What is
Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is referred to as the science of life. From Ancient time, it has
been a key part of a comprehensive natural healthcare system in India. It’s
based on the principle of health and wellness and believes that health is a
state of delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Vata, Pitta and
Kapha are the basic physiological units, according to the Ayurveda which govern
various functions in the body.
Aim:
To
preserve health while other is treatment of different diseases by maintaining
balance and harmony between Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, mind and environment.
Treatment in Ayurveda involves use of drug, diet, lifestyle, Shamana(using
Ayurvedic medicines) and Panchakarma (treatment involving five purification
methods to eliminate the aggravated doshas).
Career
Opportunities:
With the increase in demand for traditional medicines and healthcare services
over the years, a career in Ayurveda has become a much sought after career
option.
An Ayurvedic practitioner can get employment as a medical officer or doctor
with government and private Ayurvedic hospitals.- Graduate
of Ayurveda can also start his or her own practice. - Employment opportunities are also available in
Healthcentres as professionals or supervisors. - Further,
one can pursue a career in academics after completing post graduation. - Research
& development is another field as a career option to pursue for Ayurveda
post doctoral and post graduate scholars. - In
addition to this pharmaceutical industry manufacturing Ayurvedic products as
well as FMCG products is open for Ayurveda graduates and post graduates as a
career option. - Interested
Ayurveda professionals can also opt for the hospitality industry as a health
and wellness expert. - Herbal
drug cultivation and trade is another prominent area to explore as huge demand
of Ayurvedic drugs is there across the globe. - One can
also go for hospital administration and other administrative services after his
graduation.
Premier
Institutions:
The Ministry of Ayush under its medical education has established many premier
institutes in the field of Ayurveda.
These institutes play a pivotal role in
undertaking teaching, training, research and development in the field.
The
standard of medical education in Ayurveda is regulated by the Central Council
of Indian Medicine (CCIM).
The list of five premier institutes run by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of
India, which impart prestigious courses in the field of Ayurveda like PhD.,
undergraduate program, postgraduate programs, diploma, and certificate courses.
1. National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur. Deemed to be University (De
novo) https://www.nia.nic.in/
This is the premier Institute, under the Ministry of Ayush which was
established in the year 1976 in Jaipur. NIA has since been imparting Ayurveda
education, clinical training, and research in the field of Ayurveda.
Its focus
is on the growth and development of Ayurveda with a scientific outlook
simultaneously preserving the essence of its heritage. This is the only
Ayurveda Institute imparting education in all courses of Ayurveda. It recently
got the status of Deemed to be University under De novo category.
Popular Courses:
- BAMS
- MD/ MS
- PhD.
- DAN&P
- Certificate courses
- Collaborations with many
National and International Institutions of repute
- Experienced faculty
- NABH accreditated hospital
- NAAC accreditation under
process
India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi. https://aiia.gov.in/
AIIA, New Delhi is an apex Institute under the Ministry of Ayush. It
was established in the year 2015 and dedicated to the nation. Since
its inception, it has been playing a pivotal role in setting benchmarks in
Ayurveda education.
Popular Courses:
- Postgraduate course
- Short-term training programmes
- ROTP
- CME
- E-learning courses
Features:
- 11 academic Departments
- Well-equipped Modern
Laboratories
- Good infrastructure in
all the Departments
- Learning resource centre
Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi. https://www.ravdelhi.nic.in/
RAV was established in the year 1988 as a premier Autonomous Institute of
Ayurveda, under the Ministry of Ayush. It has been playing an important role in
reviving the traditional method of the Gurukul system of education in Ayurveda.
Through RAV different courses are being conducted under Guru Shishyaparampara
which students can pursue after graduation. Students can learn the skills of
Ayurvedic diagnosis and management individually under various Gurus across the
country in different specialities.
Popular Courses:
- Member of Rashtriya Ayurveda
Vidyapeeth (MRAV)
- Certificate of Rashtriya
Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (CRAV)
Salient Features:
- Published 11 impactful
souvenirs and 9 books
- Conducts interactive
workshops
- Conducts national level
seminars and conferences
- Instituted various awards
in recognition of merit in Ayurveda
Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy (NEIAH), Shillong. https://neiah.nic.in/
The NEIAH was established in the year 2016 by the Ministry of Ayush. It is a
premier institute in Shillong which aims to provide teaching, training, and
quality patient care services under the Ayurveda and Homeopathy systems of
medicine.
It aims to establish itself as a centre of excellence in education and research
in the said two disciplines.
Popular Courses:
- BAMS
- Panchakarma Technician
Course
Features:
- Modern Diagnostic Laboratory
- Courses affiliated to the
North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong – a Central
University.
- Regulated to CCIM and CCH
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda.Gujarat Ayurved University,
Jamnagar. https://www.ayurveduniversity.edu.in/
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda earlier named as IPGT&RA
offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. level studies in Ayurveda,
Ayurvedic pharmacy and medicinal plants. It also offers various diploma and
certificate courses. The workforce developed by this Institute forms the
backbone of Ayurvedic teaching, research and administration in India. It
has been conferred the status of Institute of National importance by Govt. of
India
Popular
Courses:
- Ph.D. (Ayurveda)
- PhD. in Ayurvedic
Pharmaceutical Sciences
- PhD. in Ayurvedic Medicinal
Plants
- M.D. / M.S. Ayurveda
- M. Pharma (Ayurveda)
- M. Sc. (Ayu Medicinal Plants)
- Introductory Course in
Ayurveda
- Certificate Course for
Panchakarma Therapist
- Certificate Course for
Dietetics in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapist
Salient Features:
- ‘A’ grade NAAC accredited
Institute
- 13 specialities of Postgraduate
degree and Doctorate degree
- Full-fledged well-equipped
Laboratory
- Recognized as a collaborative
centre for Ayurveda by WHO
- Hospital with more than 180 bed
capacity
Salary in this sector depends on employer and experience one has
in the field.
Other Colleges of Ayurveda courses are:
- Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore
- JB Roy State Medical College, Kolkata
- Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Davanagere
- Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
- Ayurvedic Medical College, Kolhapur
- State Ayurvedic College of Lucknow
- Shri Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur
- Rishikul Government PG Ayurvedic College & Hospital,
Haridwar - Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar
- Asthang Ayurveda College, Indore
- Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College