Our Vision
To be a trusted centre for allied health education in Karnataka, producing skilled and ethical professionals who strengthen hospitals and diagnostic services.
About Aruna College
Training allied health professionals in Tumakuru under the Aruna Educational Trust, serving medical and paramedical education since 1995.
Who we are
A college built around patient care
Aruna College of Allied Health Sciences prepares students for the technical roles that every hospital depends on: laboratory testing, medical imaging, operation theatre and anaesthesia support, respiratory care and dialysis.
The college is run by the Aruna Educational Trust, which was formed in 1995 to promote medical and paramedical courses. The trust also runs Aruna College of Nursing and Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College in Tumakuru, and Aruna Hospital at S.S. Puram, where our students gain clinical experience.
All our B.Sc programs follow the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) syllabus and combine classroom teaching, skills-lab practice, supervised hospital postings and a one-year internship.
Our purpose
Vision, mission & values
Our Mission
- Teach clinical skills through hands-on practice in labs and hospital wards.
- Follow the RGUHS curriculum and keep pace with new healthcare technology.
- Make quality allied health education accessible to students from Tumakuru and beyond.
Our Values
- Patient safety first
- Integrity and discipline
- Compassion in care
- Commitment to learning
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Our journey
Milestones of the Aruna Educational Trust
1995
Aruna Educational Trust formed
Established to promote medical and paramedical education.
1996
Aruna College of Nursing
Nursing college at Ring Road, Maralur, affiliated to RGUHS.
2004
Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College
Ayurvedic medical college and research centre inaugurated in Tumakuru.
Today
Aruna College of Allied Health Sciences
Five RGUHS B.Sc programs with clinical training at Aruna Hospital.
The Aruna family
Institutions of the trust
Students benefit from shared expertise across nursing, Ayurveda, hospital care and allied health.
You are here
Aruna College of Allied Health Sciences
5 B.Sc programs · RGUHSAruna College of Nursing
Est. 1996 · Ring Road, MaralurAshwini Ayurvedic Medical College
Est. 2004 · Research centreAruna Hospital
S.S. Puram · Clinical postings
Leadership
Message from the Chairman
KGR
Chairman, Aruna Educational Trust
Dr. K.G. Raghavendra
M.B.B.S., D.L.O.Chairman, Aruna Educational Trust
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Welcome to Aruna College of Allied Health Sciences. Since 1995, the Aruna Educational Trust has worked to bring quality medical and paramedical education to Tumakuru.
Allied health professionals are the backbone of modern hospitals. Our aim is to give every student strong clinical skills, a sense of responsibility towards patients, and the confidence to build a rewarding career in healthcare.
I invite you to join our campus and become part of the Aruna family.
SR
Mrs. Sujatha Raghavendra
SecretaryDR
Dr. Radhesh
Trust Member · M.S. (Ortho)SR
Mrs. Swathi Rao
Administrator
Recognition
Affiliation & location
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
All B.Sc programs are affiliated to RGUHS, Bengaluru, and follow its syllabus and examinations.
Government & management quota
Government seats are allotted through KEA counselling; management seats are filled by the college.
Tumakuru, Karnataka
Aruna Hospital, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, S.S. Puram, Tumakuru – 572102. About 75 km from Bengaluru.
Become part of the Aruna family
Admissions for 2027–28 are open. Explore our courses or talk to the admissions office.