Acharya Deshabhushan Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Chikodi

Acharya Deshabhushan Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, located in Bedkihal-Shamanewadi, Chikodi Taluk, Belagavi District, Karnataka, stands as a prominent private Ayurvedic institution dedicated to holistic healthcare education and traditional Indian medicine in North Karnataka. Recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) / Ministry of AYUSH and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, the college offers the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program focused on integrating traditional Ayurvedic principles with contemporary clinical practices. Integrated with a multi-specialty Ayurvedic teaching hospital featuring specialized Panchakarma therapy facilities, outpatient departments (OPD), inpatient wards (IPD), modern diagnostic laboratories, and an on-campus herbal garden, the institution provides extensive clinical training across rural, semi-urban, and agrarian patient demographics in the Belagavi region. Through structured clinical rotations, practical therapeutic training, and community health camps, the college prepares skilled, ethical, and dedicated Ayurvedic healthcare professionals.