The Institution

Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital (GAMCH) is a premier government institution established by the Government of Tamil Nadu with the objective of promoting quality education, clinical training, research, and healthcare delivery in the field of Ayurveda. The institution functions with a strong public-service mandate, integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with systematic academic instruction and modern institutional practices. GAMCH serves as a centre for learning, healing, and research, contributing significantly to the AYUSH healthcare

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Family Law
History Establishment (2006)

GAMCH was established in the year 2006 by the Government of Tamil Nadu to ensure effective, structured, and scientific teaching and training in Ayurveda. …

About Us
Campus Overview

The campus of Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital provides a conducive academic and clinical environment that supports learning, research, and patient care. …

Government Control

Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital functions under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Health & Family Welfare Department through the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy.

Regulatory Authority

The college is recognized and regulated by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Govt of India. Regulating Ayurveda education across India.

Affiliated University

Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital is permanently affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Prescribing and approving the academic curriculum for the B.A.M.S programme
Hospital Services

Hospital Overview

The Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital functions as a fully teaching hospital, providing comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare to the public while serving as a clinical training centre for ug students.

Principal & Medical Superintendent

Profile & Message


Dr. J. Clarence Davy serves as the Principal and Medical Superintendent of Government Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Kottar, Nagercoil, providing academic and clinical leadership to the institution. With strong expertise in Ayurvedic education and hospital administration, he ensures that teaching, training, research, and patient care are carried out in strict compliance with Government, NCISM, and University norms.

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