Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]

Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura is among Kerala’s oldest government Ayurveda institutions, established in 1914. The college offers the BAMS programme spanning 66 months, affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. Admission is based on NEET UG scores through Kerala CEE counselling, with 63 seats available per year. The annual tuition fee is INR 13,230, making it one of the most affordable BAMS programmes in India.

📋 Admission Status: NEET UG applications are closed and Kerala CEE AYUSH counselling registration opens on 9 August 2026.

Govt Ayurveda College Tripunithura BAMS Fees 2026

• Fee is regulated by the Kerala state fee regulatory committee.
• One-time charges including caution deposit apply at the time of joining.
• Hostel fees are separate and not included in the total above.

Govt Ayurveda College Tripunithura BAMS Admission 2026

• State quota holds 85% of BAMS seats and is filled via CEE Kerala.
• All India Quota (15%) seats are filled through AACCC counselling at aaccc.gov.in.
• No management quota or NRI seats exist at this government college.
• The college does not conduct any separate entrance examination.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General candidates and 45% for SC/ST and OBC candidates
• Valid NEET UG score from the National Testing Agency
• Minimum age of 17 years as of 31 December of the admission year
• Kerala domicile required for state quota seats

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency
• Register on the CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in when AYUSH counselling registration opens on 9 August 2026
• Upload required documents including NEET UG scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet, domicile certificate, and category certificate if applicable
• Submit preferences for course and college during the online counselling rounds
• Pay the admission fee and report to the college with original documents after seat allotment

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking affordable government-funded BAMS education in Kerala
• Kerala domicile with a strong NEET UG score
• Interested in classical Ayurveda with attached hospital clinical training
• Looking for a heritage institution with over a century of Ayurvedic education

✗ Skip if

• Looking for campus placements or corporate recruitment support
• Outside Kerala without a competitive NEET UG rank for state quota
• Expecting modern private college infrastructure and amenities
• Seeking management quota or NRI seat admission routes

Govt Ayurveda College Tripunithura BAMS Scholarships 2026

• Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.

Govt Ayurveda College Tripunithura BAMS FAQs

Ques. What is the total course fee for BAMS at Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura?

Ans. The annual tuition fee is INR 13,230 and for the five-year academic programme the total tuition comes to INR 66,150. This fee is set by the Kerala state fee regulatory committee and is among the lowest for any professional Ayurveda degree in India. One-time charges such as caution deposit apply at the time of joining. The one-year internship may carry a stipend from the attached hospital rather than an academic fee. Hostel charges are separate.

Ques. How many BAMS seats are available and how are they filled?

Ans. Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura has 63 BAMS seats per year as per the NCISM-approved intake from 2019 onwards. Seats are divided into state quota (85%) and All India Quota (15%). State quota seats are filled through CEE Kerala AYUSH counselling while All India Quota seats go through AACCC counselling at aaccc.gov.in. Selection is purely merit-based on NEET UG scores with no management quota or donation-based admissions.

Ques. What is the structure of the BAMS programme at this college?

Ans. The BAMS programme spans 66 months in total: five years of academic study followed by a mandatory one-year rotating clinical internship at the attached Government Ayurveda Hospital. The academic curriculum covers Ayurvedic classical texts, Dravyaguna (pharmacology), Shareera Rachana (anatomy), Shareera Kriya (physiology), and clinical Ayurvedic medicine. During the internship, students rotate through outpatient and inpatient departments gaining direct patient care experience in a government hospital setting.

Ques. What documents are required for CEE Kerala AYUSH counselling?

Ans. For CEE Kerala AYUSH counselling, you will need your NEET UG admit card and scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet and certificate, date of birth proof, Kerala nativity certificate for state quota, community certificate if applicable, recent passport-size photographs, and Aadhaar card. Candidates must upload scanned copies during online registration and carry all originals for document verification before seat acceptance.

Ques. What are the career options after completing BAMS from this college?

Ans. After completing BAMS from Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, you can register with the Kerala Ayurveda Medical Council and pursue several paths: working in Kerala government AYUSH hospitals through Kerala PSC recruitment, starting an independent Ayurveda practice, joining the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry, teaching at Ayurveda colleges after completing MD Ayurveda, or enrolling in postgraduate MD or MS Ayurveda programmes at universities recognised by NCISM.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available at Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura?

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available on the campus at Dhanwanthari Nagar, Tripunithura, Ernakulam. Hostel fees are collected separately and are not part of the INR 13,230 annual tuition fee. You are advised to contact the college administration at ayurvedacollege.ac.in for current hostel charges and room availability, as hostel capacity is limited for the intake of 63 students per year.