Guru Ravidas Ayurved University is a state public university located in Hoshiarpur, in the state of Punjab, India. The university is dedicated to education, training, and research in the field of Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, along with allied disciplines. It is named after Guru Ravidas, the medieval saint and social reformer associated with the Bhakti movement.
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| Type | State public university |
| Discipline focus | Ayurveda and allied health sciences |
| Location | Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India |
| Country | India |
| Named after | Guru Ravidas |
The university was constituted by the Government of Punjab as a specialised state university to consolidate Ayurvedic medical education within the state. It functions as an affiliating and examining body for Ayurvedic colleges and institutions in Punjab, conducting examinations, awarding degrees, and regulating curricula in line with national norms for Indian Systems of Medicine.
Ayurveda has a long-standing presence in Punjab through government and private Ayurvedic colleges. Prior to the establishment of a dedicated university, courses such as the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) were offered through general universities in the state. The creation of Guru Ravidas Ayurved University reflected a broader trend in India of setting up dedicated universities for traditional medical systems, similar to those established in other states for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH).
The university is associated with Ayurvedic education in Punjab and oversees programmes that typically include:
Curricula in Ayurvedic education in India are aligned with regulatory frameworks set by central bodies governing Indian Systems of Medicine.
Hoshiarpur, where the university is based, lies in the Doaba region of Punjab. The town has historical and cultural associations with several traditions of learning and is well connected by road to other major cities of the state.
As a state-level Ayurvedic university, the institution contributes to: