Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must possess a recognized BAMS degree.
Completion of compulsory rotatory internship before admission.
Must qualify AIAPGET examination.
Valid registration with State/Central Ayurvedic Medical Council.
Admission based on merit, counseling process, reservation norms, and seat availability.
Foreign/NRI candidates may apply according to Ministry of AYUSH guidelines.

Minimum Education

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

About Course

The MD (Ayurveda) in Kayachikitsa at the National Institute of Ayurveda is one of the premier postgraduate programs in Ayurvedic internal medicine and clinical therapeutics. The course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and specialized clinical training in diagnosing and managing systemic diseases through classical Ayurvedic principles integrated with modern diagnostic approaches.
The department focuses on comprehensive patient care using Ayurvedic medicines, Panchakarma therapies, dietetics, preventive medicine, and lifestyle management. Students receive extensive exposure to clinical case handling, OPD and IPD management, emergency Ayurvedic care concepts, and evidence-based therapeutic planning.
The curriculum includes detailed study of chronic disorders, metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory conditions, neurological diseases, autoimmune disorders, lifestyle diseases, and psychosomatic illnesses from an Ayurvedic perspective. Scholars are trained in classical Ayurvedic diagnostic techniques along with modern investigative understanding to provide holistic patient care.
The institute provides hands-on clinical exposure through its attached Ayurvedic hospital where postgraduate students actively participate in patient examination, treatment planning, Panchakarma procedures, and interdisciplinary clinical discussions under expert faculty supervision.
Students also engage in seminars, research projects, dissertations, academic presentations, and clinical studies that help strengthen research and evidence-based Ayurvedic practice. Modern infrastructure, digital libraries, specialized laboratories, and experienced faculty members create a strong academic and clinical learning environment.
Graduates of MD Kayachikitsa can pursue careers in Ayurvedic clinical practice, hospital administration, academics, research organizations, wellness centers, government healthcare sectors, pharmaceutical industries, and higher research programs in Ayurveda and integrative medicine.