Career in Siddha Medicine-List of Siddha Colleges in India

Siddha is one of the critical Alternative Systems of Medicine in India. The meaning of Siddha is an achievement, and this ancient system of medicine is purely therapeutic. Siddha is the system where metals and minerals are used for treatment. Siddha Medicine means eternal bliss and eternal perfection.

List of Siddha Colleges and Institutions

Many colleges offer a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), a five-and-a-half-year course.

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This period also includes six years six-month including one-year internships.  To enter BSMS, the minimum eligibility criteria is 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. After this course, one can apply for a government or private organisation job.  After BSMS, one may also join an MD in Siddha Medicine.

Government Siddha Medical College
Arumpakkam, Chennai-600106, Tamil Nadu,
Ph: 44-6281563, 6214844
Course Offers: BSMS and MD

Government Siddha Medical College
Palaymkottai, Tirunelveli-627002, Tamil Nadu,
Ph: 462-2572736, 2572737, 2577678
Course Offers: BSMS and MD

National Institute of Siddha
Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai-600047
Ph: +91(0)44-22411611, Fax: +91(0)44-22381314
Website: www.nischennai.org
Course Offers: MD in Siddha in the branches like Maruthuvam, Gunapadam, Sirappu Maruthuvam, Kuzhandai Maruthuvam, Noi Nadal and Nanju Noolum Maruthuva Needhi Noolum

The Tamil Nadu, Dr. MGR Medical University
69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai-600032
Website: www.tnmgrmu.ac.in
Course Offers: MD in Siddha Medicine

Government Siddha Medical College
Palani-624601, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu,
Course Offers: BSMS

Sri Sai Ram Siddha Medical College
Sai Leo Nagar, Poonthandalam, West Tambaram, Chennai-600044
Course Offers: BSMS

RVS Siddha Medical College & Hospital
Kumaran Kottam, Kannampalayam, Coimbatore-641402, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS

ATSVS Siddha Medical College
Munchirai, Post: Pudukkadai, Kanyakumari-629171, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS

Velu Mailu Medical College
No-48, Grand West Trunk Road, Sriperumbudur-602105
Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS

Sivaraj Siddha Medical College
Siddhar Kovil Thumbathulipatty,
Salem-636307, Tamil Nadu
Course Offers: BSMS

Santhigiri Siddha Medical College
PO: Santhigiri, Thruvanthapuram-695584
Kerala
Course Offers: BSMS

A career in Siddha after BSMS

After completing a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), one can pursue higher studies in the following streams for better job options and opportunities.  \

• MD in Maruthuvam, Gunapadam, Sirappu Maruthuvam, Kuzhandai Maruthuvam, Noi Nadal and Nanju Noolum Maruthuva Needhi
• M.Sc. in  Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Epidemiology and Psychology
• PG Diploma in Medico-Legal Studies, Hospital Management, Hospital Administration
• MBA in Hospital Management, Healthcare Management, and Hospital Administration

Job Opportunities in Siddha Medicine

Siddha Medicine is being used in India and has great followers worldwide.  In the government sector, one can choose one’s career as a researcher or teacher. As a researcher, one may apply to the Department of AYUSH, Delhi;  National Institute of Siddha, Chennai;  Central Council for Research in Siddha, Chennai; or other government Siddha colleges mainly concentrated in South India. Job Opportunities are also available in private organisations such as clinics, nursing homes, Health Department, Siddha colleges, Drug laboratories, etc.  Job opportunities for BSMS doctors, MD doctors, Medical Officers, and Assistant Medical Officers in the public and private sectors are also available.