Prof. Dr. M. Meenakshi Sundaram, M.D (Siddha); Ph.D (Siddha)
Dean (i/c)
e-mail: nisacademic2021@gmail.com
Admission To MD (Siddha) PG Degree Programme For The Academic Year 2023-24 [New]
Introduction
The post-graduate degree courses have commenced at National Institute of Siddha from 30-09-2004. Siddha graduates with B.S.M.S Degree are eligible to apply for the post graduate degree. Selection is made on the basis of their rank in the All India Ayush PG Entrance Examination [AIAPGET] conducted by Ministry of Ayush and Counseling held in this Institute. Reservations are applicable as per the rules of Government of India. One seat is allotted for a Siddha graduate from foreign countries in any one branch cyclically every year.
The branches offered to MD (Siddha)PG programme are:
As per the Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Guindy, Chennai – 32, letter No. Proc.No.Affln.I(3)/33933/2018 dated 17.04.2019, the following Speciality P.G courses (M.D Siddha degree) have been conducted in this institute.
- Maruthuvam – 10 seats
- Gunapadam – 10 seats
- Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam – 10 seats
- Noi Naadal – 9 seats
- Nanju Maruthuvam – 9 seats
- Pura Maruthuvam – 4 seats
- Varma Maruthuvam – 3 seats
- Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam – 3 seats. (Total Seats : 58)
Fee structures for M.D(Siddha) Students of this Institute from the academic year 2018-19 (Ref: F.No:NIS/2-6/Accts/2018-19 dated 01.10.2018)
| S.No | Particulars | 1st Year(Rs) | 2nd Year(Rs) | 3rd Year(Rs) |
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 |
| 2 | Admission Fees | 2500 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Computer and Internet Fee | 2525 | 2525 | 2525 |
| 4 | Library Fee | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| 5 | Entertainment Fee | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| 6 | Sports Fee | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| 7 | Annual Day Fee | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| 8 | Counselling Fee | 750 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Caution Money | 12500 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Lab/Hospital Fees | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| 11 | Identity Card | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 53475 | 37625 | 37625 |
ADMISSION OF FOREIGN CANDIDATES TO M.D (SIDDHA) COURSE AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA, CHENNAI-600 047.
Out of 58 seats permitted in MD(Siddha) course, 1 seat is reserved for candidates from foreign Countries. Foreign candidates with the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S) degree or equivalent degree as approved by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)—have to submit their applications to the Indian Embassies in their countries. The Indian Embassies will forward their applications to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in New Delhi which in turn will forward the applications to the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai to consider for admission to the MD (Siddha) degree course.
A foreign candidate seeking admission has to submit an application, along with all the original documents, to The Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032 for obtaining Eligibility Certificate from the University.