Departments

Kayachikitsa is the general medicine branch of Ayurveda, dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of diseases affecting the body's internal systems. The department emphasises holistic care through Ayurvedic therapies that address the root causes of illness by restoring balance among the doshas. Students receive in-depth training in diagnostics, treatment, and preventive care alongside hands-on clinical experience and active research engagement.

• Holistic, root-cause-focused internal medicine
• In-depth diagnostics and preventive care training
• 30 dedicated beds at Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

The Department of Panchakarma trains students in the ancient Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation therapies known as Panchakarma, used for preventive care, the treatment of chronic conditions, stress relief, and overall wellness. With modern infrastructure, experienced faculty, and active research, the department offers hands-on training in classical purification procedures and delivers therapeutic interventions for chronic ailments and stress management.

• Hands-on training in classical purification procedures
• Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya & Raktamokshana
• 20 dedicated beds at Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

Shalyatantra specialises in Ayurvedic surgery, focusing on both minor and major surgical procedures along with parasurgical techniques. The department addresses conditions such as wounds, abscesses, piles, and fistulas by balancing traditional surgical wisdom with contemporary medical science. Students and practitioners are empowered through quality education, training, and research to deliver effective surgical and parasurgical treatments.

• Minor and major surgical and parasurgical techniques
• Management of wounds, abscesses, piles and fistulas
• 15 dedicated beds at Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

Shalakyatantra is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat through Ayurvedic practices. Spanning ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and dentistry, the department blends ancient Ayurvedic knowledge with modern techniques to deliver holistic care. Students receive hands-on training in managing ENT and eye disorders with modern facilities and experienced faculty.

• Ayurvedic ENT, ophthalmology and dental care
• Hands-on training with modern facilities
• 10 dedicated beds at Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

The Department of Prasutitantra & Stree Roga focuses on women's health through Ayurveda, combining traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern medical science across obstetrics and gynaecology. It provides care from conception through the postnatal stages and treats a range of gynaecological conditions. With experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, the department emphasises research and innovation in the holistic well-being of women.

• Antenatal, intranatal and postnatal Ayurvedic care
• Management of gynaecological conditions
• 15 dedicated beds at Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

Kaumarbhritya & Balaroga is dedicated to the comprehensive care and treatment of children's health, from infancy to adolescence, using Ayurvedic principles. The department combines preventive and therapeutic paediatric approaches drawn from both traditional and contemporary practice, supported by research and clinical training, to nurture the healthy growth and development of children.

• Preventive and therapeutic paediatric Ayurveda
• Care from infancy through adolescence
• 10 dedicated beds at Jeevak Ayurved Rugnalaya

Rachana Sharir is the study of human anatomy through the lens of Ayurveda. The department covers both gross and microscopic anatomy — including embryology, histology, anthropometry, and genetics — alongside traditional Ayurvedic principles. It is supported by a well-equipped dissection hall, a museum with extensive collections, and a dedicated postgraduate section to give students comprehensive theoretical and practical exposure.

• Gross and microscopic anatomy with Ayurvedic principles
• Well-equipped dissection hall and anatomy museum
• Dedicated postgraduate section

Kriya Sharir is dedicated to human physiology within the framework of Ayurveda, combining theoretical principles with practical clinical application. The department is equipped with a well-equipped laboratory, an extensive library, and access to computer and internet facilities, enabling students to integrate the principles of Ayurvedic physiology into modern practice and contribute to a holistic approach to wellness.

• Theoretical and practical study of Ayurvedic physiology
• Well-equipped laboratory and extensive library
• Computer and internet facilities for students

Dravyaguna is the study of medicinal plants and their properties, actions, and therapeutic uses. The department pursues the pharmacological and clinical evaluation of Ayurvedic drugs through fieldwork, laboratory analyses, and clinical trials, integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific validation to advance the understanding and application of Ayurvedic medicinal plants.

• Study of medicinal plants and their therapeutic uses
• Pharmacological and clinical evaluation of Ayurvedic drugs
• Fieldwork, laboratory analysis and clinical trials

Rasashastra & Bhaishyajya Kalpana focuses on Ayurvedic pharmaceutics — the preparation and standardisation of mineral and herbal formulations. The department emphasises safety, quality, and efficacy in classical Ayurvedic alchemy and medicine formulation, and conducts research into standardising classical formulations, evaluating the safety of metal- and mineral-based medicines, and modernising traditional practice through scientific validation.

• Preparation and standardisation of mineral and herbal formulations
• Safety evaluation of metal and mineral-based medicines
• Scientific validation of classical formulations

Swasthavritta & Yoga focuses on preventive healthcare and holistic well-being through Ayurveda and Yoga. The department emphasises health maintenance through proper nutrition, cleanliness, and balanced lifestyle choices combined with traditional Ayurvedic methodology. Its activities include research on yogic practices and Ayurvedic regimens, study of diet and lifestyle for chronic disease management, hands-on training, and community outreach and health-awareness initiatives.

• Preventive healthcare through Ayurveda and Yoga
• Diet, lifestyle and chronic disease management
• Community outreach and health-awareness initiatives

Vikruti Vigyan & Rognidan is the department of Ayurvedic pathology and diagnosis, dedicated to understanding the pathogenesis of disease and the principles of clinical diagnosis within the Ayurvedic framework. The department equips students with the diagnostic foundations required to identify imbalances and disease processes, bridging classical Ayurvedic methodology with modern diagnostic understanding.

• Ayurvedic pathology and disease pathogenesis
• Principles of clinical diagnosis
• Bridges classical and modern diagnostic understanding

Agadtantra & Vyavahar Ayurved evum Vidhi Vaidyaka covers Ayurvedic toxicology and forensic medicine. The department studies the identification and management of poisons and toxins alongside the principles of medical jurisprudence and ethics, preparing students to understand toxic conditions and the legal dimensions of Ayurvedic medical practice.

• Ayurvedic toxicology and poison management
• Forensic medicine and medical jurisprudence
• Medical ethics and legal aspects of practice

Sanskrit Samhita Siddhant lays the philosophical and linguistic foundation of Ayurvedic education. The department teaches the fundamental principles of Ayurveda through the study of classical Samhitas and the Sanskrit language, enabling students to engage directly with the original Ayurvedic texts and to ground their clinical learning in authentic classical theory.

• Fundamental principles of Ayurveda
• Study of classical Samhitas and Sanskrit
• Foundation for engaging with original texts