Taranath Government Ayurvedic Medical College

Taranath Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Ballari, is a state government institution under the Department of AYUSH, Government of Karnataka. Located in Ballari (Bellary) in north Karnataka, it is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). It serves as the primary government Ayurveda institution for the Hyderabad-Karnataka (now officially Kalyana Karnataka) region -- covering Ballari, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, and Yadgir districts.

The college offers BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) -- 5.5 years -- and MD Ayurveda at postgraduate level. Admission is through NEET followed by AYUSH counselling via KEA. Karnataka domicile students apply for the 85% state quota. Importantly, students from the Hyderabad-Karnataka region are eligible for HK (Hyderabad-Karnataka) region reservation -- a specific reservation category under Karnataka government rules (Article 371(J) of the Constitution) that reserves a share of seats in government institutions for local candidates. This makes admission significantly more accessible for students from Ballari, Kalaburagi, Raichur and surrounding districts. Government annual fee: approximately Rs 13,500 -- the same low rate as other Karnataka government Ayurveda colleges.

A government hospital is attached to the college for clinical training. Career path: graduates are eligible for AYUSH Medical Officer posts under Karnataka government and district health department postings, with a preference for HK region postings for HK quota students. Contact: Department of AYUSH Karnataka | Ballari, Karnataka.