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About Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [BAMS]
Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai offers a 5.5-year BAMS programme affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). With an intake of 50 seats, admission is through the NEET UG score via Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling. Total management quota tuition fee for the full programme is INR 15.75 Lakhs.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Sri Sai Ram BAMS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee - Management Quota (per year) | INR 2,86,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year, optional) | INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 |
| Total Tuition - Management Quota (5.5 years) | INR 15,75,000 |
- Government quota seats carry a significantly lower fee fixed by the Tamil Nadu fee regulation committee.
- Hostel is optional and charges are separate from the tuition total listed above.
- Confirm the current-year fee breakdown with the college before enrollment.
Sri Sai Ram BAMS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam (Re-NEET) | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
| TN NEET Counselling Registration Closes | July 23, 2026 |
| Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling | August 2026 |
- Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education at tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
- NEET minimum qualifying percentile is 50th for general and 40th for SC/ST/OBC/MBC 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. SC/ST/OBC/MBC candidates require a minimum 40th percentile.
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain the NEET scorecard from nta.ac.in.
- Register for Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling at the official DME Tamil Nadu portal (tnhealth.tn.gov.in) when the schedule is notified.
- Complete document upload or physical verification at the designated facilitation centre.
- Fill in college preferences in the choice-filling round and add Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College, Chennai.
- Accept the allotted seat and report to the college with original documents for physical verification.
- Pay the first-year fee to confirm admission and begin the 5.5-year BAMS programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- Pursuing an Ayurveda career in Tamil Nadu with a TN Dr. M.G.R. university degree.
- Comfortable with Chennai’s established private medical college ecosystem.
- Planning to practice Ayurveda in the South India region after graduation.
- Secured a government quota seat with a significantly lower fee burden.
✗ Skip if
- Management quota fee of INR 15.75 Lakhs is beyond the family’s budget.
- Seeking a government BAMS college with minimal tuition outlay.
- Targeting Ayurveda research roles that prefer institutions in North India.
- Requiring documented placement statistics before choosing a BAMS college.
Sri Sai Ram BAMS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| GOI Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Tamil Nadu) | Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance | SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 per year | Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per year |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Post Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | BC/MBC students meeting Tamil Nadu income criteria |
| Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar/Tribal Welfare Scholarship | Full fee reimbursement for eligible categories | SC/ST/Adi Dravidar students with Tamil Nadu domicile |
- NSP scholarships are applied through scholarships.gov.in each academic year.
- Tamil Nadu state scholarships for BC/MBC and SC/ST students are processed through adi-dravidar.tn.gov.in.
Sri Sai Ram BAMS FAQs
Ques. Which entrance exam is required for BAMS admission at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College, Chennai?
Ans. Admission to the BAMS programme at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai is through the NEET UG score. All India Quota seats are filled through MCC counselling and state quota seats are filled through Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu. Candidates must qualify NEET UG with the minimum required percentile.
Ques. What is the total fee for BAMS at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College, Chennai?
Ans. The total management quota tuition fee for the 5.5-year BAMS programme at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College is INR 15,75,000, which works out to INR 2,86,000 per year. Government quota seats carry a much lower fee fixed by the Tamil Nadu fee regulation committee. Hostel fees range from INR 80,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year and are charged separately.
Ques. What is the NEET cutoff percentile for BAMS at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College?
Ans. The minimum NEET UG qualifying percentile for BAMS admission is the 50th percentile for general category candidates and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC/MBC candidates. The actual cutoff rank for this college’s government quota and management quota seats varies each year based on the total number of applicants and available seats.
Ques. How many BAMS seats are available at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College, Chennai?
Ans. The approved intake for the BAMS programme at Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai is 50 seats. These seats are divided between the government quota (filled through Tamil Nadu AYUSH state counselling) and the management quota (filled by the institution directly as per NCISM guidelines).
Ques. Is Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College recognised by NCISM and the Ministry of AYUSH?
Ans. Yes, Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre, Chennai is approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The college is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. NCISM recognition is a mandatory requirement for all BAMS programmes in India.
Ques. What is the Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling process for BAMS admission at Sri Sai Ram?
Ans. Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling for BAMS is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education at tnhealth.tn.gov.in. Candidates register online after NEET results are declared, complete document verification, and then fill in AYUSH college preferences. Seat allotment is based on NEET merit rank and category reservation. Candidates must accept the allotted seat and report to Sri Sai Ram Ayurveda Medical College within the stipulated deadline.