New Delhi: 61 Ayurvedic medical institutions in India have been denied recognition by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) for the 2026–2027 academic year due to suspected non-compliance with established regulatory criteria. Twelve Madhya Pradesh colleges are allegedly among the impacted establishments.
The Ayush Medical Association’s national spokesperson, Dr. Rakesh Pandey, was quoted that the reported deficiencies include the refusal of some institutions to allow inspections, poor inpatient and outpatient department services, a lack of teaching staff, irregularities involving teaching and non-teaching personnel, and disparities in the way colleges and their affiliated hospitals operate.
Regulation of Ayurvedic Colleges
Concerns about adherence to the required requirements for Ayurvedic medical education are the reason behind the NCISM’s decision to deny certification.
According to Dr. Pandey, one Ayurvedic college in each of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka has had its recognition revoked as part of the claimed action. The Commission’s formal notifications should be used to verify the status of specific institutions, as withholding recognition and removing recognition are separate regulatory actions.
Dr. Pandey underlined that upholding stringent regulatory regulations is crucial to preserving the calibre of Ayurvedic healthcare and education. Additionally, he praised NCISM and the Union Ministry of Ayush for taking action against organisations that were reportedly not adhering to the required standards.
Concerns about Admission and Recognition Status
According to data quoted in the media story, there are over 600 Ayurvedic medical institutes in India, of which 494 have supposedly received recognition.
For students applying to the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) program, medical colleges’ recognised status is especially crucial. Admission eligibility and seat availability for the academic session may be impacted by regulatory decisions pertaining to institutional recognition.
Before the conclusion of the government-run admission counselling process, Dr. Pandey expressed hope that final decisions regarding the recognition status of impacted colleges in Madhya Pradesh and other states will be made.
Before making an admission decision, prospective students should check each college’s m
