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Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot — BAMS Fees & Admission 2026

📌 Badagandi, Bilagi Taluk, Bagalkot district, North Karnataka, Bagalkot · Estd 2022 · 60 seats · BAMS Colleges in Karnataka

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot offers BAMS in Bagalkot. Official Karnataka AYUSH 2025-26 fees, cut-off & admission below. NEET-UG required.

By , Founder & Lead Counsellor · Reviewed by Shijin Joy, Admissions Lead · Updated 27 June 2026

Quick Answer Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot (Badagandi, Bilagi Taluk, Bagalkot district, North Karnataka, Bagalkot) offers BAMS. Per the official Karnataka AYUSH 2025-26 structure, the Government/KEA-merit seat is ₹75,000/year; management ₹4,00,000/year, NRI ₹6,00,000/year. NEET-UG required.

About Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre is a private Ayurveda institution at Badagandi, Bilagi taluk, Bagalkot district, North Karnataka. Run by the S R Patil Education Foundation, it offers the 5.5-year BAMS programme (including a one-year internship) with an NCISM-permitted intake of 60 seats for 2025-26. The college is affiliated to RGUHS, Bengaluru and recognised by the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of AYUSH. A 60-bed teaching hospital provides students hands-on clinical exposure.

Affiliation / approval: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru; National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), New Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, Government of Karnataka, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic College BAMS fees in Bagalkot (2025-26, official AYUSH)

BAMS fee tiers at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot per the official Karnataka Directorate of AYUSH / KEA 2025-26 fee structure (per year):

QuotaAnnual fee (2025-26)Route
Government / KEA-merit seat (NEET)₹75,000KEA state-quota seat
Management seat₹4,00,000Management quota
NRI seat₹6,00,000NRI quota
Govt-of-India / AIQ (15%)₹2,50,000All-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: passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and a qualified NEET-UG score; admission via Karnataka AYUSH/KEA counselling (state quota), AIQ, and management/NRI quota based on NEET-UG merit.
  • 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

How many BAMS seats does Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Bilagi have?
The college has an NCISM-permitted intake of 60 BAMS seats. For the 2025-26 academic session, NCISM granted its 3rd Renewal of Permission for 60 UG (BAMS) seats (college code AYU0800).
Which university is Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Badagandi affiliated to?
It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and is recognised by NCISM, the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
Where is Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College located?
The college is in Badagandi village (PIN 587116), Bilagi taluk, Bagalkot district, in North Karnataka, and is run by the S R Patil Education Foundation.
What is the BAMS fee at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic College?
Per the official Karnataka AYUSH 2025-26 fee structure, the Government/KEA-merit BAMS seat at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Badagandi, Bilagi, Bagalkot is ₹75,000/year; the management seat is ₹4,00,000/year and NRI ₹6,00,000/year. Confirm the current figure at KEA counselling.
Is NEET required for BAMS at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic College?
Yes — BAMS admission in India requires a qualified NEET-UG score. Karnataka seats are then allotted via KEA AYUSH counselling (state quota) and the 15% All-India Quota.

Fees, scholarships & funding BAMS at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical

Official fee tiers for Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical are listed in the fee table above. The government / KEA-merit seat is always the most affordable route at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial 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 Bagalkot, which are billed over and above the tuition shown above.

Bams admission 2026 at Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical: step by step

  1. Meet the eligibility (10+2 with the required subjects) and qualify NEET-UG.
  2. Register for NEET-UG followed by KEA AYUSH counselling counselling and pay the counselling fee/deposit.
  3. Fill your choice list carefully — list Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical at the right preference alongside realistic back-ups.
  4. Lock choices, then accept the allotment and report to Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical within the deadline.
  5. 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 Smt. Shantadevi Memorial Ayurvedic Medical, Bagalkot?

Smt. Shantadevi Memorial 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 Bagalkot 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 Smt. Shantadevi Memorial 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 Smt. Shantadevi Memorial 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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