MAM's Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Hadapsar, Pune – Overview

History and Founding Legacy of SSAM

The college owes its foundation to the vision of Late Dr. Dadasaheb alias S. T. Gujar, a distinguished practitioner of the indigenous system of medicine (Ayurveda), who was inspired by the social reform philosophy of Late Sane Guruji — the legendary social reformer of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Arogya Mandal, the parent institution, has been a pioneer in healthcare, rural upliftment, tribal development in Bhimashankar and Nandurbar districts, and Ayurvedic education across multiple levels. The college was built through untiring efforts and continues to be guided by Secretary Shri Anil S. Gujar.

Accreditation, Recognition and Approvals

MAM's SSAM holds the prestigious NCISM Grade A accreditation from the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, New Delhi. The institution is also accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). All programmes are recognised by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), New Delhi. The fee structure is regulated by the Fee Regulating Authority (FRA), Maharashtra, ensuring transparency and affordability for students.

Vision and Mission

SSAM is committed to producing outstanding Ayurvedic physicians who can contribute meaningfully to this ancient science. The college's vision is rooted in the Ayurvedic principle — 'Swasthasya swasthya rakshanam, aturasya vikar prashamanam' — emphasising the preservation of health in the healthy and the cure of diseases in the ailing. Its mission includes providing the highest quality Ayurvedic education, promoting research and innovation, offering rural and tribal healthcare services, and striving to be among the top ten most preferred Ayurvedic institutions in India.

Management and Leadership

The institution is led by Hon. Dr. Prof. S. F. Patil as President and Hon. Shri Anil S. Gujar as Secretary of Maharashtra Arogya Mandal. The college is headed by Prof. Dr. Sachinkumar Sahebrao Patil, who received the Best Principal and Medical Director Award 2026 at the National Conference and Golden Aim Awards 2026, and the Award for Clinical Excellence at the Ayush Natural Viksit Maha Worlds Expo 2026, Pune.

Location and Campus

The college campus is located in Malwadi, Hadapsar, Pune — one of the fast-growing educational hubs in Maharashtra. The campus accommodates the Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, a 250-bedded teaching hospital (Sane Guruji Arogya Kendra), Rasamrit Pharmacy, Herbal Garden, Laboratories, Library, Museums, Hostel, and Sports facilities, offering students a self-contained and enriching academic environment. The campus is well-connected by road and is accessible from Pune city centre, Hadapsar, and surrounding localities.

Why Choose MAM's SSAM Hadapsar?

SSAM is among the first Ayurvedic colleges in Pune with over 35 years of academic excellence. It offers one of the largest PG intakes in Ayurveda in Maharashtra (78 PG seats across 13 disciplines). Students benefit from a well-established 250-bedded teaching hospital, a Rasamrit Pharmacy, a rich herbal garden, clinical research opportunities including a Sickle Cell Anaemia project, and a vibrant campus life through NSS, sports, cultural programmes, and inter-collegiate competitions. The college's Grade A NCISM rating and NAAC accreditation reflect its commitment to quality Ayurvedic education.