Ayurveda comes of age, snapping at heels of BDS in Maharashtra admission race

Mumbai sees a growing interest in Ayurveda over dental courses among NEET qualifiers. Private Ayurveda colleges in Maharashtra closed first-round admissions with high cut-offs, reflecting a post-COVID shift. Factors include increased government jobs and expanded practice scope. Ayurveda's rising popularity has even led to some colleges charging higher fees, indicating its growing clout.