About College
SDM College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Udupi
Key Points
Location: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Ayurveda, Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka
Established: 1958
Management: SDM Educational Society, Ujire
College Type: Private Ayurvedic Medical College
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru
Recognition: National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and Ministry of AYUSH
Courses Offered: BAMS, MD/MS (Ayurveda), and Ph.D. programs
Annual BAMS Intake: 100 seats
Admission: Through NEET-UG (BAMS) and Karnataka AYUSH Counselling; PG admissions through AIAPGET and state counselling.
Academic Highlights
One of the oldest and most prestigious Ayurvedic colleges in India, with over 65 years of academic excellence.
Curriculum follows NCISM regulations and RGUHS guidelines.
Highly qualified faculty with a strong focus on teaching, research, and clinical practice.
Regular seminars, workshops, Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs, national conferences, and research activities.
Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in Ayurveda.
Clinical Training
Attached SDM Ayurveda Hospital provides extensive OPD and IPD services.
Well-equipped Panchakarma centre and specialty Ayurvedic departments.
Strong hands-on training in diagnosis, patient management, Ayurvedic therapies, and specialty treatments.
Regular medical camps and community outreach programs provide practical exposure.
The institution is well known for its research-oriented clinical practice and patient care.
Campus Facilities
Smart classrooms with modern teaching aids.
Well-stocked central library with digital resources.
Advanced laboratories.
Extensive herbal medicinal plant garden.
Separate hostels for boys and girls.
Auditorium and seminar halls.
Sports and recreational facilities.
Canteen, Wi-Fi, and transportation services.
Dedicated research laboratories and Ayurveda pharmacy facilities.
Why Choose This College?
One of India's most reputed Ayurvedic institutions.
More than six decades of excellence in Ayurvedic education.
Offers BAMS, MD/MS, and Ph.D. programs.
Excellent clinical exposure through a large teaching hospital.
Strong emphasis on research, innovation, and evidence-based Ayurveda.
Located in Udupi, providing a peaceful academic environment with excellent healthcare infrastructure.
