B.A.M.S.

With a NEET score of 134 and 65%+ in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, admission to BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) in Tamil Nadu is possible, but mainly through private/self-financed colleges under the management/NRI quota. Let me break it down:

 Eligibility & Cutoff Context

• NEET Requirement: NEET UG is compulsory for BAMS admission across India.
• Government Colleges (TN): Cutoffs for government quota in Tamil Nadu are much higher (typically 350+ for reserved categories, 400+ for general). With 134, government seats are not realistic.
• Private Colleges: Many private Ayurvedic colleges in Tamil Nadu admit students with lower NEET scores (120–150 range) under management quota.
• Percentage Requirement: You meet the minimum eligibility (50% in PCB for general, 40% for SC/ST/OBC).

 Admission Pathways in Tamil Nadu

1. AYUSH Counseling (All India Quota):

   • Conducted by Ministry of AYUSH.
   • Your score may not secure a government seat but can be used for private colleges.

2. State Quota (TN AYUSH Counseling):

   • Tamil Nadu Health Department conducts counseling for state seats.
   • Cutoffs are higher; unlikely with 134.

3. Direct Admission / Management Quota:

   • Private BAMS colleges in TN (e.g., Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College, Venkateswara Ayurveda College, Sivaraj Ayurveda College) often admit students with NEET scores in your range.
   • Fees are higher (₹2–3.5 Lacs per year).

 Practical Advice

• With 134 marks, focus on private colleges in Tamil Nadu via management quota.
• Keep documents ready: NEET scorecard, 12th marksheet, caste certificate (if applicable).
• Apply through AYUSH counseling portal and also directly approach private colleges.
• If budget is a concern, consider other states (MP, UP, Karnataka) where private BAMS colleges admit at similar scores but sometimes with lower fees.

Yes — Gandhinagar has several good BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) colleges. The top options include State Model Institute of Ayurveda Sciences (government), Manjushree Research Institute of Ayurvedic Science, Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, and Aarihant Ayurvedic Medical College. Admissions are through NEET UG and AYUSH counseling.

 Key Colleges & Details

• State Model Institute of Ayurveda Sciences (SMIAS) – Government college, affordable fees (~₹24,000 per year), strong faculty, recognised by AYUSH.
• Manjushree Research Institute of Ayurvedic Science (MRIAS) – Private, fees ~₹11.2 lakh, good infrastructure, located near Pethapur.
• Shree Swaminarayan Ayurvedic College, Kalol – Private, fees ~₹1.36 lakh, reputed for traditional Ayurvedic training.
• Aarihant Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Institute – Private, fees ~₹12 lakh, located near ONGC WSS, Kalol Highway.
• Ananya Ayurvedic College – Private, fees ~₹14.6 lakh, located on Ahmedabad–Mehsana Highway, Kalol.
• Shree Balahanuman Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Lodra – Private, moderate fees, located in Mansa, Gandhinagar.

 Admission Process

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Entrance Exam: NEET UG (mandatory).
• Counseling: Through AYUSH NEET counseling (state quota + all India quota).
• Duration: 5.5 years (including 1 year internship).