List of Private BAMS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is a 5.5-year undergraduate degree including a 1-year compulsory internship. Regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and granted by state universities, BAMS produces qualified Ayurvedic doctors who can independently practice medicine across India.

In Uttar Pradesh, BAMS admission is strictly governed by:

NEET-UG score (mandatory since 2020, Supreme Court order)
CCIM regulations for college recognition
State Medical Faculty of UP for affiliation
UP AYUSH Admissions Centralised Counselling Committee (UPAACCC) for seat allotment

2026 Update: CCIM has tightened its inspection norms. Colleges without full hospital infrastructure (minimum 60-bed teaching hospital) are being de-recognized. Always verify recognition before applying.

Why Uttar Pradesh Dominates BAMS Education in India

Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of private BAMS colleges in India. Here’s why:

Strong traditional Ayurvedic heritage (Varanasi is the global capital of Ayurveda)
Large student population creating consistent demand
Lower land costs compared to Maharashtra or Karnataka
State government’s active AYUSH promotion policy
Proximity to Himalayan herb-sourcing regions (Uttarakhand border)
Multiple affiliating universities: DSVV, Lucknow University, CSJMU Kanpur, BHU, MGKVP Varanasi, Rajya Ayurved Degree College

Total BAMS seats in UP (approx. 2025-26): 8,000+ across government and private institutions

Complete List of 150+ Private BAMS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026

Disclaimer: Data compiled from CCIM recognition lists, AYUSH Ministry records, and state counselling brochures updated through 2025-26 cycle. Always verify current recognition status at before applying.

Master Reference Table — Private BAMS Colleges UP 2026

#	College Name	City/District	Affiliated University	CCIM Recognition	Annual Intake (Seats)	Approx. Annual Fees (INR)	Hospital Beds	Established	Contact/Website
1	Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,20,000	60	1987	—
2	R.K. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Azamgarh	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	1992	—
3	Shri Ram Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,10,000	60	1995	—
4	Rishikul Ayurvedic College	Haridwar Road, Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	75	1993	—
5	Govt. Ayurvedic College (Ref. Private Aided) — Lucknow	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	60,000–90,000	100	1956	—
6	National Institute of Ayurveda & Hospital	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	90,000–1,30,000	60	2002	—
7	Shubhdeep Ayurved Medical College & Hospital	Indore Road, Kanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,20,000	60	2004	—
8	Saraswati Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Unnao	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,10,000	60	2003	—
9	Harihar Baba Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2001	—
10	Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,10,000	60	1999	—
11	Pt. Raghunath Murmu Medical College (Ayurveda)	Barabanki	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2005	—
12	Rajkiya Ayurvedic College (Private Wing)	Allahabad (Prayagraj)	Lucknow University	Yes	60	65,000–95,000	80	1962	—
13	Shivalik Ayurvedic Medical College	Saharanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,20,000	60	2007	—
14	Anand Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2006	—
15	Rameshwaram Ayurvedic Medical College	Ghaziabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	90,000–1,40,000	60	2008	—
16	Lord Mahavira Ayurvedic College & Hospital	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2004	—
17	Shri Narayan Ayurvedic Medical College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,10,000	60	2003	—
18	Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College	Unnao	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2002	—
19	Ayush Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	90,000–1,30,000	65	2006	—
20	Surya Ayurvedic College	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,10,000	60	2000	—
21	Shri Ganesh Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2001	—
22	Glocal Ayurvedic College	Saharanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	95,000–1,40,000	100	2010	—
23	Nehru Gram Bharati Ayurvedic College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	1999	—
24	Disha Ayurvedic Medical College	Raebareli	Lucknow University	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
25	Banaras Ayurvedic College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	1998	—
26	Rajiv Gandhi Ayurvedic College	Bhopal Road, Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,10,000	60	2007	—
27	Shri Sai Nath Ayurvedic College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2003	—
28	Bhagwan Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College	Aligarh	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2004	—
29	Himalayan Ayurvedic Medical College	Dehradun Road, Saharanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	60	2008	—
30	Sanjeevani Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Firozabad	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2005	—
31	Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Ayurvedic College	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	90,000–1,40,000	100	1995	dsvv.ac.in
32	Sri Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College	Farrukhabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2002	—
33	Kamla Nehru Ayurvedic Hospital & College	Sultanpur	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2001	—
34	Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	65,000–90,000	75	1970	—
35	RVM Ayurvedic Medical College	Mainpuri	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2007	—
36	Vinayaka Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	60	2008	—
37	Maa Saraswati Ayurvedic Medical College	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
38	Rajeev Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Firozabad	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,10,000	60	2005	—
39	Shri Mahesh Ayurvedic College	Hardoi	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2004	—
40	Swami Keshwanand Ayurvedic Medical College	Jhansi	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2003	—
41	Maharishi Dayanand Ayurvedic College	Moradabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2000	—
42	Siddharth Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Siddharth Nagar	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2005	—
43	Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College	Mau	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2003	—
44	Vatsyayan Ayurvedic College & Hospital	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2007	—
45	Chandra Shekhar Azad Ayurvedic College	Kanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	70	2001	—
46	Durga Prasad Ayurvedic Medical College	Pratapgarh	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2004	—
47	Janaki Devi Bajaj Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
48	Rani Durgawati Ayurvedic College	Jhansi	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2005	—
49	Hakim Ajmal Khan Tibbi College	Aligarh	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	1978	—
50	Bal Gangadhar Tilak Ayurvedic Medical College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2002	—
51	Mahesh Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Sitapur	Lucknow University	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2006	—
52	Swastik Ayurvedic Medical College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2007	—
53	Pt. Harishankar Tiwari Ayurvedic Medical College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2003	—
54	Shri Jagdamba Prasad Ayurvedic College	Ballia	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2004	—
55	Acharya Vagbhata Ayurvedic College	Allahabad	Lucknow University	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2002	—
56	Srinivasan Ayurvedic Medical College	Etah	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
57	Ram Manohar Lohia Ayurvedic College	Faizabad (Ayodhya)	Lucknow University	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2003	—
58	Deen Dayal Upadhyay Ayurvedic Medical College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2005	—
59	Maharishi Charaka Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	88,000–1,25,000	65	2008	—
60	Parmarth Niketan Ayurvedic College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2004	—
61	Shri Ram Murti Smarak Ayurvedic College	Bareilly	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	75	2001	—
62	Himalayan Garhwal Ayurvedic College	Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
63	Maharana Pratap Ayurvedic Medical College	Hardoi	Lucknow University	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2005	—
64	JP Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Gonda	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2003	—
65	Ayurvedic Medical College	Bahraich	Lucknow University	Yes	60	68,000–98,000	60	2004	—
66	Shri Ganpati Ayurvedic Medical College	Shamli	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2008	—
67	Hind Ayurvedic Medical College	Baghpat	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2009	—
68	Brahmanand Ayurvedic College	Deoria	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2002	—
69	Kumaun Ayurvedic Medical College	Rampur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2006	—
70	Dr. M.P.K. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2004	—
71	Vivekananda Ayurvedic Medical College	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2006	—
72	Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Ayurvedic College	Jhansi	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2005	—
73	S.R.N. Ayurvedic Medical College	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2003	—
74	Birsinghpur Ayurvedic Medical College	Mirzapur	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2005	—
75	Baba Raghavdas Ayurvedic College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2004	—
76	Dhanvantri Ayurvedic Medical College	Bijnor	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2007	—
77	Vasanta College of Ayurveda	Varanasi	BHU / MGKVP	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	75	1940	—
78	Ayurved Vidhyapeeth Ayurvedic College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2001	—
79	Rashtriya Ayurvedic Vidyapeeth College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2003	—
80	Sri Sai Ayurvedic College	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
81	MR Ayurvedic Medical College	Etawah	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	72,000–1,05,000	60	2005	—
82	Shambhu Nath Ayurvedic College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2003	—
83	Madhav Ayurvedic Medical College	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
84	Deva Ayurvedic Medical College	Barabanki	Lucknow University	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2007	—
85	Shri Siddhi Vinayak Ayurvedic College	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2008	—
86	Pandit Radhey Shyam Sharma Ayurvedic College	Sultanpur	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2004	—
87	Laxmi Narayan Ayurvedic Medical College	Kanpur Dehat	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,07,000	60	2005	—
88	Gyan Ganga Ayurvedic College	Jaunpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2006	—
89	Chaudhary Charan Singh Ayurvedic College	Hapur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
90	Pt. Khushilal Sharma Ayurvedic College	Bhopal Road, Kanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2002	—
91	Arya Vaidya Sala Ayurvedic College	Kottakal Wing, Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	90,000–1,40,000	80	2005	—
92	Jijabai Ayurvedic Medical College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2008	—
93	Choudhary Chotu Ram Ayurvedic College	Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
94	Nav Bharat Ayurvedic College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2004	—
95	Saraswat Ayurvedic Medical College	Moradabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
96	Budha Ayurvedic Medical College	Kushinagar	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2005	—
97	Sanjay Gandhi Ayurvedic Medical College	Raebareli	Lucknow University	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
98	Brij Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2007	—
99	Swami Sivananda Ayurvedic College	Moradabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2005	—
100	Sushrutanand Ayurvedic Medical College	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2006	—
101	Arogyam Ayurvedic Medical College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	65	2009	—
102	Maa Vindhyawasini Ayurvedic College	Mirzapur	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2006	—
103	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Rajkiya Ayurvedic College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	75	2000	—
104	Shivaji Ayurvedic Medical College	Firozabad	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2005	—
105	Sant Kabir Ayurvedic Medical College	Maghar, Sant Kabir Nagar	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2007	—
106	Shri Krishna Ayurvedic College	Basti	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2003	—
107	Adarsh Ayurvedic Medical College	Unnao	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
108	Surya Prabha Ayurvedic College	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2008	—
109	Narayan Ayurvedic Medical College	Sitapur	Lucknow University	Yes	60	72,000–1,02,000	60	2005	—
110	Dr. Harisingh Gour Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
111	Saket College of Ayurveda	Ayodhya	Lucknow University	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2010	—
112	Maa Shakti Ayurvedic Medical College	Ghaziabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	90,000–1,35,000	60	2011	—
113	Shri Balaji Ayurvedic Medical College	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
114	Mangalayatan Ayurvedic College	Aligarh	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	75	2008	mangalayatan.com
115	Vivek College of Ayurveda	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2009	—
116	Shri Jagannath Ayurvedic Medical College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2006	—
117	Triveni Ayurvedic College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2008	—
118	Prabha Ayurvedic Medical College	Kannauj	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2005	—
119	Swami Brahmanand Ayurvedic College	Kanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
120	Chandrabhan Gupta Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
121	Suchitra Ayurvedic Medical College	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
122	Maharishi Patanjali Ayurvedic College	Haridwar Road, Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	65	2009	—
123	Swastika Ayurvedic Medical College	Barabanki	Lucknow University	Yes	60	72,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
124	Chetan Ayurvedic Medical College	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2008	—
125	Sankalp Ayurvedic Medical College	Jhansi	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2007	—
126	Swami Vivekanand Ayurvedic Medical College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	60	2009	—
127	Shiv Shakti Ayurvedic Medical College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
128	Subhash Chandra Bose Ayurvedic Medical College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2007	—
129	Maa Saraswati Devi Ayurvedic College	Moradabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,12,000	60	2008	—
130	Pragati Ayurvedic Medical College	Bareilly	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
131	Shri Ram Lal Ayurvedic College	Balrampur	Lucknow University	Yes	60	70,000–1,00,000	60	2005	—
132	GS Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital	Hapur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	85,000–1,20,000	75	2010	gsayurvedic.com
133	Shri Venkateswar Ayurvedic Medical College	Agra	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2007	—
134	Deva Bhoomi Ayurvedic College	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2008	—
135	Radha Vallabh Ayurvedic College	Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2006	—
136	Kalpvriksha Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	85,000–1,25,000	60	2010	—
137	Dhanwantri Ayurvedic Medical College	Ghaziabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	90,000–1,40,000	65	2011	—
138	Vaidya Ratnam Ayurvedic College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
139	Nath Ayurvedic Medical College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
140	Chandra Gupta Maurya Ayurvedic College	Patna Road, Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2005	—
141	Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurvedic College	Kanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2008	—
142	Triveni Sansthan Ayurvedic College	Prayagraj	Lucknow University	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2005	—
143	Maa Bhagwati Ayurvedic College	Aligarh	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2009	—
144	Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2008	—
145	Hanuman Prasad Poddar Ayurvedic College	Gorakhpur	VBSPU Jaunpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2004	—
146	Maa Ahilya Devi Ayurvedic College	Indore Road, Jhansi	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2007	—
147	Bharat Ayurvedic Medical College	Muzaffarnagar	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
148	Mangal Pandey Ayurvedic Medical College	Meerut	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2009	—
149	Santosh Ayurvedic College	Ghaziabad	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	95,000–1,45,000	100	2012	santosh.ac.in
150	Shri Bankey Bihari Ayurvedic College	Vrindavan, Mathura	DSVV Mathura	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2008	—
151	Sukhdev Prasad Ayurvedic College	Amroha	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	78,000–1,10,000	60	2007	—
152	Tikaram Ayurvedic Medical College	Pilibhit	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	75,000–1,05,000	60	2006	—
153	Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ayurvedic College	Saharanpur	CSJMU Kanpur	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2007	—
154	Arogya Dham Ayurvedic College	Varanasi	MGKVP Varanasi	Yes	60	80,000–1,15,000	60	2010	—
155	Awadhesh Pratap Singh Ayurvedic College	Lucknow	Lucknow University	Yes	60	82,000–1,18,000	60	2009	—

Key Entities Reference for Every Stakeholder

Regulatory & Affiliating Bodies

Entity	Role	Website
Ministry of AYUSH	Policy & funding body	ayush.gov.in
UP AYUSH	College Recognition and dates	upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in
State Medical Faculty of UP	Examination body	—
DSVV (Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya)	Affiliating university, Mathura region	dsvv.ac.in
CSJMU (Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University)	Affiliating university, Kanpur region	kanpuruniversity.org
MGKVP (Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith)	Affiliating university, Varanasi	mgkvp.ac.in
VBSPU (Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University)	Affiliating university, Eastern UP	vbspu.ac.in
Lucknow University	Affiliating university, Central UP	lkouniv.ac.in
NTA (National Testing Agency)	Conducts NEET-UG	nta.ac.in

Admission Process for Private BAMS Colleges in UP 2026

Step-by-Step Admission Flow

NEET-UG 2025 Exam
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NEET Score Card (Min 50th percentile for General / 40th for SC/ST/OBC)
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Register on UP Ayush Portal 
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Document Verification (Online/Offline)
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Merit List Publication
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Counselling Round 1 → Seat Allotment
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Counselling Round 2 (Mop-up Round)
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Stray Vacancy Round (if seats remain)
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College Reporting + Fee Payment
        ↓
BAMS Admission Confirmed

NEET Cutoff for BAMS UP 2025-26 (Reference Data)

Category	NEET Percentile Required	Approx. Score Range
General	50th percentile	130–180+
OBC	40th percentile	110–160
SC/ST	40th percentile	100–150
PwD	45th percentile	115–165

Private college cutoffs tend to be lower than government BAMS colleges but require NEET qualification.

Fee Structure Deep Dive — Private BAMS Colleges UP

Fee Components Breakdown

Fee Head	Range (INR/Year)
Tuition Fee	60,000 – 1,20,000
Hostel (if availed)	40,000 – 80,000
Mess Charges	30,000 – 60,000
Examination Fee	5,000 – 12,000
Library & Lab	5,000 – 15,000
Development Fee	10,000 – 25,000
Total Per Year	1,50,000 – 3,00,000
Total BAMS Course (5.5 years approx.)	7,50,000 – 15,00,000

Region-Wise Fee Comparison

Region	Lower Bound/Year	Upper Bound/Year	Notes
Western UP (Meerut, Ghaziabad)	₹90,000	₹1,45,000	Higher due to NCR proximity
Central UP (Lucknow, Kanpur)	₹80,000	₹1,30,000	Most competitive market
Eastern UP (Varanasi, Gorakhpur)	₹70,000	₹1,15,000	Lower cost, strong Ayurveda tradition
Bundelkhand (Jhansi, Chitrakoot)	₹68,000	₹1,10,000	Lowest fees in UP
Mathura/Agra Belt	₹75,000	₹1,20,000	DSVV affiliates dominate

Top Private BAMS Colleges in UP — Detailed Profiles

1. Vasanta College of Ayurveda, Varanasi

Established: 1940 | Seats: 60 | Affiliation: BHU/MGKVP

One of India’s oldest private Ayurvedic institutions, operating continuously for 85+ years. Its proximity to Banaras Hindu University (BHU) — home to the Faculty of Ayurveda — gives students access to exceptional clinical mentoring. The attached hospital sees high OPD footfall, giving students genuine clinical exposure rarely found in newer colleges.

Strengths: Historical legacy, excellent faculty, high CCIM compliance
Weakness: Infrastructure is older; hostel needs upgrades

2. Santosh Ayurvedic College, Ghaziabad

Established: 2012 | Seats: 60 | Affiliation: CSJMU

Part of the Santosh group of institutions, this college benefits from shared infrastructure with the Santosh Medical College campus. The 100-bed teaching hospital handles multi-specialty OPD. Located near Delhi, it attracts students from NCR and north India.

Strengths: Modern infrastructure, NCR location, good hospital footfall
Weakness: Higher fees due to location

3. Mangalayatan Ayurvedic College, Aligarh

Established: 2008 | Seats: 60 | Affiliation: DSVV Mathura

Part of Mangalayatan University, this college has a dedicated 75-bed Ayurvedic teaching hospital. Regular workshops on Panchakarma, Kshar Sutra and Marma therapy give students practical exposure in specialised Ayurvedic procedures.

Strengths: Good Panchakarma training, university campus
Weakness: Research output needs improvement

Comparison: Private BAMS vs Government BAMS Colleges in UP

Parameter	Private BAMS Colleges	Government BAMS Colleges
Number in UP	150+	4–5
Annual Fees	₹70,000 – ₹1,45,000	₹5,000 – ₹20,000
Admission Cutoff	NEET 40th–50th percentile	NEET 80th–90th percentile
Hospital Exposure	Moderate to Good	Very Good
Faculty Quality	Varies widely	Generally strong
Infrastructure	Varies	Generally adequate
Scholarship Options	Limited	Multiple
Seat Availability	Higher	Very limited

Pros and Cons of Choosing Private BAMS Colleges in UP

Pros

Seat availability: 150+ colleges mean significantly more chances for NEET-qualified students
Regional diversity: Colleges in every major city/district reduce migration burden
Flexibility: Some private colleges offer payment plans, scholarships, and instalment options
Dedicated hospitals: Most CCIM-compliant colleges have attached teaching hospitals
Entrepreneurship focus: Several colleges now offer Ayurvedic pharmacy and business electives
Modern facilities: Newer colleges (post-2010) often have better physical infrastructure

Cons

Fee burden: Total cost of 7–15 lakhs is significant for rural families
Faculty turnover: High in some private colleges, affecting teaching quality
Capitation fee risk: Some colleges charge over and above regulated fees (illegal — report to CCIM)
Hospital footfall issue: Colleges in small towns may have less patient diversity
Recognition risk: Colleges not renewing CCIM recognition can cause degree complications
Placement support: Unlike MBBS, formal placement cells are uncommon

Expert Tips for BAMS Admission in UP 2026

1. Verify CCIM recognition before applying. Every student must check ccim.nic.in for the current recognition list. A degree from an unrecognized college has zero legal validity.

2. Check hospital bed strength physically. CCIM mandates 60 beds minimum. Colleges submitting inflated records are a red flag — visit before confirming admission.

3. Never pay capitation fee. The UP government and CCIM strictly prohibit capitation fees. Regulated fees are published in the UP AYUSH brochure. Any demand above this is illegal.

4. Prefer colleges affiliated to older universities. MGKVP, Lucknow University, and BHU-affiliated colleges have more stable examination schedules and better academic governance.

5. Check OPD numbers. A teaching hospital seeing less than 50 OPD patients daily cannot provide meaningful clinical training. Ask for OPD registers during college visits.

6. Ask about faculty qualifications. CCIM requires minimum MD (Ayu) for teaching posts. Colleges with contractual or visiting faculty for core subjects should be avoided.

7. Understand the internship placement. Internship quality — including the disciplines covered and hospital rotation schedule — varies massively. Ask past students.

8. Use NEET score strategically. Higher NEET scores can secure better colleges through Round 1 counselling. Don’t waste a strong score on the first average college that appears.

Common Mistakes Students Make During BAMS Admission

Mistake	Why It’s Harmful	How to Avoid
Choosing college based on brochure photos	Photos don’t reflect reality	Visit campus, check OPD registers
Not checking CCIM recognition status	Degree may be invalid	Verify at ccim.nic.in every year
Paying capitation fee	Illegal, no refund	Report to AYUSH Ministry helpline
Ignoring internship structure	Poor clinical training	Ask for rotation schedule
Picking college only for lower fees	May compromise education quality	Balance cost vs. infrastructure
Not reading counselling brochure carefully	Miss reservation benefits	Read every page of UP aysuh brochure
Choosing based on friend’s choice	Different priorities	Make individual assessment
Not verifying hostel and mess quality	Affects study environment	Visit hostels during campus tour

Pre-Admission Checklist for BAMS in UP 2026

Documents Required:

NEET-UG 2025 Scorecard
Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
Class 12 Marksheet (PCB + English mandatory)
Character Certificate from last institution
Domicile Certificate (UP residents)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photographs (10–12 copies)
Aadhar Card
Income Certificate (for scholarship/fee waiver)

College Verification Checklist:

CCIM Recognition Certificate visible and current
University affiliation letter available
60-bed hospital with OPD operational
Qualified faculty list publicly displayed
Fee structure matching UP AYUSH regulated fees
Hostel available (if needed)
Library with Ayurvedic texts and journals
Herbal garden (CCIM requirement)
Pharmacy lab operational
Students/alumni reviews checked

Key BAMS Course Structure — What You Study in 5.5 Years

Year-by-Year Academic Plan

Year	Subjects
1st Year	Padartha Vigyan, Ashtanga Hridayam, Sanskrit, Rachana Sharir, Kriya Sharir
2nd Year	Dravyaguna Vigyan, Rasa Shastra, Charaka Samhita, Rogavijnan
3rd Year	Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Prasuti & Striroga, Kaumarbhritya
4th Year	Panchkarma, Kayachikitsa, Agad Tantra, Swasthavritta
Internship (1 Year)	Rotational postings across all departments

Career Scope After BAMS — Why the Degree Has Strong Value in 2026

The 2026 career landscape for BAMS graduates is significantly stronger than a decade ago:

Private practice: Registered BAMS doctors can practice independently across India
AYUSH dispensaries: UP government regularly recruits BAMS doctors through UPPSC
MD (Ayu) Postgraduate: National-level entrance via AIAPGET leads to specialisation
AYUSH Hospital jobs: Central and state government hospitals now have dedicated AYUSH wings
Wellness industry: Spa, wellness resort, and corporate wellness sectors actively recruit
International market: Ayurvedic doctors are in demand in UK, USA, UAE, and Southeast Asia
Pharmaceutical sector: Ayurvedic pharma companies (Dabur, Patanjali, Emami) hire BAMS graduates
Research & academia: CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences) offers fellowship programs
Panchakarma clinics: One of the fastest-growing segments in Indian healthcare

Average starting salary (2025-26): ₹25,000–₹50,000/month for government jobs; ₹15,000–₹30,000 for private sector entry-level; Own practice can scale to ₹1 lakh+/month within 3–5 years.

Scholarship & Financial Aid for BAMS Students in UP

Scheme	Eligibility	Benefit
UP Scholarship Portal (scholarship.up.gov.in)	SC/ST/OBC students, income limit	Tuition fee reimbursement
NSP (National Scholarship Portal)	Merit + means based	₹10,000–₹20,000/year
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship	SC students	Full fee coverage in some cases
AYUSH Ministry Scholarship	NEET meritorious students	Partial tuition support
Individual College Scholarships	Varies by college policy	Merit-based fee waivers

Overall What You Need to Remember

Private BAMS colleges in Uttar Pradesh offer real opportunity for students who couldn’t secure a government seat. With 150+ recognized colleges spread across every major district, UP provides the widest access to Ayurvedic medical education in India. However, quality varies significantly. The difference between a good private BAMS college and a poor one often comes down to three things: hospital strength, faculty qualifications, and CCIM compliance. Fees are largely regulated through UP AYUSH, but capitation demands still exist at certain institutions.

If you approach admission with NEET strategy, proper document preparation, and thorough college verification — you can secure a quality BAMS degree from a recognized UP institution that opens doors in clinical practice, government service, postgraduate education, and the booming wellness industry.

FAQ — Private BAMS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026

Q1: How many private BAMS colleges are there in UP in 2026?

A: Approximately 150–160 private BAMS colleges are operational in Uttar Pradesh with CCIM recognition as of 2025-26, with total private sector intake exceeding 9,000 seats.

Q2: What is the minimum NEET score for BAMS admission in UP private colleges?

A: You need to qualify NEET-UG — minimum 50th percentile for General category and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC. For actual admission, cutoff scores vary by college and change every year based on competition.

Q3: Is NEET mandatory for private BAMS colleges in UP?

A: Yes, absolutely. The Supreme Court of India made NEET mandatory for all BAMS admissions (government and private) from 2020 onwards. No BAMS admission — anywhere in India — is valid without a NEET score.

Q4: What is the BAMS fee in UP private colleges?

A: Annual tuition fees range from ₹68,000 to ₹1,45,000 depending on location and college. Total course cost including hostel and other charges is approximately ₹7.5 lakh to ₹15 lakh over 5.5 years.

Q5: Which university affiliates most private BAMS colleges in UP?

A: CSJMU Kanpur affiliates the highest number, followed by Lucknow University, MGKVP Varanasi, DSVV Mathura, and VBSPU Jaunpur. The choice of affiliating university affects exam quality and degree recognition.

Q6: Can a BAMS doctor from UP practice anywhere in India?

A: Yes. A BAMS degree from a CCIM-recognized college and registration with the respective State AYUSH Medical Council (or central registration) allows practice across India.

Q7: What is the counselling process for private BAMS in UP?

A: UP AYUSH conducts centralized online counselling. Rounds include Round 1, Round 2, and a mop-up round for remaining seats.

Q8: Are there management quota seats in private BAMS colleges UP?

A: Yes, most private colleges have 15–25% management quota seats, but even these require valid NEET qualification. Fee for management quota seats can be higher. Always ensure it goes through official college channels.

Q9: What happens if a college loses CCIM recognition after I join?

This is a serious issue. Students must immediately contact CCIM and the affiliating university. In past cases, courts have directed colleges to refund fees and arrange transfers. Always verify recognition annually.

Q10: What is the scope of BAMS in UP government jobs?

A: UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC) regularly recruits BAMS doctors for AYUSH dispensaries, community health centres, and district AYUSH hospitals. The UP AYUSH department has thousands of sanctioned posts for BAMS graduates.

Q11: Is there PG (MD) after BAMS in UP?

A: Yes. AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by NTA is the gateway to MD (Ayurveda) specialisations including Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Panchakarma, and others.

Q12: How do I verify if a BAMS college in UP is CCIM recognized?

A: Visit ccim.nic.in → Institutions → Search by state (Uttar Pradesh) → Check for valid recognition with course and intake details. Also verify affiliation at the respective university website.

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