Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya then the Karnataka Ayurveda Vidyapeeth Society’s Ayurveda College, Hospital and Pharmacy, is a prominent and private healthcare institution in Belgaum, Karnataka, established in 1933 with an aim to restore the glory of Ayurveda (Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy, collectively known as AYUSH) through quality education imparted to hungry minds, the college is situated in the lush green environment at Shahapur, Belagavi, Karnataka-590 003, and the herbal garden is being maintained by the college management which facilitates the academic needs of the students. The college has the status of India's First Institution with NAAC & NABH Accreditation in AYUSH The Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya provides excellent education and crucial skills to their students with skilled doctors, and the aim is to promote growth and development in the field of Ayurveda. The Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya is committed to delivering excellence in imparting education, practical training, and community engagement in the field of Ayurveda.
Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya offers undergraduate Ayurvedic care programs, including BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with 100 intakes. Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya is affiliated with KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, and is recognized by the government of India and the Central Council of Indian Medicines. The institution has the latest facilities and traditional treatment methods in its 140+ bedded teaching hospital and all the academic departments and 24-hour emergency services with all modern Facilities.
In addition to healthcare and education, the Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya actively participates in community programs to promote Ayush and raise awareness about natural healing methods. Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya organizes workshops, seminars, and health campaigns to educate people about the benefits of Ayurveda.
Shri B.M. Kankanadi Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and ethics in healthcare. Through a focus on comprehensive well-being, education, research, and engagement with the community, the College plays a crucial part in the integration of Ayush practices into conventional healthcare, thus enhancing the health and wellness of individuals and societies.