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Absolute cheapest · Government
The 3 Cheapest BAMS Colleges in UP
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🏆 Cheapest · Central University
Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU
₹15,000–₹25,000
per year · 5.5-yr total ~₹69K
Varanasi, UP
Est. 1924 · Oldest in India
100 Seats · NEET 600+ required
NIRF Ranked · MD/MS Ayurveda
Call: 9792000299
02
🥈 Central University · NIRF
Dept. of Ayurvedic Medicine, AMU, Aligarh
₹15,000–₹25,000
per year · 5.5-yr total ~₹69K
03
🥉 State Govt · Capital City
State Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Lucknow
₹20,000–₹35,000
per year · 5.5-yr total ~₹1.24L
Cheapest Private · Recommended for Purvanchal Students
Bapu Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kopaganj, Mau
Among private BAMS colleges in UP, Bapu Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital (BAMCH) in Kopaganj, Mau sits in the cheapest private fee bracket — ₹1,98,000 to ₹2,50,000 per year, among the lowest for any NCISM-approved private college in the state. For students from eastern UP (Mau, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Gorakhpur), this college offers a rare combination: one of the lowest private tuition fees in UP, plus the ability to study locally — which eliminates ₹40,000–₹80,000/year in hostel and travel expenses that students at other private colleges must pay.
Why BAMCH is among the cheapest options for Purvanchal students
- Tuition in the ₹1,98,000–₹2,50,000/yr band — NCISM-regulated, no capitation fee, no donation
- Students from Mau town can commute daily, making total annual cost ≈ tuition only (~₹1.98L–₹2.5L)
- On-campus hostel for outstation students costs far less than renting in Varanasi, Lucknow, or Aligarh
- 25-acre campus with herbal garden, modern labs, IPD/OPD hospital, Panchakarma unit — full NCISM infrastructure
- Same MGKAU affiliation and NCISM approval as all other private UP BAMS colleges — identical degree value
- Admission via UP AYUSH state quota counselling — NEET scores as low as 300–400 can qualify for private seats
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All 9 Colleges · Lowest Fees in UP
Government & Aided BAMS Colleges — ₹10K–₹40K/yr
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Cheapest Private Options · NCISM Approved
Low-Fee Private BAMS Colleges — ₹1.98L–₹2.70L/yr
26 Colleges
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Complete Reference
All Colleges — Cheapest to Most Expensive
| Rank | College | City | Type | Seats | Annual Fee | 5.5-Yr Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS BHU NIRF | Varanasi | Central | 100 | ₹15K–₹25K | ~₹69K |
| 2 | Dept. of Ayurvedic Medicine, AMU NIRF | Aligarh | Central | 50 | ₹15K–₹25K | ~₹69K |
| 3 | Shri L.B. Shastri Smarak Govt. Ayurvedic College | Prayagraj | Aided | 60 | ₹15K–₹30K | ~₹1.03L |
| 4 | State Ayurvedic College & Hospital | Lucknow | State | 60 | ₹20K–₹35K | ~₹1.24L |
| 5 | Lalit Hari State PG Ayurvedic College | Pilibhit | State | 60 | ₹20K–₹35K | ~₹1.24L |
| 6 | Government Ayurvedic College, Atarra | Banda | State | 60 | ₹20K–₹35K | ~₹1.24L |
| 7 | Bundelkhand Ayurvedic College | Jhansi | State | 60 | ₹20K–₹35K | ~₹1.24L |
| 8 | Sahu Ram Narayan Govt. Ayurvedic College | Bareilly | Aided | 60 | ₹20K–₹40K | ~₹1.38L |
| 9 | Guru Gorakshnath Institute (GGIMS) | Gorakhpur | State | 53 | ₹20K–₹40K | ~₹1.38L |
| 10 | Bapu Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Mau Best Pvt East UP | Mau | Private | 100 | ₹1.98L–₹2.50L | ~₹9.99L |
| 11 | Ch. Dilip Singh Ayurvedic Medical College | Etah | Private | 60 | ₹1.98L–₹2.50L | ~₹9.99L |
| 12 | Shree Narayan Prasad Awasthi Aided College | Lucknow | Aided | 60 | ₹1.50L–₹2.00L | ~₹7.56L |
| 13 | Shanti Ayurvedic College, Ballia | Ballia | Private | 60 | ₹2.00L–₹2.50L | ~₹10.31L |
| 14 | Pacific College of Ayurveda, Gorakhpur | Gorakhpur | Private | 60 | ₹2.00L–₹2.70L | ~₹10.63L |
| 15 | Sahu Ram Narayan Ayurvedic College, Bareilly | Bareilly | Private | 60 | ₹2.00L–₹2.50L | ~₹10.31L |
| 16 | Santushti Ayurvedic Medical College, Varanasi | Varanasi | Private | 60 | ₹2.00L–₹2.70L | ~₹10.63L |
| 17 | Shri Dhanvantri Ayurvedic Medical College, Mathura | Mathura | Private | 60 | ₹2.00L–₹2.70L | ~₹10.63L |
| 18 | J.D. Ayurvedic PG Medical College, Aligarh | Aligarh | Private | 60 | ₹2.00L–₹2.80L | ~₹10.75L |
| 19 | Major S.D. Singh Ayurvedic PG Medical College | Farrukhabad | Private | 100 | ₹2.50L–₹3.00L | ~₹12.38L |
| 20 | GS Ayurveda Medical College, Hapur | Hapur | Private | 100 | ₹2.60L–₹3.00L | ~₹12.65L |
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Make It Even Cheaper
Scholarships & Aid to Reduce Fees Further
Govt College — ₹0 Fee
SC/ST students in UP govt BAMS colleges pay effectively ₹0 after state reimbursement. OBC/EWS get partial waiver. Apply in 30 days of admission.
Post-Matric Scholarship
SC/ST/OBC/Minority → apply at scholarships.gov.in. Full tuition reimbursement possible. Don't miss the October deadline each year.
Bank Education Loan
SBI/PNB/BOB: BAMS loans at 8.5–10.5% interest, up to ₹20L without collateral. NSP portal for loan subsidy schemes.
AYUSH Scholarship
Ministry of AYUSH offers fellowships for final-year BAMS and PG students. Verify open schemes at ayush.gov.in each year.
Merit Discount (Pvt)
Many private colleges offer 10–25% fee concession for NEET high scorers. Ask the admission office before paying the first year fee.
NSP Central Scheme
National Scholarship Portal — merit + means. Register at scholarships.gov.in. Renew annually. Best for general category low-income families.
💡 6 Proven Ways to Get the Cheapest BAMS Education in UP
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Target govt seats first. At ₹10K–₹40K/yr, government colleges are 15–20× cheaper than private. Even a modest NEET improvement (aim for 480+) can change everything.
2
Study in your home district. For Purvanchal students, Bapu AMC (Mau), GGIMS (Gorakhpur), or IMS BHU (Varanasi) eliminate hostel costs — saving ₹40K–₹80K/year over studying in another city.
3
Apply for scholarship on Day 1. SC/ST/OBC students: register at scholarships.gov.in the same week of admission. Late applications are routinely rejected. Don't wait.
4
Always choose State Quota over Management Quota. Management quota at the same college can cost 2–3× more. Confirm in writing whether your seat is under state counselling.
5
Low NEET score? Private is still an option. NEET 300–400+ can often secure private BAMS seats in UP via state quota counselling — especially in stray vacancy rounds at colleges like Bapu AMC Mau.
6
Verify NCISM before paying any fee. Only NCISM-approved colleges grant a valid BAMS degree. Check the official list at ncism.nic.in before transferring any amount.
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