The MD (Kayachikitsa) at Government Ayurveda College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram, is a three-year full-time postgraduate programme conducted under Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). Established in 1889, GAC Thiruvananthapuram is one of India’s oldest Ayurvedic institutions; its PG programmes benefit from experienced faculty and the college’s renowned clinical and teaching hospital. The curriculum covers internal medicine principles of Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Rasayana, Vajikarana, clinical Kayachikitsa, Ayurvedic pharmacology, and evidence-based integrative medicine practices, combining classical Ayurvedic study with modern research methodology. Admission is through AIAPGET conducted by NTA followed by AACCC-PG all India quota and Kerala CEE state quota counselling. PG students receive a monthly stipend as per NCISM norms. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as Ayurveda consultant in hospitals and wellness centres, clinical researcher, Panchakarma specialist, faculty at Ayurveda colleges, and integrative medicine practitioner.
Admission to MD (Kayachikitsa) 2026-27 at GAC Thiruvananthapuram is through AIAPGET conducted by NTA. Check nta.ac.in for the application schedule and exam date; Kerala CEE state quota counselling follows the AIAPGET result.
Key Points
- Programme: MD (Kayachikitsa) (3 years, NCISM-approved, KUHS-affiliated)
- Institution: Established 1889; one of India’s oldest government Ayurveda colleges
- Annual Fee: ₹68,445 | Total Fees (3 Years): ₹2,05,335
- Admission: AIAPGET (NTA) score + Kerala CEE state quota + AACCC-PG AIQ counselling
- PG students receive monthly stipend as per NCISM norms
GAC Thiruvananthapuram MD (Kayachikitsa) Fees
MD (Kayachikitsa) Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Year 1) | ₹68,445 |
| Annual Fee (Year 2) | ₹68,445 |
| Annual Fee (Year 3) | ₹68,445 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | ₹2,05,335 |
- Annual fee for MD Ayurveda at GAC Thiruvananthapuram is ₹68,445; the three-year total is ₹2,05,335. This is the all-inclusive annual fee covering tuition, university, and college charges.
- PG students receive a monthly stipend as per the norms of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM); confirm the current stipend rate with the college PG office at the time of admission.
- Fee is subject to revision by KUHS or the Kerala government; confirm the current fee schedule with the GAC Thiruvananthapuram admissions office before applying.
GAC Thiruvananthapuram MD (Kayachikitsa) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| AIAPGET 2026 Application (Tentative) | As notified by NTA |
| AIAPGET 2026 Exam (Tentative) | As notified by NTA |
| AIAPGET 2026 Result (Tentative) | As notified by NTA |
| AACCC-PG AIQ Counselling Round 1 (Tentative) | As notified by AACCC |
| Kerala CEE MD Ayurveda State Quota Counselling (Tentative) | As notified by CEE Kerala |
| MD Ayurveda 2026-27 Commencement (Tentative) | As notified by KUHS |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| AIAPGET | As notified by NTA | As notified by NTA | As notified by NTA |
- Admission to MD Ayurveda at GAC Thiruvananthapuram is through the AIAPGET (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by NTA; 15 percent of seats are filled under the all India quota by AACCC-PG.
- The remaining 85 percent of seats are filled under the Kerala state quota through centralised counselling by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
- Candidates must apply separately for AACCC-PG counselling (aaccc.gov.in) and Kerala CEE counselling (cee-kerala.org) as applicable; AIAPGET score is required for both.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BAMS degree from a college recognised by NCISM with a minimum of 50 percent marks in theory and practical examinations separately in each subject.
- Completion of the compulsory rotating internship (CRI) as required under NCISM norms is mandatory before the last date of counselling.
- Candidates must have a valid qualifying score in the AIAPGET (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test) conducted by NTA.
- A valid registration with the Kerala Ayurveda Medical Council or the relevant state ayurveda council is required.
Admission Process
- Register and appear for the AIAPGET examination conducted by NTA; check the NTA website (nta.ac.in) for the notification, application dates, and exam schedule for the relevant academic session.
- After the AIAPGET result, register for AACCC-PG counselling at aaccc.gov.in for the all India quota seats and fill Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram as a preference.
- For Kerala state quota seats, apply through CEE Kerala at cee-kerala.org within the notified window; upload the BAMS mark sheet, internship completion certificate, AIAPGET scorecard, and category certificate if applicable.
- Attend document verification as scheduled, pay the counselling fee, and collect the provisional allotment letter.
- Report to GAC Thiruvananthapuram with all original documents on the specified joining date to confirm enrolment in the MD Ayurveda programme.
GAC Thiruvananthapuram MD (Kayachikitsa) Scholarships 2026
MD (Kayachikitsa) Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Kerala Government SC/ST/OBC Scholarship | As per government norms | Candidates from SC, ST, or OBC categories with valid caste and income certificate |
| Post-Matric Scholarship, Central (NSP) | As per NSP norms | SC/ST students enrolled in BAMS or MD Ayurveda; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Kerala Government Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Students with demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic record |
| Minority Scholarship (State/Central) | As per scheme norms | Minority community students with qualifying marks and valid certificate |
- All government scholarships are disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in); apply within the notified window after enrolment.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates must upload valid caste and income certificates issued by the competent authority during the scholarship application process.
- Eligibility criteria, scholarship amounts, and deadlines are notified by the Kerala Social Welfare Department and the central government each academic year.
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