Saraswati Ayurved Hospital and Medical College, Mohali (BAMS): Complete Research Report 2026–27

Information on the college's name, address, code and university affiliation is drawn from the college's official website, the GRAU college directory and NCISM documents.

Important: The college states 100 BAMS seats on its website. The available NCISM list for 2025–26 also records permission for 100 seats. However, the final confirmation of this same number for 2026–27 should be made from the current permission list and the counselling seat matrix. Do not treat the number written on the website alone as the final approved seat count for the new session.

According to the college's official website, Saraswati Professional and Higher Education Society, Gharuan started the process of establishing this institution in 2013. A 60-bed Ayurvedic hospital was built initially, and in 2016 permission for 60 BAMS seats was received for the first time.

As per the college's description, the hospital's capacity was later increased to 100 beds and approval for 100 BAMS seats was received from NCISM. The NCISM permission list for 2025–26 also records the second renewed permission for the institution for the increase from 60 to 100 seats.

However, other years such as 2015 and 2016 also appear as the year of establishment of the institution on various educational websites. Therefore, while writing precise historical details, it is better to keep these two points separate: according to the society's website, the establishment process began in 2013 and the first 60-seat permission was received in 2016.

BAMS is an undergraduate medical course for students who wish to build a career in Ayurvedic medicine, diagnosis of diseases, treatment methods, medicines and health preservation. According to the college's official website, the academic duration of the course is 4.5 years, and the compulsory rotatory internship is one year.

The main subjects, based on the departments and curriculum information available on the college website, are as follows. The actual distribution of subjects and the examination rules will apply as per the NCISM curriculum of the relevant year.

The BAMS course includes, along with the traditional principles of Ayurveda, anatomy, physiology, diagnosis of diseases, pharmacology and clinical training.

This course is not merely a study of traditional Ayurvedic principles. The student also has to learn about patient histories, physical examination and the interpretation of appropriate investigations, and receive clinical training in the hospital as per the curriculum.

While choosing any BAMS college, its current regulatory permission is more important than its building or advertisements.

The following points emerge from the official records available for this institution:

• University affiliation: The institution is included in the official college list of Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Punjab, Hoshiarpur.

• Regulatory identity: NCISM documents record the college's institution code as AYU0407.

• Seat permission for the previous session: The NCISM list for 2025–26 records 100 seats for BAMS.

In a separate NCISM rating-eligibility list for 2025–26, this college was shown as not eligible for rating because of a seat reduction along with conditional permission in the academic year 2023–24. This information relates to a past permission; it does not automatically mean that the college is currently restricted. In addition, the permission list for 2025–26 records permission for 100 seats.

Visit the official NCISM list of Ayurveda Colleges and search for AYU0407, and match the college's status against the permitted, denied, LOP and withdrawal lists of that session. These lists for 2026–27 are shown as published on the NCISM website with the date of 10 September 2026. Admission fees should not be deposited without confirming the college-specific permission for the current session.

NEET-UG and the related counselling process are important for BAMS admission in this college. In Punjab, the state-level AYUSH admission process is conducted by Guru Ravidas Ayurved University. On the university's website, the registration and choice-filling notice for BAMS/BHMS counselling for the 2026–27 session was shown as published on 17 September 2026.

• Qualify NEET-UG. You must meet the NEET eligibility of the relevant admission year.

• Register for the Punjab AYUSH counselling. Apply on the official GRAU website and the admission portal linked from it.

• Fill in the documents and application details. Upload the academic, identity and category-related documents as per the applicable prospectus.

• Fill in the college choices. Select Saraswati Ayurved Hospital and Medical College according to your preference, and choose the correct quota/category among the available options.

• Wait for the seat allotment. The allotment depends on NEET merit, eligibility, category, available seats and the choices filled in.

• Submit the allotment letter and deposit the fee. Get the required original documents verified within the stipulated time and complete the admission as per the official instructions.

The timelines and eligibility conditions may change at every stage of counselling. Therefore, give priority to the latest notice of the university rather than any old schedule or the college's promotional material.

Before admission, the following conditions should generally be checked:

• The candidate should have passed Class 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.

• The candidate should have studied the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB).

• The candidate should have met the applicable qualifying criteria of NEET-UG for the relevant year.

• Age and other eligibility conditions should be met as per the rules of the relevant admission year.

One academic source mentions a minimum of 50% marks in PCB for the General category and 40% for the SC/ST/OBC categories. However, for the rules on reservation, PwBD and other categories, refer to the official prospectus for 2026–27.

As per the official counselling list, some or all of these documents may be required:

• NEET-UG admit card and scorecard

• Class 10 certificate or proof of date of birth

• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate

• Valid identity proof

• Category/reservation certificate, where applicable

• Punjab domicile or other applicable eligibility proof

• Passport-size photographs

• Allotment letter and counselling/fee payment receipt

• Migration or character certificate, if asked for

Decide the final document list only from the counselling prospectus and the allotment instructions.

Caution is necessary regarding the college fee, because different figures are available on different educational portals. I could not verify a clear, college-specific official fee order for 2026–27 on the basis of which the final fee for all categories could be stated with certainty.

The difference in the fee-related information available online is as follows:

Sources: EduWorldGlobal and Edufever.

Because of the significant difference between these two sets of details, it would not be appropriate to treat these amounts as the definite fee for 2026–27.

My advice: Do not make payment on the basis of an estimate of the fee for the entire course without obtaining the university's 2026–27 prospectus and the relevant fee-fixation order. An earlier notice from Punjab University had also warned colleges against demanding charges over and above the amount fixed in the prospectus.

The cutoff of this college is not the same every year and for every category. The chances of admission mainly depend on the NEET score/rank, available seats, counselling rounds, state eligibility and the applicable quota.

The final category-wise opening and closing ranks of the college for 2026–27 could not be independently verified in this report. Therefore, it would not be right to guarantee admission by quoting a definite NEET score.

Keep these four points in mind while understanding the cutoff:

• Qualifying cutoff: The minimum limit for being eligible for counselling in NEET.

• College allotment cutoff: The score or rank of the last candidate who actually gets a seat in a college.

• Category-wise cutoff: The cutoff for General, SC, BC and other applicable categories may differ.

• Round-wise cutoff: The closing rank may change in the next counselling because of vacant seats.

It will be useful to see the allotment and admission notices of previous sessions on the official GRAU website, but the final allotment of an earlier year should not be treated as a guarantee for the new session.

An important feature of this college is the Ayurvedic teaching hospital attached to it. According to the college's official website, the hospital's capacity was increased from 60 beds to 100 beds, and the aim is to provide Ayurvedic treatment departments and facilities in it.

Details of the following departments are available on the college website.

As per the college's departmental details:

• The Kriya Sharira department has a description of the laboratory for physiological practicals. It mentions experiments related to tests such as haematology practicals, urine analysis, ECG and spirometry.

• The Rachana Sharira department has information on dissection, histological slides, osteology and a museum with specimens.

• The Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vigyan department has a description of the pathology and biochemistry laboratory.

• Subject-based training has been described in Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa and other clinical departments.

This information is based on the details given on the college's own website. It would be better to confirm the actual situation, the availability of equipment and the hands-on clinical exposure that students receive by visiting the campus.

No. The number of beds is one aspect of a hospital's capacity, but actual clinical exposure is equally important for a BAMS student.

Ask before admission:

• How many OPD patients come on average every day?

• How many patients are admitted in the IPD on average?

• What is the actual workload of Panchakarma procedures?

• Are regular patient demonstrations held in all clinical departments or not?

• How much time do students get for practicals and supervised clinical training?

• How is the rotation in each department organised during the internship?

These questions will help in understanding the actual academic usefulness of the hospital.

Detailed information on the departments and laboratories is available on the college website. In addition, some educational directories mention facilities such as library, laboratories, hostel, cafeteria, sports and transport, but official confirmation of the current status of all the facilities and of the charges is necessary.

This list of facilities should not be treated as an independent guarantee of all the current facilities of the college.

The college's address is given as NH-05, Ludhiana–Chandigarh National Highway, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab. The official GRAU college directory also lists the institution at the address Chandigarh–Ludhiana Road, Gharuan.

This location is in the Mohali–Kharar area. Before travelling to the campus, you should consider travel from your city, local transport and the need for a hostel. I am not giving the exact distance to the nearest railway station, bus stop or airport here, because its current official confirmation is not available.

After completing the BAMS course and fulfilling the applicable internship, examination and registration requirements, several career options may become available.

1. Clinical practice

Practice of Ayurvedic medicine, consultation with patients and clinical services after fulfilling the eligibility and registration requirements.

2. Higher education

Moving towards postgraduate courses such as MD/MS Ayurveda. The relevant entrance examination and counselling conditions may apply to these.

3. Research and pharmaceutical sector

Opportunities in medicinal plants, Ayurvedic medicines, quality-related work and research projects, depending on further training or qualifications.

4. Wellness and Panchakarma services

Work in Ayurvedic wellness centres, Panchakarma services and health-related institutions, as per the required training and applicable rules.

The actual career prospects will depend on further qualifications, clinical skills, experience, local rules and employment opportunities. The BAMS degree alone should not be treated as a guarantee of any definite salary or job.

Possible advantages

• An Ayurvedic medical college located in the Mohali area of Punjab.

• Included in the official list of affiliation with Guru Ravidas Ayurved University.

• Detailed description of BAMS departments and laboratory facilities on the college website.

• A 100-bed Ayurvedic teaching hospital, as per the college.

• A university-based counselling system for BAMS admission through NEET-UG.

• Current permission: Confirm the college's final NCISM permission for 2026–27 and the number of permitted seats.

• Fees: Obtain a complete written statement of tuition, hostel and other charges from the official prospectus.

• Clinical exposure: Look not only at the number of hospital beds, but at the actual OPD/IPD and hands-on training.

• Faculty: Find out the department-wise number of teachers, their attendance and the arrangement for interaction with students.

• Hostel: Confirm fees, safety, rooms, mess and transport directly with the college.

• Internship: Ask about the current policy on department rotations, supervision and stipend; do not assume any amount without official confirmation.

• Cutoff: Treat the closing ranks of previous years only as a reference, not as a guarantee of future admission.

The following contact information is available from the college website's contact page and the GRAU college directory. More than one number appears on different official pages, so it would be advisable to call and confirm the current admission office and the right contact person.

Official website of the university: Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Punjab

Saraswati Ayurved Hospital and Medical College, Mohali is an option worth considering for students who wish to pursue BAMS in Punjab. Its university affiliation, NCISM institutional identity, subject-wise departments and the details of the 100-bed hospital make it worth examining further. However, on the basis of these points alone, it cannot automatically be declared the best college.

In my assessment, three things are the most important for taking a decision: the current NCISM permission for 2026–27, the official total fee, and the quality of actual clinical training. Obtain written official details for fees and admission, and inspect the hospital and laboratories yourself.

• College website: Saraswati Ayurved Hospital and Medical College

  The college's BAMS curriculum, departments and contact details.

• University affiliation and contact: GRAU Ayurvedic Colleges Directory

  The institution and published contact information in the university's list.

• Current regulatory permission: NCISM Ayurveda Colleges 2026–27

  The college's AYU0407 code, and confirmation of the current session's permission and seats.

• Admissions and counselling: Guru Ravidas Ayurved University

  Punjab AYUSH counselling, prospectus, notices and fee-related instructions.

Conclusion: This college can be considered, but take the final decision on admission only after checking the current regulatory approval, the written fee and the actual clinical exposure in the hospital.