About College
Dr. Vasant Parikh Ayurvedic Medical College, Vadnagar, Mehsana (Gujarat)
Dr. Vasant Parikh Ayurvedic Medical College (VPAMC) is a private Ayurvedic medical college located opposite the Bus Depot, Vadnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat. The college is managed by the Karuna Setu Trust, affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, and recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). The institution started admitting students under its present college setup in 2021, while the Karuna Setu Trust has been serving the community since 1984.
Key Highlights
Established (College): 2021
Parent Trust: Karuna Setu Trust (Established in 1984)
Location: Opp. Bus Depot, Vadnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat
College Type: Private (Self-Financed)
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: 80 seats
Campus & Infrastructure
The college offers modern facilities to support Ayurvedic education, including:
Smart classrooms with audio-visual teaching aids
Well-equipped departmental laboratories
Central library and digital learning resources
Herbal medicinal garden
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Computer and internet facilities
Seminar and conference halls
Sports and recreational facilities
Attached Ayurvedic teaching hospital for clinical training
Hospital & Clinical Training
Students receive practical clinical exposure through the attached Ayurvedic hospital in departments such as:
Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
Panchakarma
Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
Shalakya Tantra (ENT & Ophthalmology)
Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)
Training includes OPD, IPD, Panchakarma procedures, community health camps, and the compulsory rotating internship.
Admission Process
Admission 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 meet 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, research institutions, and the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry
Why Choose Dr. Vasant Parikh Ayurvedic Medical College?
Affiliated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
NCISM-approved 80-seat BAMS program
Managed by the Karuna Setu Trust, which has a long history of social and healthcare service
Attached teaching hospital providing practical clinical exposure
Modern infrastructure with laboratories, library, herbal garden, and hostel facilities
Strong emphasis on academic excellence, holistic Ayurvedic education, research, and community healthcare.
