Introduction of Department

The Department of Rognidan evum Vikrutivigyan was established in 1992 and has since evolved into a full-fledged center for teaching, research, and patient care.

Growth and Facilities

The department is equipped with.

• Modern instruments and infrastructure
• A spacious, computerized laboratory
• A well-developed museum

These facilities support teaching, learning, research, and clinical applications in line with the demands of today’s changing world.

Academic and Clinical Focus

The department functions as a custodian of classical Ayurvedic knowledge while continuously refining and updating it to meet modern healthcare needs. By integrating basic sciences and modern investigative procedures, it addresses global healthcare challenges. The academic focus includes:
• Training students in the principles of Rognidan (General Pathology) and Vikrutivigyan (Systemic Pathology)
• Imparting diagnostic skills from both Ayurvedic and modern perspectives
• Encouraging participation in extracurricular and research activities
• Preparing competent Ayurvedic professionals for practice, teaching, and research

Milestones

• 2007–08: Pathology Laboratory recognized as a Research Laboratory
• 2012: Institute achieved ISO certification
• 2013–14: After CCIM and MUHS inspections, permission granted to initiate the PG Course (M.D. Rognidan) with an intake of 6 students per year from November 2013
• 2021: Institute received NAAC accreditation and adopted Environmental Management, Energy Management, and Educational Organization Management Systems
• February 2024: Pathology Laboratory achieved GCLP certification

Academic and Research Activities

• PG students actively participate in seminars, workshops, and academic events under faculty guidance, contributing to the department’s reputation.
• Faculty and PG students regularly present and publish research papers in national and international seminars.
• The department continues to promote research interest among students, ensuring active involvement of both learners and teachers.

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Department Vision

The Department of Rognidan evum Vikruti Vigyan envisions becoming a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic education, research, and clinical diagnosis, setting benchmarks of quality at both national and international levels. Its ultimate aim is to propagate Ayurveda globally by producing skilled, competent, and ethical professionals who combine the wisdom of Ayurveda with modern scientific approaches.

The department aspires to nurture globally competitive teachers, practitioners, and researchers who integrate classical Ayurvedic principles with advancements in modern diagnostics, thereby serving society with competence, innovation, and integrity.

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Department Mission

The Department of Rognidan evum Vikruti Vigyan is dedicated to delivering quality education, advanced training, research, and diagnostic services in alignment with global standards. Its mission is to:

• Continuously enhance educational programs and systems to achieve international standards of excellence.
• Lead in education, training, research, and patient care, setting benchmarks in the field.
• Provide accurate, timely, and high-quality diagnostic services to ensure optimal patient management and care.
• Impart excellence in education and training for UG and PG students, fostering intellectual growth, ethical values, and the ability to think critically and skillfully.
• Pursue continuous advancement of knowledge through basic and applied research, expanding the scope of Rognidan and Vikrutivigyan.

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Program Outcome

Programme learning outcomes (PO)-UG, At the end of the BAMS programme, the students will be able to:

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PO1	Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and application of the Trisutra concept to explore root causes, identify clinical manifestations of disease to treat ailments and maintain healthy status.
PO2	Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Ayurveda, acquired through integration of multidisciplinary perspectives and keen observation of clinical and practical experiences.
PO3	Demonstrate proficiency in holistic, unique assessment of an individual for rational approach and decision-making in management of disease and maintenance of health.
PO4	Perform procedures and therapeutic manoeuvres with skill and dexterity in a variety of situations.
PO5	Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide holistic quality care and preparedness to practice.
PO6	Demonstrate agility, virtuous and ethical behaviour and compassion to improve the wellbeing of individuals and society.
PO7	Demonstrate self-directedness in pursuit of knowledge and skills, which is required for advancing health care and wellbeing of society.
PO8	Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, community and peers.
PO9	Demonstrate an understanding of qualities and required skills as a practitioner, researcher and academician and an aspirations to become one.

Program Outcome (PG)

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PO1	Recognize health needs of the community and carry out professional obligation ethically and in keeping with the objectives of the national health policies.
PO2	Master most of the competencies, retaining to the specialty, that are required to be practice at different levels of healthcare delivery system.
PO3	Be aware of contemporary advances and developments in discipline concerned.
PO4	Have acquired a spirit of scientific enquiry and oriented to the principles of research methodology and epidemiology on Ayurvedic principles.
PO5	Have acquired the basic skills in teaching of the Ayurvedic professionals

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Course Outcome

SR1 CO No	A1 Course learning Outcomes (CO) AyUG-PK At the end of the course AyUG-PK, the students should be able to -
CO1	Identify the morbidities in accordance with principles of Ayurveda pathology (vikriti vigyan siddhanta)
CO2	Describe the basic, general, and systemic pathological process thereby applying it in reaching a diagnosis
CO3	Perform appropriate clinical examination (pareeksha) utilizing Ayurveda and contemporary principles (samakalina siddhanta)
CO4	Order and interpret various diagnostic laboratory investigations and imaging
CO5	Diagnose and present the case with clinical reasoning (naidanika tarka)
CO6	Follow and advise advancements in diagnosis (vyadhi vinischaya) and prognosis (sadhya asadhyata) in clinical practice (naidanika adhyayana)
CO7	Communicate effectively with the patient (rugna), relatives (bandhujan) and other stakeholders (anya hita dhaaraka)
CO8	Demonstrate ethics (sadvritta), compassion (karuna) and possess qualities of a clinician (vaidya guna)

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Future Plan

1. To get accreditation by NABL (National Board of Laboratory Accreditation) by QCI.
2. Establish a well-equipped computerized pathology lab, including electrolytes and HbA1C facilities.
3. Standardize and scientifically evaluate ancient clinical and laboratory diagnostic technologies, e.g., Tailbindu Parikshan Yantra for Mutra Parikshan.
4. Develop diagnostic devices to validate ancient diagnostic tools.
5. Establish Ayurvedic investigations for Rakta, Mala, and Mutra.
6. Correlate laboratory investigations with Ayurvedic clinical diagnostic principles.
7. Scientific evaluation of Ayurvedic clinical diagnostic tools.
8. Conduct aetiopathological and clinico-pathological studies, including development of Samprapti-Ghatakas for newly observed diseases – Anukta Vyadhis.
9. Organize Reorientation Training Programs (ROTP) and CME in Rognidan and Vikriti Vigyan for teachers and medical officers.
10. Establish a paperless department.
11. Carry out research projects and health camps with PG students.
12. To get Recognition as a Ph.D. Department.

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Faculty Details

Sr. No.	Name of Faculty	Qualification	Designation
01	Dr. Amale D. J.	BAMS, MD (Rognidan), MA (Yoga), BA (Vedang Jotish)	HOD & Professor
02	Dr. Deshmukh A. M.	BAMS, MD (Kayachikitsa), MA (Psychology)	Professor
03	Dr. Dharmadhikari B. D.	BAMS, MD (Rognidan), PhD (Scholar)	Associate Professor
04	Dr. Surnar R. P.	BAMS, MD (Rognidan)	Assistant Professor
05	Dr. Bobade A. S.	BAMS, MD (Rognidan)	Assistant Professor

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