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 institutional guidelines.

Minimum Education

BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

About Course

The MS (Ayurveda) in Shalya Tantra at the National Institute of Ayurveda is a specialized postgraduate surgical program dedicated to Ayurvedic surgical sciences and para-surgical procedures. The course is designed to provide advanced clinical and surgical training in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of various surgical disorders using classical Ayurvedic principles integrated with modern surgical techniques.
The department focuses on comprehensive training in operative procedures, wound management, trauma care, anorectal disorders, Ksharasutra therapy, Agnikarma, surgical instrumentation, and post-operative care. Students receive hands-on exposure to OPD, IPD, operation theatre procedures, emergency surgical care, and clinical case management under expert faculty supervision.
The curriculum includes detailed study of surgical anatomy, surgical pathology, pre-operative and post-operative management, para-surgical therapies, minimally invasive Ayurvedic procedures, and integrative surgical healthcare practices. Scholars are also trained in sterilization protocols, diagnostic investigations, pain management, and patient rehabilitation.
The institute provides extensive practical training through its attached Ayurvedic hospital, operation theatres, surgical units, laboratories, and clinical departments where postgraduate students actively participate in surgeries, patient care, seminars, workshops, clinical discussions, and research projects.
Research and evidence-based practice are important components of the program, encouraging students to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic surgical procedures and contribute to advancements in integrative surgical healthcare systems. Modern infrastructure, digital learning resources, and experienced faculty members support advanced academic and clinical learning.
Graduates of MS Shalya Tantra can pursue careers in Ayurvedic surgical practice, hospitals, specialty anorectal clinics, academics, healthcare administration, research organizations, integrative medicine centers, and government AYUSH healthcare sectors.