Shri Veer Pulikeshi Rural Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, located in Badami, (estd 1956), is a prominent institution dedicated to Ayurvedic education, healthcare, and research. Badami, situated in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India, is renowned for its historical significance and architectural marvels. The Management of Shri Veer Pulikeshi Vidya Vardhak Samstha is happy to announce that “Shri Veer Pulikeshi Rural Ayurvedic Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre” at Badmi is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka and also has recognition from the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine from the academic year 1997-1998.

The Shri Veer Pulikeshi Rural Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital & Research Centre is named after the legendary King Pulikeshi II, who was known for his patronage of Ayurveda and his contributions to the field of medicine. Being one of the most outstanding educational institutes in the district, the Samstha has a number of credits.

The institution aims to carry forward his legacy by promoting Ayurveda’s traditional wisdom and integrating it with modern scientific advancements.

The college offers undergraduate course Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in various specializations. These courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic principles, diagnosis, treatments, and research methodologies.