BHARATI VIDYAPEETH

(DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) PUNE, INDIA.

FACULTY OF AYURVED

Pune- Satara Road, Pune-411043.

Accredited with ‘A+’ Grade (2017) by NAAC.

‘A’ Grade University status by MHRD, Govt. of India

Accredited (2004) & Reaccredited (2011) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC.

Post- Graduate (M.D./M.S./Diploma in Ayurved)

Syllabus/ Curriculum

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Contents

Sr No Topic Page No

1 Preface 3

2 Aims and Objectives 4

3 Vision and Mission 5

4 Goals of Course (POs and COs) 6-9

5 Eligibility 10

6 Medium of instruction and Pattern of study 10

7 Duration of the Course Study 10

8 Attendance and Progress 11

9 Subjects taught, Number of lectures/ practical and 12

demonstrations for various subjects [ MD/MS]
10 Nomenclature of post-graduate degree 13

11 Synopsis and Dissertation 14-15

12 Scheme of Examinations 16-17

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Preface

Ayurveda is accepted worldwide as one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine.

The ancient insight in this traditional system of medicine is still not profoundly

discovered. Ayurveda signifies as "the life-science " where ayur means "life" and veda

means "science" in Sanskrit. Ayurveda is the upaveda i.e. “auxiliary knowledge of

Atharvaveda in Vedic tradition with its prime origin from Atharva-Veda and a

supplement of the Rig-Veda. Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped as the God of Ayurveda.

The goal of this traditional medicine system is to prevent illness¸ disease cure and

preserve life. Being originated in India Ayurveda extends its wings in various parts of

the world. In ancient days Ayurveda was taught in Gurukula system, which is now

evolved in to post graduate courses from Institutions.

The Indian Medical Council was set up in 1971 by the Indian government to establish

maintenance of standards for undergraduate and postgraduate education. It establishes

suitable qualifications in Indian medicine and recognizes various forms of traditional

practice including Ayurveda.

Ayurvedic practitioners also work in rural areas, providing health care to the million

people in India alone. They therefore represent a major force for primary health care,

and their training and placement are important to the government of India. Being a

scientific medicine, Ayurveda has both preventive and curative aspects. The preventive

component emphasizes the need for a strict code of personal and social hygiene, the

details of which depend upon individual, climatic, and environmental needs.

The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, MD/MS in various discipline of

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Ayurveda started with the intention to encourage integrated teaching and de-emphasize

compartmentalization of disciplines so as to achieve horizontal and vertical integration

in different phases which helps to support National Health Services.

Looking into the health services provided to the public, understanding the need of

practitioners of Ayurvedic system of medicine, as per the guidelines of apex body

National Council of Indian system of Medicine ( formerly CCIM) and suggestions

provided by the faculty of various Specialties, stake holders and strategy of University

this governance is framed

based on following aims and objectives -

Aims and objectives-

The aims of the post-graduate degree courses shall be to provide orientation of special-

ties and super-specialties of Ayurveda, and to produce experts and specialists who can

be competent and efficient teachers, physicians, surgeons, gynaecologists and obstetri-

cians (Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantragya), pharmaceutical experts, researchers and pro-

found scholars in various fields of specialization of Ayurveda.

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Faculty of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

Vision-

To be a world class university for social transformation through dynamic education

Mission-

➢ To ensure the good health and longevity of mankind.

➢ To carve a niche for our college in the world of Ayurved education

➢ To provide

• Borderless access to Ayurved education

• Quality Ayurved education

➢ To promote

• Quality research in diverse areas of health care system.

• Extensive use of ICT for teaching, learning and governance.

• To develop national and international networks with industry and other

academic and research institutions.

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Program Outcomes For Post Graduate Courses in Ayurved-

• PG degree holder should be expert and specialist of his/ her branch who
can be competent and efficient teacher, physician, surgeon, gynaecologist
and obstetrician (Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantragya), pharmaceutical ex-
pert, researcher and profound scholar in various fields of specialization
of Ayurved.
• Should be having knowledge of Concept of Good clinical practices in
Ayurved and modern medicine

Course specific outcomes

M. S – Ayurved Dhanvantari in
1. PRASUTI TANTRA & STREEROGA [OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY]
To be able to manage normal and complicated Pre-natal, Intra partum and Post natal
cases by integrative approach
To be able to manage all types of gynecological disorders at every epoch of
womanhood.
To be able to perform all kinds of Ayurvedic procedures and surgical procedures.
related to Stree roga and Prasutitantra
To have knowledge of medico legal aspects of obstetrics and gynecology.

M. S – Ayurved Dhanvantari in
2. SHALAKYA TANTRA [ NETRA, SHIRO, NASA, KARNA, KANTHA,
MUKHA]
To be able to manage all cases of E.N.T. and ophthalmology by integrative approach.
To be able to perform all kinds of Ayurvedic procedures and surgical procedures.
related to Shalakyatantra
To have knowledge of medico legal aspects of Shalakyatantra

M. S – Ayurved Dhanvantari in
3. SHALYA TANTRA [GENERAL SURGERY]
To be able to manage all surgical cases by integrative approach
To be able to perform all kinds of Ayurvedic procedures and general surgical
procedures
To have adequate knowledge of Anushashtra – Ksharkarma and prayoga, Agnikarma
[thermo therapy], Raktamokshan [bloodletting ] or Asthisandhi evam marma vigyan [
orthopedic] or Sangyaharan [Anesthesiology] or Mootraroga [ Urology]
To have knowledge of medico legal aspects of Shalyatantra
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M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in
1. AYURVED SAMHITA & SIDDHANT
to have profound knowledge of Charak Samhita, Sushrut Samhita &
AshtangHridayam, Ayurvediya and Darshanika Siddhanta with commentaries
to be able to interpret philosophical principles incorporated in Charak Samhita,
Sushrut Samhita, Ashtanga Hridya, Ashtang Samgraha.
To able to understand Practical applicability of principles of samhita and a
competent Ayurved physician
Competency in fundamental research

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

2. RACHANA SHAARIRA
Should have thorough knowledge and competency in Ayurved Sharira and Modern
anatomy
Having extensive knowledge and skill of dissecting human dead bodies and its
demonstration.

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

3. KRIYA SHARIR
Having profound knowledge of Ayurved Kriya Sharir: - -
and Contribution of different Ayurveda Samhita in Kriya Sharir
Ability to determine and demonstrate the Sharir – Manans Prakriti
Should have knowledge of Modern Physiology and its applied aspects

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

4. DRAVYAGUNA VIGYAN
Have a clear understanding of medicinal plants in context to Ayurved and modern
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics
Have an accurate knowledge of identification, Authentication and standardization of
raw and wet plant drugs.
Ability of cultivation and plantation of medicinal plants
Knowledge about Pharmacovigilance
Ability to conduct the pre clinical and clinical trials of medicinal plants

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

5. RASASHASTRA EVAM BHAISHJYA KALPNA
Have an accurate knowledge of identification, Authentication and standardization of
minerals and metals along with plant drugs
Possess detailed knowledge of manufacturing practices of various dosage forms of
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Ayurved formulations as per GMP
Ability to establish, run and manage pharmacy as per GMP and FDA guidelines
Having knowledge of Drug and cosmetics related acts
Ability to conduct the pre clinical and clinical trials on minerals and metals

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

6. AGADA TANTRA EVUM VIDHIVAIDYAKA
To be able to understand and interpret Ayurvedic and Contemporary Toxicology
Having knowledge of Pharmacodynamics of different formulations used in
Agadatantra and Clinical & Experimental toxicology
Ability of Ayurvedic & Contemporary Management Of Poisoning
Should have profound knowledge of Forensic Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence
Ability to diagnose and manage substance abuse [ De- addiction]
Have knowledge of Pharmacovigilance, community health problems due to poisons
& pollution, Drug interactions & incompatibility etc.

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

7. SWASTHAVRITTA
Having knowledge of Concept of holistic health and Principles of dietetics according
to Ayurveda
Understanding the Concept of community health, prevention, Stages of intervention
according to Ayurved Modern medicine
Should have knowledge of Ayurved and Modern Concept of Epidemiology
[Janapadodhwamsa]
Possess knowledge of Therapeutic effect of Yogic practices and ability to
demonstrate various yogasanas in various diseases
Understanding the role of Ayurved for Immunization, Occupational Health,
Geriatrics, Life Style disorders (Non Communicable diseases)

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

8. ROGA NIDANA
To understand the Concept and applied aspects of fundamental principles of
Rognidan
To have profound Knowledge of classical Samprapti of all diseases with
interpretation of Nidana Panchaka including Upadrava, Arishta and Sadhyasadhyata
and Chikitsa Sutra.
Ability of Ayurvedic interpretation of commonly occurring diseases in
contemporary medicine, all relevant findings of modern clinical examinations and
various Laboratory and other Diagnostic reports
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 Ability of establishment and management of standard clinical laboratory set up
Have knowledge about Upasargajanya Vyadhi (Communicable diseases)

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

9. Panchakarma
To have thorough knowledge of Kayachikitsa, basic principles of Shodhana
(BioPurification methods) and Raktamokshana, Physiotherapy & Diseasewise
Panchakarma
To be able to perform poorva, Pradhan & Pashchat karma of Panchakarma
procedures [ five
Purification therapies] of Ayurveda and manage its complications [ Updrava].
To be able to prepare all the necessary bhaishjya kalpana for various panchakarma
procedures

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

10. Kayachikitsa
To have thorough knowledge of Fundamentals of Kayachikitsa
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To be able to perform Rogi-Roga Pariksha in Ayurved and Modern perspectives with
the help of modern diagnostic parameters.
To be able to perform samanya and vishesh roga chikitsa including application of
advances in Rasayana and Vajikarana therapies and emerging trends in Panchakarma
in various disease management
To have knowledge of Critical care medicine, Management of medical emergencies,
ICU services, Field medical services
To be able to participate in National Health Programmes and recognize prospective
role of Ayurveda services and therapeutics in them.

M.D.- Ayurved Vachaspati in

11. KAUMARBHRITYA-BALA ROGA
Ability to interpret Ayurvedic genetics with Pathogenesis of Modern genetics and
management of genetic disorders
To have thorough knowledge of Neonatal Care and management of all types of
neonatal diseases
To diagnose and manage the Paediatric Disorders
Ability to develop and manage paediatric ward with Fundamentals of Hospital
management

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Eligibility

Passing marks for eligibility in admission to ASU&H- PG courses should be as per the

ASU&H- PG regulations and should be followed strictly., -

• A person possessing the degree of Ayurvedacharya (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine

and Surgery) or provisional degree certificate recognized as per the provisions of

IMCC 1970/NCISM 2020 act and possess permanent or provisional registration

certificate issued by the CCIM/NCISM/state board and must have completed a sat-

isfactorily one year compulsory rotating internship as per the NCISM notification.

• In order to be eligible for admission to post graduate courses it shall be necessary

for a candidate to obtain minimum of marks at 50th percentile in the All India

AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Taste ( AIAPGET) .

• Candidates belonging to the scheduled castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Back-

ward Classes the minimum marks shall be at 40th percentile.

Medium of instruction

The medium of instruction for the programme shall be Sanskrit or Hindi or English

with use of Ayurvedic technical terms.

Duration of the Course Study

Total Duration of Course – 3 Years from the Commencement of classes. The maxi-
mum duration for completion of the course shall not exceed beyond the period of six
years from the date of admission to the course.

Curriculum - As approved by Bharati Vidyapeeth [Deemed to be University], Pune

is in line with the directives of the Central Council for Indian Medicine.
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Attendance and Progress

The students shall have to attend a minimum of seventy-five per cent. of total lectures,

practical’s and clinical tutorials or classes to become eligible for appearing in the ex-

amination. A Web based centralized biometric attendance system shall be required for

the attendance of post-graduate students and manual attendance at department level in

which student is pursuing the post-graduate course.

The student shall have to attend the hospital and perform other duties as may be as-

signed to him during study. The student of clinical subject shall have to do resident

duties in their respective departments and student of non-clinical subject shall have

duties in their respective departments like Pharmacy or Herbal Garden or Laboratory

during study. The student shall attend special lectures, demonstrations, seminars, study

tours and such other activities as may be arranged by the teaching departments.

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Subjects taught, Number of lectures/ practical and demonstrations for various

subjects [ MD/MS]

❖ Specialties in which post-graduate degree is allowed are as under: -

Sr. No. Name of speciality Nearest terminology of modern Department in which

subject postgraduate degree can
be conducted
Pre-clinical specialty
1 Ayurveda Samhita evam Ayurveda Samhita and basic Samhita and basic principles
Siddhant principles of Ayurveda of Ayurveda
2 Rachana Sharira Anatomy Rachana Sharira
3 Kriya Sharira Physiology Kriya Sharira
Para-clinical specialty
4 Dravyaguna Vigyana Materia Medica and Dravyaguna
Pharmacology
5 Rasa Shastra evam Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals Rasa Shastra evam
Bhaishajya Kalpana Bhaishajya Kalpana
6 Roga Nidana evam Vikriti Diagnostic Procedure and Roga Nidana evam Vikriti
Vigyana Pathology Vigyana
Clinical specialty
7 Prasuti evam Stri Roga Obstetrics and Gynecology Prasuti evam Stri Roga
8 Kaumarabhritya –Bala Pediatrics Kaumarabhritya– Bala Roga
Roga
9 Swasthavritta Preventive Social Medicine Swasthavritta and Yoga

10 Kayachikitsa Medicine Kayachikitsa

11 Shalya Surgery Shalya Tantra
12 Shalakya Diseases of Eye, Ear, Nose, Shalakya Tantra
Throat
Head, Neck, Oral and Dentistry
13 Panchakarma Panchakarma Panchakarma
14 Agada Tantra Toxicology and Forensic Agada Tantra.
Medicine

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 ❖ Nomenclature of post-graduate degree. -

The nomenclature of post-graduate degree in respective specialties shall be as under: -

Sl.No. Nomenclature of specialty or degree Abbreviation

Pre-clinical specialty
1 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Ayurveda M.D. (Ayurveda)- Compendium and
Samhita Evum Siddhant Basic Principles
2 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Rachana M.D. (Ayurveda) - Anatomy
Sharira
3 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Kriya Sharira M.D. (Ayurveda) - Physiology
Para-clinical specialty
4 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Dravyaguna M.D. (Ayurveda) - Materia
Vigyana Medica and Pharmacology
5 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Rasa Shastra M.D. (Ayurveda) - Pharmaceuticals
evam Bhaishajya Kalpana
6 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Roga Nidana M.D. (Ayurveda)- Diagnostic
evam Vikriti Vigyana procedure and Pathology
Clinical specialty
7 Ayurveda Dhanvantari – Prasuti evam M.S. (Ayurveda)- Obstetrics and
Stri Roga Gynecology
8 Ayurveda Vachaspati – M.D. (Ayurveda)- Pediatrics
Kaumarabhritya –Bala Roga
9 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Swasthavritta M.D. (Ayurveda)- Social and
Preventive Medicine
10 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Kayachikitsa M.D. (Ayurveda)- Medicine
11 Ayurveda Dhanvantari – Shalya M.S. (Ayurveda)- Surgery
12 Ayurveda Dhanvantari – Shalakya M.S. (Ayurveda)- Diseases of Eye,
Ear, Nose, Throat Head, Neck, Oral
and Dentistry
13 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Panchakarma M.D. (Ayurveda)- Panchakarma
14 Ayurveda Vachaspati – Agada Tantra M.D. (Ayurveda)- Toxicology and
Forensic
Medicine

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Synopsis and Dissertation

Central Scientific Advisory Post Graduate Committee appointed by Central Council of

Indian Medicine shall suggest the areas of Research and topics and the same shall be

followed by University Committee while approving the Dissertation title.

The title of the dissertation along with the synopsis, with approval of the Ethics Com-

mittee constituted by the institute shall be submitted to the University within a period

of six months from the date of admission to the post-graduate course.

If the student fails to submit the title of dissertation and synopsis within specified pe-

riod, his terms for final post-graduate course shall be extended for six months or more

in accordance with the time of submission of the synopsis to the University.

• Synopsis

The synopsis of the proposed scheme of work shall indicate the expertise and action

plan of work of the student relating to the proposed theme of work, the name of the

department and the name and designation of the guide or supervisor and co-guide (if

any).

The University shall approve the synopsis not later than three months after submission

of the synopsis.

A Board of Research Studies shall be constituted by the University to approve the title.

The University shall display the approved synopsis of dissertation on their website.

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 • Dissertation

Once the title for dissertation is approved by the Board of Research Studies of the

University, the student shall not be allowed to change the title of the proposed theme

of work without permission of the University.

No student shall be allowed to submit the dissertation before six months of completion

of course and the student shall continue his regular study in the institution after sub-

mission of dissertation to complete three years.

The dissertation shall consist of not less than forty thousand words.

The dissertation shall contain, at the end, a summary of not more than one thousand

and five hundred words and the conclusion not exceeding one thousand words.

Five copies of the bound dissertation along with a certificate from the supervisor or

guide shall reach the office of the Registrar of the University four months before the

final examination.

The student shall be permitted to appear in the final examination of post-graduate de-

gree course only after approval of the dissertation by the examiners.

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Scheme of Examination

The post-graduate degree course shall have two university examinations in

the following manner, namely: -

1. The preliminary examination -

2. The final examination –

1.The preliminary examination – Conducted at the end of one academic

year after admission.

The subjects/ Number of Papers for preliminary examination namely: -

Paper I- Research Methodology and Bio or Medical Statistics;

Paper II- Applied aspects regarding concerned subjects.
Rules-

The student shall have to undergo training in the department concerned and shall main-

tain month-wise record of the work done during the last two years of study in the spe-

cialty opted by him as under:-

(a) Study of literature related to specialty,

(b) Regular clinical training in the hospital for student of clinical subject,

(c) Practical training of research work carried out in the department, for student of

pre-clinical and paraclinical subject,

(d) Participation in various seminars, symposia and discussions; and (e) progress of

the work done on the topic of dissertation.

The assessment of the work done by the students of first year post-graduate course

during the first year will be done before the preliminary examination.

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Examination shall ordinarily be held in the month of June or July and November or

December every year. For being declared successful in the examination, student shall

have to pass all the subjects separately in preliminary examination. The student shall

be required to obtain a minimum of fifty per cent and marks in practical and theory

subjects separately to be announced as a pass. If a student fails in the preliminary ex-

amination, he shall have to pass before appearing in the final examination.

2.The final examination -Conducted on completion of three academic years

after the admission to postgraduate course.

The final examination shall include dissertation, written papers and clinical or practical

and oral examination.

Number of Papers -There shall be four theory papers in each specialty and one prac-
tical or clinical and viva-voce examination in the concerned specialty or group of sub-
specialties selected by the student for special study.

The student shall publish or get accepted minimum one research paper on his
research work in one journal and one paper presentation in regional level
seminar.

The preliminary examination and final examination shall be held in written,

practical, or clinical and oral examination. If the student fails in theory or
practical in the final examination, he can appear in the subsequent
examination without requiring submitting a fresh dissertation. The
subsequent examination for failed candidates shall be conducted at every six -
month interval; and the post-graduate degree shall be conferred after the
dissertation is accepted and the student passes the final examination.

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