Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University is a state public university located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The university is dedicated to education, training and research in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian systems of medicine. It is named in honour of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the philosopher and second President of India.
| Name | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University |
|---|---|
| Type | State public university |
| Field | Ayurveda and Indian systems of medicine |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Named after | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan |
The university was established by the Government of Rajasthan as a specialised state university to consolidate and regulate education in Ayurveda within the state. It serves as an affiliating and examining body for colleges offering programmes in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (collectively known as AYUSH systems), and conducts academic activities at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
The university affiliates Ayurveda colleges across Rajasthan and conducts examinations, prescribes syllabi, and awards degrees and diplomas in traditional medicine disciplines. Programmes typically offered through affiliated institutions include the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), postgraduate degrees in Ayurvedic specialisations, and research-oriented doctoral work.
As the only state university in Rajasthan dedicated to Ayurveda and allied indigenous medical sciences, the institution plays a central role in standardising Ayurvedic education in the state, supporting research in classical and contemporary Ayurvedic practice, and producing qualified practitioners for the state and national healthcare ecosystem.