Doctorate of Medicine [MD] (Kayachikitsa) Course Admission, Eligibility, Fees 2025-2026

MD in Kayachikitsa is 2 to 3-year full-time postgraduate course, the minimum eligibility for admission to which is the successful completion of MBBS from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India. The program includes the mandatory submission of dissertation.

Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test.

Such postgraduates are hired in capacities such as:

Ayurveda Practitioner
Health Supervisor
Lecturer
Manager in Ayurvedic Pharmacies
Research Worker
Ayurvedic Medical Officer
Specialized Practitioner
Healthcare Administrator, and such.

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 50,000 and 5 Lacs for a span of 3 years, and the average annual salary offered to such professionals ranges between INR 3 and 7 Lacs, increasing with the candidate’s experience and expertise.

MD in Kayachikitsa: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	2 years (in case of recognized diploma in the same speciality), 3 years (otherwise)
Examination Type	Annual system
Eligibility	MBBS completed from a university recognized by the Medical Council of India
Admission Process	Based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test.
Course Fee	INR 50,000 to 500,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 3 to 7 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	Escorts, Fortis, Emami, Patanjali
Top Recruiting Areas	Government, Private Clinics,
Top Job Profiles	Ayurveda Practitioner, Health Supervisor, Lecturer, Manager in Ayurvedic Pharmacies, Research Worker, Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Specialized Practitioner, Healthcare Administrator, and suchlike.

MD in Kayachikitsa: What is it About?

MD in Kayachikitsa is a clinical course. The course imparts training in the division of General Medicine in Ayurveda. As a medical discipline, Kayachikitsa forms the basis of all other branches of Ayurvedic treatment, and hence lays the foundation for advanced skills in Ayurveda.

The program has been designed to equip the scholar with skills in:

designing a treatment protocol comprising a range of internal and external medications.
specialized therapies according to the nature of the disease and the patient.

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian Science of:

diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of diseases based on three body humors (VATA, PITTA & KAPHA) and two humors of mind (RAJA & TAMA).
such humour-specific symptoms and signs, and subsequent detection of the dominance of a humour.
determination of treatment based on diagnoses of such primary dominance, secondary dominance and tertiary dominance of humors.
re-harmonizing and re-balancing the natural states of the humors.
careful observation and deep understating, which makes the ayurvedic science more complex than other health systems.

The course is conducted according to the rules and regulations of the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi.

Successful postgraduates of the course are eligible for registration as ayurvedic physicians at CCIM or State Ayurvedic and Unani Boards. Their status is equal as other medical postgraduates in India, so they are also eligible for various appointments related to Ayurveda in central and State government.

Top Institutes offering MD in Kayachikitsa

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
Faculty of Ayurveda	Nagpur	INR 2,65,000 (course)
Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre	Pune	INR 300,000 (course)
Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya	Pune	INR 400,000 (course)
B.M.K.Ayurved Mahavidyalaya	Belgaum	INR 3,52,000 (course)
Amrita School of Ayurved	Kollam	INR 3,42,000 (course)
N.T.R. University of Health Sciences	Vijayawada	INR 1,65,000 (course)
Jammu Institute of Ayurveda And Research College	Jammu	INR 1,60,000 (course)
Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College	Delhi	INR 1,65,000 (course)
Alva’s Ayurvedic Medical College	Moodbidri	INR 50,000 (course)
Bharati Vidyapeeth University	Pune	INR 500,000 (course)

Eligibility for MD in Kayachikitsa

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria.

Post-graduation (MBBS or equivalent degree), completed from an institute recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or any of the State Medical Councils.
A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of post-graduation.
1- year compulsory rotating internship.
Preference is given to graduates of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.).
Preferably, a minimum of 12 months of professional experience, as most reputed institutes prefer candidates with work experience.

MD in Kayachikitsa: Admission Process

Generally, in most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, conducted at any of State and national levels, followed by a subsequent round of counselling.

The round of counselling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is subsequently released issued by the institute allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.

Some such institutes that conduct entrance examinations in India for admission to the course are listed below.

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved and Research Centre
Amrita School of Ayurved
Jammu Institute of Ayurveda And Research College.

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MD in Kayachikitsa: Syllabus and Course Description

A year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

Year I	Year 2	Year 3
Basic Principles of Ayurveda and Meta Physics	Ayurveda Materia Medica or Herbology or herbal science including modern pharmacology and essential drugs	Internal Medicine
Human Anatomy	Ayurvedic pharmacy	Pediatrics
Human Physiology	Diagnosis & Pathology	Five Detoxification procedures
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita & Vagbhata	Toxicology, Medical jurisdiction and forensic science	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Social and Preventative Medicine	Kaumar Bhritya Pediatrics	Dissertation

MD in Kayachikitsa: Career Prospects

In the past, there was only one option available for freshly graduated doctors (after passing BAMS), and that was to start one’s own practice. However, today there are many promising opportunities available for BAMS graduates.

Graduated doctors (BAMS) may opt to work for:

Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS)
Employees state Insurance corporation (ESI)
State government-run Hospital/ Dispensaries
Private Nursing Homes
Hospitals and Spa centres of Ayurveda
Private practice.

In States like Uttar Pradesh, Primary Health Centres have the provision of 3rd Medical officer from Ayurveda. Part time job while in private practice is also available with third-party accreditation authorities like:

NABH
Insurance companies as Ayurveda expert
Advisors/consultants in private and autonomous organizations.

Allied areas of employment include:

cultivation of medicinal plants
trading raw materials in the form of powder, extracts, oils, etc.
Ayurvedic cosmetics and food products.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful postgraduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Job Description	Job Position	Average Annual Pay in INR
Ayurveda Practitioner	Ayurvedic Practitioners practice this ancient Indian medicine through massage therapies and lifestyle changes that promote balance of the body, mind, and spirit. While there is no formal training required for Ayurvedic Practitioners, most suggest at least 1 to 2 years of training. Certification is available following a Certified Ayurvedic Educator program and such practitioners can obtain licensure for completing the CAE and the CAP (Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner) programs. An Ayurvedic Practitioner uses holistic techniques from India to help patients maintain a healthy life, eliminate impurities, reduce stress, and fight disease. Through observation techniques that focus on the interconnectedness between body, mind, and spirit, practitioners assess the entire well-being of the patient. Ayurvedic Practitioners assess dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and mental states. Once the cause of imbalance is analysed, the Practitioner draws from numerous treatments to find the best remedy. Each diagnosis is tailored to the individual and treatment can range from diet and lifestyle advice, massages, yoga, and meditation to herbal supplements, counselling, or specialized therapies. Practitioners may be self-employed, as well as work in a practice, wellness centre, or hospital.	4 lacs
Healthcare Administrator	Healthcare Administrators manage, direct, and coordinate medical services in a variety of settings, from clinics and hospitals to practices operated by groups of physicians. As the person in charge of a medical facility, a Healthcare Administrator’s duties can be varied and complex. Handling such responsibilities requires a mix of business administration skills and knowledge of medical services, as well as the regulations that govern the industry. Generally, Healthcare Administrators work to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies, while also ensuring that the services provided are the best possible. They must keep up-to-date on changing federal and State laws governing healthcare. Depending on the type of facility, Healthcare Administrators may oversee functions related to medical records and billing, as well as create work schedules for department heads and other staff members.	7 lacs
Health Supervisor	A Health Care Services Program Supervisor is responsible for administrative and clinical supervisory work in the coordination of program services, quality assurance, and personal services at the HCC. The job involves the identification, development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies and procedures as directed by State, federal and administrative codes, as well as by professional practice standards. The practice is performed with latitude for independent judgment, and action is reviewed by the Supervisor through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.	3.5 lacs
Research Worker	Research Assistants/ Research Workers use multiple streams of data to find information. They use the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other published research to help the person they are assisting collect information. Research Assistants are mostly found in the social science or laboratory settings. These Research Assistants are often undergraduates looking to get credit for assisting professors in their research, and perform experiments under their supervision. However, some Research Assistants might work for novel writers, newspaper reporters, and other professions that might need someone to track down information.	3 lacs