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.
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.
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.
