It is approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, and is affiliated with Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, Gorakhpur. The principal is Dr. (Prof.) Avinash Chandra Srivastava.
Courses and Intake
The college primarily offers the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program. This is a full-time undergraduate course of 5 years and 6 months, including a mandatory one-year internship. Intake is 100 seats. Admission is based on NEET-UG scores, followed by Uttar Pradesh AYUSH counselling.
Eligibility typically requires:
Completion of 10+2 (or equivalent) with physics, chemistry, biology, and English.
Minimum 50% aggregate for the general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
The minimum age is 17 years (with applicable upper age limits and relaxations as per norms).
A valid NEET-UG score.
Hospital and Clinical Facilities
The attached 100-bed teaching hospital began operations in 2019. It features fully functional departments, including:
Kayachikitsa (Medicine)
Panchakarma
Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
Shalakya Tantra (Eye & ENT)
Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics)
Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga (Gynaecology & Obstetrics)
Swasthavritta (Preventive & Social Medicine)
Aatyayik Chikitsa (Emergency)
Facilities include OPD and IPD services, an emergency department, a pharmacy, well-equipped Panchakarma treatment rooms, modern laboratories, a well-stocked central library, classrooms, a canteen, hostels, and other student amenities such as sports and IT infrastructure. Students gain hands-on clinical experience alongside classroom teaching by experienced faculty. The institution also organizes seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and community medical/eye camps.
Campus and Vision
The campus includes academic blocks, hospital facilities, administrative areas, hostels, and a canteen. Part of the broader Goel Group of Institutions, it emphasizes quality education in Ayurveda integrated with modern medical sciences, research, personality development, and ethical patient care. The vision focuses on producing competent Ayurvedic professionals equipped to serve society through holistic healthcare.
In summary, Goel Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital provides structured BAMS education with practical hospital exposure in a relatively new but well-equipped setting in Lucknow, following national regulatory standards for Ayurvedic medical training. Prospective students should verify the latest fees, cut-offs, and admission schedules through official sources or the UP AYUSH counselling authority, as details can change annually.
