Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli

Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli bestowed in 1964 is a well known university in the field of Siddha medicinal system. This affiliated college is at Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu and the college covering area is 7. 54 acres. With approval from the Central Council for Indian Medicine or the CCIM The college offers 8 courses across two degrees.

Over all intake capacity of 753 and faculty strength of 55 the institution offers privileged ambiance to learn traditional Siddha medicine. The college is also a co-educational institution for students of either sex, irrespective of their origin, to practice this oldest medical system.

According to the research done in this area, the college has the following facilities to enhance and nurture the students’ academic needs and other aspects of their life. Theosophical library plays a significant role of providing relevant source of knowledge on Siddha system of medicine and other a related topics.

It also has present day laboratories so that the students acquire practical experience and embark on research. For the purpose of co-curricular activities sports have been facilitated to aid the physical aspect of the students as well as the academics. The college also has an auditorium to accommodate any event, seminar, as well as encouraging the spirit of the college through out the academic year.

There is a computer laboratory to meet students technological needs, and there is a cafeteria, where students can take refreshment in between and also socialize. For instance, the college has hostel accommodation for male and female students for those who come from far areas to facilities. Government Siddha Medical College at Tirunelveli has its course details in the stream of Siddha medicine.

Currently it offers 8 full – time programs out of which 3 are at undergraduate and 5 at postgraduate level. The college offers a four-year under graduate course known as Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery ( BSMS ) programme with an affiliating capacity of 100 students. MD courses offered by the college for postgraduate students include various specialisation fields of Siddha medicine.

A total of student enrollment recorded currently is 753, which is a strong indication that the institution has been playing a vital role in producing practitioner of Siddha system. The admission to first undergraduate course at Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli, are offered under NEET.

The BSMS programme rests on amenities where the admissions are based on the scores achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Under Graduate ( NEET UG ). Any candidate seeking admission in different MD programs must pass the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test ( AIAPGET ).

These examinations guarantee that institutions will only select deserving students in order to offer a competitive chance at admittance. The college follows the admission schedule of these national level examinations which, for the most part, is held every year.

However, details about scholarships for Siddha medicine are lacking, it is recommended that students interested in the course search for different scholarships granted by government, or private organisations to support their education.

Through its dedication towards the preservation and growth of the system of Siddha medicine, the institution has generated a lot of competent personnel who support the health delivery system.