MS (Ayurveda) Shalakyatantra (Netra Roga Vigyana)
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Total Seats: 5
Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College (RGGPGAC) Paprola, Kangra
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Ayurveda
Affiliation
Atal Medical and Research University
Overview
The MS (Ayurveda) in Shalakyatantra (Netra Roga Vigyana) at Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College is a three-year postgraduate program that focuses on the Ayurvedic diagnosis and management of diseases related to the eye (Netra), along with ENT and head–neck regions. The course integrates classical Ayurvedic principles from texts like Sushruta Samhita with modern ophthalmic knowledge, enabling students to understand both traditional and contemporary approaches to eye care. It includes in-depth theoretical study of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and therapeutic procedures, along with practical training in diagnostic techniques, surgical assistance, and para-surgical procedures such as Kriyakalpa (local eye therapies). Students also gain clinical exposure through hospital postings, research methodology, and dissertation work, preparing them for roles as Ayurvedic eye specialists, academicians, or researchers in the field of Shalakyatantra.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
Yes
Faculty
Dr. Vijay Chaudhary
Eligibility
- Must have a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) degree from a recognized university
- Must complete a 1-year compulsory internship before admission
- Must qualify AIAPGET (mandatory for PG Ayurveda courses)
- Must have a valid registration certificate (State Ayurvedic Council / NCISM)
- Should have minimum ~50% marks in BAMS (may vary by category)
- Must secure minimum qualifying percentile in AIAPGET (as per category)
- No upper age limit for admission through AIAPGET
Minimum Education
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Admission Process:
- Candidates must qualify the AIAPGET, which is the mandatory entrance exam for all postgraduate Ayurveda courses in India.
- After qualifying, candidates need to participate in centralized counseling conducted by the AACCC for All India Quota seats, or the respective state counseling authority for state quota seats.
- During counseling, candidates fill their preferred choices of colleges and specializations, including MS (Ayurveda) Shalakyatantra at RGGPGAC Paprola.
- Seat allotment is done based on AIAPGET rank, reservation criteria, availability of seats, and candidate preferences.
- Once a seat is allotted, candidates must undergo document verification and confirm admission by paying the prescribed fees within the stipulated time.
- Final admission is granted only after successful verification of eligibility documents, including BAMS degree and completion of the compulsory internship.
