Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma Ayurvedic College & Hospital

About the Institute

Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma Ayurvedic College & Hospital (KATS), located in Ankushpur, Ganjam, Odisha, is a government-run institution dedicated to Ayurvedic education and healthcare. Established on August 15, 1978, under private management by Late Kaviraj Ananta Tripathy Sharma, a renowned Ayurvedic physician and former Member of Parliament, the college was taken over by the Government of Odisha on April 1, 1994.

1. Academic Programs:

The college offers undergraduate programs in Ayurvedic medicine:

• Undergraduate Program:

  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

2. Affiliation and Recognition:

• Affiliated with Berhampur University

• Approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

3. Campus and Infrastructure:

• Location: Ankushpur, Ganjam, Odisha

• Campus Size: Approximately 10 acres

• Facilities Include:

  • Academic buildings with lecture halls

  • Library with a collection of Ayurvedic texts and journals

  • Herbal garden for practical training

  • Hospital with outpatient and inpatient departments

  • Laboratories for various departments

  • Separate hostels for male and female students

  • Sports and recreational facilities

4. Cultural Contribution:

• Promotes traditional Ayurvedic practices and education in Southern Odisha

• Organizes health camps and awareness programs in the community

• Participates in national and state-level seminars and workshops on Ayurveda

5. Admissions:

• Eligibility:

  • For BAMS: Completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

• Admission Process:

  • Based on merit through entrance examinations as per government norms

  • Follows reservation policies as prescribed by the Government of Odisha