Top BAMS Colleges in Chennai 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate degree (including a mandatory 1-year internship) that qualifies graduates to practice Ayurvedic medicine. In Tamil Nadu, all BAMS colleges government and private are approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

This article covers everything you need to know about the top BAMS colleges in Chennai including fees in Rs., seat intake, NEET cut-off data, eligibility, and the Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling process.

Key Facts About BAMS Colleges in Chennai

Total BAMS colleges in Chennai (city): 2 (both private)
University affiliation: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (for most colleges)
Regulatory body: National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), New Delhi
Admission authority: Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH), Chennai
Course duration: 66 months (5 years + 1 year compulsory rotatory internship)
Entrance exam: NEET UG (mandatory)

Note: There is no standalone government Ayurvedic college (BAMS) located within Chennai city limits. The nearest Government Ayurvedic colleges in Tamil Nadu are located in Arumbakkam (Chennai district, under DME) and other districts. The two BAMS-granting colleges directly in Chennai are both private institutions.

Top BAMS Colleges in Chennai: Quick Overview

College Name	Type	Intake (BAMS Seats)	Total BAMS Fees	Affiliation
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital	Private (Deemed University Constituent)	60	Rs 15,75,000–Rs 15,98,000	Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchipuram
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre	Private (Self-Financing)	50	Rs 15,75,000 (Management Quota)	Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Top 10 BAMS Colleges in Chennai and Tamil Nadu: Expanded List

Since Chennai has only 2 BAMS colleges, students typically also consider institutions across the greater Tamil Nadu region. Below is the broader list of the top 10 BAMS colleges in Chennai and Tamil Nadu that Chennai-based students and those appearing for TN AYUSH counselling consider:

College	Location	Type	BAMS Seats
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital	Nazarathpet, Chennai	Private	60
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre	West Tambaram, Chennai	Private	50
Government Ayurveda College & Hospital	Arumbakkam, Chennai (DME)	Government	50
Sri Siddhartha Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre	Coimbatore	Private	60
Ayurveda College & Hospital	Sulur, Coimbatore	Government	60
Pon Pure Ayurveda Medical College	Salem	Private	60
JSS Ayurveda Medical College	Mysore (near TN border)	Private	60
Maria Ayurvedic Medical College	Tamil Nadu	Private	60
Government Ayurveda Medical College	Nagercoil	Government	60
S.A.T. Ayurveda College	Thiruvananthapuram (accepts TN NEET)	Government	60

Private BAMS Colleges in Chennai: Detailed Profiles

1. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital, Nazarathpet, Chennai

About: Established in 1995 by Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the 69th Acharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, this is a constituent college of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya — a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, located at Kanchipuram. The college is approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and the NCISM.

Address: Chennai–Bangalore Highway, Nazarathpet, Poonamallee Taluk, Thiruvallur District, Chennai – 600 123, Tamil Nadu

BAMS Course Details:

Parameter	Details
Course	Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS)
Duration	66 months (5 years + 1-year internship)
Annual Intake	60 seats
Mode	Full-time
Approved By	CCIM / NCISM / Ministry of AYUSH
Affiliated To	Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchipuram

BAMS Fees at Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College:

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Total BAMS Tuition Fee (entire course)	Rs 15,75,000 – Rs 15,98,000
Annual fee range (UG)	Rs 7,50,000 – Rs 15,00,000
PG (MD/MS) – Total Fee	Rs 7,50,000 – Rs 11,00,000

Courses Offered (PG Level):

MD in Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana (6 seats)
MD in Dravyaguna (6 seats)
MS (Surgery) in Shalya Tantra (6 seats)
MS (Surgery) in Shalakya Tantra (6 seats)

Admission: NEET UG rank-based; through Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling by DIMH, Chennai

Eligibility:

Class 12 (Science stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology) for General category
Minimum age: 17 years at the time of admission (or by December 31 of the admission year)
Valid NEET UG score

2. Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, West Tambaram, Chennai

About: Established in 2001 by the Sapthagiri Educational Trust under the leadership of Late MJF. Ln. Leo Muthu, Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College is the first NABH-accredited hospital among Ayurveda institutions in Tamil Nadu. It is an ISO 9001:2015 certified institution, affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.

Address: Sai Leo Nagar, Poonthandalam, West Tambaram, Chennai – 600 044, Tamil Nadu Contact: 044 – 22512040 / 7530044222 Email: principal@sairamayur.edu.in Official Website: sairamayur.edu.in

BAMS Course Details:

Parameter	Details
Course	BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)
Duration	66 months (5 years + 1-year internship)
Annual Intake	50 seats
Mode	Full-time
Specialisation	Ayurved
Approved By	NCISM / Ministry of AYUSH / Government of India

BAMS Fees at Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College Chennai:

Seat Type	Annual Fee (Rs.)	Total Course Fee (Rs.)
Government Quota	~Rs 30,000 per year	~Rs 1,50,000 (5 years)
Management Quota	As per TN fee committee	Rs 15,75,000

Source: Official website (sairamayur.edu.in) and Shiksha.com. Government quota fees are regulated by the Tamil Nadu government. Management quota fees are as per the fee committee. Figures are subject to annual revision.

Notable Achievements & Facilities:

1st NABH-accredited hospital among Ayurveda institutions in Tamil Nadu
ISO 9001:2015 certified
Hospital attached with IPD and OPD facilities
Well-equipped Panchakarma therapy centre
Herbal garden and research facilities
Hostel available for boys and girls

Admission Process: NEET UG score → Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling by DIMH, Chennai → Document verification → Fee payment

BAMS Colleges in Chennai Fees: Comparison Table

College	Government Quota Fee (Total)	Management Quota Fee (Total)	NRI/Other Quota
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital	Regulated by TN Govt.	Rs 15,75,000–Rs 15,98,000	Higher; contact college
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College	~Rs 1,50,000 (5 yrs)	Rs 15,75,000	Higher; contact college

Private BAMS college fees in Tamil Nadu are determined by the Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Fee Determination Committee. For the most current BAMS private college fees in Chennai PDF, visit the official DIMH Tamil Nadu portal at dimh.tn.gov.in or the respective college's official website.

Government BAMS Colleges in Chennai and Tamil Nadu

Government Ayurvedic Colleges in Chennai (District)

There is no centrally-located government Ayurvedic BAMS college within the Chennai corporation limits offering BAMS as of 2025. The nearest government institution under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu is:

Government Ayurveda College & Hospital, Arumbakkam, Chennai

Under: Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH), Tamil Nadu
Affiliated with: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Courses: BAMS and postgraduate Ayurveda programmes
Fees: Heavily subsidised (government rates, minimal tuition fees)

Other Government Ayurvedic Colleges in Tamil Nadu (State Quota accessible to Chennai students)

College	Location	Seats	Type
Government Ayurveda College & Hospital	Arumbakkam, Chennai	50	Government (DIMH)
Ayurveda College & Hospital, Sulur	Coimbatore	60	Government (DIMH)
Government Ayurveda Medical College	Nagercoil	60	Government (DIMH)

Key Fact: <br> For government BAMS colleges in Chennai and Tamil Nadu, NEET scores above 400 marks significantly improve admission chances under the state quota (General category). Government college seats are much more competitive than private seats due to lower fees and fewer seats.

Fee at Government Ayurvedic Colleges: Government BAMS college fees in Tamil Nadu are nominal — generally in the range of Rs 10,000 – Rs 50,000 for the entire 5-year course, depending on the year and government fee revision cycles.

BAMS Colleges in Chennai Cut Off: NEET 2024

Qualifying NEET Percentile for BAMS Eligibility (National Standard)

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Approximate Marks (NEET 2024)
General	50th Percentile	720–162 marks
SC / ST / OBC	40th Percentile	161–127 marks
General – PwD	45th Percentile	45th percentile threshold

Source: NTA NEET UG 2024 result data; these are minimum qualifying scores to participate in AYUSH counselling, not college-level admission cut-offs.

College-Level BAMS Cut Off in Chennai (NEET 2024 – Indicative)

For private BAMS colleges in Chennai, the admission cutoff (closing NEET rank) is generally higher than the NEET qualifying cut-off and varies by category and counselling round.

College	Category	Indicative NEET Score Range (Admission)
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College	General (Open)	350–500+ (NEET marks)
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College	OBC	300–450 (NEET marks)
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College	General (Open)	350–500+ (NEET marks)
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College	SC/ST	127–300 (NEET marks)

Note: The exact BAMS colleges in Chennai cut off data for 2024 and 2025 is released by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH) after each counselling round. Candidates must visit dimh.tn.gov.in for official closing rank data. A score above 400 in NEET gives strong admission prospects at top BAMS colleges.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH NEET Counselling: How It Works for BAMS Admissions

All admissions to BAMS colleges in Tamil Nadu both government and private are conducted through the centralised Tamil Nadu AYUSH NEET Counselling process.

Counselling Authority

Seat Type	Counselling Conducted By
15% All India Quota (AIQ) – Government colleges	AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), aaccc.gov.in
85% State Quota – Government colleges	Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH), Chennai
100% Seats – Private BAMS colleges	Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH), Chennai

Step-by-Step Admission Process

Qualify NEET UG – Conducted by NTA; results typically released in June
Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Registration – Expected to commence in September (first week), post NEET result
Choice Filling – Candidates fill college preferences online
Seat Allotment – Based on NEET rank, category, and choice order
Document Verification – Report to allotted college with required documents
Fee Payment – Complete admission by paying the applicable fee

Documents Required for Admission

NEET UG scorecard and admit card
Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (both standards)
Transfer Certificate
Permanent Community Certificate (for reserved categories)
Annual Income Certificate (if applicable)
First Graduate Certificate (if applicable)
Bonafide Certificate (for 7.5% reservation, if applicable; proof of studying Class 6–12 in Tamil Nadu)
Passport-size photographs

Eligibility Criteria for BAMS Admission in Chennai

Parameter	Requirement
Qualifying Exam	10+2 (Class 12) – Science stream
Compulsory Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology)
Minimum Marks	50% aggregate in PCB (General); 40% (SC/ST/OBC)
Age	Minimum 17 years at the time of admission or by 31 December of admission year
Entrance Exam	NEET UG (mandatory; conducted by NTA)
Nationality	Indian nationals; NRI quota available at private colleges

BAMS Course: Subjects and Structure

The BAMS curriculum at Chennai colleges follows the NCISM-prescribed syllabus:

Phase I (Year 1–2):

Padartha Vigyana (Ayurvedic Philosophy)
Kriya Sharir (Physiology)
Rachana Sharir (Anatomy)
Maulik Siddhant and Ashtanga Hridayam

Phase II (Year 2–3):

Dravyaguna Vigyana (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)
Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vigyana (Pathology)
Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmacy)
Charaka Samhita

Phase III (Year 4–5):

Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine)
Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
Shalakya Tantra (ENT/Ophthalmology)
Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Kaumarabhritya (Paediatrics)
Swasthavritta (Preventive & Social Medicine)

Internship (Year 6): 1 year of compulsory rotatory clinical internship at the attached teaching hospital.

Career Prospects After BAMS from Chennai Colleges

Graduates from BAMS colleges in Chennai can register with the Tamil Nadu Board of Indian Medicine (TNBIM) to practice as Ayurvedic doctors in Tamil Nadu. Career options include:

Private Ayurvedic practice – Own clinic or wellness centre
Government AYUSH services – AYUSH doctors are recruited under Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) and the National AYUSH Mission
Hospital employment – Government hospitals and NABH-accredited Ayurvedic hospitals
Panchakarma and wellness industry – Growing demand in luxury hotel chains and wellness resorts
Research and academics – Pursue MD/MS (Ayurveda) at institutions like Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College
Pharmaceutical sector – Ayurvedic drug formulation and quality control

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many BAMS colleges are in Chennai city?

There are 2 BAMS colleges in Chennai including Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital (Nazarathpet) and Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre (West Tambaram). Both are private institutions.

Q2. Is there a government BAMS college in Chennai?

A government Ayurvedic medical college under the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH), Tamil Nadu, operates in the Chennai area (Arumbakkam). Other government Ayurvedic colleges in Tamil Nadu include Sulur (Coimbatore) and Nagercoil, all accessible through state quota counselling for Chennai students.

Q3. What are the BAMS private college fees in Chennai?

The total BAMS fees at private BAMS colleges in Chennai for the management quota is approximately Rs 15,75,000 at both Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College and Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College (for the full 5+1 year course). For government quota seats, fees are government-regulated and significantly lower. For the most current BAMS private college fees PDF in Chennai, candidates should check the official DIMH Tamil Nadu website or the respective college's official portal.

Q4. What NEET score is needed for BAMS colleges in Chennai?

The minimum NEET qualifying percentile for BAMS eligibility is the 50th percentile for General category (corresponding to approximately 162+ marks in NEET 2024). For actual admission to the two Chennai colleges, a NEET score of 350–500+ significantly improves admission chances under the General category. Exact closing ranks are released by DIMH after each counselling round.

Q5. What is the counselling process for BAMS admission in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (DIMH), Chennai, for 85% state quota government seats and 100% private college seats. The 15% AIQ seats are handled by AACCC (aaccc.gov.in). Registration for TN AYUSH Counselling 2025 is expected to begin in the first week of September 2025.