ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Education
The establishment of Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College in 2002 under the aegis of the Nangelil Charitable Trust (Reg. No. SR/P/3-2001) marked a significant milestone in the expansion of the Trust’s educational and healthcare endeavors. Recognizing the institution’s comprehensive facilities, the Government of Kerala granted official sanction to establish the college and offer the 5½-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS / Ayurveda Acharya) degree program, fully approved and envisaged by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), New Delhi.
Operating under the governance of the Trust’s Board of Directors, the institution is led by Mr. M.E. Sasi as President of the Trust. Academically, the college is steered by Dr. Sunil P. V., an esteemed Principal and renowned clinician.
Initially affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, the college transitioned its affiliation to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) in 2010. Admissions strictly comply with the periodic guidelines stipulated by the Government of Kerala. The institution maintains an annual intake capacity of 60 students, with 100% of admissions filled through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Currently, the college educates 300 students across its degree program, alongside 60 interns completing their compulsory House Surgency training.
Vision
- To grow as an outstanding institute in the field of Ayurveda with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- To develop compassionate, confident, and socially responsible medical professionals.
- To inculcate high moral, ethical, and professional standards among students.
Mission
- To impart quality education in Ayurveda without losing its soul.
- To create excellent medical professionals with a strong academic base and excellent clinical skills, guided by professional ethics.
- To provide affordable medical care to patients with an ethical and compassionate attitude.
- To provide evidence-based research output validated by scientific methods without losing the true spirit of Ayurvedic principles.
A TRADITION TRANSLATING TO NEW ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College was established under the aegis of the Nangelil Charitable Trust (Reg. No. SR/P/3-2001). To systematically diversify its activities, the Trust actively ensures public participation.
The college operates under the governance of the Trust's Board of Directors, led by Mr. M.E. Sasi, a retired businessman, as President, and Dr. Vijayan Nangelil, an eminent expert in Marma Chikitsa, as Secretary.
Recognizing its superior facilities, the Government of Kerala granted official sanction and approval to establish the institution and conduct paramedical courses (G.O. (MS) No. 225/H&FWD, dated August 28, 2002). As a self-financing institution dedicated to imparting the authentic wisdom of Ayurveda, the college offers the 5½-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS / Ayurveda Acharya) program, approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM / CCIM, Ref: F. No. 4-10/2002/Ay(1), dated July 22, 2002).
Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College was initially affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University for its degree program starting in the 2001–2002 academic year. In 2010, the institution’s affiliation was transferred to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), with the first batch under KUHS admitted for the 2010–2011 academic session.
Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College was initially affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University for its degree program starting in the 2001–2002 academic year. In 2010, the institution’s affiliation was transferred to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), with the first batch under KUHS admitted for the 2010–2011 academic session.
All admissions strictly comply with the guidelines periodically stipulated by the Government of Kerala. The college currently maintains an annual intake capacity of 60 students. Of these seats, 85% are filled through the entrance examinations conducted by the State Government, while the remaining 15% are reserved under the Management and NRI quotas. Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks to be eligible for admission.