No. 28-22/2009-Ay (PGD)
Dated
13.07.2010
In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (i), (j) and (k) of sub-section (1) of section 36 of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970 (48 of 1970), the Central Council of Indian Medicine with sanction of Govt. of India in order to regulate the Post-graduate Diploma Course of Ayurveda, hereby makes the following regulations namely:-

1.Short title and commencement-
(1) These regulations may be called the Indian Medicine Central Council (Post-graduate Diploma Course) Regulations 2010.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2.Definitions- In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) 'Act' means the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970;
(b) 'Council' means the Central Council of Indian Medicine;
(c) 'recognized institution' means an approved institution under Section 13 A or 13 C of IMCC Act, 1970.

3. Aims and Objects:-
1. To produce efficient Ayurved specialist in clinical specialties.
2. To produce the experts in various specialties for research and development in the field of Ayurved e.g. Dravyaguna, Rasashastra, Bhaishajya Kalpana etc.
3. To have the skills and competence to diagnose and manage the conditions in respective area of specialties.

4. Specialties for Post-graduate diplomas are as follows:-
1. Panchakarma
2. Kshar Karma
3. Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics
4. Twak Roga
5. Ayurvedic Dietetics
6. Swasthavritta and Yoga
7. Prasuti Evum Striroga
8. Balroga
9. Ayurvedic Pharmacognosy & Standardization (Dravyaguna Vigyan)
10. Manasik Swasthya
11. Netraroga Vigyan
12. Rasayan and Vajikaran
13. Ayurvedic Sangyahara
14. Chhaya Avum Vikiran Vigyan
15. Marma Avum Asthi Chikitsa (Orthopeadics)
16. Rog Nidan Vidhi (Diagnostic techniques)

5. The Nomenclature, the subject of Post-graduate Diploma Course and the Department under which the subject courses shall be included is as specified in Schedule-I.

6. Mode of Admission:-
a) Eligibility criteria:-
A person possessing the degree in Ayurvedacharya (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) of a University or Board or medical institution specified in the Second Schedule to the Act shall be eligible for admission in the Post Graduate Diploma Course.
The University or Board or medical institution as the case may be, shall constitute an admission Committee, which shall supervise the admission procedure.
b) Mode of selection:-
Selection of candidates shall be made strictly on the basis of final merit list prepared out of aggregate marks of Under-graduate Course of all professional examinations of the candidates for all categories.

7. Period of study and attendance:-
1. The period of training for obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma shall be "Two" completed years including the examination period.
2. The students shall have to attend at least 75% in theory and practical of total lectures and practicals and seminars to become eligible for appearing in the examination, every year as prescribed by Council.
3. The students shall have to perform all hospital duties and other duties as may be assigned to them during the course of study.
4. The students shall have to attend special lectures, demonstrations, seminars, study tours and such other activities as per curriculum prescribed programme.
5. The students shall participate in all the teaching and training programmes and other activities of the Department.
6. The institution shall conduct at least one Seminar in a week and every student should participate in that Seminar. Every student shall make presentation on identified subject and at least ten seminars should be presented to make eligible to appear in the final year examination.

8. Method of training:-
1. Intensive training shall be provided in classical knowledge along with comparative and critical study in the respective specialty.
2. The emphasis shall be given on intensive applied training.
3. In the clinical training the student shall undertake the responsibility in the management and treatment of patients independently and deal with emergencies so as to acquire the knowledge of independent work as a specialist.
4. In the specialties of Shalya, Shalakya and Prasuti & Striroga the students shall have to undergo training of Investigative procedures, techniques and surgical performance of procedure and management in the related specialties.
5. The theoretical and teaching and practical training shall be as per syllabus specified by the Council from time to time.

9. Project Work
1. In the last six months of second year student have to submit the project work on the subject allotted by guide.
2. The subject of project work shall be practical oriented, and helpful in the development of competence in the respective specialties.
3. The subject of the project work shall have relation with the subject matter of the specialty.

10. Examinations:-
Diploma examination in any subject shall consist of theory, clinical, practical and oral.
1. Theory: There shall be two theory papers and two sections in each paper. One paper out of these shall essentially consist of the basics of the concerned discipline.
2. Clinical: Clinical examination of the subject shall be conducted to test/aimed at assessing the knowledge and competence of the candidate for undertaking independent work as a specialist.
3. Practical: Practical examination shall be conducted to assess practical skill and competence of respective specialties.
4. Viva-Voce: The Viva-voce examination shall be thorough and shall aim at assessing the candidate's knowledge, competence, understanding of the subject and communication skill of concerned subject which shall form a part of examination.

11. Examination and assessment:
The post-graduate diploma course shall have two examinations in the following manner:
1. The preliminary examination shall be conducted by the institution where student is under going training at the end of one academic year after admission to make the student eligible to appear in the final examination.
2. The final examination shall be conducted at the end of second year. The students will have to pass preliminary examination at least 90 days before appearing final year examination.
3. The examination shall be aimed to test the clinical acumen, ability and working knowledge of the student in the practical aspect of the specialty and his/her fitness to work independently as a specialist.
4. The clinical/practical examination shall aim at a careful assessment of the competence of the student.
5. The viva-voce part of the practical examination shall involve extensive discussion on any aspect of the specialty.
6. Minimum passing marks shall be 50% in Theory and practical separately and maximum grace marks will be 05 in one paper only.
7. The Number of Papers and Marks for theory/practical for First and Second year shall be as mentioned in Schedule II.
8. The final examination conducted by the University at the end of two years shall cover 75% of II year and 25% syllabus of I year.
9. The Question paper of University shall cover each and every topic of the syllabus.
10. Minimum 50% shall be the pass marks, however, the result will indicate only Satisfactory/Non-satisfactory.

12. Examiner:-
1. The examiner shall be appointed on yearly basis and may be re-appointed after the gap of one year examination.
2. The examiner should not be less than the post of Reader/Sr. Lecturer. Contractual or temporary teacher shall not be appointed as Examiner.
3. The examiner shall possess teaching experience of five years PG teaching.
4. The examiner should not be more than the age of 70 years.

13. Minimum requirement for conducting Post Graduate Diploma Course:-
1. Post Graduate Diploma will be conducted in the existing recognized Post Graduate Centers under the concerned subject of Post Graduate Degree.
2. The Centre shall have adequate infrastructure, equipments, faculty and facilities required for training in the related specialty and subject.

14. Rights and Privileges of PG Diploma holders:-
1. To practice in concerned discipline as a specialist.
2. Post Graduate Diploma holder shall be eligible to join Post Graduate i.e. MD (Ay.)/MS (Ay.) Ayurved Courses in the concerned specialty and the duration of MD (Ay.)/MS (Ay.) Ayurved Course for such candidates shall be two years only.

15. Student Teacher Ratio:-
Five seats of PG Diploma Course shall be provided where there is one additional teacher with PG qualification in concerned subject and where there is no additional teacher only two seats will be provided.

16. Number of students for each course:-
Number of students shall be proportional to the intake of admission to P.G. Degree Courses or maximum of 05 students in each subject.

17. Criteria for Recognition:-
1. An institution recognized by Government of India under definition of Section 13 A or 13 C of IMCC Act, 1970.
2. PG Diploma will be conducted where Post-graduate degree course is being conducted by the Institution.
3. The Centre shall satisfy the Minimum requirements of Under-graduate and Post-graduate training as prescribed by the Council depending upon the type of training to be conducted in Diploma.
4. Diploma Course can be conducted in the subject only in which full-fledged PG Course is being conducted.
5. All the facilities of ancillary departments should be available.
6. Diploma Course can be conducted only with the permission of Government of India in accordance to Section 13 A of IMCC Act, 1970.

18. Fee:-
1. Fee shall be fixed by the Council, from time to time, with the prior permission of Government of India.
2. No other charges like Capitation fee/Donation shall be levied by the Institution except the Hostel , Labortary and Library charges.

19. Withdrawal of permission of admission:-
1. If an Institute fails to meet the minimum standards and requirement in conformity with the norms of the Council.
2. If students are admitted more than strength sanctioned by the Council.
3. If donation and capitation fee are charged.
4. If tuition, hostel and Library fee are charged more than the prescribed fee.

20. Procedure of permission:-
1. The applicant Institution shall apply to the Government of India with the Consent for affiliation of the concerned University for permission from 1st December to 31st December of the year.
2. The application shall be forwarded to the Council by Government of India by 31st January of the year.
3. After receipt of the application the proposal will be scrutinized by the Council and desired information if any will be obtained from the college. The college will be visited by the COUNCIL to make the recommendation to the Government of India by 28th February of the year.
4. The Government of India after satisfying or giving opportunity of hearing shall issue Letter of Permission or rejection by 31st March as the case may be.

P.R. SHARMA
Registrar-cum-Secretary