Several prestigious Central Universities and Central Government Institutes in India offer Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programs. These institutions are funded and regulated by the Government of India and are known for high academic standards, strong research infrastructure, and integrated Ayurvedic hospital training. Admission to Central Universities BAMS Colleges in India is conducted through NEET UG followed by AACCC AYUSH Counselling.
Institutes such as Banaras Hindu University (BHU), North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homeopathy (NEIAH), and North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIFM) play a major role in Ayurveda education and research in India. These colleges offer limited seats but provide excellent clinical exposure, experienced faculty, and nationally recognized degrees.
Due to central funding and reputation, cutoff ranks for Central University BAMS colleges are usually higher than most state colleges. Candidates aiming for these institutes should secure a good NEET rank and carefully participate in AACCC counselling choice filling. These colleges also offer postgraduate Ayurveda programs and advanced research opportunities in specialized Ayurvedic fields.
| S.No. | State | College Code | Institute Name | Management | BAMS Seats | PG Seats | ||
| 1 | Arunachal Pradesh | AYU0863 | North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIFM), Pasighat | Central Govt. | 30 | 0 | ||
| 2 | Meghalaya | AYU0621 | North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong | Central University (Government) | 63 | 16 | ||
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh | AYU0257 | Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi | Central University (Government) | 75 | 57 | ||
| Total BAMS Seats = 168 | Total PG Seats = 73 | ||||||||
