VIP Road, Puri, Odisha, India, 752002
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.
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)
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
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
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
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