January 28, 2026

UP to Develop AYUSH Hospitals into Research Hubs

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a major initiative to convert selected AYUSH hospitals into research-oriented hubs, aiming to elevate the state’s traditional medicine system onto a global stage. Under the plan, AYUSH facilities will expand beyond clinical care to undertake

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Ayush Curriculum Overhaul

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended a comprehensive revision of curricula across all streams under the Ministry of Ayush to modernise education and better prepare practitioners with relevant skills and competencies. In its 168th report reviewing the government’s response to earlier recommendations in the

BHMS Stray Vacancy Round Announced for Kerala Admissions

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, has opened the Fifth Stray Vacancy Allotment under KEAM-2025 for AYUSH courses, including BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery). Eligible candidates can register fresh options online up to 19 January 2026, 11:00 AM. As per the latest notification, one BHMS seat is vacant at Government Homoeopathic Medical

NCH Extends UG & PG Homoeopathy Admissions Till Jan 23, 2026

The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has announced an extension of the cut-off date for admissions to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) homoeopathy courses for the 2025–26 academic year, with the new cut-off date fixed as 23 January 2026. The extension allows additional time for counselling and admissions to eligible candidates across recognised homoeopathy

Plea in Supreme Court Seeks RMP Status for AYUSH Doctors

The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Union Ministries of Law, Health & Family Welfare and AYUSH on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to recognise AYUSH doctors as “Registered Medical Practitioners” (RMPs) under Indian law, on par with allopathic medical practitioners. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and […]

AYUSH Drug Testing Labs Strengthened for Quality

The Ministry of Ayush has taken significant steps to strengthen the quality assurance and regulatory framework for AYUSH medicines in India. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Shri Pratap Rao Jadhav informed that the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) functions as the Appellate […]

Dr Tarkeshwar Jain Appointed as New NCH Chairperson

Dr Tarkeshwar Jain has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). He took office on 23 December 2025, as per the official NCH notification. A senior homoeopathic academician and administrator, Dr Jain has previously served as President of the Homoeopathy Education Board, NCH, and President-in-Charge of the Medical Assessment and

Ayush Ministry, WHO Expand Global Traditional Medicine

The Ministry of Ayush has significantly strengthened global footprint of traditional medicine systems in India. The ministry signed 25 bilateral MoUs with partner countries to enhance international cooperation in traditional and homoeopathic medicine. Additionally, 15 MoUs were inked with foreign institutes to establish Ayush Academic Chairs, and 52 institute-to-institute

NCISM Announces NExT for AYUSH Students, Exam in March 2027

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has announced that the National Exit Test (NExT) has been made applicable to AYUSH students admitted from the academic year 2021–22 onwards, with the examination tentatively planned for March 2027. The decision was taken following deliberations in the NCISM meeting held in October and subsequent approval […]

Adven Biotech Gets AYUSH Certification for Homoeopathy

Adven Biotech has received the prestigious AYUSH Premium Certification for its homoeopathic brand, becoming one of the first Indian companies in the sector to achieve this quality benchmark. The certification has been granted under the Ayush Quality Mark Programme, an initiative of the Ministry of AYUSH aimed at promoting internationally acceptable standards in AYUSH