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The Master of Surgery [MS] in Ayurveda - Shalakya Tantra at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi is a 3-year full-time postgraduate programme offered through the Department of Shalya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, one of India's oldest and most prestigious Ayurvedic institutions, established in 1920. Shalakya Tantra is the Ayurvedic branch dealing with diseases of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (ENT and Ophthalmology), encompassing classical Ayurvedic diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for these regions. The programme covers Ayurvedic management of eye diseases (Netra Roga), ear-nose-throat disorders (Karna-Nasa-Mukha Roga), and head diseases (Shiro Roga) using classical Ayurvedic treatments, Panchakarma procedures, Shalakya (probing and surgical) techniques, and Kriyakalpa (local therapeutic procedures). The programme is conducted on the BHU campus with clinical training at the Faculty of Ayurveda's hospital. With only 2 seats, MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU is one of the most exclusive and competitive Ayurvedic PG programmes in India. Admission is based on AIAPGET (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test) scores, and the course is offered in full-time on-campus mode. The Faculty of Ayurveda, BHU is ranked 8th among Ayurvedic institutions in India by NIRF.

Admission for the 2026 batch is upcoming, based on AIAPGET 2026 scores. The AIAPGET 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for July 5, 2026, with AACCC counselling expected to follow in September-October 2026. The 2025 batch admissions (based on AIAPGET 2025 scores) have been completed, with AACCC counselling concluding in October 2025.

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MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU has only 2 seats, making it one of the most exclusive Ayurvedic PG programmes in India.
Shalakya Tantra covers Ayurvedic management of eye diseases, ENT disorders, and head diseases using classical Ayurvedic procedures including Kriyakalpa (Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana, Nasya, Karnapurana) and Shalakya (probing) techniques.
BHU PG Ayurveda residents receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 96,000 (1st year), Rs. 98,000 (2nd year), and Rs. 1,02,000 (3rd year).
There is no compulsory rural service bond after completing the MS programme at BHU.
The course is approved by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
The AIAPGET 2023 AIQ last round closing rank for MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU was 23 (OBC category), indicating very high competition for this rare seat.

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BHU MS Ayurveda Fees

The MS Ayurveda (Shalakya Tantra) programme at BHU is one of the most affordable Ayurvedic postgraduate courses in India. The total tuition fee for the entire 3-year programme is Rs. 45,000, which works out to approximately Rs. 15,000 per year. In addition to tuition, students pay nominal other charges each year. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at a very affordable rate, and hostel is optional (not mandatory). The generous monthly stipend effectively covers all living and course expenses.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Year 2 (Rs.)	Year 3 (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fees	5,000	5,000	5,000	15,000
Admission Fees	50	-	-	50
Other Charges	9,276	9,276	9,276	27,828
Yearly Fees	14,326	14,276	14,276	42,878
Total Fees (Tuition + Other)				42,878

Hostel Fees

Hostel Fees (Optional)	Per Year (Rs.)	3 Years (Rs.)
Hostel Fee (Male)	5,375	16,125

Fees are refundable as per BHU norms.
Hostel fees are not included in the Total Fees above as hostel is optional.
Mess charges are separate and approximately Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 3,500 per month.
A one-time caution/security deposit of Rs. 3,400 may be applicable at the time of admission.
Residents receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 96,000 (1st year), Rs. 98,000 (2nd year), and Rs. 1,02,000 (3rd year), which effectively offsets all course and living expenses.

BHU MS Ayurveda Admission 2026

Admission to MS Ayurveda (Shalakya Tantra) at BHU is based on AIAPGET (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test) scores. Seats are filled through two routes: 50% through AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee) All India Quota counselling and 50% through BHU internal/UP state quota counselling. The 2025 admission cycle (AIAPGET 2025) has been completed. For the upcoming 2026 cycle, AIAPGET 2026 registration is tentatively expected to open in April 2026, with the exam in July 2026 and AACCC counselling likely in September-October 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Dates
AIAPGET 2026 Registration Start (Tentative)	April 16, 2026
AIAPGET 2026 Registration End (Tentative)	May 15, 2026
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Date (Tentative)	July 5, 2026
AIAPGET 2026 Result (Tentative)	August 2026
AACCC PG Counselling Round 1 (Tentative)	September - October 2026
AACCC PG Counselling Round 2 (Tentative)	October - November 2026
UP State Quota Counselling (Tentative)	October - November 2026
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	November - December 2026

AIAPGET Exam Dates

Event	Date
AIAPGET 2026 Registration Start	April 16, 2026 (Tentative)
AIAPGET 2026 Registration End	May 15, 2026 (Tentative)
AIAPGET 2026 Exam	July 5, 2026 (Tentative)
AIAPGET 2026 Result	August 2026 (Tentative)

Source: NTA official website (exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET). All dates are tentative and subject to official confirmation.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidate must hold a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NCISM-recognised institution.
Must have completed a 1-year compulsory rotating internship on or before March 31 of the admission year.
Must have a valid AIAPGET score/rank for the respective admission year.

Admission Process:

Qualify AIAPGET with a competitive score (AIAPGET 2023 AIQ last round closing rank for MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU was 23 for OBC category, indicating very high competition).
Register for AACCC PG counselling at aaccc.gov.in for AIQ seats (50% of total seats).
Separately register for BHU internal/UP state quota counselling for remaining 50% seats.
Fill choices and lock preferences during the counselling window.
Seat allotment is based on AIAPGET rank, category, and choice preferences.
Download seat allotment letter and report to BHU Faculty of Ayurveda for document verification.
Pay the requisite fees and complete the admission formalities.

BHU MS Ayurveda Scholarships 2026

Given the extremely low fee structure at BHU and the generous monthly stipend provided to all PG Ayurveda residents, the financial burden on MS Shalakya Tantra students is minimal. However, students from reserved categories and economically weaker sections can additionally benefit from government scholarship schemes. The scholarships listed below are applicable to eligible students pursuing PG Ayurveda courses at central universities like BHU.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Deadline
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Top Class Education)	SC category students in top institutions	Full tuition fee coverage	April 20, 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students (Government of India)	SC/ST students in recognized institutions	Tuition fee + maintenance allowance	As notified by state government
Merit Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students	SC/ST/OBC Indian nationals	Up to Rs. 24,000 per annum	May 31, 2026
BHU Merit Scholarship (Internal)	Top rank holders in BHU examinations	Rs. 4,000 (1st rank), Rs. 2,000 (2nd rank) - one-time	As per BHU academic calendar
Sitaram Jindal Scholarship Scheme	Indian nationals with financial need	Partial funding	April 20, 2026

The monthly stipend (Rs. 96,000 in 1st year, Rs. 98,000 in 2nd year, Rs. 1,02,000 in 3rd year) is provided to all PG Ayurveda residents at BHU and is not a scholarship but a remuneration for clinical duties.
Scholarship applications for government schemes are typically submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
BHU internal merit scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in university examinations.
Students are advised to check the latest scholarship notifications on the official BHU website (bhu.ac.in) and the National Scholarship Portal.

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BHU MS Ayurveda FAQs

Ques. How many seats are available for MS Ayurveda (Shalakya Tantra) at BHU, and how competitive is it?

Ans. MS Ayurveda (Shalakya Tantra) at BHU's Faculty of Ayurveda has only 2 seats, making it one of the most exclusive Ayurvedic PG programmes in India. The AIAPGET 2023 AIQ last round closing rank for MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU was 23 for the OBC category, indicating extremely high competition. Candidates need to be among the very top rankers in AIAPGET to secure this seat.

Ques. What is Shalakya Tantra, and what does the MS programme cover?

Ans. Shalakya Tantra is the Ayurvedic branch dealing with diseases of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. The MS Shalakya Tantra programme at BHU covers Ayurvedic diagnosis and management of eye diseases (Netra Roga) including cataract, glaucoma, and conjunctivitis using Ayurvedic treatments; ENT disorders (Karna-Nasa-Mukha Roga) including ear infections, sinusitis, and tonsillitis; and head diseases (Shiro Roga). Classical Ayurvedic procedures like Kriyakalpa (Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana, Nasya, Karnapurana), Shalakya (probing) techniques, and Panchakarma procedures form the core of clinical training.

Ques. Do MS Ayurveda residents at BHU receive a stipend, and is there a service bond after completion?

Ans. Yes, BHU PG Ayurveda residents receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 96,000 in the 1st year, Rs. 98,000 in the 2nd year, and Rs. 1,02,000 in the 3rd year. This is one of the highest stipends offered to Ayurvedic PG students in India. There is no compulsory rural service bond after completing the MS programme at BHU, which is a significant advantage.

Ques. What career options are available after MS Ayurveda (Shalakya Tantra) from BHU?

Ans. After completing MS Shalakya Tantra from BHU, graduates can work as Ayurvedic eye and ENT specialists in government Ayurvedic hospitals, set up private Ayurvedic eye and ENT clinics, pursue PhD in Shalakya Tantra at BHU, or take up academic positions in Ayurvedic colleges. The growing demand for Ayurvedic eye care (especially for conditions like dry eye, early cataract, and diabetic retinopathy management) and Ayurvedic ENT treatments has significantly improved career prospects for MS Shalakya Tantra graduates.

Ques. What is the difference between MS Shalakya Tantra (Ayurveda) and MS ENT or MS Ophthalmology (Allopathy)?

Ans. MS Shalakya Tantra is an Ayurvedic postgraduate degree focusing on classical Ayurvedic management of eye and ENT disorders, while MS ENT and MS Ophthalmology are allopathic surgical degrees. MS Shalakya Tantra graduates are registered with NCISM and can practice Ayurvedic eye and ENT treatments. The eligibility for MS Shalakya Tantra is BAMS, while for MS ENT and MS Ophthalmology it is MBBS. Shalakya Tantra emphasizes Kriyakalpa procedures, Panchakarma for eye and ENT conditions, and classical Ayurvedic formulations.

Ques. How does one prepare for AIAPGET to secure MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU?

Ans. AIAPGET (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA for admission to MD/MS Ayurveda PG courses. The exam is computer-based and covers the entire BAMS curriculum. To secure a seat in MS Shalakya Tantra at BHU, candidates need to be among the very top rankers in AIAPGET given only 2 seats are available. Preparation should focus on all subjects of BAMS with special emphasis on Shalakya Tantra, Shalya Tantra, Kayachikitsa, and Panchakarma. Standard reference books, classical Ayurvedic texts, and previous year AIAPGET question papers are essential for preparation.