The Government of Kerala conducts Post Graduate course in Ayurveda. Candidates are allotted to the particular courses from the rank list which is obtained through Kerala Post Graduate Entrance Examination. It is an all India based examination which is being conducted at Thiruvananthapuram. The various Post

Graduate courses offered in the field of Ayurveda are as follows.

• Kayachikitsa
• Swasthawritha
• Salyathantra
• Salakyathantra
• Prasoothithantra & Streeroga
• Manasika
• Rasasastra
• Ayurveda Sidhantha & Darsana
• Agadathantra
• Bhaishajyakalpana
• Panchakarma
• Kriyasareera
• Dravyaguna
• Kaumarabhrithya
• Roganidanam

Structure of Kerala PG Ayurveda Test

The exam consists of two papers. The time allotted for each paper is about two hours. Each paper consists of 150 objective types multiple choice questions.

Syllabus for Kerala PG Ayurveda Test

• Ashtanga hrdaya
• Ayurveda itihasa (history of ayurveda)
• Padartha vijnanam (Indian epistemology and world view) Sanskrit
• Prasuthi tantra and stri roga (gynecology and obstetrics)
• Agadatantra , vyavaharaayurveda and vidhivaidyaka(toxicology, forensic medicine and jurisprudence)
• Charaka samhita
• Dravyaguna vijnanam (ayurvedic pharmacology)
• Rasashastra and bhaishajyakalpana (medicinal chemistry and pharmacy)
• Shalya tantram (surgery)
• Roga vijnanam and vikriti vijanam (principls of diagnosis and pathology)
• Swastha vrittam (social and preventative medicine)
• Rachana shareeram (anatomy)
• Charaka samhita
• Kriya shareeram (physiology)
• Kaumarabritya (paediatrics)
• Kayachikitsa (general medicine)
• Prasuthi tantra and stri roga (gynecology and obstetrics)
• Shalakya tantram (ENT, dentistry, ophthalmology)

Eligibility Criteria

The Candidate should be of Indian origin. The candidate’s age should not be more than 45 years. The age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is five years. Candidate should possess a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine from the University of Kerala or from any recognized Universities with not less than 50% for both theory and practical papers separately. The candidates are eligible to appear for the post graduate entrance test in Ayurveda only if they have completed the internship successfully.

How to Apply?

The candidates those who wish to apply can obtain the application form from the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. The forms are available from the second week of August. Candidates those who belong to the general category should make a payment of Rs 1000/- at any branch of State Ban k of Travancore by filling up the challan which has been downloaded along with the application form. The original challan should get signed by the authorities of State Bank of Travancore and should be enclosed along with the duly filled application form. SC/ST candidates need to pay only Rs 500/- against the application fees. The entrance fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

How to fill the form?

The instructions for filling the application form are updated in the website. Candidates should read the instructions carefully before start filling the application form. Candidates those who are enrolling for the examinations must upload a passport size photograph in jpg format. After filling up the application form successfully the candidate should take a Xerox copy. Attach and sent it along with the attested copies of all the certificates and fee receipt to the given contact address.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Date of availability of Application forms: Second week of August, 2012
• Last Date of acceptance of Application forms: First week of September, 2012
• Date of Issue of Admit cards: Second week of September, 2012
• Date of Examination: Third week of September, 2012

Kerala PG Ayurveda Test centers

Thiruvananthapuram

Contact Address for the Kerala PG Ayurveda Test

• Address : Office Of The Commissioner For Entrance Examinations, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001
• Website: http://www.cee-kerala.org.

Colleges Accepting the Kerala PG Ayurveda Test score

• Government Ayurveda college, Thiruvananthapeuram
• Government Ayurveda college, Thrippunithura
• V.P.S.V Ayurveda college, Kottackal
• Government Ayurveda college, Kannur

Reference Books for Kerala PG Ayurveda Test

• A Comparative Hindu Materia Medica by Chanda Chakraberty
• A Comparative Study of Ayurveda and Treatment by Indian Drugs
• A Comprehensive Book of Ayurvedic Medicine for General Practitioners by Harish k. Verma
• A Comprehensive Guide on Caraka Samhita
• A Concise Introduction to Indian Medicine by Guy Mazars
• A Critical Study of Yogaratnakara by Nirmala Saxena
• A Guide to Ayurvedic Competitive Examination by Dr.G.P Rao
• A Handbook of Ayurveda by Vaidya Bhagawan Dash
• A Handbook of Ayurveda by Dr. K. Nishteswar

Coaching Centers for Kerala PG Ayurveda Test

The candidates can approach the coaching centers, in case if they need any guidance. Some of the popular institutes providing training are as follows:

• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt Ltd
• Darshana Academy
• Tandem
• SreeKrishna Entrance Coaching Centre
• Excellent Institute
• Prof.P.C. Thomas Classes
• Zephyr
• TIME
• Core

Study Plan

• Make use of the available time wisely by preparing time charts.
• Focus on your studies by taking breaks in between.
• Candidates should go through the key notes everyday
• Focus on the difficult portions first and then go the easy portions
• Allot more time for tough portions
• You can easily cover all the portions this way
• Study with the help of previous year question papers. This will help the students to stay informed about the syllabus as well as the latest changes in the question pattern.
• Create a systematic study plan and start working towards it.
• The thing that you have to keep in mind while preparing for Post Graduate Medical entrance exam is that you should try your level best to get an admission in the Government colleges.
• Make use of the available time wisely by preparing time charts.
• Focus on your studies by keeping breaks in between.
• Refer the previous question papers and keep yourself updated.
• Candidates should make sure that they study at least for four hours a day.
• Cover more portions during week ends and on public holidays.
• Keep some time for recollecting the subjects that you have studied.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results can be obtained from the official website of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations on the date of publication of results. After the publication of results, the candidates must visit the website regularly so as to obtaining counseling dates and procedures.  The website address is noted below.http://www.cee-kerala.org.

Score Validity

The score obtained through Kerala Post Graduate Ayurveda test is valid for one year. If the candidate has not taken an admission against the allotted seat, then he/she has to reappear for the entrance exam that is being conducted the next year.