Admission to SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital Hassan is based on a merit-based test without a separate interview phase. The college offers a supportive and knowledgeable faculty with a student-to-teacher ratio between 1:4 and 1:14. Exams occur every 1.5 years, requiring a minimum of 50% to pass, with supplementary exams available. The curriculum blends traditional and modern practices. Concerns include faculty vacancies and financial support. Fees are affordable for merit seats, ranging from 60,000 to 110,000 INR annually, while management seats can cost up to 5 lakh INR per year, with NRI seats at 7.5 lakh INR annually. Additional costs include development, hostel, and miscellaneous fees. Scholarships are available but information is inconsistent. The total cost ranges from 10 to 13 lakh INR for merit seats and can exceed 20 lakh INR for management seats. The college provides a structured 12-month internship program in 15 departments, with rotations every 25 days. Internships are in the college hospital with some external options. Stipends vary, with some receiving none and others up to 10,000 INR per month. The college hospital is well-equipped, though some report patient shortages. Free medical camps and international scholarships are offered. The internship program aids students in selecting specializations for further studies. Placement opportunities are structured with 245 seats available, including 100 reserved for Karnataka students under government quota. Management packages range from 80 lakh to 1.5 crore INR.
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