MD Ayurveda course entrance exam

What is the eligibility to apply for the Kerala Post Graduate Entrance Exam in Ayurveda (MD)???

[Raman Vij]

The Kerala Post Graduate Entrance Exam in Ayurveda (MD) is being conducted for admission in to the MD course in the following specialties:

Kayachikitsa
Salakyathantra
Rasasastra
Bhaishajyakalpana
Dravyaguna
Swasthawritha
Prasoothithantra & Streeroga
Ayurveda Sidhantha & Darsana
Panchakarma
Kaumarabhrithya
Salyathantra
Manasika
Agadathantra
Kriyasareera
Roganidanam

Eligibility:
The applicant should have completed BAM / Ayurvedacharya /BAMS from the colleges having CCIM recognition with 50% of marks.

Important dates:
Prospectus & Online Application form will be available from 01st August 2014 onwards
Applications have to be submitted online from 01st August 2014 to 14th August 2014, 03.00 PM

Can you tell me about the Entrance exam conducted for MD Ayurveda Course as I want to take admission in MD Ayurveda in India?

[Quick Sam]

After the Under Graduate degree in Ayurveda (Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)), the aspirants can take up Post Graduate course (MD) in Ayurveda in various fields such as Ayurved Sinddhant and Darshana, Dravya Guna, Kaumara, Panchakarma, Shalya, etc.

For getting admission to the MD programme, the candidate has to clear the entrance exam conducted by the respective colleges.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate who is applying for the MD Ayurveda course must be an Indian citizen.

One must have a BAM /Ayurvedacharya /BAMS from the colleges acknowledged by the CCIM and a Degree in BAMS or its equivalent degree with at least 50% of marks separately for theory and practical.

They should also have a Certificate from the Medical Council.

List of MD Ayurveda Entrance Exams in India

Most of the states of India conduct separate entrance exams. Some of the entrance exams for admission to MD in Ayurveda are given below:

National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Entrance Exam
Common Entrance Test (CET) Karnataka
AYUSH Entrance Exam
Kerala State Entrance Exam
Uttarakhand Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination
Ayurveda Mahavidhayalaya MD Entrance Exam
Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya MD Entrance Exam
Kolhapur Ayurvedic Medical College MD Entrance Exam
Bharti Vidhyapeeth University - College of Ayurveda Entrance Examination
Dr. B R K R Government Ayurvedic College MD Entrance Exam
Gujarat Ayurvedic University MD Entrance Exam
JS Ayurveda Mahavidhayalaya MD Entrance Exam
National Institute of Ayurveda MD Entrance Exam
Rishikul State Ayurvedic College MD Entrance Exam
S Sanskrit Rajkiya Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya MD Entrance Exam
Shri Ayurveda Mahavidhayalaya MD Entrance Exam
Shri Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya MD Entrance Exam
Sri Balahanuman Ayurveda Mahavidhayalaya MD Entrance Exam
Sri Dhanwantari Ayurvedic College MD Entrance Exam
Tilak Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya MD Entrance Exam

MD Ayurveda Entrance Exams Pattern

MD Ayurveda Entrance Exam will consist of objective type multiple choice questions.

Generally the exam consists of 2 papers, a general paper common to all candidates and a special paper which is separate for the candidates based on their specialization.

The candidates are required to attend both the sections and there will be cut off for each section.

Usually there will be a total of 240 questions which have to be answered within 180 minutes.

Only those clearing the exam will be provided admission to various ayurvedic colleges.