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MD Panchakarma (Panchakarma)

An MD in Panchkarma is a masters level programme that offers specialised knowledge in the area of Panchkarma. It is a three-year programme that you can join after completing a B.A.M.S. degree. The course is regulated under the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) which comes under AYUSH ministry.1 Admission to this course is through an entrance exam- AIAPGET conducted by NTA.2 Many Ayurvedic medical colleges in Karnataka offer MD Panchkarma course. In Karnataka, MD Panchakarma course is offered under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
The history of Ayurvedic system of medicine goes back to Vedic age. However, In recent years, the branch has seen a new boom in light of changing preferences of people regarding health care. Nowadays people want natural and holistic methods of therapy and wellness and Ayurveda offers just that. Looking at these trends an MD Panchkarma seems like an opportunity worth taking.

In this article, we will discuss admission eligibility, specialization, course syllabus, entrance test and career prospects after MD Panchkarma speciality.

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Stream :
AYUSH

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Course Level:
PG

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Eligibility :
Graduation

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Entrance :
Based on Colleges

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Course Structure :
3 Years

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MD Panchakarma Admission Eligibility

Entry-level Eligibility

Below is the eligibility to apply for MD Panchakarma course in Ayurvedic medical colleges in Karnataka:

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1.	B.A.M.S. degree recognised by CCIM
2.	One year Internship

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MD Panchakarma Branches/Specialization

In MD Panchkarma, Students learn about the Bio cleansing process. The course also imparts knowledge about Physiotherapy.

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MD Panchakarma Course Syllabus

MD Ayurveda syllabus in Panchakarma speciality is as follows

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MD Panchakarma Career Prospects

With the increasing popularity of Ayurveda, scope of a successful career as an MD Panchakarma is definitely increasing.

Jobs and Career after MD Panchakarma

People’s Interest in Ayurveda has seen a definite rise in the last few years. Ayurveda offers a holistic and natural approach towards health that attracts all those people who are concerned about the side effects of synthetic medication. This report by economic times mentions that a study conducted jointly by CII and PwC has predicted that Indian Ayurveda market will grow to 9.7 billion dollars till 2022 from 3.4 billion dollars in 2015.

As discussed in this NCBI article, WHO also has started a programme to mainstream traditional medicine worldwide. Ayurveda is being focused as a traditional medicine of India. Apart from these attempts, the government is also promoting traditional medicine through AYUSH Mantaralaya. All these factors are going to create a huge boom in opportunities in the field.

Panchakarma itself is not an unknown name to those who seek a holistic approach towards wellness. Now as the popularity of Ayurveda spreads not only in the east but west also there are opportunities for professionals not only in the country but also abroad.

The average salary of an Ayurvedic Doctor is 31,044 rupees/month and it can go up to 62 thousand6. However, with a speciality degree in Panchakarma, you may expect to get more depending upon your experience and skill.

As one of the biggest urban centres in the country, Bangalore has a well-established healthcare infrastructure. The city offers a plethora of opportunities to those who want to make a career in the field.

Top companies/Places to Join

After completing this degree you may join7 the government or private Ayurvedic hospitals as doctors. You can also opt the academic route and teach at educational institutions or go in the field of R&D. Medical tourism, NRHM, National Ayush mission etc are also places of opportunity. There also many Ayurveda speciality centres and wellness centres that you can join after having a specialisation degree in Panchkarma.

MD Panchakarma Entrance Exam

An all India level exam, All India AYUSH Post Graduation Entrance Test (AIAPGET)8 is conducted by the National Testing Agency for entrance in MD Panchakarma. Most universities admit students based on the score of this exam. For more information about AIAPGET exam click the link below

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MD Panchakarma Top Colleges

Many Ayurvedic Medicine Colleges offer the MD Panchakarma course in the country. In Bangalore itself, there are multiple reputable institutions offering a course in MD Panchakarma.

Below are the Ayurvedic Medical Colleges offering MD Panchakarma course in Karnataka:

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MD Panchakarma Admission Procedure

Admissions for MD Panchakarma courses in Ayurvedic Medical Colleges on merit quota seats will only start after the AIAPGET exam. It is scheduled on 29th August 2020.

However, management quota admissions to MD Panchakarma course has already started in Ayurvedic Medical Colleges in Karnataka.
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