Information about National Institute of Siddha
National Institute of Siddha,
Tambaram,
Chennai-47.
Admission capacity :
Only PG – MD(Sid)
30 seats.
Ownership : Government
Affiliating University : Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
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NIS is an Apex Institute for Siddha to produce best quality physicians, Teachers and Researchers of Siddha, a primary institute for conducting PG courses in 6 specialties of Siddha as mentioned below:
– Siddha Maruthuvam – Pothu (General Medicine)
– Gunapadam (Pharmacology)
– Sirappu Maruthuvam (Special Medicine)
– Pillaippini Maruthvam (Paediatrics)
– Noi nadal (Pathology)
– Nanju nool (Toxicology)
This Institute became operational and the first batch of students were admitted in 2004-05. This institute has got an admission capacity of 5 students in each of the six branches.