Overview

Official Name: R A Podar Medical College (Ayurved), Mumbai

Short Names: R A Podar Ayurvedic College, Podar Ayurved

Type: Government (State) Ayurvedic Medical College

Year Established: 1946

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Campus: Single campus located in Mumbai city

Approvals & Affiliations: Recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)/Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India; affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik; NAAC accredited with Grade Not available on official sources as of 2024-06-20

Official Website: http://www.ayurvedpgi.org/rapmc/index.html

Quick Facts

• Founder: Shri R A Podar
• Principal: Not available on official sources as of 2024-06-20
• Student Count: Approximately 300+ (UG & PG combined) (estimate based on intake data)
• Departments/Faculties: Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery, PG specialties in Ayurveda
• Contact: +91-22-26425426, Email: ayurvedrapmc@gmail.com
• NAAC Grade: Not officially published
• NIRF/Other Ranks: Not listed in NIRF or major rankings as of 2024

Courses & Programs

• Faculties: Ayurved Medicine & Surgery (BAMS), Postgraduate courses (MD/MS Ayurveda)
• Popular Courses:
  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) - 5.5 years (including 1 year internship)
  • MD/MS in Ayurvedic specialties - 3 years
• Mode: Regular (full-time)
• Intake: BAMS - Approx. 63 seats per annum (usually as per Central AYUSH norms)

Admissions

• Mode: Entrance-based merit
• Accepted Exam: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for UG Ayurved admissions
• Admission Timeline: Application opens April-May, counselling June-July, classes start by August
• Admission Link: Admissions via Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell - https://cetcell.mahacet.org
• Application Steps:
  1. Apply and appear for NEET UG
  2. Register on State CET portal
  3. Fill application form for Ayurveda seats
  4. Participate in counselling on merit basis
  5. Take admission as per seat allotment

Eligibility

• BAMS: Completion of 10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 50% marks for general category; relaxations apply for reserved categories as per govt rules
• Age Limit: Typically min 17 years by December of admission year
• Documents: 10th & 12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, domicile certificate (for state quota), caste certificate if applicable, passport size photos, ID proof

Fee & Scholarships

• Fee Range: Tuition around ₹30,000 – 50,000 per year; Hostel & exam fees additional (indicative, check official)
• Scholarships: State government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, merit-based scholarships offered by Maharashtra government and Ministry of AYUSH; official scholarship portals MAHADBT

Placements

• Percentage Placed: Not formally recorded; Ayurveda colleges typically focus on clinical practice & higher studies
• Recruiters: Ayurvedic hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical industries, research institutes
• Internships: Mandatory one-year rotating internship in recognized Ayurvedic hospitals
• Placement Cell: Not separately listed

Campus & Facilities

• On-campus hostels for male & female students
• Mess facilities providing Ayurvedic diet
• Sports grounds and cultural clubs
• Advanced Ayurvedic labs and OPD/IPD hospital attached
• Library with traditional & digital Ayurveda resources
• Wi-Fi enabled campus
• Transport facilities connecting to Mumbai city

Faculty & Research

• Experienced faculty in Ayurveda clinical & basic sciences
• Research centers in Ayurvedic pharmacology and clinical research
• Collaborations under Ministry of AYUSH schemes
• Grants & publications in reputed journals Not detailed publicly

Rankings

• NIRF: Not ranked separately as of 2024
• NAAC: Grade information Not officially available
• India Today, Outlook, QS: No public ranking available

Results, Cut-Offs & Seat Matrix

• Published annually by Maharashtra State CET Cell: https://cetcell.mahacet.org
• NEET cutoffs for Ayurved vary yearly; general category usually around 50th percentile
• Seat matrix varies with quota (state/general/AIQ) – official brochure at CET Cell site

How to Reach

• Nearest Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai), approx. 12 km
• Nearest Railway Station: Dadar Railway Station (~3 km), connected via local trains & buses
• City Transit: Mumbai local trains, BEST buses, auto rickshaws available

FAQs

1. Q: What is the main entrance exam for admission?
   A: NEET UG is mandatory for BAMS admissions.
2. Q: Is R A Podar Medical College (Ayurved) recognized?
   A: Yes, it is recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine and affiliated with MUHS Nashik.
3. Q: What courses are offered?
   A: BAMS undergraduate and various MD/MS Ayurveda postgraduate courses.
4. Q: How can I apply for admission?
   A: Through Maharashtra CET Cell online portal after qualifying NEET.
5. Q: Are scholarships available?
   A: Yes, government scholarships for reserved categories and merit scholarships are available.
6. Q: Is hostel accommodation provided?
   A: Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls are available on campus.
7. Q: What is the duration of BAMS?
   A: 5.5 years including one-year compulsory internship.
8. Q: Does the college have a placement cell?
   A: Ayurveda placement is limited; focus is on internships and clinical practice.
9. Q: How to contact the college?
   A: Phone: +91-22-26425426, Email: ayurvedrapmc@gmail.com
10. Q: Are online courses available?
    A: Currently, courses are offered in regular full-time mode only.