About College
ABOUT TAPOVANA
Our Chairman Dr.Shashi Kumar V Meharwade sir is a true visionary in the field of the Indian Systems of Medicine. With a farsighted vision to spread awareness among the common people that the body has an inherent capacity to heal itself, he established Ayurveda hospital in the year 2002. His mission has been to promote natural and holistic healthcare systems that empower individuals to achieve health and well-being through time-tested Indian medical traditions.
Tapovana Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital stand as the only well-established institution of its kind in Central Karnataka. Tapovana has earned recognition as one of the leading institutions in the country, offering excellence in academics, research, and infrastructure. At Tapovana Ayurveda Medical College, education extends beyond conventional classroom teaching to include innovative, globally accepted research programs and a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities that ensure the all-round development of students. A unique hallmark of Tapovana Ayurvedic Medical College is its 100% audio-visual and clinical case-based learning approach, which equips students with strong practical knowledge and clinical competence. The Institution is committed to shaping its students into skilled, ethical, and compassionate Ayurveda doctors dedicated to serving community healthcare needs.
In recognition of its academic standards and institutional excellence, Tapovana Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Doddabathi, Davangere, Karnataka, has been awarded Grade ‘A’ by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Indian System of Medicine (MARBISM) under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), New Delhi, for the academic session 2024-25. This prestigious accreditation reflects the college’s adherence to National norms in education, infrastructure, research, and clinical training.
Established with the vision of promoting Ayurveda for the benefit of society, Tapovana strives to strengthen the AYUSH disciplines to create a holistic and healthy world. The college functions from its permanent campus spread across 5 acres, featuring architecturally designed building constructed in accordance with NCISM and University norms. Supported by an in-house research hospital and a well-maintained Medicinal Plant Garden, the Institution attracts students from across Indian, positioning Tapovana as a center of excellence in Indian Systems of Medicine.