News
AYUSH education expanded between 2021 and 2024, but non-government institutions continued to dominate the sector. Government data also show higher admission capacity and increased spending under the AYURGYAN scheme.
Updates
- College Expansion: The number of AYUSH colleges increased from 789 in 2021 to 971 in 2024.
- Admission Capacity: Total capacity rose by nearly 25%, from 63,477 seats to 79,593.
- Ayurveda Ownership: Non-government institutions accounted for about 86% of Ayurveda colleges.
- AYURGYAN Spending: Central expenditure under AYURGYAN increased from ₹8.42 crore to ₹48.5 crore.
- Data Improvement: The Ministry of AYUSH is working to improve national-level collection of vacancy information.
Why It Matters
- Quality Assurance: Private-led expansion increases the need for consistent standards in faculty strength, teaching hospitals, laboratories, and clinical exposure.
- Affordability: A large non-government share can affect fees and access for students across different regions.
- Workforce Planning: Reliable vacancy and admission data are needed to match training capacity with healthcare demand.
About AYUSH Education
- Systems Covered: AYUSH includes Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy.
- Indian Systems Regulation: The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine regulates Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Sowa-Rigpa education.
- Homoeopathy Regulation: The National Commission for Homoeopathy regulates Homoeopathy education and professional standards.
- AYURGYAN: The Central Sector scheme supports education, capacity building, and research-related activities in AYUSH.