Question 1

What is Sharada Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital (SAMCH), Mangalore?

Accepted Answer

SAMCH is a private Ayurvedic medical institution located at Sharada Ayurdhama Campus, Devinagar, Talapady, Mangalore — 575023, Karnataka, established in 2019 as a unit of the Sharada Group of Institutions (Tulunadu Educational Trust) by co-founders Prof. Dr. M.B. Puranik and Sri G. Haridas Acharya. It offers the BAMS programme (60 seats), is affiliated with RGUHS Bengaluru, and is recognised by NCISM and Ministry of AYUSH.

Question 2

Is SAMCH Mangalore the same as Sharada Ayurvedic Medical College, Yadgir?

Accepted Answer

No. These are two entirely different institutions that happen to share a similar name. SAMCH (samch.co.in) is at Sharada Ayurdhama Campus, Devinagar, Talapady, Mangalore — 575023, and is run by the Tulunadu Educational Trust / Sharada Group of Institutions. The Yadgir college (Sharada Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Mundarga, Yadgir — 585202) is a separate institution managed by the Shri Basava Educational Trust. They are distinct colleges in different districts of Karnataka.

Question 3

Is SAMCH Mangalore recognised by NCISM?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sharada Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital is recognised by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), New Delhi, and approved by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The college maintains an NCISM Mandates compliance section on its official website (samch.co.in/ayurveda-college/ccim-ncism-mandates.php).

Question 4

What is the annual BAMS intake at SAMCH Mangalore?

Accepted Answer

The annual sanctioned BAMS intake is 60 seats. Of these, 9 seats (15%) are filled through AACCC All India Quota counselling and 51 seats (85%) are filled through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) AYUSH counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

Kayachikitsa — General Medicine (Systemic, Lifestyle, Chronic Conditions) OPD & IPD, Panchakarma — Detox & Rejuvenation Therapy (separate male & female theatres; all 5 classical procedures: Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana), Shalya Tantra — General Surgery (Modular OT for hernia repair, appendicectomy, anorectal surgeries; Minor OT for Ksharasutra, Ksharakarma, Jaloukavacharana, Agnikarma, cupping), Shalakya Tantra — Eye, ENT & Dental (Ophthalmic, otolaryngological, and dental OPD including RCT, oral prophylaxis, extractions, dentures, Pedodontics), Prasooti Tantra & Stri Roga — Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OPD, IPD & Labour Room), Kaumarbhritya — Paediatric Care OPD, Swasthavritta & Yoga — Personal Health, Lifestyle & Preventive Medicine (customised yoga sessions), Manasa Roga — Mental Wellness & Counselling OPD, Gamana — Mobility & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Specialty Programme, Nirvisha — Ayurvedic Detoxification Programme, Ankura — Paediatric & Developmental Health Programme, Physiotherapy Unit, Diagnostic Laboratory (Fully computerised, upgraded equipment), X-Ray Unit, Pharmacy (Classical + Proprietary Ayurvedic medicines, herbal personal care products, health & wellness supplements), Yoga & Meditation Hall, Casualty (24×7), Pathyahara Unit (Ayurvedic dietetic preparations — detox drinks, rejuvenating dishes, lentil soups, snacks), Vegetarian Canteen (for patients, visitors, and staff)

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

100 Beds

Parameter	Details
Course	BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Duration	5.5 Years (4.5 Years Academic + 1 Year Compulsory Rotatory Internship)
Annual Intake	60 Seats (9 AIQ via AACCC + 51 State/Mgmt/NRI via KEA AYUSH)
Approx. Annual Fee	INR 3,40,875 (third-party aggregator estimate; verify with college/KEA)
Eligibility	10+2 PCB + English, min. 50% marks (40% reserved), NEET UG, age ≥17 years
Affiliating University	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
Regulatory Approval	NCISM, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Hospital	100-Bed Sharada Ayurveda Hospital — same campus, 14 specialty OPDs
Herbal Garden	212 species, 1,108 plants, 1+ acre, 30 sq.m. demonstration room

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