After completing MD in Kriya Sharira, graduates can pursue various professional roles such as:

???? 1. Academics (Teaching Career)

• Work as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Kriya Sharira departments of Ayurveda colleges.

• Eligible for promotion to Reader / Professor after required years of experience.

???? 2. Research and Development

• Join Ayurveda research institutions or clinical research organizations.

• Engage in PhD programs or research projects under AYUSH or CSIR.

???? 3. Clinical Practice

• Work as an Ayurvedic Physician or Consultant, applying physiological principles in diagnosis and treatment.

???? 4. Administrative Roles

• Opportunities in government sectors like Ministry of AYUSH, State AYUSH Departments, or Ayurveda councils.

?? 5. Higher Education and Global Scope

• Pursue Ph.D. in Ayurveda/Kriya Sharira or integrate Ayurvedic physiology with biomedical sciences for global research and education roles.

Admission to MD (Ayurveda) programs, including Kriya Sharira, in India is conducted through the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) under the supervision of the Ministry of AYUSH and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).

Step-by-Step Admission Process

Step 1: Check Eligibility

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria:

• Completed BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from a recognized university.

• One-year mandatory internship completed before the counseling date.

• Registered with State/National Council of Indian Medicine (NCISM).

• Must have qualified AIAPGET with the required percentile.

Step 2: Appear for AIAPGET Exam

• The AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) once a year.

• It determines merit for admission to MD/MS (Ayurveda) programs across government, deemed, and private institutions.

Exam Highlights:

Minimum Qualifying Percentile:

Step 3: Result and Merit List

• NTA releases the AIAPGET result and merit list based on scores.

• Candidates who qualify are eligible for counseling rounds (All India Quota and State Quota).

Step 4: Counseling and Seat Allotment

• All India AYUSH Counseling is conducted by AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee).

• Candidates can also participate in State AYUSH Counseling for state quota seats.

Counseling Process:

1. Online Registration at the official counseling website (e.g., aaccc.gov.in).

2. Choice Filling & Locking – Select “MD in Kriya Sharira” and preferred colleges.

3. Seat Allotment – Based on merit, preferences, and category.

4. Reporting to College – Visit the allotted institute for document verification and fee payment.

5. Final Admission Confirmation – After verification, the college confirms admission to the university.

Step 5: Required Documents for Admission

1. AIAPGET Admit Card & Rank Card

2. BAMS Degree & Mark Sheets

3. Internship Completion Certificate

4. Registration Certificate (State/Central Council)

5. Birth Certificate / 10th Mark Sheet (for DOB proof)

6. ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

7. Category Certificate (if applicable)

8. Domicile Certificate (for state quota)

9. Passport-size Photographs

Step 6: Commencement of Course

• Classes for the academic session begin after the final round of counseling.

• Students start their 3-year MD (Kriya Sharira) course, including academic work, practicals, and research dissertation.

To be eligible for MD in Kriya Sharira, candidates must:

• Hold a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from a recognized university.

• Have completed one-year internship before the admission deadline.

• Be registered with a State or Central Council of Indian Medicine (NCISM).

• Qualify the AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by NTA.

• 3 Years (including 1 year of research and dissertation work)