Tamil Nadu has rich tradition of ancient medical practices. Ayurveda is one of the most effective medical practices persist in Tamil Nadu over centuries. Today, with the development of science and technology in India, the traditional medical practices have also been given special emphasis for their development. Chennai has two ayurveda colleges which offer course (s) like BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery which is a degree program of 5 and ½ years duration. The colleges are affiliated to Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai.

Here, we have provided a list of ayurveda colleges in Chennai with their contact details and brief information viz. affiliation with university, no. of seats available and name of course (s) offered by that particular institute.

1. Sri Sai Ram Medical (Ayurveda) College, Sai Leo Nagar, Poonthandalam, West Tambaram, Chennai – 600 044 Tamilnadu, India.
   (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University)
   Tel: 044 – 2221 2851, 2221 2849, 2221 2850
   Fax: 044 – 2221 2851
   Website: www.saimedical.com
   Administrative Office
   Sapthagiri Educational Trust, “Sai Nivas”, No: 103, Bazullah Road, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600 017 Tamilnadu, India.
   Tel: 044 – 2814 1201, 2814 1872, 2814 3787
   Fax: 044 – 2814 0170
   Email: medinfo@saimedical.com
   Course: B.A.M.S - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (5 ˝ years (4 ˝ + 1) of duration including internship / House Surgency)
   
   
2. The Venkataramana Ayurved College, 596, A1-A2, 31st Street, Periyar Nagar, Chennai 600080
   (Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University)
   Tel: 044-26232234, 26232248
   No. of seats: 20