Government Ayurveda College (Thiruvananthapuram)

India / Kerala / Thiruvananthapuram
 hospital, medical college
During the reign of Sree Moolam Thirunal, an Ayurvedic Patasala also known as Kashayappura was started (in 1889) at East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram. This later came became the Government Ayurveda College.Earlier only 15 students were given training yearly. In 1910 the college began to impart a five-year regular course and those who completed the first four years were awarded L.M.C (Lower Medical Certificate) certificate and those who completed all the five years were given Higher Medical Certificate. From 1917 onwards the degree course was titled "Vaidyakalanidhi". Later the college opened an outpatient counter and pharmacy both of which provided service to the public. The college in 1929 introduced a research degree named 'Ayurvedacharya'. The college has a library which has a fabulous collection of books and periodicals. The college celebrated its centenary in the 1989

Courses offered B.A.M.S. (Ayurveda Acharya), M.D. (Ayurveda)

Tele Principal : 0471-2473656
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Coordinates:   8°29'30"N   76°56'47"E

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  • Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, is a premier institution teaching the ancient science of Ayurveda. A hospital is also attached to the college. Affiliated to University of Kerala, it was established in 1889 during the reign of the erstwhile ruler Shri Moolam Thirunal. Originally known by the name Kashayappura, it initially offered training to an annual batch of 15 students. In 1910, the Government Ayurveda College started a 5-year regular medical course offering Higher Medical Certificate. This certificate course was later named Vaidyakalanidhi. The college now offers graduate and post-graduate courses. The campus houses an out-patient counter and pharmacy for the general public. There is a library containing a good collection of books and periodicals. The college is conveniently located on the M G Road, near the Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
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