The Ministry of Ayush provided a detailed update on measures taken to promote and enhance the quality of medical education in Ayush systems through its regulatory bodies, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). These commissions were established under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020 and the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020, respectively.
Over the last three years, NCISM has framed, published, and implemented 13 key regulations for Indian System of Medicine education, including the Minimum Standards of Undergraduate Ayurveda Education Regulations-2022, Minimum Standards of Undergraduate Unani Education Regulations 2022, and various Assessment and Rating regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate colleges and hospitals in 2023 and 2024. Similarly, NCH implemented 11 regulations for Homoeopathy education, including the Homoeopathy Graduate Degree Course Regulations-2022 and Minimum Essential Standards For Homoeopathic Colleges Regulations-2024.
Significant curriculum reforms were introduced at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels to align with the New Education Policy 2020 and global standards. Reforms included reversing the lecture to non-lecture hours ratio to 1:2, introducing elective courses, implementing induction programs, and adopting a Competency Based Dynamic Curriculum. Early clinical exposure from the first professional session, separate hours for library and sports, and the introduction of formative assessments alongside summative university examinations were key changes. Postgraduate reforms included a semester system, credit framework, and the introduction of molecular biology labs.
Technology integration initiatives include QR code embedded syllabi, elective courses through Learning Management Systems (LMS), and multiple portals under AYUSH Grid for educational planning, entrepreneurship development, textbook assessment, and academic performance tracking. Examination reforms include the implementation of the National Teachers’ Eligibility Test (NTET), NCISM PRE-TIB Exam for Unani, and the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) for undergraduate admissions conducted by NTA.
For Homoeopathy, NCH initiatives included digitization through the Education Life Cycle Management portal, mandatory skill laboratories and Basic Cardiac Life Support training, and strengthened clinical exposure through internships at Primary Health Centres. Faculty training covered 3,145 undergraduate and 602 postgraduate faculty members, with specific virtual training sessions held in May and June 2026.
Regarding state-level implementation, public health is a state subject, and the establishment of new Ayush Educational Institutions falls under state governments. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) provides financial assistance for new Ayush colleges in government sectors where availability is inadequate. However, the State Government of Uttarakhand did not submit any proposal for new institutes for Financial Year 2026-27. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) operates a Regional Ayurveda Research Institute in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, but there are no current proposals for new research institutes in the state.
Yoga education is promoted through the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), which offers various courses, with details available on its website.
This information was provided by Union Minister of State for Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.