Question 1

How many Departments does NIS Chennai have?

Accepted Answer

NIS Chennai 6 Departments namely:MaruthuvamGunapadamSirappu MaruthuvamKuzhandai MaruthuvamNoi NadalNanju Maruthuvam

Question 2

Are there any scholarships offered by the Institute?

Accepted Answer

So far known, NIS Chennai does not offer any sort of scholarships or so. However the students are entitled to various financial help in terms of the stipends that the government of India provides for pursuing further studies. For example, The Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India has sanctioned 12 research fellowships (i.e. two for each department) with monthly stipend.

Question 3

What is the Siddha system of medicine?

Accepted Answer

Siddha system of medicine is one of the ancient traditional systems of medical systems followed in India for more than thousand years, developed by great Tamil sages called Siddhars.

Question 4

Are there any reservation provisions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Institute has an Anti-Ragging Cell with a Committee and a Squad. It is a safe and friendly campus with the population of dignified and service minded medical professionals. Freshers are well received by their seniors.

Category	Details
Name of the Institute	National institute of Siddha
Establishment Year	2005
Institute Type	Public
Approved by	Central Council of Indian medicines (CCIM).
Affiliated to	Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Popular Course	M.D. Siddha
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam and Written Test
Entrance Exam	All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET)
Application Mode	Online
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Website	https://nischennai.org/

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