BAMS Colleges in Kerala 2026: Fees, Admission, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

Ans. The top 5 BAMS colleges in Kerala, according to the Collegedunia Rankings 2026, are listed below.

• KUHS Thrissur
• AVV Kollam
• AAMC Palakkad
• KMCT AMC Kozhikode
• NAMC Ernakulam

Ans. The BAMS course is of 5½ years in Kerala, comprising 4½ years of academic study followed by a 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRI). The academic phase is divided into three professional tiers of 18 months each.

Ans. All Ayurveda colleges in Kerala are affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS Thrissur), Thrissur, which is the state's dedicated health sciences university, and are recognised by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). AVV Amritapuri is a deemed-to-be university that awards its own degrees through the Amrita School of Ayurveda.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the three subjects combined for the General category and 40% for SC and ST candidates. A valid NEET UG score meeting the qualifying percentile is mandatory, and candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of admission. Kerala nativity is required for state quota seats allotted through CEE Kerala.

Ans. Kerala offers one of the higher BAMS internship stipends in India, with students at KUHS Thrissur-affiliated colleges reporting around INR 23,000 per month during the 12-month Compulsory Rotatory Internship. Stipends vary between government, aided, and self-financing colleges. As per NCISM internship rules, interns at government institutions must be paid at par with other medical systems under the respective government.

Ans. Yes. The Department of Indian Systems of Medicine, Government of Kerala, permits interns of government and aided Ayurveda colleges to train for up to 1 month at rural dispensaries and hospitals under the department, along with 15 days at the Government Ayurveda Research Institute for Mental Health and Hygiene (GARIM), Kottakkal, Malappuram. Interns of self-financing colleges may train for up to 2 months at rural dispensaries and hospitals. Applications are routed through the college Principal to the Director of the ISM Department or the concerned District Medical Officer. Students of Kerala origin studying at universities outside Kerala are also permitted to complete their internship at government institutions in the state.

Ans. Common documents required for BAMS admission:

• NEET UG Scorecard & Admit Card.
• Class 10 (DOB) certificate, Class 12 marksheet & passing certificate (PCB + English).
• Transfer Certificate / Character Certificate (if required).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and Kerala nativity certificate (for state quota).
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID).
• Passport-size photographs (as per specification).
• Medical fitness certificate and migration certificate (if needed).
• Payment receipts or demand drafts for fees and CEE Kerala counselling registration.

Ans. No, direct admission to the BAMS course is not available in Kerala. All colleges admit students only through a valid NEET UG score followed by Kerala AYUSH counselling conducted by CEE Kerala for state quota seats or AYUSH NEET Counselling for All India Quota seats.