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CHENNAI
B.S.M.S./M.D.(SIDDHA)
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Nadu.
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In exercise of the powers conferred by section 42 of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.
Medical University, Chennai Act, 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987), and in supersession
Governing Council of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, hereby
1. (i) These Statues may be called The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical
(ii) They shall come into force from the date of assent of the Chancellor.
2. The words and phrases used in these statues shall, unless expressly explained
otherwise, have the same meaning as they have with reference to The Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987) hereinafter
3. It shall be necessary for the proposed Siddha Medical College seeking Provisional
Affiliation to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University for starting First Batch of
Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (B.S.M.S.) Degree course to apply for Letter of
Consent of Affiliation of their application with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical
University, Chennai.
Affiliation:-
2. The applicant shall own a hospital being run by it with not less than 100 beds
with an administrative block (or) tie up Hospital with not less than 100
Varmam.
areas.
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5. The application for Letter of Consent of Affiliation from the Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai shall be in writing and in Form I, annexed with these statutes,
addressed to the Registrar of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and shall be
submitted to the Registrar between 1st July and 31st October of every year6. The application
for Letter of Consent of Affiliation shall be submitted along with the permission of the
Government of Tamil Nadu to establish the college and contain the following particulars, namely:-
(c) Address where the Siddha Medical college is to be located with Telephone No., E-
(d) Details regarding the administrative block of the hospital and its location;
(e) Details of the hospital with plan, owned by the Trust/Society such as:-
(iii) Facilities like Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, and Mini operation theatre, etc.
(vi) Master plan for the development of the hospitals as a future teaching hospital
with strength of two hundred beds with all necessary facilities and scope for
(xi) Master plan of the college and hospital complex, either in toto or in phased
programme;
(f) Particulars as to the availability of Land, Building, other physical infrastructure, etc.
(g) Number of students proposed to be admitted in the First Batch of of the B.S.M.S.
Degree course,
(h) Particulars as to the availability of training facility for the students to be admitted in
the college;
(i) Particulars as to the availability of ready built area for the accommodation of the
academic complex and residential quarters for the staff of the proposed college;
(l) Total population of the area in and around 20 kms of radius of the area in which
(o) Details regarding the financial soundness of the applicant with supporting documents
to show that it has the capacity to deposit Rs.20,00,000/- (Rupees twenty lakhs only)
i.e.,
(2) The applicant shall also furnish proof to show that the Trust has an annual
7. The applicant shall also enclose a payment receipt for processing fee for
Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only), Inspection fee for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty
thousand only) and cost of application for Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) or such
amount as may be prescribed by Governing Council from time to time. On receipt of the
application for Letter of Consent of Affiliation , the University shall scrutinize the same
fulfilled by the applicant to become eligible to receive the said Letter of Consent of
conditions are fulfilled by the applicant and make a detailed report to the University with
by the applicant to become eligible to receive the Letter of Consent of Affiliation for
Affiliation.
(a) The applicant shall satisfy the University that they have clear title to the
lands specified in Statute No.4 (ii) (b) without any encumbrance and shall
furnish the title deeds and such other documents as required by the
(b) The applicant shall fulfill necessary provisions of relevant Acts on the
subject such as the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971
(Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972) and Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of
ceiling on Land) Act 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 58 of 1961) or other local body
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Acts as in force and shall also ensure the evidence so produced in this
(c) The applicant shall also satisfy that they have actual physical possession of
the lands and shall furnish necessary documents in this regard and such
(d) The applicant shall satisfy the University that all the infrastructural facilities
(e) The applicant shall run a hospital (located in the above land) of not less
laboratory, and Mini Operation theatre, etc. There must be good out-
patients turn over and bed occupancy. The hospital must have its own
with a minimum of 100 beds exclusively for siddha medicine. The hospital
hospital there shall be binding evidence to show that the said hospital shall
training in the above said departments. The applicant must have a master
plan for the future teaching hospital with bed strength of 200 with all
other required facilities including all specialities. The master plan of the
playground, staff quarters, etc. and these facilities shall be made available
in to or in phased programme.
(f) The inspection commission shall examine and satisfy itself with the staff
facilities and performance of the existing hospital, the master plan for future
Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees ten lakhs only) for the First Batch of B.S.M.S.
Course of study as stipulated in statute 6(n) (1) (i) & (ii). Further, the
excluding the interest accrued from the aforesaid deposit as stipulated in statute 6
(n) (2).
9. The University, if fully satisfied on the basis of the report of the Inspection Commission
that all the conditions required to be fulfilled by the applicant are fulfilled, shall issue a Letter of
Consent of Affiliation in Form No.II annexed with these statutes on submission of a payment
receipt for Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) towards fee for issue of Letter of
Consent of Affiliation to the applicant to enable the applicant to make further arrangements to
start the First Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course of in the proposed Siddha Medical College.
Provided that it the University shall be competent to show preference in granting the Letter of
Consent of Affiliation , in respect of applicants who propose to set up the Siddha Medical
College in an area where there is a population of not less than two lakhs and which area is so
located in and around twenty kms. of the area where there is a population of ten lakhs and if the
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area is in a district where there are no Siddha Medical Colleges, provided the area is having
adequate supply of water, transport facilities, development potential and easy accessibility to other
places.
10. The issue of the Letter of Consent of Affiliation alone shall not confer any right on the
11. The applicant on receipt of the Letter of Consent of Affiliation from the University shall
apply to the University for Provisional Affiliation of First Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course in
Form III annexed with these statutes and shall fulfill the conditions stipulated in statute 12 to
enable the University to appoint and send an Inspection Commission to the proposed Siddha
Medical College. The University to appoint and send an Inspection Commission to the proposed
12. The applicant shall before applying for Provisional Affiliation for the First Batch of
(a) Shall have obtained the permission of the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of
(b) Shall have appointed a qualified Principal for Siddha Medical College.
(c) (i) Shall have appointed qualified staff members for the
Annexure.
13. The applicant after fulfilling the conditions stipulated in the statute 12 shall intimate the
fact to the University along with the Inspection Proforma duly filled-in intended for
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Provisional Affiliation in writing along with a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees
forty thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council
from time to time, towards the inspection fee payable to the University and shall request
14. On receipt of the above intimation the University shall send its inspection commission to
inspect the facilities available at the proposed Siddha Medical College with reference to the
Inspection Proforma submitted by the Management and submit its report to the University
Inspection 90% of teaching staff should be present, while posting order and acceptance in respect
of all other teaching staff should be made available. The Inspection Commission shall also report
the lacunae, if any, in the fulfillment of any of the conditions required to be fulfilled and also
advise as to the capability of the applicant to rectify the lacunae within a period of 30 (thirty)
there are lacunae in the fulfillment of the conditions, the University may conduct re-inspection on
thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to
time towards the re-inspection fee and shall receive a final report from the inspection commission.
15. After a detailed examination of the final report of the Inspection Commission and if the
University is fully satisfied as to the fulfillment of the conditions for the Provisional Affiliation for
the First Batch BSMS Degree course, the University shall direct the applicant to remit a sum of
Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees ten lakhs only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing
Council from time to time payable by the applicant towards the First Instalment security deposit.
The security deposit shall be invested in a Fixed Deposit in a Nationalised Bank or Government
Undertaking / Corporation which accepts Fixed Deposits, jointly in the name of the Registrar, the
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and in the name of the applicant. The Fixed
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Deposit receipt shall be kept in the custody of the Registrar. The interest accrued thereon shall be
utilized towards the maintenance of the Siddha Medical College and the applicant shall submit an
utilization certificate in this regard in Form No.IV annexed with these statutes, at the end of every
academic year.
16. On the remittance of the security deposit as specified in Statute 15, by the applicant and on
receipt of the intimation from the applicant that all the staff members appointed are in a position to
start the teaching course, the University shall grant Provisional Affiliation for the First Batch of
B.S.M.S. Degree course after collecting a payment receipt for Rs.3,00,000/- (Rupees
three lakhs only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to
time from the applicant towards the fee for the Provisional Affiliation for the First Batch of
B.S.M.S. Degree
17. The applicant shall evidence of an annual receipt of not less than Rs.50,00,000/-
(Rupees fifty lakhs only) excluding the interest accrued from the security deposit mentioned in
these statutes to facilitate the proper running of the Siddha Medical College. This is only a portion
of the liability which the College likely to incur every year towards payment of salaries to the staff
18. (1) The Provisional Affiliation granted by the University shall be only for the First
Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree Course. Only thereupon the college shall be permitted to admit
students in such number in the First Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course as the University decides.
The college shall not admit students before such permission by the University.
(2) Every College shall have a duly constituted Governing Body with representatives
of the teaching staff, to advise the Principal in the internal affairs of the college. A record
of proceedings of the said Governing Body of the college shall be maintained by the
Principal.
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(4) The Siddha Medical College shall furnish a budget for each year of the study and a
separate development which will cover the expenses for the fulfillment of the
(5) The Governing Body of the College shall meet atleast once in three months to
consider the budget estimates and such other matters as may arise in its working.
It shall meet in May-June each year to consider the Annual Report, the audited
the notice of meeting shall be sent to the Registrar atleast fifteen clear days before
the date of the meeting. A copy of the minutes of the meeting shall also be sent to
19. By the time only six months period is left for the commencement of Second Batch
of B.S.M.S. Degree, the applicant shall apply to the University along with a copy of
Inspection Proforma duly filled in & with a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty
thousand only) towards Inspection fee or such amount as may be prescribed by Governing
Council from time to time for Continuance of for Provisional Affiliation for the Second
Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree Course in Form III annexed with these statutes. Before
applying so, the applicant shall ensure that all the facilities and departments with the
required staff members specified in Statute No.12 (b) (c) (d) and (e) are continued to be
provided in the college and the facilities as detailed in Annexure shall have to be provided
20. On receipt of the application for Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for the Second
Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course the University shall send its Inspection Commission at least
five months before the commencement of the Second Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course.
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21. The inspection commission sent by the University shall inspect the facilities made
available by the management of the college duly verifying the Inspection Proforma and report
to the University as to whether all the facilities required to be provided by the college are provided.
The Inspection Commission shall also point out in its report the lacunae, if any, in the fulfillment
of the conditions required to be fulfilled and also advise as to the capability of the applicant to
rectify the lacunae within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of the
a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty Thousand Only) or such amount as may be
prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards the re-inspection fee and shall
22. After a detailed examination of the final report of the Inspection Commission, if the
University is fully satisfied as to the fulfillment of the conditions for the Provisional Affiliation for
the Second Batch of BSMS Degree course the University shall direct the college to remit a sum
of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees ten lakhs only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing
Council from time to time towards the II & Final installment of security deposit payable by the
applicant. The security deposit shall be invested in a Fixed Deposit in a Nationalised Bank or
Government Undertaking / Corporation which accepts Fixed Deposits, jointly in the name of the
Registrar, the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and in the name of the
applicant. The Fixed Deposit receipt shall be kept in the custody of the Registrar. The interest
accrued thereon shall be utilized towards the maintenance of the Siddha Medical College and the
applicant shall submit the utilization certificate in this regard in Form No.IV annexed with these
23. On the remittance of the security deposit as specified in Statute 22, by the applicant, on
receipt of the intimation from the applicant that all the staff members appointed in pursuance of the
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above statutes are in a position to conduct the teaching course and on production of renewal
collecting a payment receipt for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) or such amount as
may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards the Continuance
of Provisional Affiliation fee for the Second Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course, grant
Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for the Second Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree Course
and for existing batches24. The Continuance of Provisional Affiliation granted by the
University as specified in statute No.23 shall be only for the Second Batch of B.S.M.S.
25. The Siddha Medical College shall furnish a budget for each year.
26. By the time only six months period is left for the commencement of Third Batch of
B.S.M.S. Degree course, the applicant shall apply to the University for Continuance of
Provisional Affiliation for the Third Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree Course in Form III
annexed to this statutes along with the Inspection Proforma duly filled in. Before applying
so, the applicant shall ensure that all the facilities and departments with the required staff
members specified in Statute Nos.12 (b) (c) (d) (e) and 19 are continued to be provided in the
college and the facilities as prescribed in Annexure shall have to be provided in the Siddha
Medical College.
payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) or such amount as may be
prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards the inspection fee.
27. On receipt of the application for the Third Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course from
the applicant, the University shall send its Inspection Commission at least five months
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before the commencement of the Third Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course. 28. The
inspection commission sent by the University shall inspect the facilities available in the
college duly verifying the Inspection Proforma submitted by the Management and report to
the University as to whether all the facilities required to be provided by the college are
actually provided. The Inspection Commission shall also point out in its report the lacunae,
if any, in the fulfillment of the conditions required to be fulfilled and also advise as to the
capability of the college to rectify the lacunae within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the
date of receipt of the University communication/letter. In case, there are lacunae in the
necessary on production of a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only)
or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards
the re-inspection fee and shall receive a final report from the inspection commission.
29. After a detailed examination of the final report of the Inspection Commission, if the
University is fully satisfied as to the fulfillment of the conditions for the Continuance of
Provisional Affiliation for the Third Batch of BSMS Degree course, on receipt of the
intimation from the applicant that all the staff members appointed in pursuance of the above
statutes are in a position to conduct start the teaching course and on production of renewal
collecting a payment receipt for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) or such amount as
may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time payable by the applicant
towards the Continuance of Provisional Affiliation fee for the III Third Batch of B.S.M.S.
Degree course, grant Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for the III Third Batch of
in statute No.29 shall be only for the III Third Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course and for the
existing batches.
31. The Siddha Medical College shall furnish a separate development budget for each
year.
32. By the time only six months period is left for the commencement of Fourth Batch
of B.S.M.S. Degree course , the applicant shall apply to the University for the
Form III annexed to this statutes. Before applying so, the applicant shall ensure that all the
facilities and departments with the required staff members specified in Statute Nos.12 (b)
(c) (d) (e) 19 and 26 are continued to be provided in the college and the facilities have to
Inspection Proforma duly filled in and a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty
thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time
33. On receipt of the application for the Fourth Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course from
the applicant, the University shall send its Inspection Commission at least three months
34. The inspection commission sent by the University shall inspect the facilities
available in the college duly verifying the Inspection Proforma submitted by the
Management and report to the University as to whether all the facilities required to be
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provided by the college are actually provided. The Inspection Commission shall also point
out in its report the lacunae, if any, in the fulfillment of the conditions required to be
fulfilled and also advise as to the capability of the college to rectify the lacunae within a
period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of the University communication/letter.
In case, there are lacunae in the fulfillment of the conditions, the University conduct the re-
(Rupees forty thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing
Council from time to time towards the re-inspection fee and shall receive a final report
35. After a detailed examination of the final report of the Inspection Commission, if
the University is fully satisfied as to the fulfillment of the conditions for the Continuance
of Provisional Affiliation for the Fourth Batch of BSMS Degree course, on receipt of the
intimation from the applicant that all the staff members appointed in pursuance of the
above statutes are in a position to conduct the teaching course and on production of
renewal permission of the Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
submission of a payment receipt for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) or such amount
as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time payable by the
applicant towards the Continuance of Provisional Affiliation fee for the Fourth Batch of
B.S.M.S. Degree course, grant Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for the Fourth Batch
of B.S.M.S. Degree Course and for existing batches. 36. The Continuance of
Provisional Affiliation granted by the University as specified in statute No.35 shall be only
for the Fourth Batch of B.S.M.S. Degree course and for the existing batches.
37. The Siddha Medical College shall furnish a separate development budget for each
year of study.
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38. By the time only six months period is left for the commencement of Fifth Batch of
B.S.M.S. Degree Course, the applicant shall apply to the University for Continuance of
Form III annexed to these statutes. Before applying so, the applicant shall ensure that all
the facilities and departments with the staff members stipulated by Central Council of
Indian Medicine mentioned herein shall have to be provided by the applicant and the
training shall be accompanied with a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty
thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time
Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship Training, the University shall send its Inspection
Commission at least five months before the commencement of the Fifth Batch of B.S.M.S.
Degree course.
40. The inspection commission sent by the University shall inspect the facilities available in
the college duly verifying the Inspection Proforma submitted by the Management and
report to the University as to whether all the facilities required to be provided by the college are
actually provided. The Inspection Commission shall also point out in its report the lacunae, if any,
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in the fulfillment of the conditions required to be fulfilled and also advise as to the capability of the
college to rectify the lacunae within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of the
payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only or such amount as may be
prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards the re-inspection fee and shall
41. After a detailed examination of the final report of the Inspection Commission, if the
University is fully satisfied as to the fulfillment of the conditions for the Continuance of
of the intimation from the applicant that all the staff members appointed in pursuance of the above
statutes are in a position to conduct the training course and on production of renewal
collecting a payment receipt for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) or such amount as
may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time payable by the applicant towards
the Continuance of Provisional Affiliation fee for the Fifth Batch of B.S.M.S. course
Provisional Affiliation for the Fifth Batch of B.S.M.S. course including Compulsory
42. The applicant seeking Continuance of Provisional Affiliation shall follow the
modification in the course contents suggested by the Board of Studies and Standing
43. All the norms prescribed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine may be applied by the
University in the areas not covered by the statutes, Ordinances and regulations framed by the Tamil
Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai for the starting of a new Siddha Medical College,
44. The applicant shall send to the University every year a report regarding the
45. It shall be competent for the University to withdraw the Provisional Affiliation /
months notice stating the reasons therefore, to the management of the college and after considering
the explanation submitted by the Management of the college. After giving a reasonable
opportunity to the management for hearing, the Governing Council shall decide on the
Affiliation.
The Management of the Siddha Medical college shall apply to this University after
complying with the requisite facilities, as prescribed by the Central Council for Indian
Medicine from time to time for grant of Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for
subsequent batches of B.S.M.S. degree course as prescribed for fifth batch of B.S.M.S.
degree course stated above along with the fee prescribed therefor.
47. The applicant of the affiliated college may apply to this University for increase in seats in
Under Graduate courses up to a maximum of one hundred (100) seats only. Permission for
entertain for reasons to be record in writing, the application received from the applicant for
increase in the number of seats in the college subject to the ceiling specified in statute No. 47 the
University will review the clinical facilities provided by the institutions and progress of clinical
performance of the hospitals vis-à-vis the population potential around the hospital and public
interest covered at large, while entertaining the application for increase of seats.
49. No Siddha Medical College shall apply to the University for increase in seats until
the first batch of students successfully completed the course and leave the college and the B.S.M.S.
50. The applicant shall apply to this University for increase of seats along with the
permission of the Government of Tamil Nadu . The applicant shall also satisfy the University
regarding the following norms as prescribed by the University and the Central Council of Indian
Medicine in this regard from time to time while making application for increase in seats in Form
51. On receipt of the application for increase in seats along with the Inspection Proforma duly
filled in, the University shall appoint an Inspection Commission to inspect the suitability of the
facilities provided by the college for such increase in seats and on submitting payment receipt
for Inspection fee for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only), processing fee for
Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) and cost of application for Rs.1,000/- (Rupees
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one thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from
52. The Inspection Commission referred to in statute 51 shall report to the University
duly verifying the filled-in Inspection Proforma as to whether all the requirements specified
in statute 50 have been provided by the applicant. The Inspection Commission shall also point
out in its report the lacunae, if any, in the fulfillment of the requirements to provided and also
advise as to the capability of the applicant to rectify the lacunae within a period of 30 (thirty) days
from the date of receipt of the University communication/letter. In case, there are
lacunae in the fulfillment of the conditions, the University conduct the re-inspection wherever
only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time made by
the applicant towards the re-inspection fee and shall receive a final report from the inspection
commission.
53. On receipt of the final report of the Inspection Commission and if the report is found
satisfactory the University shall recommend to the Central Council of Indian Medicine for its
54. On receipt of the concurrence from the Central Council of Indian Medicine to increase the
seats in the college concerned the University shall grant permission to the college concerned to
55. The permission granted to the applicant by the University under statute 54 is liable to be
withdrawn if any of the norms prescribed in the statute 50 is violated. In case of such
withdrawal, the permission shall be restored only when a satisfactory report is received by the
University on an inspection that the norms prescribed in the statute 50 have been duly complied
with.
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56. The Provisional Affiliation of Post graduate course in Siddha Medicine will be given for the
subjects included in the B.S.M.S. Degree course only after fulfilling the conditions laid down upto
statute 54 and after the first batch comes out after completing the Compulsory Rotatory Resident
Internship training.
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FORM I
(See Statute 5)
Application for Letter of Consent of Affiliation for Affiliation for BSMS Degree Course
enclosed)
Date :
Place :
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Form – II
(See Statute 9)
Under Statute 9 of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Affiliation of Siddha
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College for starting of B.S.M.S. Degree Course has been registered with the Tamil Nadu Dr.
The issue of this Letter of Consent of Affiliation, alone shall not confer any right on the
This Certificate is valid for a period of one year from the date of issue.
Seal
Date :
Place :
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FORM – III
Signature.
Place :
Date :
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FORM – IV
UTILISATION CERTIFICATE
………….. on the Security Deposit (Fixed Deposit) deposited as per statute No.15,22 for
Affiliation of B.S.M.S. Degree course has been fully utilized as per details furnished
Place :
Date :
FORM V
Place :
Date :
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M.D. (Siddha)
57. It shall be necessary for the Siddha Medical College/ Institution which is conducting
under-graduate course and seeking Provisional Affiliation to the Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai for starting Post Graduate Degree Course in
Siddha Medicine to apply for issue of Letter of Consent of Affiliation from the
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai for starting the Post-
58. The application for the issue of Letter of Consent of Affiliation shall be in writing and
in Form A annexed with these statutes, addressed to the Registrar of the Tamil Nadu Dr.
M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and shall be submitted to the Registrar between 1st
July and October of every year along with a copy of the Essentiality Certificate obtained
from the State Government, the duly filled-in inspection Proforma and towards processing
fee for Rs.25,000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand only) per branch, inspection fee for
Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) and cost of application for Rs.1,000/- (Rupees
one thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from
time to time
course;
started with other communication details like telephone, E-Mail & Web site;
l) Such other particulars as may be required by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.
60. On receipt of the application, the University shall scrutinize the same and verify whether the
following conditions which are necessary for the issue of Letter of Consent of Affiliation to the
conditions to be fulfilled by the applicant to become eligible to receive the Letter of Consent of
Affiliation are fulfilled. The Inspection Commission shall also specifically verify with
reference to the Inspection Proforma submitted by the applicant whether the following
conditions which are necessary to start first batch of M.D. (Siddha) degree course are
m) The applicant shall produce evidence to show that the Siddha Medical College/
Institution has been in existence for a period of not less than 6 (six) years, for
n) The Siddha Medical College/ Institution in which the proposed P.G. Degree
o) The applicant college/ Institution shall furnish an undertaking that it shall fulfill
61. The University, after a preliminary inspection, if satisfied that all the conditions required to be
fulfilled by the applicant College/Institution have been fulfilled, shall issue a Letter of Consent of
Affiliation on submission of payment receipt for Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only)
per branch towards fee for issue of Letter of Consent of Affiliation or such amount as
may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time, to the applicant college to
enable the college/Institution to approach the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New
Delhi, for permission. The Letter of Consent of Affiliation shall be in Form-B annexed
62. The issue of Letter of Consent of Affiliation alone shall not confer any right on the
63. The applicant college/Institution shall, before applying for Provisional Affiliation for
any of the Post-Graduate Courses in Siddha Medicine in Form ‘C’ annexed with these
statutes, shall satisfy the conditions stipulated in statute 64 hereunder, concerned with the starting
of respective course.
The speciality in which proposed PG course is to be started shall have atleast three
teaching faculty in each viz. 1(one) Professor and 2 (two) more teachers at the level of
Associate Professor/ Reader/ Assistant Professor/Lecturer who shall possess the minimum
qualification as prescribed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine for Post Graduate
teaching.
(i) The Siddha Medical College/ Institution shall possess and own
building for which the land and building shall be in the name of the
Society/Trust.
8(d) for the under Graduate course with the required staff members are
continued to be provided and the ready built area for the Post-
20 Sq.ft. per student /each faculty. Three class rooms for each course
LABORATORY:
1. Pharmacology Laboratory
2. Microbiology Laboratory
sq.ft.
35. Wide Mouth Pet Bottles with Lid 1.5 Litres - 2 Nos.
44. Rotarod
47. Refrigerator
51. Operation Table S.S. top with Central hole trolley model
The Institution shall have Audio-Visual equipment, illustrations, Central Photograph unit
and Xerox machine. It shall be under the control of a technically qualified Non-Medical Officer.
Department shall have equipments which are essential for the concerned speciality subject
to the satisfaction of the inspectors sent by the University. The requirements shall be updated from
time to time.
There shall be laboratory equipped with the specific requirements of concerned speciality
shall have minimum of 50 (fifty) beds for each branch. There shall be atleast 5
beds for Post-Graduate students, inclusive of those registered for degree available
the number of students admitted per year (i.e.) 1:2 staff, student ratio or as
determined by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi from time to
time.
The number of students admitted in any branch shall not be more than two students per
recognized Post-Graduate teacher per year. Under no circumstances the ceiling on the number of
students shall be exceeded without prior approval of the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New
Delhi.
INDIAN MEDICINE:
In addition to the above requirements, the applicant shall also satisfy the norms prescribed
by the Central Council of Indian Medicine from time to time in respect of the courses
concerned.
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65. The applicant college/institution after fulfilling the conditions stipulated in the above statute
shall intimate the fact to the University in writing along with a payment receipt for
Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the
Governing Council from time to time towards the inspection fee payable to the University and
shall request the University to depute its inspection commission. On receipt of the above intimation
the University shall send its inspection commission to inspect the facilities available at the
proposed institution and to submit report to the University as to the satisfactory fulfillment of the
conditions required to be fulfilled. The inspection commission shall after verifying the
infrastructure referred for above course the lacunae; if any in the fulfillment of any of the
conditions required to be fulfilled and also advise as to the capability of the Trust/Society
to rectify the lacunae within a period of 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt of the
submitting a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) or such
amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards the re-
inspection fee and shall receive a final report from the Inspection Commission.
66. After a detailed examination of the final report of the Inspection Commission, if the
University is satisfied as to the fulfillment of the condition for the Provisional Affiliation
for the first batch of course, the University shall direct the applicant Institution to remit an
by the Governing Council from time to time, in respect of the proposed course towards the
security deposit. The Security Deposit shall be invested in a fixed deposit in a Nationalised
names of the Registrar of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and the
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Institution. The Fixed Deposit receipt shall be kept in the custody of the Registrar. The
interest accrued thereon shall be utilized by the Institution towards the maintenance of the
course/ Institution.
67. On the remittance of the Security Deposit by the applicant Trust/Society as required
under statute 75 66 above, and on receipt of the intimation from the applicant /Institution
that all the staff members required for starting the course are in a position to start the
teaching course, the University shall grant Provisional Affiliation for the first batch of
course, after collecting a payment receipt for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) per
branch or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time
towards the fee for the Provisional Affiliation for the first batch of PG course.
68. The Provisional Affiliation granted by the University shall be only for the First batch
of PG course.
69. By the time only six months period is left for the commencement of Second Batch of
First P.G. Degree Course , the (applicant college) management of the Institution shall
apply to the University for Continuance of Provisional Affiliation of the second Batch of
the P.G. Degree course in from “C” annexed with these statutes, along with a payment
receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only or such amount as may be prescribed
by the Governing Council from time to time towards the inspection fee payable to the
University and shall request the University to depute its Inspection Commission.
70. On receipt of the above intimation along with a copy of Inspection Proforma duly
filled in & a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) towards
Inspection fee or such amount as may be prescribed by Governing Council from time to
time, the University shall send its Inspection Commission atleast six months before the
facilities which are provided in the Institution for running the first batch of P.G. Degree
course are continued to be provided for training the Second Batch . The Inspection
commission shall also inspect with reference to the Inspection Proforma and submit a
Institution as required by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi, if any, for
71. After a detailed examination of the report of the Inspection Commission, and if the
Provisional Affiliation for the second Batch of the P.G. Degree in Siddha course the
University shall grant Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for the second Batch of the
P.G. Degree in Siddha course after collecting a payment receipt for Rs.60,000/- (Rupees
sixty thousand only) per branch or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing
Council from time to time towards the fee for the Continuance of Provisional Affiliation
72. It shall be necessary for the institution to apply for Continuance of Provisional
Affiliation for the third batch of PG Degree in Form “C” and inspection Proforma duly
filled-in annexed with these statutes. The application shall be sent to the Registrar of the
University along with a payment receipt for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty Thousand Only) or
such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time towards
the Inspection fee. On receipt of the application, the University shall send its Inspection
Commission to the Institution for the purpose of verifying the infrastructure provided by the
Institution for conduct of the first batch and second Batch of the course concerned are
continued to be provided and submit a report to the University. While making this report, the
Inspection Commission shall also specify after verified the Inspection Proforma submitted by
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the applicant whether the norms, if any, specified by the Central Council of Indian
Medicine, New Delhi, for conduct of third Batch of PG Degree the course concerned,
are satisfied by the Institution. On receipt of the Inspection report, the University, if
satisfied shall grant Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for the third Batch of the course
after collecting a payment receipt for Rs.60, 000/- (Rupees sixty thousand only) per
branch or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing Council from time to time,
towards the Continuance of Provisional Affiliation fee for the course Concerned.
The Management of the Siddha Medical college shall apply to this University after
complying with the requisite facilities, as prescribed by the Central Council for Indian
Medicine from time to time for grant of Continuance of Provisional Affiliation for
M.D.(Siddha) degree course stated above along with the fee prescribed therefor.
74. No M.D. (Siddha) College shall apply to the University for increase in seats until
the first batch of students pass out of the College and the M.D. (Siddha) degree so obtained
is recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine and notified by the Government
of India.
75. The applicant M.D. (Siddha) college shall satisfy the University with the following
norms as prescribed by the University and the Central Council of Indian Medicine in this
regard from time to time while making application for increase in seats in Form ‘D’
annexed with these statutes with a payment receipt towards processing fee of Rs.25,000/-
(Rupees twenty five thousand only) per speciality and cost of application of Rs.1,000/-
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(Rupees one thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing
76. On receipt of the application from the applicant of the M.D. (Siddha) College for
increase in seats along with the Inspection Proforma duly filled in, the University shall
appoint an Inspection Commission to inspect the suitability of the facilities provided by the
college for such increase in seats, after receiving a payment receipt towards the inspection
fee for Rs.40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) per branch or such amount as may be
77. The Inspection Commission referred to above shall report to the University with
reference to the Inspection Proforma submitted by the Management, as to whether all the
facilities required to be provided by the management of the college for increase in seats
have been provided. The Inspection Commission shall also point out in its report the
lacunae, if any, in the fulfillment of the requirements to be provided and also advise as to
the capability of the college to rectify the lacunae within a period of 30(thirty) days from
the date of receipt of the University communication/letter. The University shall conduct re-
(Rupees forty thousand only) or such amount as may be prescribed by the Governing
Council from time to time by the applicant of the college towards re-inspection fee. The
78. On receipt of the final report of the above Inspection Commission, and if the report
is found satisfactory, the University shall recommend to the Central Council of Indian
79. On receipt of the concurrence from the Central Council of Indian Medicine to
increase the seats in the college concerned the University shall grant permission to the
college concerned to admit students in the seats so increased after collecting the payment
receipt for Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) per branch or such amount as may be
80. The permission granted to the applicant by the University is liable to be withdrawn
if any of the norms prescribed above is violated. In case of such withdrawal, the
permission shall be restored only when a satisfactory report is received by the University
on an inspection that the norms prescribed above have been duly complied with.
GENERAL
Continuance of Provisional Affiliation granted herein for conduct of the entire course by
giving 3 months notice stating the reasons therefor, to the management of the college and
after considering the explanation submitted by the management of the college. After
giving a reasonable opportunity to the management for hearing, the Governing Council
Provisional Affiliation.
82. The college/institution shall not enter into any Memorandum of Understanding
with other Universities without obtaining the prior permission from this University. The
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be recorded in writing, the application received from the affiliated colleges for such
permission.
complaints at any point of the year to confirm whether all such institutions are maintained
in best condition as per the Central Council of Indian Medicine norms. If any deficiencies
are pointed out / noticed during the surprise inspection, action will be initiated to withdraw
college/institution.
84. All the fees payable to the University shall be in the mode prescribed by the
85. The regulations prescribed/amended by Central Council for Indian Medicine for
time to time.
86. Prior permission of the State Government/ University is mandatory for shifting of
88. It shall be competent for the University to decide/change the venue of the exam
centre at the discretion of Governing Council and to send observers/flying squads during
examination. The institution cannot claim the exam centre in their institution as a matter
of right.
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FORM - A
(See Statute 58)
THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 32.
APPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF Letter of Consent of Affiliation
1. Name of the Trust or promoting Body
2. Name of the Siddha Medical College/ Institution which
proposes to start the P.G. Degree course
3. Date of the Establishment of the College / Institution and
the period of existence of the college/institution.
4. Address where the college/ Institution in which the
proposed course is to be started with details of
communication details like telephone, E-Mail & Web site.
5. Name of the Post Graduate course proposed to be started.
6. Number of students proposed to be admitted in the first
batch of of the course.
7. Whether adequate staff in the speciality in which the
proposed P.G. course is available as per the norms of
C.C.I.M. If so, furnish break up details therefore.
8. Details of Essentiality Certificate obtained from the State
Government for starting the Post Graduate Course(s).
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Form – ‘B’
(See Statute 61)
Under Statute 70 of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Affiliation of
P.G. Degree in Siddha Medicine) Statutes ……………….is hereby issued with a Letter of
Chennai to enable the said applicant to apply to the Central Council of Indian Medicine,
New Delhi, for permission to start the Post Graduate Degree in Siddha Medicine as per
The issue of This Letter of CONSENT OF AFFILIATION , alone will not confer
any right on the holder to start the Post Graduate Degree in Siddha Medicine.
Seal
Date :
Place :
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FORM – ‘C’
Place :
Date :
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FORM - D
Place :
Date :
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ANNEXURE
Minimum Standards & Requirements for Siddha College & attached hospital
HOSPITAL
The minimum bed strength for a teaching hospital attached to a Siddha college should be 100
for up to admission strength of 50 students per annum. The minimum bed strength for admission of
above 50 and up to 60 will be 120. For admissions above 60 the bed strength and student ratio
should be 1:3. Thus for 70 admission strength, the minimum bed requirement will be 120+30=150.
Likewise for 80 admission, it will be 120+60=180 beds. For admissions of 100 students in a college
the minimum bed strength will be 120+120=240. However for any new college to be opened in
future, the admission pattern will be observed as 60, 80 or 100 to maintain uniformity in standards.
OPD
There should be provision for the outdoor treatment with following sections:-
1. Maruthuvam
2. Sirappu Maruthuvam
3. Aruvai Maruthuvam
4. Sool, Mahalir and Kulanthai Maruthuvam
5. Avasara Maruthuvam (Casualty)
A separate OPD should be provided for Post-graduate Course in each and every clinical branch
concerned other than the above mentioned branches.
IPD
1. Pothu Maruthuvam
2. Sirappu Maruthuvam
3. Aruvai Maruthuvam
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5. Avasara Maruthuvam
The minimum bed strength for Maruthuvam should be 40% and for rest of the Departments it should
be 10% each. Remaining bed strength be adjusted according to requirement of the particular
hospital.
There should be sufficient space in the hospital for performing OPD & IPD wards in addition to
Thokkanam and Varma Section, Operation Theatre, Labour Room, Store Rooms, Rooms for officers
and staff of the hospital and all other requirements. The minimum space required for a 100 bedded
hospital should be minimum 20,000 Sq.ft.(covered)
Thokkanam Section
Library
To establish a Siddha college, the minimum number of books should be 1500 and it should be
increased up to 3000 in four years time. The minimum sitting capacity in the reading room should be
for 50 persons.
1. Librarian 1
2. Library Attendant/Peon 1
There should be sufficient space for stock room, Reading room, Librarian's room and Store. The
total area for a Library attached to Siddha College should not be less than 2000 Sq.ft.
Students Hostel
There shall be separate hostel arrangement for boys and girls students.
Herbal Garden
There shall be Herbal Garden not far away from the college and all the possible plants; atleast 150
species mentioned in the syllabus and up to 300 plants may be grown in the Herbal Garden for the
purpose of identification and display. The minimum land for Herbal Garden must be one acre. For
its maintenance at least two gardeners may be posted.
Games Facilities
There should be approx. one acre space where facilities for indoor and outdoor games may be
provided.
ADMINISTRATIVE WING
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There should be sufficient space for Principal room, small Committee room, visitors lounge and
space for administrative staff attached with Principal Office. The total area of Administrative Wing
should not be less than 2000 Sq.ft.
1. Principal/Dean/Director 1
2. PA to Principal 1
3. Establishment Section Every Section with adequate staff
4. Administration Section Every Section with adequate staff
5. Account Section Every Section with adequate staff
6. Maintenance and Store Section Every Section with adequate staff
7. Academic Section Every Section with adequate staff
Space Requirement
Ready built area as mentioned below for the Principal Room, Office, Class
Room, Laboratories, Library and staff should be provided.
1. Principal Room - 320 Sq.ft.
2. Office - 1000 Sq.ft.
3. Class Room - a minimum of 600 Sq.ft. or 20 sq.ft./
student should be provided
4. Laboratories - a minimum of 900 Sq.ft. or 30 sq.ft./
student should be provided
5. Library- - 1000 Sq.ft.(a minimum of 1000 books should
be made available)
6. Staff Room for Professor, Reader& Lecturer should be provided with
furniture.
(C) Furniture- Adequate furniture should be provided for the Principal Room, Office, Staff room,
Class room and Laboratories.
Central Laboratory
1. Central laboratory should have separate sections for physiology and pathology labs and sufficient
space for demonstration of students in these sections should be available with following staff:-
3. Lab. Assistant 2
4. Peon 1
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5. Sweeper 1
2. Bio-Chemistry lab should have required equipped apparatus and sufficient space to teach the
subject 'Uyir Vedhiyal'.
Area
2. The provision should be made to store the apparatus and glass wares.
LECTURE HALLS
Four Lecture halls almost 750 Sq.ft. each and one common hall for meeting etc. of about 2000 Sq.ft.
must be available with each institution. Thus, the total area in the hall and meeting room and
Conference Room should not be less than 5000 Sq.ft.
A Siddha College should have separate space for each department. The space provided in each
department should have a sitting room for Professor, Reader and Lecturer with a Departmental
Library and Office. Some of the departments may require additional space for Laboratory, Museum
etc. The minimum requirement of the space for each department should be not less than 500 Sq.ft.
For the Gunapadam Practical Hall the minimum space should be 1500 Sq.ft.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
There will be a Siddha Pharmacy attached to Department of Gunapadam with Minimum Area
1500 Sq.ft. consisting of required facilities like equipments, utensils and apparatus etc. for
preparation of medicines as per syllabus.
The space for Raw Drugs Store, prepared Medicine Store, Preparation Section, Puda Salai
Baga Salai, Research & Development Department should be not less than 3000 Sq.ft.
Pharmacy Superintendent 1
Medical Officer 1
Pharmacist 1
Attender 1
I. DETAILS OF EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS OF PHARMACY
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*Note :- The department of Tamil shall not be applicable for the colleges of Tamil Nadu State. It will
be applicable only for the colleges of other States.
Teaching Staff for Various Departments of Siddha Colleges for 100 students
Lecturer = 26
Total 50
Note:
(i) If the Post-graduate qualification holders for the concerned subjects are not available,
the Post-graduate qualification obtained in any other subject/discipline of Siddha
Maruthuva Arignar, included in the II Schedule of the IMCC Act, 1970, shall be eligible.
(ii) Any person working in any capacity in the teaching faculty having only a U.G. degree
in Siddha system shall be promoted to the next or any other grade only after obtaining
post-graduate degree in Siddha System.
3. Almirah - 2 Nos.
4. Rack - 4 Nos
6. Chemicals - as required
9. Centrifuge Rotofix
25. Photonephalometer
3. Stools - 20 Nos.
(i) Full size with steel top or marble top stainless as required
(ii) Half size with steel top or marble top stainless as required
4. Miscellaneous as required
The Physiology Department should be provided with a minimum floor area of 1500
Sq.ft. to accommodate the Laboratory and the store room.
3. Almirah - 3 Nos.
4. Rack - 10 Nos.
5. Teapoy - 10 Nos.
7. Chemical - as required
8. Microscope - 25
9. Microtone - 1
10. Manocytometer - 25
12. spirometer - 4
14. Stethescope - 10
15. Albuminometer - 25
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16. Urinometer - 25
22. Sphygomanometer - 10
23. Stethescopes - 10
27. Electrocardiograph - 1
28. Sterilizer - 1
4. Herbarium Cabinet - 1
5. Chemical Balance - 1
9. Almirah - 2 Nos.
4. Microscope as required
Herbal Garden
There shall be Herbal Garden not far away from the college and all the possible
plants; atleast 150 species mentioned in the syllabus and up to 300 plants may be
grown in the Herbal Garden for the purpose of identification and display. The
minimum land for Herbal Garden must be one acre. For its maintenance at least two
gardeners may be posted.
(5)Gunapadam Department
1. Kalvam - 15 Nos.
2. Stove - 30 Nos.
12. Show case for the Gunapadam Museum to display the raw
drugs for identification
Unmersuis - 15 Nos.
Syringes - 2 Nos.
5. Hameocytometer - 6 Nos.
6. Haemoglobinometers - 6 Nos.
Corning - 10 Gross
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10. Chemicals
18. PH Meter - 1
5. Hb pipette as required
6. Dropper as required
B. LABOUR ROOM