MD (Ayurveda) Dravyaguna Vigynana (Pharmacology)

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital (GACH), Dharashiv

Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India

Course TypePG Diploma

Course Specialty

Ayurveda

Overview

Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital Dharashiv offers MD Ayurveda in Dravyaguna as a specialized postgraduate program dedicated to advanced studies in Ayurvedic medicinal plants and herbal pharmacology. The department focuses on the identification, classification, pharmacological properties, therapeutic applications, and scientific evaluation of medicinal substances used in Ayurveda.
The course provides detailed academic and practical training in medicinal botany, herbal pharmacology, pharmacognosy, drug action, Ayurvedic therapeutics, toxicology basics, and evidence-based herbal medicine research. Students study classical Ayurvedic texts alongside modern scientific approaches to medicinal plant research and drug standardization.
The department is supported by well-maintained herbal gardens, pharmacology laboratories, specimen museums, botanical study units, and research facilities that help students gain practical exposure in plant identification, drug preparation, quality assessment, and therapeutic evaluation. Students also participate in seminars, academic discussions, dissertation work, field visits, and research projects throughout the program.
The program emphasizes integration of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern pharmacological understanding and scientific validation. Students are encouraged to participate in workshops, conferences, medicinal plant surveys, and national-level research activities related to herbal medicine and Ayurvedic pharmacology.
Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital Dharashiv provides a strong academic and research-oriented environment with experienced faculty guidance, affordable government education, practical herbal exposure, and institutional support, making the program highly beneficial for students interested in Ayurvedic pharmacology, herbal research, teaching, and pharmaceutical industries.

Admission Intake

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Fee (INR):

Stipend (INR):

Postgraduate scholars are generally provided stipends as per Maharashtra Government norms.

Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

Eligibility

Must possess a recognized BAMS degree
Completion of compulsory internship before admission cutoff date
Must qualify AIAPGET examination
Registration with State Ayurveda Council/NCISM mandatory
Participation in centralized AYUSH PG counseling required
Submission of original educational and personal documents mandatory
Reservation and domicile norms applicable as per Maharashtra Government regulations

Minimum Education

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

Admission Process:

Step 1: AIAPGET Qualification

Candidates must qualify the AIAPGET examination for AYUSH postgraduate admissions.

Step 2: Counseling Registration

AACCC PG AYUSH Counseling
or
Maharashtra State PG AYUSH Counseling

Step 3: Choice Filling

Select Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital Dharashiv and MD Ayurveda – Dravyaguna specialization during counseling.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

Seat allotment is based on:

AIAPGET merit rank
Reservation policies
Seat availability
Counseling preferences

Step 5: Document Verification

Candidates must submit:

BAMS degree certificate
Internship completion certificate
AIAPGET scorecard
Registration certificate
Identity and category documents

Step 6: Fee Payment

Pay prescribed admission and academic fees within the stipulated timeline.

Step 7: Final Admission Confirmation

Admission is confirmed after successful document verification and fee submission.