NIS Chennai: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

National Institute of Siddha (NIS) was inaugurated on September 3, 2005 in Chennai, Tami Nadu. NIS, Chennai is affiliated with TN Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. National Institute of Siddha Chennai was established by the combined cooperation of Central and State Governments co-operation. The initial capital cost was shared by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Government of India in the ratio of 40:60. The NIS Syllabus and Curriculum are based on the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi.

NIS Chennai offers UG and PG courses in the Siddha system of medicine including BSMS, and MD respectively. NIS MD courses are available in streams like Siddha Gunapadam, Siddha Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam, Siddha Maruthuvam, Siddha Noi Nadal, Siddha Nanju Maruthuvam, Siddha Pura Maruthuva, Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam and MD Siddha Varma Maruthuvam. The new Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) course was started from the academic Year 2022-23 onwards. 

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National Institute of Siddha Location

National Institute of Siddha (NIS), is located near the Government Hospital, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. NIS Chennai is situated at a distance of about six km from Chennai Airport, 24 km from Chennai MGR Central Railway Station and 2 km from Tambaram Railway Station. The nearest Railway station is Tambaram Sanatorium Railway Station which is located just 100 meters from NIS Chennai. National Institute of Siddha is about 13 km from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.