MD (Ayurveda) in Rasashastra

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital (GACH), Dharashiv

Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India

Course TypeMaster

Course Specialty

Ayurveda

Overview

Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital Dharashiv offers MD Ayurveda in Ras Shastra as a specialized postgraduate program dedicated to advanced Ayurvedic pharmaceutics and traditional medicine preparation sciences. The department focuses on classical Ayurvedic pharmaceutical principles combined with modern quality control and drug standardization methodologies.
The course provides extensive academic and practical training in Rasashastra, Bhaishajya Kalpana, pharmaceutical processing, purification techniques (Shodhana), calcination methods (Marana), preparation of Bhasmas, Kupipakwa Rasayana, herbal formulations, and herbo-mineral medicine manufacturing. Students also gain exposure to modern pharmaceutical concepts, analytical methods, and safety protocols used in Ayurvedic medicine production.
The department is equipped with Rasashastra laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing units, drug testing facilities, herbal medicine preparation sections, and research infrastructure that support advanced practical learning. Students participate in formulation preparation, laboratory analysis, quality assessment, dissertation work, seminars, and research-oriented activities throughout the course duration.
The program emphasizes integration of traditional Ayurvedic pharmaceutical knowledge with scientific validation and regulatory standards. Students are encouraged to participate in workshops, industrial visits, research conferences, CME activities, and national seminars related to Ayurvedic pharmaceutics and medicinal research.
Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital Dharashiv provides an academically strong and research-oriented environment with experienced faculty members, affordable government education, laboratory exposure, and institutional support, making the program highly valuable for students interested in Ayurvedic pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and academics.

Admission Intake

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Fee (INR):

Stipend (INR):

Postgraduate students generally receive stipends according to 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 academic 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 – Ras Shastra 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 allotted timeframe.

Step 7: Final Admission Confirmation

Admission is confirmed after successful document verification and fee submission.