MD Ayurveda (Kayachikitsa)

Three-year TU postgraduate Ayurveda program specializing in Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), focusing on diagnosis and treatment of physical and psychological diseases using classical Ayurvedic principles, Panchakarma therapies, Rasayana, and evidence-based Ayurvedic practice.
Program develops advanced clinical ability in Ayurvedic internal medicine through comprehensive study of dosha–dushya theory, disease mechanisms, Ayurvedic diagnostics, pharmacology (Dravyaguna), pharmaceutics (Rasasastra & Bhaisajya Kalpana), Panchakarma procedures, rejuvenation therapy, and disease-specific treatment protocols. Includes clinical postings, case analysis, therapeutic procedures, research, and departmental teaching duties under a full-time residency system.

Curricular Structure (Table – Functional Components)

Features
• Three-year full-time residential training
• Strict non-practicing rule during residency
• Integration of classical and contemporary Ayurveda
• Panchakarma, Rasayana, Vajikarana applications
• Strong clinical focus on systemic diseases (Prameha, Shotha, Jwara, etc.)
• Training in pharmaceutics, formulation preparation, and herbal drug use
• Community orientation consistent with TU regulations
• Offered exclusively at Ayurveda Campus, Kirtipur

Admission Process
• Appear in MECEE-PG entrance examination
• Must secure ≥50% to enter the merit list
• Separate merit lists for Nepalese and foreign candidates
• Admission based on merit via open-house counseling
• Required documents: BAMS degree, registration in Nepal Ayurveda Council, one-year experience certificate, identification, and academic credentials

Job Prospects
• Ayurvedic physician (internal medicine)
• Panchakarma specialist
• Ayurveda lecturer in academic institutions
• Research officer in Ayurveda/AYUSH
• Clinical practitioner in hospitals and wellness centers
• Ayurvedic pharmacology/formulation consultant