The Diploma in Ayurveda Therapy is a comprehensive training programme under the healthcare sector aimed at developing skilled Ayurveda therapists and Panchakarma therapy assistants with both theoretical knowledge and strong practical competencies. The curriculum is structured into six papers and twenty modules covering core areas such as the history and basic principles of Ayurveda, human anatomy and physiology (Sareera Vijnana), Ayurvedic drugs and formulations, Panchakarma and its preparatory procedures, Keraleeya Vishesha Chikitsa.Kriyakalpa, yoga, and physiotherapy. The programme places strong emphasis on hands-on training, enabling students to perform procedures such as rookshana, snehana, swedana, assist in Panchakarma therapies, manage Panchakarma theatres, and support specialised treatments for sensory organs, while also gaining foundational knowledge in yoga and physiotherapy relevant to Ayurvedic care.
Duration of Course: 2 Year.
The course shall comprise 1 year & 6 Months of academic training, followed by a compulsory internship of 6 months at the same institution in which the candidate is undergoing the course, after successful completion of the examination.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has not appointed any agent or third-party representative within India for admissions to any programme. Students residing in India are advised not to make payments or seat reservation advances to any individual or organization claiming to offer admission assistance for Amrita campuses.
For international admissions, the University may work with authorized overseas representatives in select countries. International applicants are advised to verify the credentials of such representatives through official Amrita communication channels before proceeding with applications or payments.
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Note: Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates are not eligible for admission to the Diploma in Ayurveda Therapy Course and Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing Course.
1. Government seats are those seats against which allotment will be made by the Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology based on the rank list published by Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology.
2. Management seats are those seats set apart in Government Undertaking! Private Self-financing institutions to be filled up by the Management concerned.
Fee Structure (As per G. 0. (Ri) No 80/2026/A YUSII dated 09/02/2026, The fee structure may change subject to government orders from time to time)
| Fees Head | First Year Fee | Second year Fees |
| Tuition Fee for Govt. Seat | 8000 | 8000 |
| Tuition Fee for Management Seat | 25000 | 25000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 2000 |
Note: All certificates as listed above must be produced for verification at the time of admission. Candidates will not be given any chance to produce the original documents/certificates asked for, on a subsequent occasion.
For more details, please refer to the prospectus uploaded in the School of Ayurveda page:
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Amrita School of Ayurveda
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritapuri, Clappana P.O.
Kerala, India – 690 525.
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