Gujarat Ayurved University

Jamnagar, Gujarat
UGC, CCIM
Estd 1967
State University

Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar - Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings 2024

byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 12 Aug, 2024

Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU) also known as Ayurved College Jamnagar is the University of Ayurved in the state of Gujarat. It was established in the year 1967 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) & approved by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). NAAC has accredited GAU with ‘A’ grade and the institution has achieved overall CGPA 3.28 in the NAAC score form and the institution has ranked 65th position in NIRF India Rankings 2023 for medical universities. 

Today the university contains a wide spectrum of diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the field of ayurveda and its branches such as Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Shalya (Surgery), Shalakya (Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology), Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics), Prasuti & Stri Rog (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Panch University examinations for the year are usually taken in November-December every year. According to the schedule, the admission process for the academic year 2024 which includes the entrance test is likely to commence in July –August 2023.

GAU provides 100% Campus interviews for its MD/MS scholars who are easily placed in their respective colleges. Every year nearly 30 top healthcare corporate and hospital companies come to the campus for recruitment where the average annual pay package offered is 5 to 15 lakhs INR. Some of the major companies where recruitments are made by this university are Jiva Ayurveda, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Jnanpith Award Charitable Trust Swami Ramdev’s Patanjali etc. Placement statistics of GAU depict that university has a placement ratio of 85-90% in the last five years and it is a result of training and skill development programs of this university.

Gujarat Ayurved University Highlights 2024

Feature Details
University Short Name GAU
Institute Type Public University
Established 1965
Approved By Government of Gujarat
NAAC Grade Yes, A Grade
Complete Address Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Nearest Bus Stand Jamnagar Bus Stand
Nearest Railway Station Jamnagar Railway Station
Nearest Airport Jamnagar Airport

Gujarat Ayurved University Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)

1. For BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), the candidate should have completed their 10+2 from a recognized board with science subjects – physics, chemistry, biology and should have at least 50% marks in aggregate.

2. For MD (Ayurveda), candidate must be graduated in BAMS with minimum 55% marks from any University and should have completed 1 year rotatory internship.

3. Candidates who want to appear in the MS (Ayurveda) must have BAMS degree with minimum 55% marks, recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine along with 1year rotatory internship.  

4. To be a Ph.D, candidate they have to pass MD/MS degree in Ayurveda with at least 55% marks from a renowned university and clear the entrance exam.

5. In case of Diploma courses, candidates should have passed their 10+2 examinations in science streams from a recognized board. Minimum age is 17 years or above as appropriate for people of that age to be allowed into voting stations in most countries. \

6. For PG Diploma courses, the candidates should have passed BAMS degree from any university or any other university recognized by the university in this regard with not less than 50% aggregates marks.

Gujarat Ayurved University Courses Details 2024

Gujarat Ayurved University is one of the premier universities imparting education in Ayurveda in India, and is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat; it offers diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Ayurveda. 


About diploma course, the university teaches Diploma courses in areas such as Panchakarma, Hospital Administration, Pharmacy, and Nursing for 1-2 years’ duration. The BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery): is an undergraduate program which is 5.5 years in duration, while MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery): is a postgraduate program whose duration is 3 years and is offered in more than 20 specializations.

Course Duration Fees (in INR)
BAMS (Ayurveda) 4.5 years 1,20,000 - 1,80,000
BUMS (Unani) 4.5 years 1,20,000 - 1,80,000
BHMS (Homoeopathy) 4.5 years 1,20,000 - 1,80,000
MD (Ayurveda) 3 years 80,000 - 1,20,000
MS (Ayurveda) 3 years 80,000 - 1,20,000
Ph.D. (Ayurveda) 3 years 1,00,000 - 2,00,000

Gujarat Ayurved University Placements 2024

The institution also has good placement opportunities for its students after the completion of their courses from Gujarat Ayurved University. Career opportunities: The regular recruiters from the campus include Dabur, Himalaya, Charak Pharma, Emami, and Patanjali Ayurved. The maximum salary given to the students is approximately 8 lakhs per annum while the median salary provided is 4-5 lakhs per annum. On average, it is observed that 60 to 65 percent of the total enrolled students are getting placed through campus placements alone. This is also another form of placements where students get job offers from organizations they have interned with. The placement cell can accommodate the students in a rather proper way with the help of mock interview sessions, group discussion, resume making sessions and aptitude training sessions. The occupations include quality assurance, production, research and development, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, medical coding, etc are occupied by students.

Gujarat Ayurved University Placements by Category

Course Category Highest Salary Package Average Salary Package
Ayurveda 50.00 LPA 30.00 LPA
Unani 40.00 LPA 25.00 LPA
Homoeopathy 35.00 LPA 20.00 LPA
MD (Ayurveda) 70.00 LPA 45.00 LPA
MS (Ayurveda) 75.00 LPA 50.00 LPA
Ph.D. (Ayurveda) 90.00 LPA 60.00 LPA
BAMS 40.00 LPA 25.00 LPA
BUMS 35.00 LPA 20.00 LPA
BHMS 30.00 LPA 18.00 LPA
MD (Unani) 60.00 LPA 40.00 LPA
MS (Unani) 65.00 LPA 45.00 LPA
Ph.D. (Unani) 80.00 LPA 55.00 LPA

Full Time
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Duration : 5 Years 6 Months
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
50,000
Full Time
Bachelor of Pharmacy [B.Pharm] (Ayurveda)
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
15,000
Full Time
Certification
Duration : 3 Months
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Certification
Full Time
Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Diploma
45,000
Full Time
Diploma in Pharmacy [D.Pharma] (Ayurveda)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : 10+2
Eligibility : 10th passed
Course Type : Diploma
29,050
Full Time
Doctorate of Medicine [MD]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Introductory Course in Ayurveda
Duration : 3 Months
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Certification
50,000
Full Time
Master of Pharmacy [M.Pharm]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : B.Pharm.
Course Type : Degree
40,000
Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Medicinal Plants)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
29,050
Full Time
Master of Surgery [MS]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
18,000
Full Time
Ph.D
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma in Ayurved
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility :
Course Type : Diploma
Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Diploma
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