Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College is a prominent and private healthcare institution in Kottakkal, Kerala, established in 1917 at Calicut by Late Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier, the founder of Arya Vaidya Sala, run and managed by the Arya Vaidya Samajam, 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 at Kottakkal, Kerala in the lush green environment at Edarikode, Kottal, Malappuram District, Kerala-676501. A four-year course leading to the diploma ‘Arya Vaidyan’ was conducted. In 1924, the Patasala was shifted to Kottakkal to give practical training to the students in the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital. The Arya Vaidyan course was abolished in the year 1958 and ‘The Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine (D.A.M) course was introduced. In 1959, the Aryavaidya Patasala was upgraded to an Ayurveda College.
Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College has a well-established library containing more than sufficient books on different subjects, a rich specimen herbal garden and a separate hostel for boys and girls with required facilities, which facilitates the academic needs of the students. The Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College 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 Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College is committed to delivering excellence in imparting education, practical training, and community engagement in the field of Ayurveda.
Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College offers undergraduate and postgraduate Ayurvedic care programs, including BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) with 50 intakes. After 2010 Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College affiliated with the Kerala University for Health Sciences (KUHS). It is recognized by the government of India and the Central Council of Indian Medicine. The institution has the latest facilities and traditional treatment methods in its more than 500-bed teaching hospital and all the academic departments and 24-hour emergency services with all modern facilities, -bedded full flagged hospital, facilities like modern Operation theater, Labor room, X-ray, ECG, Scanning facility etc
In addition to healthcare and education, the Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College actively participates in community programs to promote Ayush and raise awareness about natural healing methods. Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College organizes workshops, seminars, and health campaigns to educate people about the benefits of Ayurveda.
Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College 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 integrating Ayush practices into conventional healthcare, thus enhancing the health and wellness of individuals and societies.