SRI SRI COLLEGE OF AYURVEDIC SCIENCE

& RESEARCH HOSPITAL,

SRI SRI UNIVERSITY, CUTTACK

Syllabus for PhD Ayurveda

Ayurvidyavaridhi/ Doctor of Philosophy(Ayurveda)
based on
Sri Sri University Regulations
and
University Grants Commission-2016
(Minimum Standards and Procedures for
Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations,
 Pre - Ph.D.Syllabus Index
Sr. No. PAPER Subjects

1. I Research Methodology & BioStatistics

2. Ayurved Samhita Siddhant

3. Rachana Sharira

4. Kriya Sharira

5. Paper II Rognidan Evam Vikriti Vigyan

RECENT ADVANCES IN
THE CONCERNED
6. SPECIALTY, APPLIED
Rasashatra & Bhaishajya Kalpana
ASPECTS
7. Kaumarabhritya

8. Kayachikitsa

9. Salyatantra

10. Paper III Presentation & Discussion

11. Exam Pattern
 SYLLABUS: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS
Paper I 100 MARKS

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 30 hours

PART A
Sr. Topic
No.
Introduction to research methodology in ayurved practice and
1.
the research question
2. Research Methodology in Ayurveda
3. Concept of populations and samples
4. Fundamental principles of measurements and data management
5. Ethical issue in clinical research
6. Architecture of Research Designs
7 Methods of Data Collection
8 Data Interpretation (Qualitative & Quantitative)
How to prepare a research proposal, Literature survey for the proposed
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research work.
10 Writing the research protocol
11 Critical appraisal of a journal articles relevant to the proposed topic.
12 Presentation and publishing a research article.
Introduction to international code of diseases, WHO, ICMR, AYUSH
13
guidelines
Importance of Plagiarism, methods to check &Avoid it.
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15 Good Laboratory Practices” Good Clinical Practices, Good Manufacturing

Practices.
BIO STATISTICS
PART B
1 Measures of disease frequency
2 Measures of effect and association
Estimation and hypothesis toasting including tests of Significance( Chi-
3 square, t-
tests, ANOVA, Non parametric tests)
4 The concept of confidence intervals
5 Sample size and sampling
6 SPSS/SAS/Stata/Epi Info applications
7 Measurement errors, reliability, validity and bias
Confounding and measures to deal with it (matching, stratified analysis and
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multivariate analysis)
Study of diagnostic tests (Sensitivity, specificity, ROC curve, Bays’
9
theorem)

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 Course Title Nature Credit Examination Max Marks
s Procedure
Research Compulsory 1 Attendance as per PhD 100
methodology and ordinance (No Exam)
Biostatistics.
Research Ethics, Compulsory 1 Attendance as per PhD Nil
Scientific writing ordinance (No Exam)
and
communication.
Essentials of Compulsory 1 Attendance as per PhD Nil
computer ordinance (No Exam)
application,
Literature and date
search.
Preparation and Compulsory 2 Evaluation by RPC and Nil
presentation of the DRC
research plan
proposal & Basics
of Ayurveda.
Review of literature Compulsory 3 Evaluation by RPC and Nil
and presentation of DRC
a seminar on a
research theme
related topic.
Current methods, Compulsory 4 Theory/practical(Examine 100
tools and techniques rs appointed by ‘Board of
of research in Examiners’)
Concerned Subject
Standardization of Compulsory 4 Practical/Viva 100
methods and voce(Examiner-
techniques relevant Supervisor of the
to the research topic students)

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 DEPARTMENT OF AYURVEDA SAMHITA SIDDHANTA

Paper II PhD Syllabus

Sr. Topic Hours

No.
SECTION - I
1. Importance of CharakSamhita Sutra sthana , Vimana sthana, Sharira 16
sthana in present era with special reference to maintenance of health
and prevention of diseases.
2. Importance of Ayurvedic compendia in present era for the treatment 4
of AnuktaVyadhi
3. Knowledge of Basic siddhantas of Ayurveda & their practical 8
application –
e.g.Triskandh Ayurveda, Panch mahabhoot siddhant, Lok-purush
samya siddhant, Swabhavoparam vaad etc
4. Role of peer reviewed journals in research and advancement of 2
Ayurveda
SECTION - II
5. Study of special features with respect to Nidana &Chikitsa from 10
Ayurveda Samhitas.
6. Role of History & Contribution of commentaries in development & 8
understanding Ayurveda
7. Sutra Sthan from SushrutSamhita with Dalhan commentary. 8
8. Contribution of Laghutrayee in advancement of Ayurveda and 4
research.

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 DEPARTMENT OF RACHANA SHARIR

Paper II PhD Syllabus 60 Hours

Sr. Topic Hours
No
1. Shariropkramaniya Sharir - 12
A) Concept of Karmapurush
B) Constitution of Purusha according to Dhatubheda
C) Basic principles of Panchmahabhut Siddhanta
D) Basic principles of Triguna siddhanta
2. Garbha Sharir 15
A) Basic Principles of Garbha Sharir
B) Role of Tridosh and panchamahabhut in the Garbha Vruddhi
C) Anuvanshiki Siddhanta
4. Pramana Sharir 02
A) Anguli Parimaan
B) Anjali Parimaan
5. Sira Dhamani Srotas 08
A) Concepts of Sira Dhamani Srotas
B) Applied part of Sira Dhamani Srotas
6. Kostha and Aashaya 04
A) Concept of Kostha and Aashaya
7. Marma Sharir 12
A) Basic principles of Marma Sharir
B) Classification of Marma Sharir
C) Clinical importance and applied part of Marma
8. Kala Sharir 03
A) Concept of Kala
B) Types of Kala
9. Uttamangiya Sharir 04
A) Shatchakra
B) Ida, Pingala and Sushumna Nadi

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 DEPARTMENT OF KRIYA SHARIR 60 hours
Paper II PhD Syllabyus

Sr. Topic Time

No. Duration
1 Basic Principles of Ayurved with reference to Kriya-Sharir i.e. 12
‘Panchamahabhoota , Triguna, Samanya-Vishesha, Lok-Purusha Samya,
Purusha concept .Description of recent advances in understanding of various
bio- chemical and bio-physical mechanisms involved in Physiology and
their correlation with Ayurveda fundamentals.
2 Physiological, clinical and research oriented approach in Dosha, Dhatu, 18
Mala, Updhatu, Srotas, Indriya, Agni, Saarta, Panchana, and Dhatu-
Poshana.
3 Modern laboratory, Ayurvedic and Clinical methods to assess functional 10
mechanisms of the Doshas, Dhatus & Malas.
4 Recent advances in Prakruti analysis using tools like questionnaire and 7
various software parameters. Recent studies exploring the genetic
/biochemical/haematological/electro physiological basis of Prakruti.
5 Recent studies in Biorhythms . 5
Study of instruments related to Kriya Sharir along with methods to develop
possible objective parameters and principle of the instrument.
6 Recent advances in Neuro-Immune-Endocrine Physiology. 5
7 Recent advances in tissue engineering and stem cell research. 3

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 DEPARTMENT OF ROGA NIDANA EVAM VIKRITI VIGYAN
Paper II PhD Syllabus 60 Hours

Sr. No. Topic Hours

SECTION - I
Understanding of Samprapti of diseases in Charaka Nidana Sthana
1. 4
in contemporary context.
Clinical aspects of Dosha, Dhatu, Upadhatu, Mala, Agni, Ama,
2. 3
Srotas and Indriya
Understanding of the role of Trividha Avasthapaka in the vitiation
3. 2
of Dosha.
4. Concept of Nanatmaja and Samanyaja Vikara. 1
5. Clinical application of Avarana in diagnosis of various diseases. 2
6. Clinical application of Shatkriyakala in diagnosis of diseases. 1
7. Clinical and applied aspects of concept of Upadrava and Arista. 1
Ayurvedic interpretation of various laboratory investigations to
8. 2
derive treatment principles.
Interpretation of various Rogi Bala and Roga Bala technique to plan
9. 2
Chikitsa Sutra
Clinical examination of Deha Bala, Roga Bala, Agnibala And
10. 2
Chetas Bala
Knowledge of current diagnostic tools like ECG, X-Ray, CT scan,
11. 4
MRI and USG
Introduction to clinical methods and techniques for the study of
12. 2
clinical examination. 2
.Importance of medical history taking and its importance in clinical
13. 2
medicine.
Aims, Objectives and Methods applied aspects and importance of
14. 2
various Rogi and Rogapariksha as per classics
Srotaspariksha, ShadangaParikshavis-a-vis general & systemic
15. 3
examination of patient.
Interpretation of Charakoktatrividhapramanapariksha and
16. Sushrutoktashadvidhapariksha with clinical methods mentioned 3
in
modern medicine.

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 Interpretation and use of asthasthananirikshana along with use of
17. 2
current tools as per Ayurved.
Charakoktadashavidha and SushrutoktaDwadashavidhapariksha
18. along with the use of modern supportive tools for understanding of 3
rogibala and rogabala concept to derive chikitsa sutra.
Ayurvedic interpretation of all relevant findings of modern clinical
19. 3
examination.
20. Understanding of diagnostic procedures in medical emergencies. 2
Concept of good clinical practices in Ayuveda and modern
21. 2
medicine.

Sr. No. Topic Hours

22. Knowledge of standard clinical laboratory set up. 2
Knowledge of Ancillary common laboratory
investigations(haematology, biochemistry,Serology, Body fluids)
23. for diagnosis of diseases, their methods, normal and abnormal 2
values, factors influencing values & clinical significance as
mentioned in practical syllabus.
24. Importance of Bio markers and their utility in clinical researches. 2
25. Update knowledge of emerging diagnostic tools and technologies. 2
Knowledge of Various Ayurvedic diagnostic softwares/
26. 2
programmes available
Avayavapariksha-Radio-Imaging techniques; ECG, EEG etc and
27. 2
their clinical interpretation.

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 DEPARTMENT OF RASASHASTRA EVAM BHAISHAJYA KALPANA
Paper II PhD Syllabus 60 HOURS
Sr No Topic Hours
1. Identification & knowledge with geographical , 10
mineralogical, biologicalsource, occurance,physic-
chemical characterization, grahya-grahyatva,
shodhan, marana vidhi , therapeutic properties, uses
⮚ Parada
⮚ Maharasa
⮚ Uparasa
⮚ Sadharana rasa
⮚ Dhatu
⮚ Ratna uparatna
⮚ Visha-upavisha
⮚ Sudha varga
⮚ Sikata varga
⮚ Kshar Varga
2. Pharmaceutics 20
Rasachikitsa aushadhi yog
vigyan Sidhhant(Basic
principle)of
⮚ Kharaliya rasa
⮚ Kupipakwa rasayana
⮚ Parpati Rasa
⮚ Pottali rasa
⮚ Loha evam mandur kalpa
⮚ Panchavidha kashaya kalpana evam Upakalpana
⮚ Avaleha Kalpana
⮚ Snehapaka kalpna
⮚ Sandhana Kalpana
⮚ Pathya Kalpana
⮚ New dosage forms(Modern)

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 3. Pharmacology and Pharmacy management 20
General Pharmacology
⮚ Principle of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics,
pharmacokinetics, absaorption,
distribution,metabolism,extretion, mechanism
of action, dose determination &dose response,
structure activity relationship
⮚ Routes of drug administration
⮚ Factors modifying drug effect, bio availability and
bio equivalence, drug interaction, adverse drug
reaction and drug toxicity
⮚ Preclinical evaluation-Exprimental
pharmacology(Bio essay, in vitro,in vivo cell line

studies) Animal ethics

⮚ Clinical
pharmacology
4. Laws governing Ayurvedic drugs 10

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 DEPARTMENT OF KAUMARABHRITYA

Paper II PhD Syllabus

Coordinator-Supervisor

Sl No Topic No of Hours
1. Essentials of Kaumarbhritya in Ayurveda and related pediatric 12
conditions like
● Fundamental of Kaumarbhritya .
● Importance of Kashyap Samhita in field of kaumarbhritya.
● Congenital and genetic disorder.
● Growth and Development.
● Common Neonatal disorder
● Nutritional disease.
● Infectious disorders and systemic disease
2. Role of Panchkarma in Kaumarbhritya as 12
a.In Neurological, musculo skeletal Psychiatric, b.Behavioural and
developmental disorders as well as disorder related with
c.Dosa Dhatu and malas in children.
3. Preventive and predictive strategies in Kaumarbhritya, 12
Lehan and Immunization infectious and Vaccine preventable disease,
chromosomal disease community Paediatrics
4 Development of tools to assess prakriti, Dhatu,sara, Agni etc in 12
pediatric population
● Prakriti is type, characteristic assessment methodology etc.
● Dhatu its type & assessment methodology
● Sara, its type assessment methodology
● Agni its type assessment methodology
5 Recent advances in research methodology in kaumarbhritya 12
● Important past researcher in Kaumabhritya
● Recent studies clinical & experimental
● Fundamental of Kaumarbhritya,Neonatal disease, Pediatric

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 DEPARTMENT OF KAYACHIKITSA
Paper II PhD Syllabus Hours 60

Sr. Topic Hours

No.
1. Basic principles in clinical research ofKAYACHIKITSA. 05
Ayurvedic research methodology according to CharakVimanSthana
2. Dwividhopakram and Shadvidhopkram&their importance. 10
a)Langhan b)Bruhan c)Rukshan
d)Snehan e)Swedan f)Stambhan
3. Detail knowledge of Kalpa 10
(Rasakalpa,Churna,Guti-vati,Asav- Aristha,Ghrita-taila)
Routes of Ayurvedic drug administration and applied aspect
4. Rasayan and Vajikaran 05
5. ChikitsaSiddhanta of Ayrveda and modern 30
management including recent advances of
Pranavaha, Annavaha ,Udakvaha,Rasadidhatuvaha
,Malavaha
And ManovahaSrotovikar

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 DEPARTMENT OF SHALYA TANTRA
Paper II PhD Syllabus

Hours - 60

Sr. Topic Hours

No.
1. All available references related to shalya tantra in various books &
samhitas ,
Sushruta Samhita
5
a) Sutrasthan 5
b) Nidan sthan 5
5
c) Sharira sthan
5
d) Chikitsa sthan
e) Kalpa sthan
2. Sushruta Samhita
5
a) Historical aspect
5
b) Sanskritika aspect 5
c) Shahityika aspect 5

d) Contribution of sushruta in sushruta samhita

All available references in respect to above related to
shalya tantra in various books & samhitas ,
3. Sushruta Samhita - Uttartantra – Sampurna PART III 5
4. Surgery – Modern aspect 10

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 Paper – III
Presentation & Discussion 100 Marks

The presentation of the Research topic by the candidate will evaluated by an

Expert Committee in the concerned faculties. The candidate will be required to make
a presentation under the following headings –

1. Need for Selection of the topic.

2. Aims & Objectives
3. Current Scenario ( In relation to topic of research)
4. Detail study plan.
5. Evaluation Parameters.
6. Expected impact of study / Implications.

He / She will also be required to provide a brief report (10 sets) of the contents of the presentation
not exceeding 10 pages) to the members of the Committee.

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 Exam Pattern

Paper I Research Methodology & Biostatistics

No of total Questions - 10 Total
(5 Questions on Research Methodology and Marks
5 Questions on Biostatistics) 100
Each Questions carries 10 marks
Paper II Recent advances in the concerned specialty
No of total Questions - 10 Each Total
Questions carries10 marks Marks
100
Paper III Presentation & Discussion
Total
(Relevant to the Research topic for Ph.D.) Marks
100

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