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 AIAPGET 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 Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana at the National Institute of Ayurveda is a highly specialized postgraduate program dedicated to Ayurvedic pharmaceutics and formulation sciences. The course is designed to provide advanced theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in preparation, processing, standardization, preservation, and therapeutic application of Ayurvedic medicines.
The department focuses on detailed study of herbal, mineral, and herbo-mineral formulations described in classical Ayurvedic texts along with modern pharmaceutical concepts and quality assurance methods. Students receive practical exposure to drug manufacturing techniques, pharmaceutical processing, purification procedures (Shodhana), calcination methods (Marana), and dosage form development.
The curriculum includes extensive training in Ayurvedic pharmacy management, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal drug preparation, safety protocols, toxicological evaluation, and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations. Scholars also study modern analytical techniques used in Ayurvedic drug research and quality control.
The institute provides advanced laboratory facilities, pharmacy units, medicinal raw drug museums, research infrastructure, and clinical exposure that help students gain practical understanding of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutic applications. Postgraduate scholars actively participate in pharmaceutical preparation work, seminars, workshops, dissertation projects, and research-oriented activities.
Research and evidence-based pharmaceutical development form an important component of the program, encouraging students to scientifically validate classical Ayurvedic formulations and contribute to the advancement of Ayurvedic drug manufacturing systems.
Graduates of MD Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana can pursue careers in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industries, research organizations, drug manufacturing companies, quality control laboratories, academics, government AYUSH departments, and clinical practice.