KPSVS Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Manvi: BAMS Course, Hospital Facilities and Campus Overview

• College Name: Kalmathada Pujya Shri Virupaksha Shivacharya Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital
• Popular Name: KPSVS Ayurvedic Medical College, Manvi
• Year of Establishment: 1996
• Type: Private Ayurvedic Medical College
• Managed By: Shree Virupaksheshwara Vidya Kendra (SVVK) Trust
• Affiliated University: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
• Recognition: Ministry of AYUSH and NCISM
• Course Offered: BAMS
• Annual Intake: 60 students
• Course Duration: 5½ years, including a one-year compulsory internship
• Campus Area: Approximately 10 acres
• Teaching Hospital: 60-bed Ayurvedic hospital

KPSVS Ayurvedic Medical College was founded under the guidance of His Holiness Sri Shatastala Brahmi Shivamurthy Shivacharya Maha Swamiji. The aim was to bring good healthcare education and traditional Ayurvedic treatment to students and patients in the rural and semi-urban areas of Karnataka.

The SVVK Trust looks after the overall administration of the institution. The Principal manages academic matters, while the Medical Superintendent supervises hospital services. Each academic department is headed by a qualified faculty member, and there is administrative staff for accounts, the library, student support and hospital coordination.

The college blends traditional Ayurveda with a well-structured professional education system. Students do not just study ancient texts. They also learn about diagnosis, clinical procedures, preparation of medicines, preventive healthcare and how to communicate with patients.

The main programme of the college is the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). The course prepares students for careers in Ayurvedic practice, research, healthcare administration, wellness services and teaching.

BAMS Course Duration

The BAMS programme takes 5½ years in total. This includes:

• 4½ years of academic and clinical study
• 1 year of compulsory rotating internship

The course is generally divided into three professional phases of roughly 18 months each. During the internship, students get practical training in different hospital departments. They learn how to handle patients, maintain case records, plan therapies and follow clinical ethics.

Major Subjects Covered

The syllabus is a good mix of Ayurvedic basics, modern medical knowledge and clinical subjects. Some of the important subjects are:

• Ayurved Samhita and Siddhanta
• Shareera Rachana (Anatomy)
• Shareera Kriya (Physiology)
• Dravyaguna Vijnana
• Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
• Rog Nidan and Vikriti Vigyan
• Kayachikitsa
• Panchakarma
• Shalya Tantra
• Shalakya Tantra
• Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga
• Kaumarabhritya
• Swasthavritta and Yoga
• Agada Tantra and Vyavahara Ayurveda

Admission to the BAMS course is generally based on NEET-UG qualification and counselling under the Karnataka AYUSH admission process.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are generally expected to meet the following conditions:

• Pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination.
• Study Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
• Score at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB for the general category, subject to the rules in force.
• Qualify NEET-UG with the prescribed percentile.
• Take part in Karnataka AYUSH counselling or the applicable management quota admission procedure.

The college has an annual intake of 60 BAMS seats.

Seat matrix, category-wise distribution and counselling rules can change, so applicants should check the official notifications before making their final choice.

Fee Structure

The exact fee structure is not clearly published in the college information available to us. Fees can differ depending on the admission category, such as government quota, private quota or management quota. Students should ask the college for a written fee document that clearly mentions:

• Annual tuition fee
• Hostel and mess charges
• Security deposit
• Examination charges
• Other institutional expenses
• Refund and cancellation rules

One of the biggest strengths of KPSVS is its attached 60-bed Ayurvedic teaching hospital. The hospital supports both patient care and clinical teaching, so BAMS students can observe and take part in supervised treatment.

The hospital reportedly sees around 150 OPD patients per day. This gives students a chance to learn from a wide variety of cases from Manvi and the nearby rural areas.

Key Hospital Facilities

• 60-bed inpatient facility
• Daily outpatient departments
• 24-hour Atyayika (emergency care) unit
• Panchakarma therapy facilities
• Kayachikitsa and general medicine services
• Shalya Tantra services
• Shalakya Tantra services for ENT and eye-related problems
• Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga department
• Kaumarabhritya (paediatric care)
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services
• Ayurvedic Cancer Care unit
• Community healthcare and awareness programmes

The college also runs Swarnamrutha Prashana outreach programmes. This is a traditional Ayurvedic preventive-health practice for children. Such programmes help students understand public health work and community-oriented Ayurveda.

A special feature of the college is its in-house Rasasala, which is an Ayurvedic pharmacy. Here, students can learn how classical medicines are prepared, such as:

• Churnas
• Tailas
• Lehyas
• Kashayas
• Herbal powders
• Other Ayurvedic medicinal preparations

This hands-on practice is very useful for students studying Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana.

The campus also has a well-maintained herbal garden with more than 300 medicinal plant species and over 500 plants. Many plants carry QR codes, which help learners identify the herbs and understand their traditional uses. There is also a greenhouse to protect rare or delicate medicinal species.

The KPSVS campus is spread over nearly 10 acres and brings academic, clinical and residential facilities together in one place.

Major Facilities Include

• Spacious classrooms with modern teaching aids
• Anatomy dissection hall with seating for over 60 students
• Departmental laboratories for Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Physiology
• Central library with over 13,000 books and 12 journals
• Digital library and reading hall
• Separate hostels for boys and girls
• CCTV surveillance and 24-hour hostel security
• Vegetarian canteen and dining facilities
• Air-conditioned auditorium with a capacity of around 500 seats
• Sports ground, gymnasium and indoor games
• College transport facilities
• Seminar halls, workshops and spaces for academic events

The campus seems especially suitable for students who prefer a focused, residential learning environment away from the distractions of a big city.

The college encourages students to take part in seminars, workshops, CME programmes, paper presentations and academic competitions. Students from KPSVS have received recognition at national Ayurveda events, including prizes for paper presentations at the Karmapayana National Workshop on Ayurvedic surgical techniques, held in Ballari.

After BAMS, students can explore several career options:

• Private Ayurvedic practice
• AYUSH hospitals and wellness centres
• Panchakarma clinics
• Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies
• Medical writing and healthcare content
• Government AYUSH services
• Teaching and research after postgraduate study
• MD/MS Ayurveda through the relevant entrance examinations

• Address: Sindhanur Road, Manvi – 584123, Raichur District, Karnataka
• Phone: +91-94481-62595 / +91-77953-62970
• Email: kpsvsmanvi@gmail.com | kalmath_edu@yahoo.co.in
• Website: aayurvediccollegemanvi.org