About College
Merchant Ayurved College & Hospital, Basna, Mehsana (Gujarat)
Merchant Ayurved College & Hospital is a private Ayurvedic medical college located at Merchant Education Campus, Mehsana–Visnagar Highway, Basna, Mehsana, Gujarat. The college is managed by the Shri Merchant Charitable Trust (MCT), affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, and recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The BAMS college was established in 2021.
Key Highlights
Established: 2021
Location: Basna, Mehsana, Gujarat
College Type: Private (Self-Financed)
Managed By: Shri Merchant Charitable Trust (MCT)
Affiliated To: Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
Approved By: NCISM
Course Offered: BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Course Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years academic study + 1 year compulsory internship)
Approved Intake: 60 seats
Campus & Infrastructure
The college is part of the Merchant Education Campus and offers modern academic and clinical facilities, including:
Smart classrooms with audio-visual teaching aids
Well-equipped Ayurveda laboratories
Central library and reading hall
Herbal medicinal garden with numerous Ayurvedic plant species
Ayurveda pharmacy (Ras Aushadhi Shala) with a quality control laboratory
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Computer and internet facilities
Multipurpose hall and seminar rooms
Sports and recreational facilities
Hospital & Clinical Training
The attached Merchant Ayurveda Hospital & Research Centre provides students with practical clinical exposure through:
Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
Panchakarma
Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
Shalakya Tantra (ENT & Ophthalmology)
Balroga (Pediatrics)
Physiotherapy and Yoga Therapy
Diagnostic services including Laboratory, ECG, X-ray, and Ultrasound (USG)
The hospital also conducts health camps and offers specialized Ayurvedic treatments for chronic diseases and geriatric care.
Admission Process
Admission to the BAMS course is based on NEET-UG qualification.
Admissions are conducted through the Gujarat AYUSH Counselling process.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and satisfy the prescribed NEET eligibility criteria.
Career Opportunities
After completing BAMS, graduates can pursue careers as:
Ayurvedic Medical Officer
Ayurvedic Physician
Panchakarma Specialist
Clinical Research Associate
Wellness and Lifestyle Consultant
Hospital Administrator
Lecturer (after MD/MS Ayurveda)
Private Ayurvedic Practitioner
Opportunities in government AYUSH departments, hospitals, wellness centres, pharmaceutical companies, and research organizations
Why Choose Merchant Ayurved College?
Affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
NCISM-approved 60-seat BAMS program
Attached Merchant Ayurveda Hospital & Research Centre for hands-on clinical training
In-house Ayurveda pharmacy with quality control laboratory
Well-maintained herbal garden and modern infrastructure
Strong emphasis on clinical practice, research, community healthcare, and holistic Ayurvedic education.
