Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri

About the Institute

Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, located in Puri, Odisha, is one of the premier government institutions for Ayurvedic education and research in the state. Established in 1949, the college is named after Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer. It is affiliated with the Utkal University and functions under the Department of AYUSH, Government of Odisha.

1. Academic Programs:

The college offers various programs in the field of Ayurveda:

• Undergraduate Program:

  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

• Postgraduate Programs:

  • Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda (MD Ayurveda) in several specializations including:

    • Kayachikitsa

    • Dravyaguna

    • Rasa Shastra

    • Shalya Tantra

    • Panchakarma

    • Swasthavritta

• Doctoral Programs:

  • Ph.D. in Ayurveda (limited and based on research availability)

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

• Recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)

• Affiliated to Utkal University, Odisha

• Approved by the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

• Functions under the Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Odisha

3. Campus and Infrastructure:

• Located near the sea shore in Puri with a heritage-rich campus

• Key Facilities:

  • Ayurvedic hospital with outpatient and inpatient departments

  • Specialized Panchakarma and Ksharasutra units

  • Herbal garden with medicinal plants

  • Well-equipped laboratories and pharmacy

  • Central library with Ayurvedic texts and journals

  • Hostel accommodation for boys and girls

  • Examination and seminar halls

  • Sports and cultural activity spaces

4. Cultural Contribution:

• Promotes traditional Ayurvedic practices and indigenous healthcare

• Conducts health awareness camps and rural outreach programs

• Hosts seminars, workshops, and Ayurveda Day celebrations

• Plays a key role in preserving classical Ayurvedic manuscripts and knowledge systems

5. Admissions:

• Admission to BAMS is through the NEET-UG entrance exam

• Admission to MD (Ayurveda) is based on AIAPGET (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test)

• Government reservation policies are followed during seat allocation

• Candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria as per norms of the concerned regulatory bodies