Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]

SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru, a minority institution under the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara group, offers a 5.5-year BAMS programme affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, and approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). With an intake of 100 seats, admission is through NEET UG and KEA Karnataka AYUSH counselling. Government quota tuition fee is INR 60,000 per year.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 1 Seat Allotment begins August 4, 2026.

SDM Ayurveda BAMS Fees 2026

• Mess charges of INR 3,500 to INR 4,000 per month are charged separately from hostel fee.
• NRI quota seats carry a fee of INR 6,00,000 per year and require NRI or OCI documentation.
• Confirm the current-year fee schedule through the official KEA information bulletin before applying.

SDM Ayurveda BAMS Admission 2026

• KEA Karnataka AYUSH counselling is conducted at kea.kar.nic.in for all state quota BAMS seats.
• NEET qualifying percentile is 50th for general and 40th for reserved category candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum 50th percentile in NEET UG for general category candidates and a minimum 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year is mandatory.

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain the scorecard from nta.ac.in.
• Register for KEA Karnataka AYUSH counselling at kea.kar.nic.in during the Round 1 registration window.
• Upload required documents including NEET scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet, and category certificate for online verification.
• Participate in the choice exercise round and add SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru to the preference list.
• Accept the allotted seat online and pay the advance fee within the stipulated deadline.
• Report to the institute with original documents for physical verification and pay the balance fee to complete enrollment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking a reputed minority Ayurveda institution in Bengaluru with RGUHS affiliation.
• Secured a government quota seat with total fees of INR 3.30 Lakhs for 5.5 years.
• Planning an Ayurveda practice or postgraduate studies in South India after graduation.
• Comfortable with DMI group’s value-based institutional environment and discipline.

✗ Skip if

• Management quota fee of INR 4 Lakhs to INR 5 Lakhs per year is beyond the family budget.
• Seeking a college outside Bengaluru for lower cost of living during the 5.5-year programme.
• Targeting corporate or allopathic hospital placements rather than Ayurveda-specific roles.
• Preferring a government Ayurveda college with heavily subsidised fee structures.

SDM Ayurveda BAMS Scholarships 2026

• NSP scholarships are applied through scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
• Karnataka state scholarships for SC/ST and OBC students are processed through the SSP Karnataka portal.

SDM Ayurveda BAMS FAQs

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for BAMS admission at SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru?

Ans. BAMS admission at SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru requires a valid NEET UG score. State quota seats (85%) are allotted through KEA Karnataka AYUSH centralised counselling at kea.kar.nic.in. The remaining seats are filled under management and NRI quotas as per NCISM guidelines. Candidates must meet the minimum NEET qualifying percentile before applying for KEA counselling.

Ques. What is the fee for BAMS at SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru?

Ans. Government quota seats at SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru carry a tuition fee of INR 60,000 per year, totalling INR 3,30,000 for the 5.5-year programme. Management quota seats range from INR 4,00,000 to INR 5,00,000 per year. Hostel charges range from INR 30,000 to INR 32,000 per year, with mess charges of around INR 3,500 to INR 4,000 per month.

Ques. Is SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru affiliated to RGUHS?

Ans. Yes, SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, and is approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of AYUSH. The institute is a minority institution under the Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (DMI) group, which operates several professional institutions across Karnataka.

Ques. What is the seat intake for BAMS at SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru?

Ans. SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru has an approved intake of 100 seats for the BAMS undergraduate programme. These seats are distributed across the government (KEA) quota, management quota, and NRI quota as per the Karnataka government’s reservation and allotment norms for AYUSH medical colleges.

Ques. How does the KEA AYUSH counselling process work for BAMS at SDM Bengaluru?

Ans. KEA Karnataka AYUSH counselling is an online centralised process conducted at kea.kar.nic.in. After NEET result declaration, candidates register on the KEA portal, upload documents for verification, and participate in the choice exercise to rank their preferred AYUSH colleges. Seat allotment is done in multiple rounds based on NEET merit and category reservation. Candidates must confirm the allotted seat and report to SDM Institute within the stipulated deadline.

Ques. What career options are available after BAMS from SDM Institute of Ayurveda, Bengaluru?

Ans. BAMS graduates from SDM Institute of Ayurveda can register with the Karnataka Ayurveda Medical Council for independent Ayurveda practice. Career options include private Ayurveda clinic practice, employment in government AYUSH health centres, postgraduate studies in Ayurveda (MD Ayurveda) at RGUHS-affiliated institutions, roles in AYUSH pharmaceutical companies, and wellness and research positions in the growing integrative medicine sector.