Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma in Kaya Chikitsa (PGDKC/EDKC)

The Kaya Chikitsa course is one of the major clinical specialties in Ayurvedic medicine. It primarily focuses on internal medicine and deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the body and mind. It also includes specialized therapies like Panchakarma, Rasayana (rejuvenation), and Vajikarana (aphrodisiac therapy).

Course Objectives

The main goals of the Kaya Chikitsa course are to:

• Develop Clinical Expertise in Ayurvedic Internal Medicine
• Train in Panchakarma Therapies
• Enhance Understanding of Rasayana & Vajikarana
• Promote Evidence-Based Practice
• Prepare for Academic and Professional Roles

Programme Structure

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Module 1: Foundations of Kayachikitsa

• Concept of Kaya, DoshaDhatuMala
• Trividha Roga Marga and RogiRoga Pariksha
• Role of Agni, Ama, and Srotas in disease pathogenesis

Module 2: Principles of Chikitsa (Chikitsa Siddhanta)

• Trividha, Shadvidha & Dwidha Chikitsa
• Shamana vs. Shodhana Chikitsa
• Rasayana and Vajikarana Chikitsa Principles

Module 3: Ayurvedic Diagnostic Tools (Roga Vinischaya)

• Dashavidha & Ashtavidha Pariksha
• Nadi, Mutra, Mala, Jihwa, Netra, and Sparsha Pariksha
• Diagnostic differentiation between similar clinical conditions

Module 4: Annavaha & Rasavaha Srotas Disorders

• Amlapitta, Grahani, Arsha, Atisara
• Agnimandya, Ajirna, and Gulma
• Management with Ahar, Vihar, Aushadh & Panchakarma

Module 5: Pranavaha & Raktavaha Srotas Disorders

• Shwasa, Kasa, Rajayakshma, Hikka
• Raktapitta, Hridroga, Hypertension
• Role of Basti, Virechana, Raktamokshana

Module 6: Majjavaha & Manovaha Srotas Disorders

• Unmada, Apasmara, Vatavyadhi
• Manasroga: Chinta, Bhaya, Anidra
• Medhya Rasayana, Satvavajaya Chikitsa

Module 7: Mutravaha & Medovaha Srotas Disorders

• Prameha (Madhumeha), Mutrakrichra, Mutraghata
• Sthaulya (obesity), Medodushtirelated diseases
• Dinacharya, PathyaApathya, Panchakarma

Module 8: Artavavaha & Shukravaha Srotas Disorders

• PCOS, Vandhyatva, Rajonivrutti Lakshanas
• Klaibya, Shukrameha
• Vajikarana, Rasayana and Garbhasanskara perspectives

Module 9: Twak, Asthi & Majjavaha Srotas Disorders

• Kushtha, Kandu, Vicharchika, Pama
• Amavata, Sandhigata Vata, Asthigata Vata
• Raktamokshana, Lepa, Parisheka, Internal medicines

Module 10: Communicable & Febrile Disorders

• Jwara (all types), Krimi, Rajayakshma
• Vishuchika, Atisara, and infectious conditions
• Management and public health integration

Module 11: Panchakarma in Kayachikitsa

• Role in chronic/lifestyle diseases
• Planning of Poorvakarma, Pradhankarma, Paschatkarma
• Basti, Virechana, Vamana in systemic diseases

Module 12: Geriatrics and Rasayana Chikitsa

• Jara Vyadhi & Rasayana Chikitsa
• Medhya, Kamya & Naimittika Rasayana
• Longevity, immunity & quality of life improvement

Module 13: Research Methodology, Thesis Writing & Ethics

• Research types, protocol writing, trial design
• Ethical guidelines in Ayurveda
• Thesis preparation and publication skills

Module 14: Integrative Medicine & Practice Management

• Correlation of Ayurvedic and modern diagnoses
• Evidencebased Ayurveda and integrative clinical models
• Clinical record keeping, consent, medicolegal aspects, private practice skills

Module 15: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for an online exam and are also obliged to submit assignments after each module. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded with PG Diploma/Executive Diploma in Kaya Chikitsa by Centre for Health Management and Research, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules, Online Live Classes/Part-time or face-to-face classes (Regular mode), elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Who Should Apply?

• BAMS Graduates with Clinical Passion
• Aspiring Ayurvedic Physicians & Specialists
• Panchakarma Enthusiasts
• Future Academicians & Researchers
• Health & Wellness Entrepreneurs
• Those Passionate About Rasayana & Vajikarana

Future career prospects

The ultimate goal of the Kaya Chikitsa is to gradually and gently improve a patient’s health, enabling and motivating them to make lifestyle changes that they can maintain long term. Treatment is aimed at the illness causing symptoms, not at masking the individual symptoms themselves. The body is treated as a whole, the physical, emotional and mental aspects are all catered for. The professional can opt different fields as per their choice, interest, expertise and knowledge. Some of the important broad disciplines where the professionals can consume themselves in Hospital and Healthcare Administration, Health Supervisor, instructor, expert, specialist, Ayurvedic Physicians, Ayurvedic Teacher, Therapists, Trainer/ Instructor Health Club ,Area Sales Executive/Manager, Product Manager, Business Development Officer, Health & Wellness Entrepreneurs etc.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 20^th Aug 2026.

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