Ayurveda Courses

Ayurveda (UG, PG & Doctoral)

Ayurveda is a monumental contribution of India to the world. As the name implies, Ayurveda (ayuh: life, Veda: knowledge) is an organized body of knowledge of healthy living. Systematized knowledge is science, and it is an expression of human creativity. Since creativity has diverse expressions science is a multifaceted enterprise, which refers to different ways of knowing. So the term science need not be confined to the sense of the term used in modern western culture, where it is an institutionalized practice conditioned by a set of conventional rules.This realization about the vast conceptual framework of science is mandatory for the appraisal of Ayurveda, which represents a well-codified human care system and speaks of the art and science of health and healing.

From where and when the stream of Ayurveda started flowing still remains unanswered. However, it has an uninterrupted history of more than 3000 years. The historians and scholars have their own arguments and reasons in fixing up different time frames. Anyway, one thing can be said for certain that there is no civilization in the world, which has not developed some system of medicine or the other. It was the periodic systematization of such medical knowledge and practice, which led to the development of medical science. The same is the story of Ayurveda with its own variations.

It could be seen that Ayurveda is rooted in the knowledge revealed by ancient seers whose insights and visions are compiled in the Vedas. Vedas are the earliest forms of documented knowledge. The six systems of Indian philosophy - nyaya, vaiseshika, sankhya, yoga, mimamsa and vendanta acknowledged the authority of vedas. Of the four vedas, Atharvaveda contain more intimate reference to medical knowledge and practice. Ayurveda is therefore considered as an auxiliary limb (upaveda) of Atharvaveda. Similarly, the influence of classical Indian Philosophies, especially of sankhya and vaiseshika is apparent in ayurvedic literature. These philosophical moorings make Ayurveda more than a medical manual though it is radically health oriented.

Courses in Ayurveda

BAMS(Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery)

Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is an integrated Indian Degree in the medical field. This degree programme is conferred to those students who studied the modern medicines and traditional Ayurveda.. The course aims at providing basic education in Ayurveda leading to the degree of B.A.M.S. It aims at preparing graduates of profound scholarship in the science of Ayurveda having basic and fundamental knowledge in different subjects of Ayurveda backed up by extensive practical training. He should become an efficient teacher, a research scholar and a competent Ayurvedic physician (Kayachikitsaka) and surgeon (Shalyachikitsaka) to be able to contribute his mite in the medical and health services of the Country.

Duration of the course is 5½ years (Including one year internship)

Eligibility For Admission

Candidate included in the rank list of the entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination government of Kerala and who have passed the HSE of BHSE, Kerala Government Examinations. Equivalents there to, with 50% marks in Biology separately and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics put together and eligible for admission to BAMS course.

The candidate should have to go through the national level entrance examination like NEET 2019 (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test). Candidates can also apply for state level examinations such as:

• OJEE 2019(Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
• KEAM 2019(Kerala Engineering, Agriculture and Medical)
• GCET 2018(Goa Common Entrance Test)
• BVP CET 2019(BharatiVidyapeeth Common Entrance Test)
• IPU CET 2019(Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala

State wise list of Ayurveda Colleges in India

Andra Pradesh

Assam

Post Graduate Studies in Ayurveda

Master of Surgery

M. S. (in PrasutiTantra&Streeroga)

The M. S. in PrasutiTantra&Streeroga provides training in Ayurvedic Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics. Prasutitantra deals with pregnancy, labour and puerperium and Streeroga deals with management of diseases manifesting specially in women. The program offers theoretical and practical knowledge in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, management of antenatal and postnatal care, common gynaecological problems and menopausal syndrome to utilize the techniques of female health care and to achieve a healthy baby.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

M. S. in ShalakyaTantra (NetraRogaVigyana), is a ShalakyaTantra discipline in the Ayurveda deal with integration of knowledge of Ayurveda and resent medical researches in the field of ophthalmology. Special training is given on management of certain eye diseases. The program prepares to manage many diseases that affect the eye like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataract.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

M. S. in ShalyaTantra (Samanya) provides students an in-depth understanding of the principles of modern surgery. This speciality provides deep knowledge and practice in the fields of Ano-Rectal Diseases, Wound Management, Urinary Disorders and Fracture Healing. The course includes study of ancient surgical procedures described in treatises, clinical and surgical applications of various treatment modalities, successful treatment for piles and fistula as per Ayurvedic methodology, treatment of chronic diseases with blood-letting through leeches and practical training of surgical procedures on patients.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

Doctor of Medicine in Kayachikitsa is a Clinical Course. The course imparts training in the division of General Medicine in Ayurveda. Kayachikitsa, representing the school of medicine forms the basis for all other branches of Ayurvedic treatment and hence this lays the foundation for shaping a skilled Ayurvedic physician.

The program will equip the scholar to design a treatment protocol comprising of a range of internal and external medications as well as specialized therapies according to the nature of the disease and the patient.
Duration: Duration of the course isthree years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

Doctor of Medicine in Swasthavritta (Social and Preventative Medicine) is a Non - Clinical course. The program provides training on the principles and practice of Social and Preventive Medicine at both the personal and communal levels. Social and Preventative Medicine in School of Ayurveda gives elaborate guidelines and regimens for maintaining and promoting health of the individual and the community integrating modern concepts with principles of Ayurveda.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

Doctor of Medicine in Rasashastra&BhaishajyaKalpana (Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacy) is Non - Clinical course. Keeping with tradition, the course prepares students to an Ayurvedic physician who is capable of formulating and preparing medicines according to the specific needs of a patient. The program provides training in medicinal chemistry and preparation of highly potent medicines from minerals and metals.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

Doctor of Medicine in DravyagunaVigyan (Ayurvedic Pharmacology) is a Non- Clinical Course. It provides the principles of Ayurvedic pharmacognosy and pharmacology with a special focus on identification of controversial drugs, adulterants and substitutes used in Ayurvedic practice. Dravyaguna deals knowledge of nomenclature (namajnana), pharmacognosy (rupajnana), pharmacology (gunajnana) and pharmacotherapeutics (yuktijnana).
The course prepares student to be a research scholar, an efficient teacher, an Ayurvedic physician and a surgeon to contribute his/ her services to the medical and health sciences.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

The M. D. in Ayurveda Samhita is a Non - Clinical course provides research training in the study of classical texts of Ayurveda, their scientific exploration and validation. The aim of the course is to provide orientation of specialties and super specialties of Ayurveda and to produce experts and specialist who can be competent and efficient teachers, physicians, surgeons in various field of Ayurveda.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

AgadTantra deals with study of the poisons, its action, clinical manifestation diagnosis of acute, chornic and cumulative toxicity and treatment. Poison refers to the toxins produced by toxic materials and living organism which are dangerous to human beings e.g. poisonous plants, heavy metal and its compound, the venom of snake, scorpion, spiders, bees etc., bacterial and non-bacterial food poisoning, artificial poison like insecticide, herbicide and rodenticide etc. It includes also occupational and industrial toxicity, its clinical manifestation, diagnosis and management. It includes also acute, chronic toxicity of various addicted drugs, its withdrawal and its management.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

BalaRoga is one of the most important branches of Ayurveda. This branch deals with neonatal care, infant feeding, diet for new born, daily and seasonal regime and also deals with diseases and disorders relating to children including nutrition of children, immunization etc.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

MD MoulikSidhanta is a Post-Graduate course and mainly deals with the fundamental study of Ayurveda Classics named as Samhitas as well as all the principles directly or indirectly related with the Clinical Part, which include teaching of Ayurveda Siddhant, Samhita, Ayurveda History, Darshan and Sanskrit.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

Ayurveda mainly treat the patient by either Samshodhana (Purificative / Bio-cleansing ) or Samshamana (Palliative) Treatment. Panchakarma which include five major procedures Vamana(Therapeutic emesis), Virechana(Therapeutic purgation), NiruhaBasti(Therapeutic Cleansing Enema), AnuvasanaBasti(Therapeutic Oil Enema), Nasya(Therapeutic Nasal Administration of Medicine) are mainly bio cleansing in nature. Apart from this several other internal and external therapies are administered in Panchakarma for the treatment of various diseases mainly musculo skeletal , neurological, skin, metabolic, life style, Allergic , Respiratory and Psychiatric diseases are effectively treated by Panchakarma.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

RogaNidana and VikritiVigyana is involved in conducting various laboratory diagnostic investigations, pathological tests, ECG, USG, X-ray etc. for patients care. The investigations are conducted for patient care as well as research purposes.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

MD Sharirkriya is dealing with teaching and demonstration on the physiological formation and functions of the human body according to Ayurvedic principles. It deals with physiology structure of human body which includes indriya(sensory organs) and motor functions, mana(psyche), atma(soul) and their functions. Dosha, Dhatu and Mala and their sites in the body were taught to scholars. Theoritical as well as practical knowledge on rakta (blood), shukra/artava (reproductive), mala (feces), mutra (urine), kapha (cough) etc. and proper diagnosis and treatment therapies of various disorders taught to scholars. Subjects of Shawasana, RaktaSancharana, Utsarjan, NadiTantra etc. were taught.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

MD SharirRachana engaged in the anatomical study, teaching prescribed in Ayurvedic scriptures, modern aspects, practical dissection of human body and demonstration through models, charts, etc.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

MD KOUMARABHRITYA

Kaumarbhritya is one of the most important branch amongst Astanga Ayurveda as it deals with prevention and cure of childhood diseases. The aim of this branch is better development of children, tomorrow?s future. ?A healthy and brilliant child is a National wealth?. Tomorrow?s nation is built on today?s healthy child! The children are prone for many diseases because of their immature immune system.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

MD Sanskrita Samhita &Siddhanta

Subjects of Department of Sanskrita Samhita &Siddhanta are taught to P.G students with a view to keeping in mind that our department is laying the foundation of Ayurveda.For P.G students efforts are taken to simplify the subjects like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita &AshtangaHridaya. Students are subjected to daily commentary reading of above subjects and discussed in detail.

Duration: Duration of the course is three years
Eligibility: A pass in BAMS from a recognised University
Admission:Candidate included in the rank list of the P.G Entrance examination conducted by the commission for entrance examination / NEET PG and who have passed the BAM/Ayurvedacharya/BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition and BAMS degree of a recognised university or its equivalent with 50% of marks for theory and practical separately in each subject are eligible for admission to P.G course.

Ph.D Programmes

Candidates can do research (PhD) in the following branches:

• Ayurveda Sidhanth
• Ayurveda
• Dravyaguna
• Kaumarabhrithya
• Panchakarma
• Rasa Shasthra
• RogaNidan
• Samhita
• ShalyaTantra
• ShareerKriya
• VikritiVigyan

Diploma in Ayurveda

A full time/part time training programme comprising of at least 2500 hrs. (class room theory and practical teaching) completed with a minimum of three professional examinations from recognised Ayurvedic colleges or institutions, followed by 500 hrs. of internship training in a recognised Ayurvedic hospital/clinic.
Eligibility:Completed senior secondary or pre-university or equivalent education recognised for admission to medical graduate courses in respective countries.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Ayurveda

PG Diploma Courses: The PG diploma course is of two years duration leading to specialty in the concerned subject after successfully completion of the course. The syllabus and curriculum for each specialty is uniform throughout the country and is being conducted only in Ayurvedic Medical Colleges affiliated to universities and only after getting prior permission from Dept. of AYUSH, Union Govt. of India to start the course / undertake the admissions. Post graduate Diploma courses are being conducted in following 16 specialities.

• Diploma in Panchakarma
• Diploma in Kshar Karma
• Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics ? RasShastra&BhaishajyaKalpana
• Diploma in Ayurvedic Cosmetology & skin Disease D. Dermatology (Ay.)
• Diploma in Ayurvedic Dietetics
• Diploma in Swasthavritta and Yoga
• Diploma in Prasuti&Striroga D.G.O.(Ay.) [Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology-Ay.] Prasuti&Striroga Department
• Diploma in Balroga D.Ch. (Ay.) [Diploma in Paediatrics Ay.]
• Diploma in Dravyaguna (Pharmacognosy and Standardization)
• Diploma in ManasikSwasthyaVigyan [Diploma in Psychiatry-Ay.]
• Diploma in NetraRogaVigyan D.O. (Ay.) [Diploma in Ophthalmology?Ay.]
• Diploma in Rasayan and VajikaranD.Geriatrics (Ay.) Kayachikitsa Department
• Diploma and Ayurvedic Sangyaharan D.A. (Ay.) [Diploma in Anaesthesiology ? Ay.]
• Diploma in ChhayaevamVikiranVigyan D.M.R.D. (Ay.) [Diploma in Radiodiagnosis ? Ay.]
• MarmaevamAsthiChikitsa (Orthopaedics) D. Ortho (Ay.) [Diploma in Orthopaedics-Ay.]

Diploma in Ayurveda

A full time/part time training programme comprising of at least 2500 hrs. (class room theory and practical teaching) completed with a minimum of three professional examinations from recognised Ayurvedic colleges or institutions, followed by 500 hrs. of internship training in a recognised Ayurvedic hospital/clinic.
Eligibility:Completed senior secondary or pre-university or equivalent education recognised for admission to medical graduate courses in respective countries.

Diploma in Ayurvedic therapist (Panchakarma)

The objective of such a specialized therapy is to understand fundamental principles of Panchakarma therapy and its application in healthy state of life to maintain health of an individual person and necessary knowledge and skill to apply Panchakarma therapy convincingly and scientifically for the alleviation of disorders.
Entrance requirement:Completed senior secondary or Pre University or equivalent qualification recognised for admission to medical graduate courses in respective countries.

Ayurvedic therapist (Ayurvedic Dietetics)

The objective of such a specialized therapy is to acquaint comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic dietetics and develop propensity to understand the importance of diet/dietary substances in healthy and diseased persons.
Entrance requirement :Completed senior secondary or Pre University or equivalent education recognised for admission to medical graduate courses in respective countries.

Ayurvedic therapist (Ayurvedic Medicine Pharmacists/ dispensers)

The objective of such a specialized therapy is to acquaint comprehensive understanding of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics and develop propensity in preparation of Ayurvedic simple dosage forms as well as in dispensing Ayurvedic drugs
Entrance requirement :Completed senior secondary or Pre University or equivalent education recognised for admission to medical graduate courses in respective countries.