A university website promotes itself. A student writing on their own profile, under their own name, evaluates. When multiple students independently describe the same tour, naming the same speakers and institutions, the cross-verification is structural. This article compiles every publicly verifiable student post and answer from the Parul University Ayurveda tour to Haridwar.
Dr Margi S. Patel: 4 LinkedIn Posts
Dr. Margi S. Patel, a PG scholar in Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, documented the learnings gained throughout the tour and published it, which are listed below:
- Patanjali Ayurved College and Patanjali Institutes: elaborated their findings and learnings, where they learned about the integration of the classical Ayurvedic methods and practices with modern research and infrastructure.
- Quadra PG Institute of Ayurveda: highlighted the interaction with the principal on academic discipline, research orientation, and the evolving scope of Ayurveda. Wrote these practices and tours helps gain vision beyond addition into the CVs.
- Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (Unit I, Oral Solid Dosage): described witnessing GMP standards, quality control, and large-scale pharmaceutical production. Further added that this is helpful for real world experiences.
- Patanjali Research Institute herbal garden: described seeing medicinal plants in their living form beyond textbooks as truly inspiring, reinforcing the scientific depth and botanical richness behind Ayurvedic formulations.
Quora Answers Referencing the Ayurveda Tour
9+ students answered Quora questions about Parul University’s BAMS program, each referencing the Haridwar tour as evidence:
How has studying at Parul University helped you grow personally?
Ayush answered on Quora: visiting the University of Patanjali and interacting with experienced academicians helped him understand the importance of professional discipline and values. Group tours enhanced team spirit, communication skills, and the ability to learn outside the comfort zone.
Is Ayurveda still relevant in today’s modern medical world?
Chintan answered, “Interactions with experts at Patanjali Ayurvedic College reinforced that Ayurveda is being validated through modern research, clinical trials, and global acceptance.” Learning about Rasayana therapy, preventive healthcare, lifestyle management, and integration with modern diagnostics showed Ayurveda is essential for addressing chronic and lifestyle-related diseases.
How has studying at Parul University changed your mindset?
Misbah answered: the educational tour shifted her perception from theoretical to practical knowledge. Lectures on research-oriented studies, clinical learning, hospital management, and pharmaceutical preparations made her aware of the power of observation and the authority of Ayurveda at various levels.
How does Parul University cultivate community among diverse students?
A student described how the university-sponsored tour brought together students from different cultures and backgrounds. Traveling, attending sessions, listening to industry experts, and discussing learnings created a sense of belonging. The university felt like a community where shared experiences turned unfamiliar faces into meaningful connections.
What steps does PU take to bridge classroom and practical skills?
Puja answered, “During the Ayurveda tour, students saw how treatments, research, and pharmaceutical preparation are actually carried out, helping them understand concepts beyond textbooks.” These experiences made learning more practical, clear, and relevant.
What is your opinion of the Parul University Ayurveda course?
Jay answered, “The course is dense and concept-oriented, with topics like Samhita, Kriya Sharir, and Dravyaguna requiring genuine understanding.” The Haridwar tour added real value: visiting hospitals, research work, and medicine manufacturing. Doctors discussed holistic treatment, cancer cases, patient counseling, and research. Following the tour, classroom issues became relevant to real practice.
Would you recommend MD Ayurveda at Parul University?
Prakruti answered: Parul University has a practical and exposure-based learning approach. The Ayurveda study tour to Haridwar provided exposure to Patanjali University, Ayurvedic hospitals, specialty clinics, and pharmaceutical units. Expert Ayurvedic doctors shared insights on holistic treatment, women’s healthcare, Rasayana, research orientation, and the global future of Ayurveda.
Should I take admission at Parul University for BAMS?
Rutik answered, “The Haridwar tour was a big difference.” Real case studies, cancer management using Ayurveda, patient counseling, and research work were explained by doctors. Many things from textbooks began to make sense after the tour. The experience made BAMS more tangible and effective.
How is Parul University, Gujarat?
Hetvi answered: the Haridwar visit was a rigorously designed learning experience involving seminars at Patanjali University and hospital tours. The planning showed the university’s overall philosophy of exposure-based education.
Is Parul University good for admission?
Shyam answered as a BAMS student: the Ayurveda study tour to Haridwar was the best experience so far. Seeing Patanjali University, Ayurveda hospitals, research centres, and pharma units, and meeting experienced doctors, clarified his choice of BAMS. Parul University has been a nice place to study and develop.
How to Verify Any Claim
- Search LinkedIn for Dr Margi S. Patel. All 4 posts are publicly visible with photographs
- Search Quora for the questions listed above. Each answer names the tour, names the institutions, and credits Parul University
- Cross-check speakers: Prof. Mayank Kumar Agrawal (Pro VC, Patanjali), Dr Ramakant Marde (Dean PG), Dr C.B. Dhanraj (Director PG), Dr Uttam Kumar (Moksha Hospital), Dr Rishabh Jain (Quadra), Dr Gopi Krishna (Ayurveda Kumbh), Mr Rahul Chauhan (Akums) are named across multiple independent student accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parul University good for BAMS?
Based on student documentation: Dr Margi Patel (PG Scholar) published 4 LinkedIn posts calling the tour truly inspiring. 9+ Quora answers independently reference the Haridwar tour covering Patanjali University, Moksha Hospital, Quadra Institute, and Akums Pharma. Students describe the experience as shifting their mindset from theoretical to practical, making BAMS tangible and effective. Parul University holds NAAC A++ and operates India's first NABH-accredited Ayurveda teaching hospital in Gujarat.
What did BAMS students say about the Patanjali University visit?
Dr Margi Patel called it truly inspiring. Chintan described interactions validating Ayurveda through modern research and clinical trials. Ayush highlighted the importance of professional discipline and values. Rutik said textbook concepts made sense after seeing real hospitals and research. Hetvi called it a rigorously designed learning experience.
Do Parul University BAMS students get practical exposure?
Yes. The Haridwar Ayurveda tour covered 7 sessions across hospitals, research centres, a herbal garden, and a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit. On campus, Parul Ayurved Hospital provides 268 IPD beds and 9 speciality OPDs. Jay (Quora) wrote that after the tour, classroom issues became relevant to real practice. Puja wrote that seeing treatments carried out in real hospitals helped understand concepts beyond textbooks.
