Dr.NR Shastry Government Ayurvedic College(NRSGAC), Vijayawada was established in 1942. The college is affiliated to the NTR University of Health Sciences and and recognized by Government. It is joined with NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada. They provide a degree course in Ayurvedic extending over a period of 5 1/2 years. The Degree is awarded after successful completion of the course. A variety of teaching and learning techniques are employed to impart knowledge and skills to the students in various departments of the college. The institute's infrastructure is modern with well equipped facilities.