MD (Ayurveda) in Panchakarma
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Ayurveda
Overview
- Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi is among the well-established government Ayurveda institutions in Uttar Pradesh, known for its contribution to Ayurvedic education, research, and patient care. The institute offers postgraduate specialization in Panchakarma with a strong emphasis on classical Ayurvedic purification therapies and evidence-based clinical practices.
- The MD Panchakarma department provides advanced academic and clinical exposure in detoxification therapies, rejuvenation treatments, disease management, and preventive healthcare. Students receive practical training in Panchakarma procedures including Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and allied therapies under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic physicians and faculty members.
- The attached teaching hospital enables postgraduate scholars to manage a wide range of chronic and lifestyle-related disorders through Ayurvedic therapeutic approaches. The curriculum combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern diagnostic understanding and clinical methodology.
- The college maintains academic departments, Panchakarma therapy units, herbal medicine support systems, laboratories, and library facilities that support postgraduate medical learning and research activities. Students are encouraged to participate in seminars, case presentations, clinical discussions, and dissertation work during the program.
- Located in Varanasi, a historic center of Ayurvedic and Sanskrit learning, the institution provides an academically rich and culturally significant environment for higher Ayurvedic studies. Graduates of MD Panchakarma can pursue careers in Ayurvedic hospitals, wellness centers, academia, clinical practice, research institutions, and integrative healthcare sectors.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Postgraduate scholars generally receive a monthly stipend as per Uttar Pradesh Government/AYUSH PG regulations.
Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Candidate must possess a recognized BAMS degree.
- Completion of one-year rotatory internship is mandatory.
- Candidate must qualify AIAPGET conducted by the National Testing Agency.
- Registration with State/Central Ayurveda Medical Council may be required.
- Participation in AYUSH PG counselling is compulsory.
- Eligibility must comply with NCISM and state government regulations.
Minimum Education
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Admission Process:
Step 1: Qualify AIAPGET
Candidates must appear and qualify in the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET).
Step 2: Register for AYUSH PG Counselling
Eligible candidates must participate in:
- AACCC AYUSH PG Counselling, or
- Uttar Pradesh State AYUSH PG Counselling
Step 3: Choice Filling
Select Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi and MD Panchakarma specialization during counselling.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
Admission is granted based on:
- AIAPGET rank
- Reservation criteria
- Merit position
- Seat availability
Step 5: Document Verification
Candidates must submit:
- BAMS degree certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- AIAPGET scorecard
- Registration certificate
- Identity proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
Step 6: Fee Payment and Final Admission
After successful verification, candidates complete fee payment and institutional admission formalities.
