BAMS Colleges in Bangalore 2026: fees, courses, rankings, admission

Ans. The top 5 BAMS colleges in Bangalore, according to the Collegedunia Rankings 2026, are listed below.

• RGUHS Bangalore
• BAMCH Bangalore
• IIAMR Bangalore, Bangalore
• SJGCHRI Bangalore, Bangalore
• Hillside Academy Bangalore

Ans. The BAMS course is of 5½ years in Bangalore, comprising 4½ years of academic study followed by a 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRI). The academic phase is divided into three professional tiers of 18 months each.

Ans. All Ayurveda colleges in Bangalore are affiliated with RGUHS Bangalore, which is Karnataka's dedicated health sciences university, and are recognised by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), which replaced the erstwhile Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). 

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB for the General category and relaxation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. A valid NEET UG score meeting the qualifying percentile is mandatory, and candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of admission. Karnataka domicile is required for government quota seats allotted through KEA.

Ans. Interns at government Ayurveda colleges in Karnataka receive approximately INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month during the 12-month Compulsory Rotatory Internship. As per NCISM internship rules, interns at government institutions must be paid at par with other medical systems under the respective government. Stipends at private colleges vary considerably and are generally much lower, with several private Ayurveda colleges in the state paying only a nominal amount.

Ans. Common documents required for BAMS admission:

• NEET UG Scorecard & Admit Card.
• Class 10 (DOB) certificate, Class 12 marksheet & passing certificate (PCB + English).
• Transfer Certificate / Character Certificate (if required).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) and Karnataka domicile or eligibility certificate (for state quota).
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID).
• Passport-size photographs (as per specification).
• Medical fitness certificate and migration certificate (if needed).
• Payment receipts or demand drafts for fees and KEA counselling registration.

Ans. No, direct admission to the BAMS course is not available in Bangalore. All 9 colleges admit students only through a valid NEET UG score followed by Karnataka AYUSH counselling conducted by KEA for state quota seats or AYUSH NEET Counselling for All India Quota seats.