The Department of Kayachikitsa is the principal clinical department of Ayurveda, dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and comprehensive management of diseases through classical Ayurvedic principles integrated with evidence-based clinical practice. Kayachikitsa, meaning "Internal Medicine," focuses on restoring health by maintaining the balance of Dosha, Dhatu, Mala, Agni, Ojas, and Srotas.
The department provides extensive clinical exposure through well-established OPD and IPD services, enabling students to develop strong diagnostic skills, clinical reasoning, and patient-centred treatment planning. Students receive hands-on training in classical Ayurvedic therapeutics, Panchakarma, Rasayana, lifestyle modification, and integrative patient care under the guidance of experienced faculty.

To be a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic Internal Medicine, delivering outstanding education, clinical care, research, and holistic patient management while preserving the authentic principles of Ayurveda.

 To impart comprehensive education in Ayurvedic Internal Medicine.
 To develop clinically competent and compassionate Ayurvedic physicians.
 To integrate classical Ayurvedic knowledge with evidence-based clinical practice.
 To promote research, innovation, and ethical patient care.
 To encourage lifelong learning and professional excellence.

 To develop expertise in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic diseases.
 To strengthen clinical reasoning using Ayurvedic diagnostic principles.
 To integrate Panchakarma, Rasayana, Pathya-Apathya, and lifestyle interventions into patient care.
 To prepare students for independent clinical practice and postgraduate education.

 Understand Nidana, Samprapti, and Chikitsa Siddhanta of diseases.
 Develop competency in Ayurvedic clinical examination and diagnosis.
 Formulate individualized treatment plans based on Ayurvedic principles.
 Integrate Panchakarma and external therapies with internal medicine.
 Promote preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare.
 Encourage evidence-based practice and clinical research.

 Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
 Subjects: Kayachikitsa (NCISM Curriculum)

 General Medicine (Kayachikitsa)
 Jwara (Fever)
 Prameha (Diabetes)
 Amavata (Rheumatic Disorders)
 Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis)
 Amlapitta and Gastrointestinal Disorders
 Skin Diseases (Kushtha)
 Respiratory Disorders
 Lifestyle and Metabolic Diseases
 Rasayana and Vajikarana
 Panchakarma Integration
 Pathya-Apathya and Lifestyle Medicine

 Interactive classroom lectures
 Bedside clinical teaching
 OPD and IPD clinical postings
 Case-based discussions
 Clinical demonstrations
 Seminars and journal clubs
 Evidence-based learning
 Audio-visual teaching and digital learning resources

 Well-equipped OPD and IPD services
 Dedicated Panchakarma Unit
 Clinical demonstration rooms
 Departmental Library
 Audio-visual teaching facilities
 Computer and internet-enabled learning resources
 Clinical skill development facilities
 Infrastructure developed as per NCISM norms

 Daily clinical rounds
 Bedside case presentations
 Clinical seminars
 Journal clubs
 Grand rounds
 Clinical case discussions
 Research presentations
 Internal assessments and viva voce
 Community health programmes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Diagnose and manage common acute and chronic diseases using Ayurvedic principles.
 Develop individualized treatment protocols based on Dosha, Dushya, Agni, and Prakriti.
 Integrate Panchakarma, Rasayana, and lifestyle interventions into patient management.
 Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and ethical medical practice.
 Apply evidence-based Ayurvedic medicine in routine clinical care.

The department prepares graduates for careers in clinical practice, multispecialty Ayurvedic hospitals, postgraduate education, teaching, research, Panchakarma centres, integrative healthcare, wellness medicine, lifestyle clinics, and public health services.

 Extensive OPD and IPD clinical exposure
 Hands-on training in Internal Medicine and Panchakarma
 Experienced faculty with strong clinical expertise
 Case-based and bedside teaching
 Integration of classical Ayurveda with modern diagnostics
 Research-oriented academic environment
 Community outreach and preventive healthcare programmes
 NCISM-compliant clinical infrastructure