• Course Duration: 3 Years

• Structure: 6 Semesters (each of 6 months)

• Includes classroom study, clinical training, pediatric ward rounds, and dissertation research.

• Educational Qualification:

  • Must have completed BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from a recognized university/institution.

  • The college must be approved by CCIM/NCISM.

• Internship: Completion of one-year compulsory rotatory internship after BAMS.

• Entrance Exam: Must have qualified AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by NTA.

• Registration: Valid registration with State/CCIM Ayurvedic Board.

• Age Limit: No upper age limit (may vary as per institution).

The MD in Kaumarabhritya syllabus combines Ayurvedic pediatric principles with modern medical approaches for child care.

Year 1 – Fundamentals & Ayurvedic Concepts

• Basic concepts of Kaumarabhritya (Balachikitsa)

• Child anatomy, physiology, and growth patterns

• Neonatal and infant care (Sutika Paricharya, Bala Paricharya)

• Dietary and lifestyle practices for children

• Preventive pediatrics and immunization (Ayurvedic Rasayana therapy)

Year 2 – Clinical Pediatric Disorders

• Common pediatric diseases and their Ayurvedic management

• Disorders of digestion, respiratory system, skin, and immunity

• Pediatric emergencies and first aid

• Modern diagnostic tools and pediatric assessment

• Panchakarma in children

• Use of Ayurvedic formulations (Leha, Avaleha, Ghrita, etc.) in pediatrics

Year 3 – Advanced Pediatrics & Research

• Management of congenital and genetic disorders

• Psychosomatic and behavioral disorders in children

• School health and community pediatrics

• Clinical case presentations and pediatric OPD/IPD management

• Research methodology and dissertation work

• Seminars and practical examinations

1?? Entrance Exam-Based Admission

Admission to MD in Kaumarabhritya is done through AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency).

2?? Step-by-Step Process

1. Qualify AIAPGET (Ayurveda stream).

2. Register for counseling through AACCC (AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee) or State AYUSH Counseling Authority.

3. Select specialization (MD in Kaumarabhritya) and preferred institution.

4. Seat allotment based on rank, preference, and category.

5. Document verification and fee payment for final admission.

Documents Required

• BAMS Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate

• AIAPGET Scorecard

• Internship Completion Certificate

• Registration Certificate (State/CCIM/NCISM)

• Passport-size Photographs

• Identity Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)

• Caste/Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

Graduates with MD in Kaumarabhritya can work as Ayurvedic Pediatricians, Researchers, Teachers, and Consultants in various healthcare settings.

Career Options

1. Ayurvedic Pediatrician (Balachikitsa Expert)

2. Professor / Lecturer in Ayurvedic Medical Colleges

3. Consultant in Child Health Clinics and Hospitals

4. Research Officer / Scientist in Ayurvedic Research Institutions

5. Ayurvedic Medical Officer (Government or Private sector)

6. Public Health Specialist (Maternal & Child Health programs)

7. Private Practitioner / Child Wellness Consultant

Employment Areas

• Government & Private Ayurvedic Hospitals

• Research & Development Centers

• Ayurvedic Medical Colleges

• Public Health Departments (AYUSH & Maternal-Child Health Programs)

• Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Companies

• NGOs and Pediatric Wellness Centers

• Self-owned Pediatric Clinics