National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan

The Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur will conduct a Pre-Ayurveda Test for admission to BAMS for this Institute on 25-06-2006. The University proposes to hold the Entrance Test at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Lucknow, Chennai, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram apart from different cities in Rajasthan. Candidates from all over the country who have passed 12th Standard (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects from a Board recognised by the University or an equivalent qualification are eligible. Interested candidates may directly apply to Registrar, Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Old Pali Road, Jhalamand, Jodhpur along with a Demand Draft of Rs. 800/- drawn in favour of the Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur to obtain Application Form, Prospectus etc. Candidates can also obtain the Application Form etc. personally from this Institute from 25-04-2006 to 25-05-2006 between 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. on any working day on a payment of Rs. 750/- by Demand Draft in above favour. The filled Application Form must reach directly The Registrar, Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Old Pali Road, Jhalamand, Jodhpur by 25-05-2006.

DIRECTOR

1. Ayurveda Vachaspati (MD/MS(AY)) Course

Applications on the prescribed forms are invited upto 15.06.2006 till 5:00 PM for the Entrance Test for admission to three year PG course of Ayurveda Vachaspati (MD/MS(Ayurveda)) in this institute in the following subjects:

1.Agada Tantra, Vyavahara Ayurvada evam Vidhi Vaidyaka (subject to Central Government Approval)

2.Dravya Guna Vigyana

3.Kayachikitsa

4.Kaumarbhritya

5.Pancha Karma

6.Prasooti Tantrs & Stree Roga (subject to Central Government Approval)

7.Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana

8.Sharir Kriya

9.Sharira Rachana

10.Swastha Vritta

A stipend of Rs. 7000/- PM in First Year, Rs. 7500/- in Second Year and Rs. 8000/- in third year plus DA is presently available during the course of study on satisfactory performance.

Maximum possible Seats are 55. 1 seat in each specaility (i.e total 11) is reserved for nominees of Central Government and 3 seats are reserved for BIMSTEC countries candidates including 1 seat for Sri Lankan candidate for which there will be no entrance test. Therefore the Entrance Test will be conducted for a maximum of 41 seats. The total admission will be further restricted subject to other provisions of the University/CCIM etc.

All candidates, including various nominees except the BIMSTEC candidates nominated by the respective countries and approved by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India have to apply in the prescribed form.

Qualification for Admission:

1.Ayurvedacharya Degree (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) of University of Rajasthan or any equivalent examination recognised by the University of Rajasthan / Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur.

2.Must have completed Six or Twelve months rotating Internship / House job as the case may be, after passing the qualifying examination as stipulated by CCIM by 04.09.2006.

The admission test will be held on Sunday, 30.07.2006 at Jaipur.

No TA or DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the admission test.

Application Forms and Prospectus with other details can be obtained from 26.05.2006 either by hand from the Office of the Director of the institute by depositing Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 700/- for SC/ST candidates) up to 4:00 PM on 30.06.2006 or by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs. 1050/- (Rs. 750/- for SC/ST candidates) up to 16.06.2006 payable in favour of "The Director, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur". Only Demand Drafts will be accepted for sending the form by post. No request for issue of Application Forms by Post will be entertained after 16.06.2006. The filled in Application Forms should reach the Office of the Director by 5:00 PM on 30.06.2006

The relevant details like Prospectus, Form etc. are also available at our website www.nia.nic.in. Interested candidates may download the Application Form from the website and submit the same duly filled alongiwth attested copies of all relevant certificates etc. with a DD for Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 700/- for SC/ST) drawn in favour of "Director, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur". The last date for receipt of Application Form is 30.06.2006 till 5.00 PM and any form received after the date will not be accepted or entertained in any circumstances. Applications will also not be accepted by FAX or email. Further details can be seen in the Prospectus for Admission in MD/MS (Ay) course of this institute.

Applicants are advised to obtain and send the Form well in advance to avoid any postal delay. The institute will not be responsible for any postal delay.

2.Research Fellowship in the following Departments to undertake advance study in Ayurveda.

1.Dravya Guna Vigyana

2.Kayachikitsa

3.Maulika Siddhanta

4.Roga and Vikriti Vigyana

5.Sharira Kriya

6.Shalya Tantra

Applications on the prescribed forms are invited for Two Research Fellowship in each of the above Departments of this Institute up to 30.06.2006. The prescribed Application Form along with rules and other information can be obtained from the Institute on payment of a Demand Draft worth Rs. 550/- drawn in favor of "Director, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur" by post or on a cash payment of Rs. 500/- at the Institute counter.

Eligibility

Candidates should possess the degree of Ayurvada Vachaspati (MD/MS (Ayu.)) in concerned subject alongwith the degree of Ayurvdacharya (BAMS) with 55% marks from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur or their equivalent examinations recognized by the Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur/CCIM.

Reservation

10% fellowships are reserved for SC/ST candidates. One Seat is reserved for candidates nominated by BOMSTEC countries through ICCR.

Age Limit

The maximum age as on 1.1.2007 for a male candidate is 35 years and for a female candidate 45 years.

Fellowship Amount

An amount of Rs. 8275/- per month for first year and Rs. 8850/- for subsequent years plus DA as per rules shall be paid as fellowship.

The research work done during the period of fellowship can be submitted to the Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur for the award of "Ayurveda Vidya Varidhi" (Ph.D Ayurveda).

The Director reserves the right to accept or reject any Application Form or to cancel any admission without assigning any reason thereof.

Prof. LN Sharma
Director

Reference

The New Indian Express dated May 22, 2006