Specialist Doctors to Be Trained at NIA, Panchkula

NCISM Approves 70 Seats Across 14 Postgraduate Courses; New Admissions to Begin in 2026–27

 PG Courses to Boost Ayurveda Education, Research and Innovation

 Chandigarh, 

The scope of Ayurveda education and healthcare at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Panchkula, is set to expand, with the institute preparing to train specialist doctors and promote research, scientific studies and innovation. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has approved 70 seats across 14 postgraduate (PG) courses at NIA, Panchkula. Admissions to these courses will begin in the academic session 2026–27.

The NCISM has issued a Letter of Permission (LoP) to NIA, Panchkula, for launching 14 PG courses with 70 seats. Operating as an off-campus centre of the deemed-to-be university, the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, NIA, Panchkula, has opened new avenues for higher education in 14 disciplines of Ayurveda.

At present, the institute has 100 seats for the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) programme. Its first batch commenced in the academic session 2024–25, followed by admissions for the 2025–26 batch. Counselling for the third batch for the 2026–27 academic session is currently underway, with two rounds already completed.

Dean Professor Gulab Chand Pamnani said the achievement had been made possible through the tireless efforts of the institute's Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev Sharma, under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The approval of 14 PG courses would provide fresh momentum to Ayurveda education, the training of specialist practitioners, and research and scientific studies.

Dean-in-Charge Professor Satish Gandharva expressed his gratitude to Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev Sharma for securing recognition for the PG courses at NIA. He said that NIA, Panchkula, was establishing its distinct identity as a new centre for Ayurveda education, healthcare and research in North India. The introduction of PG courses would further promote Ayurvedic healthcare and help young aspirants fulfil their ambitions of pursuing specialised higher education.

*Higher Education to Be Offered in 14 Ayurveda Disciplines: Prof. Gulab Chand Pamnani*

Dean Professor Gulab Chand Pamnani said the new PG courses would cover Ayurveda Samhita, Siddhanta and Sanskrit; Rachana Sharir; Kriya Sharir; Dravyaguna Vigyan; Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana; Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vigyan; Agad Tantra and Vidhi Vaidyaka; Swasthavritta and Yoga; Kaumarbhritya (Bal Roga); Kayachikitsa; Panchakarma; Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga; Shalya Tantra; and Shalakya Tantra.

Five seats have been allocated to each course. Of the five seats in Shalakya Tantra, three are earmarked for the treatment of ear, nose and oral diseases, while two are designated for ophthalmology.

Young aspirants will have the opportunity to secure admission to the 70 PG seats in the academic session 2026–27.

*Approval of 14 PG Courses to Give Fresh Impetus to Higher Ayurveda Education: Prof. Sanjeev Sharma*

NIA Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Sanjeev Sharma said the approval of 70 seats across 14 postgraduate courses was a major achievement for the institute. The courses would provide fresh momentum to higher education in Ayurveda and help train specialist doctors in various disciplines.

He said the institute aimed to provide students with an excellent academic environment, quality training and practical experience so that they could use their expertise to deliver better healthcare services to society. The new PG courses would also encourage students and faculty members to pursue research and scientific studies.