All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
(An Autonomous Organization under the Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India)
Admission Alert: AIIA PhD 2025 Ayurveda
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), affiliated with the University of Delhi, invites applications for admission to the Ph.D. (Ayurveda) program for the academic session 2025-26.
Eligibility
- MD/MS (Ayurveda) from a recognized university.
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in allied/interdisciplinary subjects such as AYUSH disciplines, Diet & Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Pharm – Ayurveda), Pharmacology, Medical Plant Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry, Food Science & Technology, etc., may also apply.
- A minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade) is required (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates).
- Exemptions from Entrance Test:
- UGC-NET/JRF/SLET/AYUSH-NET/CSIR-NET qualified candidates.
- Permanent faculty members of AIIA and A&U Tibbia College.
- However, all eligible candidates must appear for the interview.
Application Process
- Candidates must apply online at www.aiia.gov.in.
- Last date to submit the application: April 7, 2025
- Application Fee:
- ₹2500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- ₹3000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
- The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
- Check website for current fees.
Selection Process
- Entrance Exam (Mandatory for non-exempted candidates)
- Date: April 19, 2025
- Location: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Syllabus: Research Methodology, General Knowledge of Ayurveda, and Subject-Specific Topics
- Negative Marking: 1/4th deduction per incorrect answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% (Relaxation for reserved categories as per DU norms)
- Interview
- Shortlisted candidates must present their research interest before an expert panel.
Seats Available
- The Ph.D. program is offered in 12 specializations, including Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Dravyaguna, Roga Nidana, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Swasthavritta, Prasooti Tantra, and others.
- Seats are divided into stipendiary and non-stipendiary categories.
- Foreign nationals and in-service candidates will be admitted under non-stipendiary seats.
Additional Information
- Foreign applicants must apply through the Foreign Students’ Registry (FSR) of Delhi University.
- Reservation policies apply as per University of Delhi and Government of India norms.
- Selected candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if employed.
For further details and updates, visit:
www.aiia.gov.in | www.fmsc.ac.in
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