Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital — BAMS Fees & Admission 2026
📌 Hoysal Nagar, Haliyal Road, Dharwad · Estd 1992 · 60 seats · BAMS Colleges in Karnataka
Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital offers BAMS in Dharwad. Official Karnataka AYUSH 2025-26 fees, cut-off & admission below. NEET-UG required.
By Krishna Pandey, Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Shijin Joy, Admissions Lead · Updated 27 June 2026
About Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital
Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital is a private Ayurveda institution in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1992 by the Shri Guru Education Trust. It offers the undergraduate BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) programme with an annual intake of 60 students, supported by an attached teaching hospital. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, and recognised by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of AYUSH. Admission is based on a qualified NEET-UG score through Karnataka counselling.
Affiliation / approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
Mahaganapati Ayurvedic College BAMS fees in Dharwad (2025-26, official AYUSH)
BAMS fee tiers at Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital per the official Karnataka Directorate of AYUSH / KEA 2025-26 fee structure (per year):
| Quota | Annual fee (2025-26) | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Government / KEA-merit seat (NEET) | ₹75,000 | KEA state-quota seat |
| Management seat | ₹4,00,000 | Management quota |
| NRI seat | ₹6,00,000 | NRI quota |
| Govt-of-India / AIQ (15%) | ₹2,50,000 | All-India quota |
💡 The Government/KEA-merit seat is the cheapest route, allotted on NEET rank via KEA AYUSH counselling — no donation. Source: official Karnataka AYUSH UG fee structure 2025-26. Confirm at counselling.
BAMS eligibility
- BAMS: Pass 10+2 (PUC) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology plus English, and a qualified NEET-UG score. Admission in Karnataka is through KEA (state quota) and AYUSH/AIQ counselling, with management/NRI seats also available.
- Admission requires a qualified NEET-UG score — no BAMS admission without NEET.
- Indian nationals; age & category norms as per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) / RGUHS / Karnataka rules.
How to get BAMS admission
Qualify NEET-UG, then participate in KEA AYUSH counselling (Karnataka state quota), the 15% All-India Quota, and management/NRI quotas at private colleges. Government and KEA-merit seats are filled purely on NEET rank — no donation.
Career & scope after BAMS
BAMS graduates register as Ayurveda physicians, practise in clinics/hospitals or private practice, and can pursue MD/MS (Ayurveda), Panchakarma, pharma and wellness/research roles. BAMS is a 5½-year programme (4½ years + a 1-year internship).
Frequently asked questions
Fees, scholarships & funding BAMS at Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical
Official fee tiers for Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical and is allotted purely on merit — so a strong rank is the single best way to cut your cost. For management or NRI seats, plan funding early: education loans are available from SBI (Scholar Loan), HDFC Credila, Axis and most banks via the Vidya Lakshmi portal, often covering tuition plus hostel. Reserved-category students (SC/ST/OBC/Category-1) can claim Karnataka fee-reimbursement and post-matric scholarships through the Social Welfare / Backward Classes departments, and EWS and central-sector scholarships further reduce the net cost. Budget separately for hostel, mess and one-time charges in Dharwad, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.
Bams admission 2026 at Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical: step by step
- Meet the eligibility (10+2 with the required subjects) and qualify NEET-UG.
- Register for NEET-UG followed by KEA AYUSH counselling counselling and pay the counselling fee/deposit.
- Fill your choice list carefully — list Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
- Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical within the deadline.
- Carry originals: 10th/12th marksheets, NEET admit card & scorecard, ID, category & domicile certificates and the fee payment.
Admission is through NEET-UG followed by KEA AYUSH counselling and the All-India Quota. A round-by-round upgrade plan matters — many applicants lose a better seat by mis-ordering choices, so shortlist with the actual cut-off trend in mind.
Why choose Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical, Dharwad?
Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical gives students hands-on clinical/practical exposure through its attached teaching facilities and a structured internship, which is what employers and PG-entrance examiners value most. Studying in Dharwad adds the advantage of a established healthcare-education ecosystem, peer hospitals for postings, coaching for licensure/PG entrances, and good transport connectivity for students from across Karnataka and other states. When you shortlist Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical, weigh the fee tier you qualify for, the campus and hospital infrastructure, faculty strength and the internship stipend — not just the brand name.
After BAMS: internship, registration & higher studies
The programme includes a compulsory rotating internship, after which graduates register with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the state board to practise. From there the common paths are MD/MS (Ayurveda), Panchakarma, and allied specialisations, or going straight into work — typical roles include Ayurveda clinical practice, hospital and Panchakarma roles, MD/MS (Ayurveda) specialisation, the wellness/pharma industry, teaching and research. Many Mahaganapati Ayurvedic Medical graduates also prepare during internship for PG-entrance exams or overseas licensure, so it pays to plan that timeline from the first year rather than the last.
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