ABOUT US.

Kalmathada Pujya Shri Virupaksha Shivacharya (KPSVS) Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital at
Manvi, Karnataka was established in the year 1996 by a dedicated band of enthusiasts in Ayurveda
headed by His Holiness, Sri.Shatasthala.Brahmi.Shivamurthy Shivacharya MahaSwamiji, the pontiff of Sri
Muttinapende Hiremath(Kalmath),Manvi, with the divine blessings of His Holiness,
Sri.Shatasthala.Brahmi. Virupaksha Shivacharya Maha Swamiji, the previous pontiff of Sri Muttinapende
Hiremath(Kalmath),Manvi.

Located in aesthetically and functionally designed building, College is spread across an area of 10 acres
of land, the college accommodates well-equipped laboratories, dissection hall, demonstration hall,
herbal garden and a library with a reading hall facility. The College has separate hostel for girls and boys.
The college is recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), New Delhi. The college is one
of the well-known colleges in the State of Karnataka providing all the necessary infrastructural facilities
as specified by the CCIM.

The college has its own Ayurvedic Hospital with 60 bed strength wherein students are given clinical
training. A number of patients are treated in our OPD and IPD and so our students get good clinical
exposure in the hospital.

The College maintains a well nurtured and well developed herbal garden having around 500 medicinal
plants, some of which are rare species. The College has also installed machinery to manufacture various
kinds of Ayurvedic Medicines, particularly, those derived from the Ayurvedic classical preparations in the
college. It also has its own drug-manufacturing unit where the students get hands-on training in drug
manufacturing.

The college library is very spacious having thousands of volumes on Ayurvedic and allied medicines.
Library has spacious reading hall.

The College not only provides good clinical facilities to the students, but also organises various kinds of
academic activities including the State and National level seminars and workshops to enrich the
academic experience of our students.

The faculty of the college consists of carefully selected senior teachers with strong research orientation.
The college has separate hostels for girls and boys. It is therefore no wonder that the College attracts
students from all the parts of India.
 ACADEMICS

Course(s) Offered : The College runs course leading to the following :

B. A. M. S. ( Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery ) or Ayurvedacharya Degree. Ayurvedachary

(B.A.M.S-Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is the only recognised degree in Ayurveda all over
India from June 1977.

The degree have received recognition and approval of the Central Council of Indian Medicine ( CCIM ),
New Delhi

Duration : The B.A.M.S.Degree course is of a duration of 5 & 1/2 years.

1.First Professional course 12 Months

2.Second Professional course 12 Months

3.Third Professional course 12 Months

3.Fourth Professional course 18 Months

4.Internship 12 Months

First, Second and Third professional course period consists of 2 terms,each term with a duration of six
months.

Fourth professional course period consists of 3 terms,each term with a duration of six months.

Scope : B.A.M.S. degree holders are eligible for registration in the Central/State government ayurvedic
boards.Their status is at par with any other medical graduates in India.They are eligible for
appointments in Central or State Govt.Ayurvedic Medical Services.

Eligibility : PUC II / 10+2 / H.S.C.(Science) or any equivalent Examination. Student must have passed
individually in Physics , Chemistry, Biology and English & with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry
and Biology taken together (40% for SC/ST students).

Candidates who are passed B.Sc-I or B.Sc Degree of any recognised university with minimum 50% marks
in Chemistry,Botony and Zoology taken together (40% for SC/ST students).

Intake : 60

Affiliation : Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences(RGUHS), Karnataka, Bangalore,India

 MANAGEMENT

Kalmathada Pujya Shri Virupaksha Shivacharya (KPSVS) Ayurved Medical College and Hospital at Manvi,
Karnataka is managed by Shri Virupaksheshwara Vidya Kendra (SVVK) Trust(R),Kalmath, Manvi,Raichur
District,Karnataka,India.

The trust was established in the year 1986 by His Holiness, Sri.Shatastala.Brahmi.Shivamurthy
Shivacharya Swamiji, the pontiff of Sri Muttinapende Hiremath(Kalmath),Manvi, with an avowed
objective of generating, disseminating and preserving knowledge and contribute effectively to the
course of rural development.The trust is dedicated to quality and excellence in academic persuit.

Trust has recognition under section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act-1961.Donations made to the Trust are
exempt u/s 80G of the Income Tax act 1961 in the hands of the donors subject to the limits prescribed
therein.

Other institutions run by the trust :

01. Kalmathada Pujya Shri Siddarama Sivacharya Degree College (B.A and B.Com)

02. Sri Pampa Virupaksheshwara Composite Pre-university College of Arts ,Science and Commerce

03. Sri Pampa Virupaksheshwara High School

04. Sri Pampa Virupaksheshwara Primary School

05.Ayurvedic Medical College Hostel for Boys

06.Ayurvedic Medical College Hostel for Girls

07.Sri Virupaksheshwara Credit Co-operative Society

08.Sri Virupaksheshwara Free Prasada Nilaya

09.Sri Virupaksheshwara Free Hostel

10.Sri Mahanteshwara Orphanage

11.Sri Siddeshwara Sankrit Pathashala

12.Sri Vagish Sangeetha Pathashala

13.Sri.Akkamahadevi Mahila Mandal

14.Sri Virupaksheshwara Yuvak Sangh

15.Kalmath Vidya Samstha's Cultaral and Social Service Foundation

16.Sri.Akkamahadevi Shishu Vihar

 ADMISSIONS

Admissions Procedure :

Course : B.A. M.S.(Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) or Ayurvedacharya Degree.

The degree have received recognition and approval of the Central Council of Indian Medicines ( CCIM ).

Duration : 5 & 1/2 years (Including One year compulsory rotating internship)

Eligibility : PUC II / 10+2 / H.S.C.(Science) or any equivalent Exam. Student must have passed individually
in Physics , Chemistry, Biology and English & with minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
taken together (40% for SC/ST students).

Candidates who are passed B.Sc-I or B.Sc Degree of any recognised university with minimum 50% marks
in Chemistry,Botony and Zoology taken together (40% for SC/ST students).

Intake : 60

Application Form : Application form and prospectus can be had by sending a DD of INR.200 drawn in
favour of "KPSVS Ayurvedic Medical College, Manvi" payable at Manvi. The Demand Draft (DD) should
be sent to the postal address given below.

Note : Provide the following Branch Code Numbers to your Bank to get the Demand Draft (DD):

IFSC code of State Bank of India,

Manvi Branch: SBIN0040836

The completed application form should be accompanied with the following documents :

 School Leaving Certificate

 10 th / SSLC / SSC Marks Card.
 PUC II Year /Intermediate/ HSC /10 + 2 (Science) Marks Card
 Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
 Eligibility certificate (Applicable for Non-Karnataka Students)
 Migration certificate (Applicable for Non-Karnataka Students)

Help Desk:

Mobile: +91 94481 62595

Email : kalmath_edu@yahoo.co.in
 DEPARMENTS

There are 14 departments that deal with various specialties in Ayurvedic science.

Agada Tantra Vidhivaidyaka & Vyavahara Ayurveda

(Toxicology & Forensic Sciences)

The deparment is aimed at providing knowledge on various toxic materials that come across us in our
day to day life in the form of food materials, plants and other chemicals. Knowledge on forensic
medicine and medico legal aspects are also dealt with in detail. Training of students through observing
court orders, postmortem etc are also an integral part of the deparment.

KRIYA SHAREER
(Physiology)

The subject deals with all physiological functions of the human body. This indicates an important step in
the practical training of investigations such as that of blood, urine, stool etc. along with assessment of
Prakriti, Doshik status etc. The department also encompasses ample inputs from modern neurology,
gastro enterology, respiratory physiology, the cardiovascular system, genitourinary system and
endocrine system so that a global outlook regarding the science of physiology is received by the
students.

SWASTHAVRITTA
(Community & Preventive Medicine)

This department imparts training in the principles and practice of Social and Preventive Medicine at both
the personal and communal levels. Promotion of positive health is dealt with from the Ayurvedic view
point. Naturaopathy and Yoga also come under the Purview of this department Social and Preventive
Medicine in Ayurveda deals with elaborate guidelines and regimens for maintaining and promoting
health of the individual and the community as whole. Regulation of life style, diet and behavior on the
basis of diurnal, seasonal and geographical variations, as well as the constitution of the individual, is an
important component of preventive medicine in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic dietetics is a discipline in itself.
Measures for periodical purification and rejuvenation of the body aims to promote vitality and positive
health of the person. Swasthavritta also deals with the principles of epidemiology and the prevention
and the principles of epidemiology and the prevention and management of communicable diseases. This
department gives comprehensive training in preventive aspects of health care integrating modern
concepts with principles of Ayurveda as well as Yoga and Naturopathy.

PANCHAKARMA

This department offers five specialized therapeutic procedures to detoxify the body. Patients affected
with chronic toxins, which are not eliminated by the normal process of excretion, are treated in this
department. Patients are treated using the fivefold technique of Panchakarma. Panchakarma Chikitsa
improves muscle tone, stimulates blood circulation relaxes refreshes, and rejuvenates.

Panchakarmas

(Five Procedures in Panchakarma)

 Vamanam (Emesis)

Expelling toxins using Ayurvedic emetic medicines.

 Virechanam ( Purgation)

Ayurvedic medicines used for purgation.

 Nasyam (Nasal Purge)

Stimulating nasal therapy with oils and powders for fast and effective results for migraines, tension
headaches and insomnia.

 Nirooham (Nourishing Enema)

Vasthi, a treatment through the rectum with prescribed Ayurvedic oils, juices, decoctions and herbal
preparations, is good for the intestines and reduces paralysis, arthritis, hemiplegia, gastric problems
associated with rheumatism, and chronic constipation.

 Anuvasanam (Purging Enema)

Enema for cleaning the bowels, aimed at curing low back pain and rheumatic diseases.

OTHER TREATMENTS IN PACHAKARMA

 Snehapanam

The medicated ghee preparation is given in increasing quantity for a period of seven days prior to
Panchakarma therapies. This will be given on an empty stomach and no food will provided till the
whole thing is digested. This will get absorbed and will circulated through all the channels. Sudation
following this will help in carrying all the impurities throughout the body to gastrointestinal tract.
The purifying therapies following this as Vamana and Virechana will help in removing the wastes and
toxins from the body.

 Abhyanya (General massage)

Body massage is done with special Ayurvedic oils followed by a medicated hot water bath. It
improves muscle tone, stimulates the nervous system, promotes better blood circulation, relaxes
refreshes and rejuvenates.

 Medicated Steam Bath

Medicinal leaves are boiled in water and the stream is passed over the entire body. Medicated
steam bath eliminates impurities from the body, improves the tone of the skin, reduces fat, reduces
the problems associated with the respiratory system and is recommended for certain rheumatic
diseases like body pain.

 Tarpanam

A cooling eye cleaning treatment, recommended for cataracts, strengthening the optic nerve and
muscles of the eye as well as improving eyesight.

 Udhwarthanam

It is very good treatment to reduce obesity and flabbiness it will mobilize subcutaneous fat and
mitigate diseases generated by kapha. It is also useful in many rheumatological and nervous
disorders, tones up the skin and stabilizes the body.

 Nasyam

This is the daily application of Ayurvedic oils through the nose for a period of three to twenty one
days. It is effective for certain kinds of headaches, mibraine, paralysis, mental disorders, sinusitis
facial paralysis, etc. it helps prevent wrinkles and grey hair and gives more power to the eyes and
ears.

 Shirovasti

A two-sided open leather cap is fitted to the head. Warm medicated oils is poured into the cap and
allowed to remain inside for a prescribed period before being drained out. Sirovasthi is
recommended for facial paralysis dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat. It is an effective treatment
for headache, cataract, insanity, dullness and weak functioning of the brain.

 Kativasti

Specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept on the lower back with an herbal paste boundary
around it. Relieves low back pain and recommended for spinal disorders.

 Dhara
A well documented therapeutic program for reducing mental tension. Ayurvedic oils medicated
milk or buttermilk, and decoctions are poured on the head or forehead or whole body in a
special manner. This has a sychotropic effect and is very effective in inducing sleep in patients
who are suffering from insomnia and need to relax, relieving their mental tension, stress and
strain. It is ideal for busy executives who seek to be rid of tension and experience peace of mind.
It is also effective for psoriasis and other skin diseases.

SWARNAMRITHA PRASHANA
Is one among the sixteen Samskaras explained in Ayurveda. SWARNAMRITHA PRASHANA
 Contains Swarnabhasma (Gold), Vacha, Shankhapushpi, Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Honey and other
herbs.

It is popularly known as an Ayurvedic immunization program. Suvarnamritha Prashana promotes

overall growth in a natural way. Due to its broader benefits, it is not only useful for normal
children, its much more beneficial for children with special needs such as autism, learning
difficulties, attention deficit disorder, hyper activity, delayed milestones. Etc.
Bala Roga Department of the college administers SUVARNAMRITHA PRASHANA in Manvi,
Raichur and Shakthinagar. Thousands of kids in this area are getting benefitted by this program.

HOSPITAL

Ayurveda is a traditional healing system deeply rooted in the culture of the Indian subcontinent.
Theorally transmitted medical knowledge system primarily describes the function and sequences of
energy channels of the body. Ayurveda is gaining importance in the modern world due to its holistic
healing principles.

According to Ayurvedic concepts, it is the imbalance of vital energies that leads to the developmentof
disease. Ayurveda offers personalized ways to achieve and maintain long term well being based on the
unique combination of these fundamental energies. It offers a life style designed to maximize health,
longevity and enjoyment of living Ayurveda says, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity .The KPSVS Ayurvedic Medial college
has developed into a prestigious centre for education in Ayurveda, under the gracious of its founder and
spiritual guru, Sri shatastala Brahmi Dr. Shivamurthy Shivacharya Swamiji, Kalmath, Harvi-Manvi.

FACULTY

The faculty of Ayurveda has been established with the following aims and Objectives.

 To facilitate the growth and development of Ayurvedic education.

 To impart high quality graduate Ayurveda to envision, organize and conduct research on various
aspects of Ayurveda.
 To establish a centre of excellence that provides Ayurvedic medical care to suffering humanity.