January 16, 2026

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

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

AYUSH Faces Vacancy Crisis in Homoeopathy Institutions

A significant staffing shortfall persists in homoeopathy-related institutions under the Ministry of AYUSH, with vacancies forming a sizable portion of sanctioned posts. According to the data presented by the Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) in the Lok Sabha, nearly 45% of posts across 19 central AYUSH institutes remain

AYUSH Pavilion Highlights Homoeopathy at IITF 2025

The Ministry of AYUSH has reported that the India International Trade Fair 2025 (IITF 2025) pavilion has emerged as a major draw for families and wellness-seekers from across the country. The “Ayush Pavilion” featured holistic-health systems including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and notably, Homeopathy. At the Homeopathy section, the Central Council for

More Health Insurance Users Shift to AYUSH Care

Health insurance policyholders across India are increasingly opting for AYUSH coverage, leading to a marked rise in demand for insurance support for traditional treatment streams. This shift follows the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s (IRDAI) directive that equates AYUSH systems with allopathic care for insurance coverage. The change has