Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal 2025-26: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff etc.

Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal is a prestigious private Ayurvedic institution in Kerala. It was established in 1917 by Vaidyaratnam PS Varier, founder of Arya Vaidya Sala and is now managed by Kerala Ayurvedic Studies and Research Society (KASRS) under the Health Minister of Kerala and Arya Vaidya Sala nominees. The college is also known as VPSV Ayurveda College Kottakkal. It is affiliated with the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and approved by the National Commission of India System Of Medicine. In 1959, the Patasala was upgraded to an Ayurveda College, introducing BAM in 1972, later replaced by BAMS in 1979-80. Currently, the college offers BAMS and five PG courses in Ayurvedic psychology, forensic medicine, preventive medicine, pharmacology, and Panchakarma.

This article provides detailed information about VPSV Ayurveda College Kottakkal, including the fee structure, courses offered, admission procedure, available facilities, and a complete college review.

College Summary

Let’s look at the important information about Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda Colleg

College Name	Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal
Popular Name	VPSV Kottakkal
Location	Kottakkal, Kerala
Ranking	Good
Establishment	1917
Affiliated with	Kerala University of Health Sciences
Approved by	National Commission of India System Of Medicine
Course	BAMS (UG), MD (PG)
UG Entrance test	NEET UG
PG Entrance Test	AIAPGET
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Student Count	347
Faculty Count	40
Campus Size	23 Acres
College Type	Private
Official Website	www.kottakkalayurvedacollege.ac.in
Category	BAMS Colleges in Kerala

Fee Structure

Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal Fee structure for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses.

For UG Courses

The Below table shows the Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College’s Fee Structure of undergraduate courses.

BAMS Course	Fee
Tuition Fee	12000
Fee to University	2400
Special Fee	1000
Caution Money Deposit	200
Van Fee	450
TOTAL	16050

For PG Courses

The Below table shows the Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College’s Fee Structure of postgraduate courses.

MD/MS Courses	Fees
Tuition Fees	Rs. 20,700/-

Hostel Fees

Hostel Fees	Amount
Hostel Charges	Rs.350/- per month (Approximate)

Courses Offered

The college provides top-quality AYUSH programs with expert faculty and modern facilities. It is well-known for its undergraduate and postgraduate BAMS programs.

For UG Course

Below, I have mentioned the UG course duration of Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal.

Course	Duration
BAMS	5.6 years (including 1 Year Internship)

Intake Capacity

Below, I have mentioned the UG intake capacity of Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal.

Course	Intake
BAMS	63
Management Seats	5 Management Seats

For PG Course

The table shows the intake capacity and course duration of postgraduate courses for Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal.

Course	Intake	Duration
Mano Vijnan avum Manas roga (Ayurvedic psychology and psychiatry)	6	3 year
Swasthavritha (Ayurvedic Social and Preventive Medicine)	5	3 year
Dravyagunavijnana (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)	4	3 year
Panchakarma	4	3 year
Samhitha, Sidhantha and Sanskrit	3	3 year
Salyathantra	3	3 year
Agadatantra	4	3 year

Admission Procedure

To get into the Institute of Ayush Medical Science, you need a good score on the NEET exam. Follow the college’s admission steps outlined in the UG/PG Admission Process section.

Particular	BAMS Course	MD/MS Course
Entrance Exam	NEET UG	AIAPGET
Eligibility	10+2 passed with a Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.	BAMS degree or its equivalent degree.
Counselling Procedure	Kerala Ayush NEET Counselling	Kerala AIAPGET Counselling

Cutoff 2024

The college cutoff is the minimum score needed for admission. To join Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College Kottakkal, you must meet or exceed the cutoff marks for your chosen course. Here is the cutoff list:

Category	Round-1	Round-2
General	N/A	N/A
OBC	N/A	N/A
SC	N/A	N/A
ST	N/A	N/A
PWD	N/A	N/A
EWS	N/A	N/A

Documents Required

Candidates who will be allotted a seat in this College will be asked to report the following documents to complete the formalities.

For UG Candidates

• Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Fee Receipt

For PG Candidates

• AIAPGET scorecard
• AIAPGET Admit Card
• Mark sheet of BAMS 1st, 2nd and 3rd-year examinations
• Qualifying examination certificate, that is, BAMS Degree Certificate Permanent or provisional certificate provided by Ayush
• Internship completion certificate issued from the Head of the Institution
• 10th standard certificate as proof of birth
• Valid Government Identity proofs (Driving License/ PAN Card/Voter ID/Passport or Aadhar Card)
• Physically handicap medical certificate, if required.
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, if required