm and focused environment for academic and clinical training.

Why Choose YAC Kodoli

With 35 years of experience in Ayurvedic education, YAC Kodoli stands out for its 19 PG disciplines, NABET-QCI Grade A accreditation, NABH-accredited 292-bedded teaching hospital, a nationally recognised award from the Ministry of AYUSH (All India 3rd Rank, Desh Ke Prakruti programme), its own peer-reviewed E-Journal (Yashayurved), and a Skill India Kaushalya Vikas Kendra on campus. The college has trained over 5000 students who now serve as skilled Vaidyas, surgeons, academicians, and hospital founders across India. Alumni testimonials consistently highlight the strong faculty support, hands-on clinical training, and the lifelong connections formed at the institution.