Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Smarak Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Handia, is a premier centre of Ayurvedic education and health care. First established in 1964 under the aegis of the Superintendent, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Handia, Prayagraj, this institution has been sanctioned by the Central Council for Indian Medicine.
17 accomplished professionals are dedicated to mentoring the future Ayurveda practitioners. The infrastructure by the Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Smarak Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital is to enhance the learning experience and the development of its students.
The library serves as a source of self-learning with precious volumes of books and journals that cater to the quest for knowledge of the budding Ayurveda professionals. Departmental laboratories, well equipped to provide hands-on training, are also maintained by the institute. There is an auditorium in the college that is planned to be used to conduct seminars and other events.
Refreshment and socialisation space is also available in the form of a cafeteria for students and staff members. The core business of Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Smarak Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital lies in its flagship programme of BAMS, which is a six-year, full-time course to equip them for a comprehensive career in Ayurvedic medicine.
Its curriculum is so framed that it enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of principles and practices in Ayurveda along with contemporary knowledge about medicine. Degree Name Total Number of Seats BAMS 75 The intake process in Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri Smarak Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital is simple and merit-based.
Qualification in the NEET examination is the only criterion for joining the BAMS programme; prospective students have to qualify in it. This ensures that the college will attract students with a medical aptitude. The institutes are depending on NEET, which makes them at par with national standards for medical education admissions and thus, of high academic calibre.
An attached hospital is there, which is a god gift to the students for practical exposure.