Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College FAQs 2026 Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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Kshara Karma is a classical Ayurvedic parasurgical technique primarily used for treating piles (haemorrhoids). Apart from this, the hospital also offers Kshara Sootra (a ligation technique for fistula, fissure, and haemorrhoids) under its Salyatantra department. The Santhigiri Ashram's records describe the hospital's Kshara Karma protocol for piles as a clinically distinctive offering.

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Admission is based on NEET (UG) scores through the Kerala Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) administered by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala, for Government/Merit Quota seats. Management and NRI Quota seats are administered directly by the college. Kerala uses its own CAP process — NOT AACCC or KEA. The enquiry form is at samc.santhigiriashram.org/admission/enqmform.php.

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SAMC is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, Kerala.

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The current Principal is Dr. Prasanna V.N. (BAMS, MD (Ayu), PhD; Registration No. 5504; NCISM Code AYPS00566; joined 13/06/2025). Contact: +91-9744342038 / samc@santhigiriashram.org.

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Department of Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Department of Panchakarma, Department of Shalakyatanthra (Eye & ENT), Department of Salyatantra (Marma, Kshara Sootra, Kshara Karma & Para-surgical Therapies), Department of Prasoothi Tantra & Streeroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Department of Koumarabhritya (Paediatrics), Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga (Preventive & Social Medicine), Casualty Services, Ambulance Services, Laboratory Services, Physiotherapy Services, Yoga, X-Ray Services, Ultra Sound Scanning, Outpatient Department (OPD), Inpatient Department (IPD)

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