Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research (PIAR) is a constituent college of Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, established in the year 2017 for the study and practice of Ayurvedic medicine at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. This premier institution has gained recognition from CCIM. The central campus of the university at Vadodara is spread over 150 acres of land area. Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research (PIAR) was established with the aim and vision to preserve and enhance the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Having a total enrollment of 300 students being pursued by a faculty of 49 experienced individuals, PIAR offers 15 courses at 3 degree levels: undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral, all pertaining to the said field of study.

Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research has a diversified range of facilities working toward students' academic and personal development. There are separate boys' and girls' hostels on campus that ensure that students coming from different parts of the country are well cared for and comfortable. The medical facilities are the pride of this institute: these include the 350-bed Parul Sevashram Hospital and the 250-bed Parul Ayurveda Hospital. Both hospitals run on a 24/7 basis, providing students with practical exposure to real-time clinical experiences and also high-end health facilities. For physical fitness, PIAR has a well-equipped sprawling 5,000 square feet modern gymnasium and aerobic arena with sophisticated equipment and qualified trainers. The campus also has swimming pool and sports facilities such as cricket grounds, basket ball courts, and others for an all-round development of students.

Available here are numerous courses in Ayurveda, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The mainstay of the programmes offered is the BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), a six-year full-time comprehensive course with an intake of 100 students. Postgraduate programs at PIAR include various MD and MS programs in specialised branches of Ayurveda, all three-year-long, with a total intake of 6 students per specialisation. It comes under Ayurvedic Disciplines, including Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Dravyaguna, and Shalya Tantra. This institute offers various courses in Ayurveda, thus showcasing its commitment to quality education in the field by having these diverse areas that students can choose and specialise in this traditional medical system.

The admission process at Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research picks students who are dedicated and capable for its programmes. Usually, the BAMS admission is based on the performance of a pupil in his 10+2 examinations with a focus on science subjects. The postgraduate MD and MS admissions are made through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate, NEET PG—a national competitive examination for the postgraduate Ayurvedic course. So the institute receives some of the best talents from all over the country in the field of Ayurveda. State-of-the-art facilities at PIAR include a well-stocked library with a wide range of Ayurvedic and allopathic books, research journals, and e-resources.