SDM College of Ayurveda & Hospital Udupi B.A.M.S : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BAMS at SDM College of Ayurveda Udupi under the Karnataka state quota is INR 75,000. The total fee for the 5.5-year programme, including the one-year internship, amounts to INR 4,12,500 under state quota. Management quota students pay INR 4,00,000 per year and NRI quota students pay INR 6,00,000 per year.

Ans. BAMS seats at SDM College of Ayurveda Udupi are allotted through Karnataka KEA AYUSH Counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea for the state quota. Candidates register on the KEA portal after NEET-UG results, fill college preferences, and receive seat allotment. Management and NRI quota seats are filled directly by the college after KEA counselling concludes.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in these subjects is required for general category students (45% for SC/ST/OBC). The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31 of the admission year, and a valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory.

Ans. Yes, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi is approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), the apex regulatory body for Ayurveda education in India. The BAMS degree awarded by SDM College is recognised for practice across India after completing the mandatory one-year internship and registration with the state Ayurveda council.

Ans. BAMS graduates from SDM College of Ayurveda Udupi can pursue MD Ayurveda through NEET-AYUSH PG for specialisation. Other career paths include working as an AYUSH medical officer in government hospitals, running a private Ayurvedic clinic, joining the pharmaceutical or wellness industry, or teaching at Ayurveda colleges after completing postgraduate studies.

Ans. Yes, SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi provides hostel facilities for students. Hostel charges are billed separately from academic tuition fees and vary based on room type and facilities chosen. Prospective students are advised to contact the college admissions office at sdmayurvedacollegeudupi.in for current hostel availability and charges.