Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Hassan

Location: Hassan, Karnataka
Established: 1992
Type: Private Ayurvedic Medical College
Management: SDM Educational Society
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
Recognition: National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
Admission: Through NEET-UG (BAMS) and AIAPGET (MD/MS).

Key Highlights
Widely regarded as one of the top private Ayurveda colleges in India.
Offers BAMS, MD/MS (Ayurveda), and Ph.D. programs.
Attached SDM Ayurveda Hospital has excellent patient inflow, providing strong hands-on clinical exposure.

Modern campus with:
Smart classrooms
Advanced laboratories
Large central library
Herbal medicinal garden
Separate hostels
Panchakarma and specialty treatment units
Research facilities.

BAMS Course
Duration: 5½ years (4½ years academic + 1 year compulsory internship)
Annual Intake: 100 seats.
Postgraduate Programs

The college offers MD/MS in 15 Ayurveda specialties, including:

Kayachikitsa
Panchakarma
Dravyaguna
Swasthavritta & Yoga
Kaumarabhritya
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana
Roganidana
Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga
Shalya Tantra
Shalakya Tantra
And other specialties.

Why Choose SDM Hassan?
One of the best private BAMS colleges in Karnataka.
Excellent academic reputation across India.
High patient load ensures outstanding clinical training.
Strong faculty, research culture, and postgraduate opportunities.
Well-recognized by employers and preferred by many students pursuing higher studies.