Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, Varanasi

Faculty of Ayurveda, BHU, Varanasi

Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University is one of the oldest and most prestigious Ayurvedic institutions in India, located inside the main campus of Banaras Hindu University.

It is a government Ayurvedic faculty that works under BHU’s Institute of Medical Sciences and is recognized by NCISM. The institute is known for combining traditional Ayurveda with modern medical science and research-based education.

History & Background
Established in early 20th century (around 1920s development phase)
Developed from Ayurvedic teaching departments into a full faculty under BHU
One of the first structured Ayurvedic education centers in India

Courses Offered
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) – UG course
MD/MS (Ayurveda) – PG specialization courses

BAMS Duration:
5.5 years (including 1-year internship)
Hospital & Training

The faculty has a 200+ bed Ayurvedic teaching hospital, which provides:

OPD & IPD services
Panchakarma therapy
Ayurvedic surgery (Shalya Tantra)
Specialized Ayurvedic treatments

Students get strong clinical exposure from real patients inside BHU Hospital.

Departments (Major Fields)
Kayachikitsa (Medicine)
Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
Shalakya Tantra (ENT & Eye)
Dravyaguna (Herbal pharmacology)
Panchakarma
Prasuti Tantra (Gynecology)
Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

Facilities
Herbal garden
Ayurveda pharmacy
Central library with ancient texts
Modern labs
Separate hostels
Research & yoga labs