MD Ayurveda: Eligibility, Duration, Admission, Fees, Stipend, Scope, Jobs

Q: What are the employment areas that a MD Ayurveda graduate can work in?

Some of the areas are Ayurvedaspecialty centers (Panchakarma, Ksharsutra, Netra), Ayurvedic clinics, National Ayush Mission, Academic (Teaching at U.G./PG institutions), Drug manufacturing (Govt, Private, autonomous, cooperative), Research institutes, Government/ private hospitals, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Ayurvedic resort, Pharmaceutical industries, Medical tourism, etc.

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MD Ayurveda deals with the study of health care covering the broad areas of good lifestyle & wellness. It is a 3 year PG course covering details of different kinds of techniques in surgery, disorders in surgery, surgical emergency management and trauma etc.

MD Ayurveda is a branch of science that encourages the treatment of human diseases through a natural and holistic approach.. Admission to such a course is based on MD Ayurveda takes place through entrance exams such as NEET PG and many colleges may intake students on the basis of marks scored at their previous higher education. Check: MD Admission Process

Top Colleges offering MD Ayurveda are SRM University, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Desh Bhagat University, etc. The average fee to pursue such a course may range around INR 2,00,000. MD Ayurveda courses in government colleges have less tuition fees in comparison to the private colleges offering radiology courses.

After completing MD Ayurveda courses in government colleges, graduates can get an average salary of INR 4 LPA and an opportunity to work in various government organizations and hospitals such as AIIMS. Some of the other job profiles are Ayurvedic doctor, Therapist, Pharmacist, Scientist, Lecturer, Medical officer, Medical representative, Product manager, Jr. clinical trial coordinator, etc. Check: Salary of Ayurvedic Doctor

Table of Content

MD Ayurveda Course Highlights
Why Study?
MD Ayurveda Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 Entrance Exams

MD Ayurveda Syllabus
MD Ayurveda Top Colleges
What after MD Ayurveda?
MD Ayurveda Jobs
MD Ayurveda: FAQs

MD Ayurveda: Course Highlights

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester
Eligibility	M.B.B.S. or any UG Degree in the Ayurveda domain
Admission Process	Selection for admissions is based on the rank obtained in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Course Fee	INR 25,000 to INR 4 Lakhs
Average Starting Salary	INR 5 to INR 10 Lacs
To Recruiting Areas	Ayurveda specialty centers , Ayurvedic clinics, National Ayush Mission, Academic, Drug manufacturing, Research institutes, Government/ private hospitals, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Ayurvedic resort, Pharmaceutical industries, Medical tourism
Job Positions	Ayurvedic Doctor, Therapist, Pharmacist, Scientist, Lecturer, Medical Officer, Medical representative, Product Manager, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Pharmacy Manager, etc.

MD Ayurveda: Why Study

Pursuing MD Ayurveda will provide a lot of benefits that an individual can get by pursuing the MD course. Below given are some of the points for the same.

Candidates having an MD Ayurveda degree earn a good amount of money. The average salary of doctors in India is around INR 8 lakhs per annum.
The job of a doctor is one of the most secure jobs in India and around the world. A pandemic comes, a violent storm, disaster happens, the need for a doctor would never end and hence doctors have great job security.
There are multiple career opportunities for a MD Ayurveda graduate. These professionals are trained in working for multiple sectors and renowned organizations like Apollo Hospital, Amway, Fortis Hospital, Ranbaxy, etc.
Candidates with the MD Ayurveda are in high demand and there are plenty of job opportunities available for them. These graduates will get jobs in any part of the world, as each and every corner of the sphere consult a doctor as per their needs.

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MD Ayurveda: Admission Process

Admission to the MD Ayurveda course is mainly done via seeing candidates’ merit in the entrance exams. However in some institutes candidates are also selected based on their merit in their previous exams.

The admission in MD Ayurveda course to most of the colleges is granted on the basis of NEET PG scores along with counseling sessions. However, many institutes such as AIIMS, JIPMER and PGIMER conduct their own entrance exam along with group discussion/personal interview.

Check: MD Admission Process

MD Ayurveda: Eligibility Criteria

Check out the eligibility that the candidates need to fulfill to get admission for the MD Ayurveda course, in the points below.

Candidates must have an MBBS degree from a recognised educational institute.
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to sit for the NEET PG exam, qualifying via which they will get admission to MD Ayurveda course.
A minimum of one year of internship in the field of medical is required.

MD Ayurveda: Entrance Exams

Exam Name	Registration Period	Exam Date
NEET PG	December 2022 - January 2023	March 5, 2023
INI CET	September 2023 - September 2023	November 2023

MD Ayurveda: Syllabus

Some of the topics studied during the course are mentioned below.

History of the Ayurvedic system	Physiology
Basic principles of Ayurveda	Koshthanga Sira Dhamani Srotas Sharir
Anatomy	Toxicology
Garbha Shaarira	Tantra Shaarira Evum Antah and Bahia Granthi Vigyani
Charak Samhita	Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Science
Sushrut Samhita & Ashtang-Hridayam	Marma Sharir Evum Asthi Sandi Peshee Shaarira
Pharmacology	Ayurvediya and Darshanika Siddhanta
Ayurved Itihas and Prayogika Siddhant	Radiopharmaceuticals

MD Ayurveda: Top Colleges

Institute Name	Average Fees
SRM University	INR 9,10,000
Ashtang Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya	INR 6,00,000
Ayush and Health Science University	INR 53,390
Bharati Vidyapeeth University	INR 2,50,000
College of Ayurveda And Research Center	INR 3,50,000
Desh Bhagat University	INR 58,500
Dr. BNM Rural Ayurveda Medical College	INR 20,000
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences	INR 2,27,000
Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya	INR 1,10,000
Government Ayurveda College	INR 1,20,000
Himachal Pradesh University	INR 19,000
Institute of Medical Sciences	INR 7,65,000
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences	INR 1,20,000

What after MD Ayurveda?

After pursuing MD Ayurveda, candidates can pursue a Phd course to get into the research field. Pursuing a research based course will help the candidate get a doctorate degree as well as more expertise in the concerned field.

Phd Radiology is a 3 to 5 year course that studies in depth about traditional medicine and its usages, effects etc. Later, they can also opt to work as Ayurvedic Doctor, Therapist, Pharmacist, Drug Scientist, Medical representative, etc.
Candidates can also opt for a MBA course to get an insight on how the management industry works. Having an MBA Degree will provide a plethora of job options for the candidates to choose.

MD Ayurveda Jobs

Job Profiles	Job Descriptions	Average Salary
Ayurvedic Doctor	They are professionals with additional training in pathology and disease beyond that of the AHC. They also practice preventive healthcare and health promotion, using diet and lifestyle.	INR 6,50,000
Drug Scientists	He or She is a professional who performs research to drive drug discovery, development, and testing. They are bench-level scientists who are charged with executing experiments as part of a team-based research project aimed at introducing new drugs to the marketplace.	INR 4,00,000
Therapist	Ayurvedic Health Therapist or Counselor are professionals trained to focus on preventive healthcare as well as health promotion, with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle.	INR 3,00,000
Pharmacy Manager	He or She helps to ensure customers get the medicine they need and that it is properly filled following the doctors orders and oversees one particular store, but there are positions in which they manage multiple locations.	INR 3,50,000

MD Ayurveda: FAQs

Ques. Can I do MD Ayurveda after 12th?

Ans. No, Candidates can pursue the MD Ayurveda course in different specializations with their completion of their UG degree in the same field. People in the MD Ayurveda course explore the areas including principles of medicine, study of human structures, forensic medicine, social and preventive medicines, etc.

Ques. Is M.D. Ayurveda a masters or doctorate course?

Ans. It is a Masters/ Postgraduate course. MD or Doctor of Medicine Radiology degree is a program which candidates pursue in their masters level and it generally lasts for 3 to 6 years.

Ques. Can I opt for MD Ayurveda after my BAMS?

Ans. Yes, After successful completion of BAMS i.e. Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery, you can either opt for MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) course in Ayurveda.

Ques. Can MD ayurveda graduates perform surgery?

Ans. Yes, Ayurvedic doctors can now perform surgeries with the central government allowing post graduate students to practise general surgery alongside orthopedic, ophthalmology, ENT and dental.

Ques. What is the average fees of the MD Ayurveda course?

Ans. The average course fees for pursuing the MD Ayurveda course is INR 10,000 to 15 Lacs. MD Ayurveda graduates get an average salary of around INR 2.5 to 20 Lacs.

Ques. Is it compulsory to pursue a MD course after MBBS?

Ans. No, Pursuing the MD course is not at all mandatory after the MBBS course. It is suggested to pursue higher studies after MBBS but it depends on the personal interest of the students.

Ques. Is PhD Ayurveda higher than MD Ayurveda?

Ans. In general, MD Ayurveda and PhD Ayurveda, both are higher degrees, which the students can pursue in their higher studies. MD Ayurveda is Doctor of Medicine whereas PhD Ayurveda is Doctor of Philosophy.

Ques. How many hours do professional Ayurveda doctors work a week?

Ans. They work more than 40 hours per week and have a set schedule or routine. They work inside and will likely be exposed to radiation, infections and disease and as a radiologist, you will be required to wear specialized protective equipment often.

Ques. What are the employment areas that a MD Ayurveda graduate can work in?

Ans. Some of the areas are Ayurveda specialty centers (Panchakarma, Ksharsutra, Netra), Ayurvedic clinics, National Ayush Mission, Academic (Teaching at U.G./PG institutions), Drug manufacturing (Govt, Private, autonomous, cooperative), Research institutes, Government/ private hospitals, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Ayurvedic resort, Pharmaceutical industries, Medical tourism, etc.

Ques. Is it hard to become an Ayurvedic Doctor ?

Ans. Becoming an Ayurveda Doctor isn't easy as it takes a lot of dedication and hard work. Many Medical students and residents often have difficulty coping with the pressure of the course.

Ques. Can I study any Ayurveda course online?

Ans. Yes, you can as an online course provides the flexibility of studying anytime and anywhere. You can study at your home or when you are on the go as It gives you flexibility and control on your training.