MS Shalya Tantra (Ayurveda)

• Candidate must possess a recognized BAMS degree.
• Completion of one-year compulsory internship is mandatory.
• Must qualify AIAPGET examination.
• Registration with State or Central Ayurveda Medical Council may be required.
• Participation in AYUSH PG counselling is compulsory.
• Candidate must fulfill NCISM and state government eligibility requirements.

• Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi is a reputed government Ayurveda institution known for providing specialized postgraduate education and clinical training in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery. The MS program in Shalya Tantra is designed to provide advanced surgical education based on classical Ayurvedic surgical principles integrated with modern surgical knowledge and techniques.
• The course focuses on operative surgery, parasurgical procedures, wound management, trauma care, Ksharasutra therapy, anorectal disorders, and surgical emergency management. Students receive hands-on clinical and operative training through the attached teaching hospital under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic surgeons and faculty members.
• The department emphasizes practical surgical exposure in operation theatres, OPD, IPD, minor and major surgical procedures, and postoperative patient care. Scholars are trained in diagnostic evaluation, preoperative preparation, surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and rehabilitation methods according to Ayurvedic and modern surgical standards.
• The institution provides academic support through experienced faculty, surgical units, diagnostic facilities, libraries, and clinical departments that enhance postgraduate education and research activities. Students participate in seminars, case discussions, clinical presentations, workshops, and dissertation work during the course.
• Located in Varanasi, an important center of Ayurvedic education and Sanskrit learning, the college offers a strong academic and traditional environment for higher Ayurvedic surgical studies. Graduates can pursue careers in Ayurvedic surgery practice, teaching institutions, hospitals, research organizations, and specialized Panchakarma and surgical centers.

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

Candidates must select Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi and the specialization in Shalya Tantra during counselling.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

Admission is granted based on:

• AIAPGET rank
• Reservation criteria
• Merit position
• Availability of seats

Step 5: Document Verification

Candidates are generally required to submit:

• BAMS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• AIAPGET scorecard
• Medical council registration certificate
• Identity proof
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs

Step 6: Admission Confirmation

After successful verification, candidates must complete fee payment and institutional admission formalities.