Admission Process & Eligibility
Admission to the 7.5-year Pre-Ayurveda Programme for BAMS at Patanjali Ayurveda Gurukulam (2 years of Pre-Ayurveda + 5.5 years of B.A.M.S.) is conducted in accordance with the latest applicable regulations and guidelines of Central Sanskrit University (CSU) and NCISM. It follows a distinctive Gurukulam-based system in which admission to the programme begins after Class 10.
Eligibility
The applicant must have passed the Class 10 (Matriculation) examination from any recognized educational board, such as a State Board, CBSE, or Sanskrit Board, under the 10+2 or 5+3+3+4 educational structure.
Age Limit
The applicant must be at least 15 years of age and not more than 25 years of age. No relaxation in the maximum age limit of 25 years shall be applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Entrance Examination NEET-PA
Admission is based solely on the national-level entrance examination conducted by Central Sanskrit University (CSU), namely “NEET-PA” (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Pre-Ayurveda). In this multiple-choice, OMR-based examination, candidates belonging to the General Category are required to secure a minimum of 50% marks, while candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks to qualify.
Selection & Counselling
An All-India Common Merit List is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in NEET-PA. Admission is granted exclusively through online counselling. Direct admission of any kind is strictly prohibited.
- Online Registration
- Registration Fee
- Uploading of Documents
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to register online through the Government of India’s Samarth Portal. (https://sanskritadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php/)
Registration Fee
The prescribed registration fee is payable through online mode:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹1,000 |
| EWS/OBC | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹500 |
Applicants are required to upload the necessary documents on the portal, such as the Class 10 marksheet, category certificate, and passport-size photograph.