Introduction:
National Institute of Ayurveda is a premium institute under Ministry of AYUSH. It is a deemed university running various academic programs in Ayurveda such as BAMS, MD/MS, Ph.D., DANP & Certificate Courses. Recently, NIA has launched Post-Graduate Interdisciplinary M.Sc. courses.One among the course is related to Ayurveda Manuscriptology.
OUTCOMES & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN AYURVEDA MANUSCRIPTOLOGY:
1. Instrumental in creating resource of manpower who will put their efforts to preserve the national wealth and scientific knowledge therein for future generation.
2. Provide scientifically advanced trained scholars in researching and exploring the unfolded Ayurveda manuscripts and will fill the scarcity of that field.
3. Trained scholars and specialists with expertise which would help in editing, analyzing and justifying the underlined occult theme of ayurveda.
4. The experts will also be capable in exploration of past knowledge in the purview of current advancement of scientific knowledge for future generation and will open a new horizon of textual research.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
1. Opportunity to work in Government and Non-Governmental Sector as Manuscript experts and researchers.
2. can pursue higher studies in Manuscripts like Ph.D.
3. Opportunity in Indological Study Centres and Research Centres abroad.
4. Opportunity to work with Publishing Houses involved in publishing Ancient Wisdom.
Departments (Specialities)
| Equivalent Term | |
| Poshanahara | Ayurvedic Diet & Nutrition |
| Ayurveda Manuscriptology | Ayurveda Manuscriptology |
| Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology | Ayurveda Preventive Cardiology |
| Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj | Marmalogy & Sports Medicine |
| Saundarya Ayurveda | Ayurveda Cosmetology |
| Vrikshayurveda | Prevention, Cultivation & Development of Medicinal Plants |
Degree to be Awarded
| Department | Degree to be awarded |
| Poshanahara | M.Sc. in Ayurveda Diet and Nutrition (Poshanahara) |
| Ayurveda Manuscriptology | M.Sc. in Ayurveda Manuscriptology |
| Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology | M.Sc. in Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology |
| Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj | M.Sc. in Marmalogy and Sports Medicine (Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj ) |
| Saundarya Ayurveda | M.Sc. in Saundarya Ayurveda (Ayurvedic Cosmetology) |
| Vrikshayurveda | M.Sc. in Vrikshayurveda- |
SEATS
2 Seats in each department
ELIGIBILITY
| Department | Eligible Criteria |
| Poshanahara | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ B.Sc in Dietetics/M.Sc in Dietetics/ B.Sc in Food and Nutrition |
| Ayurveda Manuscriptology | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ M.A in Sanskrit |
| Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ Other AYUSH graduates |
| Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ Other AYUSH graduates |
| Saundarya Ayurveda | BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/BYN/MBBS/ Or Equivalent Medical degree/ B.Sc. in Skin Care and Aesthetic Medicine or any equivalent degree |
| Vrikshayurveda | BAMS/BSMS/B.Sc. (Agriculture) /B.Sc. (Horticulture)/ B.Sc. (Forestry)/ Any other Science Graduate passed with minimum 50% Marks |
MODE OF ADMISSION
| SCREENING TEST | INTERVIEW | |
| MORE THAN 20 APPLICANTS IN ANY ONE DEPARTMENT | YES | YES |
| LESS THAN 20 APPLICANTS IN ANY ONE DEPARTMENT | NO | YES |
SCREENING TEST
- 50% marks will be from the respective field
- Remaining 50% will be based on the general knowledge, current affairs and computer knowledge.
OFFLINE/ONLINE
- REGULAR OFFLINE COURSE ONLY OF 2 YEARS DURATION
- NO PROVISION FOR ONLINE COURSE
- FOREIGN STUDENTS
- NO PROVISION AS OF NOW.
FEE
| 1ST YEAR | Rs. 29650/- + REFUNDABLE Rs, 8000/- TOTAL = Rs.37650/- |
| 2ND YEAR | Rs. 26650/- |
Syllabus of M.Sc. Ayurveda Manuscriptology
Paper 1: Basics of Ayurveda
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 1 | Basics of Ayurveda | 180 Hrs. |
| Unit: 1 | ||
| 1. | Definition and components of Ayu, definition and aim of Ayurveda, Brief introduction of Ayurveda Samhitas. | 4 |
| 2. | Definition of Swasthapurush, introduction of parameters of Swasthya and Traya-upastambha. | 6 |
| 3. | Introduction of concept of Panchmahabhuta theory, Tridosha theory and Lokasamyapurush. | 6 |
| 4. | Introduction of concept of Saptadhatu, Mala and Ojus | 4 |
| 5. | Introduction of concept of Srotas | 3 |
| 6. | Introduction of concept of Prakriti, Mana andAtma | 5 |
| 7. | Introduction of concept of Raspanchaka | 7 |
| 8. | Introduction of Panchvidhakshayakalpana | 2 |
| 9. | The concept of Roga, Main etiological factors, Chikitsa and its types | 4 |
| 10. | Introduction of various sections/departments of Ayurveda and theirspecific activities | 14 |
| Unit: 2 | ||
| 11. | Definition of Word Research and Classification of Research – (pure/applied; qualitative/quantitative; observational and interventional). | 5 |
| 12. | Historical Background of research in Ayurveda. | 2 |
| 13. | Introduction to Classical methods of research-Aptopdesh, PratyakshaAnuman and Yukti. | 6 |
| 14. | Research Process – Brief Introduction of Selection of Topic, Review of literature, Formulation of Hypothesis, Aims and Objectives, Materials and Methods, Observation and Results. | 4 |
| 15. | Concept of Ethics in Research. | 2 |
| 16. | Publication of Research, Structuring of Article (IMRAD). | 4 |
| 17. | Brief Introduction of Medical Statistics. | 2 |
| 18. | Collection and Presentation of Data. | 4 |
| 19. | Definition of Average, Percentile, Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Standard Deviation and Standard Error. | 5 |
| 20. | Parametric and Non-parametric Tests. | 6 |
Paper 2: Basic of Manuscriptology and Collection of Manuscripts
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 2 | Basic of Manuscriptology and Collection of Manuscripts | Hrs. |
| 1. | Introduction of Manuscriptology. | 10 |
| 2. | Language Spoken and Written in Ancient India. | 20 |
| 3. | Detailed History of writing in various parts of India. | 10 |
| 4. | Detailed study and various aspects of Orientology. | 10 |
| 5. | Indology and Manuscriptology. | 10 |
| 6. | Descriptions of varieties of Manuscripts and Character of Varieties. | 20 |
| 7. | Brief outline of lithography (Printing on Stone Blocks), Xylography | 10 |
| (Printing on Wooden Blocks), Epigraphy (Study of Writing on Rocks,Pillars, Utensils and Metal Plates), Palaeography (Study of Ancient Scripts their Origin, Development of Pictoral and Phonetic Symbols). | ||
| 8. | Importance and Utility of Sanskrit Language in Ayurveda Manuscriptology. | 15 |
| 9. | Collection of Manuscripts: Purpose and Goal. | 10 |
| 10. | Description of Methods of Collection of Manuscripts. | 10 |
| 11. | Communications, Collection Reporting of Manuscripts. | 10 |
| 12. | Manuscript libraries of India and Brief Description of Their Collections. | 10 |
| 13. | Major Collection of Ayurveda Manuscripts in India and Abroad. | 5 |
| Total | 150 |
Paper 3: Preservation, Cataloguing of Manuscripts
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 3 | Preservation, Cataloguing of Manuscripts | Hrs |
| 1. | Preserving, storage and cataloguing of manuscripts: Brief outline | 5 |
| 2. | Details description of various aspects and methods of preservation | 5 |
| 3. | Details description of various aspects and methods of storage of manuscripts. | 15 |
| 4. | Repairing of manuscripts as per the condition. | 5 |
| 5. | Cataloguing of manuscripts: History of cataloguing of manuscripts | 5 |
| 6. | Various methods of cataloguing | 10 |
| 7. | Different catalogue on manuscripts | 10 |
| 8. | Available catalogues on Ayurveda Manuscripts. | 5 |
| 9. | Catalogus catalogorum and new Catalogus Catalogorum. | 10 |
| 10. | Preservation: of manuscripts ; Brief outline | 10 |
| 11. | Lamination, photo copying, microfilming and digitalization | 15 |
| 12. | Digitalization through Scanner, Digital camera | 15 |
| 13. | Basic knowledge of hardware and software needed for digitalization, storage, editing and Mechanical reproduction of manuscripts | 10 |
| 14. | Knowledge of specific software like html editor, OCR, image editor, palm leaf manuscript editor etc. | 10 |
| 15. | National Database of Manuscripts, Kriti Sampada, of NMM | 5 |
| 16. | Historical Survey and Current Practices | 5 |
| 17. | Government Initiatives | 5 |
| 18. | Description of various national and international rules and regulation regarding manuscript collection, communication, editing, publications etc. | 5 |
| Total | 150 |
Paper 3: Writing of Manuscripts
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 4 | Writing of Manuscripts | Hrs |
| 1. | Form of Manuscript – e.g. Size, Margin, Line Numbering, Paintings, Unconventional Form etc. | 5 |
| 2. | Parts of Manuscript – Cover, Binding, Recto, Verso etc. | 5 |
| 3. | Style of Composition of Manuscripts – Running Texts, Text and Commentary, Sub-Commentary etc. | 5 |
| 4. | Writing in Manuscripts: – Brief Outline | 2 |
| 5. | Various Styles and Techniques. | 5 |
| 6. | Marginalia and Pagination. | 5 |
| 7. | Punctuation, Abbreviations. | 5 |
| 8. | Prashasti, and Colophon. | 5 |
| 9. | Scribal Remarks. | 5 |
| 10. | Illustration and Decoration | 5 |
| 11. | Corrections | 10 |
| 12. | Description of Scribal Errors: Brief Outline | 3 |
| 13. | Deletion /Omission | 5 |
| 14. | Addition, Substitution | 5 |
| 15. | Orthographic Confusion | 5 |
| 16. | Transposition | 5 |
| 17. | Brief Description of Prosody and Sanskrit Grammar (Sandhi, Samasa, Pratyaya, Sup-ting Prakarana) | 15 |
| 18. | Brief Outline various aspects of Writing in Ancient India and the Scribe. | 10 |
| 19. | Details Description of Writing Materials. | 5 |
| 20. | Details of Preparation of the Writing Materials. | 5 |
| 21. | Writing Instruments. | 5 |
| 22. | Writing Ink | 5 |
| 23. | Binding of Manuscripts | 5 |
| 24. | Other Supporting Materials. | 5 |
| 25. | Brief Description of Ethics and Code of Conduct of Writing. | 10 |
| 26. | Importance of Ethics and Principles Mentioned in Ayurveda Classics in the Purview of the Present Era. | 5 |
| Total | 150 |
Practical of M.Sc. First Year
Teaching Hours: 480 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
| S.No | Topic | 360 Hrs. |
| 1. | Assessment of Prakriti | 10 |
| 2. | Determination of Rasa Panchaka in Some Common Dravyas. | 10 |
| 3. | Practical Uses of Tantrayukti in Understanding Ayurveda Text | 10 |
| 4. | Practical Uses of Tachchilya in Understanding Ayurveda Text | 10 |
| 5. | Practical Uses of Tantraguna, and Tantradosha in Composing Ayurveda Text. | 10 |
| 6. | Practical Uses of Vadamarga in Understanding Ayurveda Text. | 10 |
| 7. | Practical Uses of Kalpana and Arthashraya in understanding AyurvedaText. | 10 |
| 8. | Practical Uses of Trividha Gyanopayain Understanding Ayurveda Text. | 10 |
| 9. | Practical Uses of Pada, Paada, and Shloka Methods of Learning. | 10 |
| 10. | Practical Uses of Vakya, Vakyartha in Ayurveda Teaching. | 10 |
| 11. | Clinical Protocol Writing Exercise on a Given Problem. | 15 |
| 12. | Scientific Article Writing. | 5 |
| 13. | Details of various Writing in various Parts of India. | 20 |
| 14. | Varieties of Manuscripts and Character of Varieties. | 15 |
| 15. | Practical orientation on lithography, Xylography, Epigraphy,Palaeography | 20 |
| 16. | Practical usages of Sanskrit in Ayurveda Manuscriptology | 15 |
| 17. | Description of methods of collection of manuscripts | 20 |
| 18. | Preparation of Communications sheets, collection reporting of Manuscripts. | 30 |
| 19. | Various Methods of Storage of Manuscripts. | 20 |
| 20. | Repairing of Manuscripts as per the Condition. | 20 |
| 21. | Various Methods of Cataloguing. | 20 |
| 22. | Lamination, Photo Copying, Microfilming and Digitalization. | 15 |
| 23. | Digitalization through Scanner, Digital Camera. | 15 |
| 24. | Basic knowledge of Hardware and Software needed for Digitalization,Storage, Editing and Mechanical Reproduction of Manuscripts. | 5 |
| 25. | Basic Training of Specific Software like HTML Editor, OCR, image editor, palm leaf manuscript editor etc. | 15 |
| 26. | Storage of Palm Leaf Manuscripts | 10 |
| 27. | Training of forma, styles and parts of Manuscript –etc. | 20 |
| 28. | Training in various aspects of Writing in manuscripts: | 30 |
| 29. | Corrections of Manuscripts | 10 |
| 30. | Reading and identifying of Scribal errors: | 20 |
| 31. | Brief description of Prosody and Sanskrit grammar (Sandhi, Samasa,Pratyaya, Sup-ting Prakarana) | 20 |
| 32. | Writing Materials, | 20 |
| 33. | Training of forma, styles and parts of Manuscript – etc. | 20 |
| 34. | Training in various aspects of Writing in Manuscripts: | 30 |
| 35. | Corrections of Manuscripts. | 10 |
| 36. | Reading and Identifying of Scribal Errors: | 20 |
| 37. | Brief Description of Prosody and Sanskrit Grammar (Sandhi, Samasa,Pratyaya, Sup-ting Prakarana) | 20 |
| 38. | Writing Materials. | 20 |
Syllabus: 2nd Year Paper 1: Indian Scripts and Ayurveda Manuscripts
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 1 | Indian Scripts and Ayurveda Manuscripts | 150 Hrs |
| 1. | 1. Introduction of Indian scripts | 2 |
| 2. | i. The scope and significance of palaeography in language studies | 5 |
| 3. | ii. Ancient Writings in India – Indus script, Brahmi, Kharosti, Devanagari | 10 |
| 4. | iii. Evolution of alphabet and numerical | 10 |
| 5. | iv. Evolution of Indian Scripts from Brahmi | 10 |
| 6. | v. The period of Gupta and Nagari scripts and its variant eastern (Poorvanagari), western (Ardha nagari), southern (Nandinagari) and northern (Devanagari). | 15 |
| 7. | vi. Outline of Nepali and Newari, Oriya, Saarada, Maithili, | 10 |
| 8. | vii. Outline of Grantha, Old kannada , Malayalam, Modi , Sinhalese Teluguor Andhra scripts | 10 |
| 9. | 2. Nandi Nagari and Devanagari Scripts : brief outline | 2 |
| 10. | i. Scripts in detail | 10 |
| 11. | ii. Characteristics and different variant of Nandi Nagari and Devanagari Scripts | 10 |
| 12. | iii. Development of other later characters – Sarada, Gurumukhi, Sidhamathruka, Nagari | 10 |
| 13. | iv. Old documents in both Scripts | 2 |
| 14. | 3. Reading and writing of scripts : Brief Outline | 2 |
| 15. | i. Illustration of the script from estampages | 5 |
| 16. | ii. Printed Ayurveda books and prepared charts | 5 |
| 17. | iii. Available Ayurveda manuscripts | 10 |
| 18. | 4. Transliteration rules and methods: Brief Outline | 2 |
| 19. | i. Both Nagari Script to Roman and English characters | 10 |
| 20. | ii. Roman and English characters to both Nagari | 10 |
| Total | 150 |
Paper 2: Textual Criticism
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 2 | Textual Criticism | Hrs. |
| 1. | Description of Collation and methods collating of reading of manuscriptsand preparing collation sheets. | 15 |
| 2. | Various kinds of texts in Ayurveda | 10 |
| 3. | Details of Textual criticism DefinitionAim and Scope | 5 |
| 4. | Conflated Manuscripts | 5 |
| 5. | Textual criticism and Literary criticism | 5 |
| 6. | Variants and errors | 10 |
| 7. | Causes of corruption | 5 |
| 8. | Remedies | 5 |
| 9. | Transmitted texts | 5 |
| 10. | Fundamental Aspects of Textual Criticism | 5 |
| 11. | Heuristics /Recensio | 5 |
| 12. | Emendation | 10 |
| 13. | Higher criticism | 3 |
| 14. | Problems of critical recensio | 5 |
| 15. | Stemma Codicum | 5 |
| 16. | Genealogy of Manuscripts | 10 |
| 17. | Practical hints on Editing of texts | 10 |
| 18. | Selection of Manuscripts | 5 |
| 19. | Classification | 3 |
| 20. | Description | 2 |
| 21. | Pedigree | 2 |
| 22. | Various aspects of Textual Criticism with respects to Ayurveda texts | 15 |
| Total | 150 |
Paper 3: Editing and Publication of Texts
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 3 | Editing and Publication of Texts | Hrs. |
| 1. | Editing scientific texts : Outline | 10 |
| 2. | Rules and methods critical edition | 20 |
| 3. | Rules of translation | 15 |
| 4. | Preparation of texts : Outline | 5 |
| 5. | Dating of undated manuscripts | 10 |
| 6. | Evidence of Authorship | 15 |
| 7. | Stylometric Analysis | 10 |
| 8. | Publication of texts: Outline | 5 |
| 9. | Presentation of texts | 20 |
| 10. | Indexing methods | 20 |
| 11. | Preparation of Annexure | 20 |
| Total | 150 |
Paper 4: Ayurveda Manuscriptology
Teaching Hours: 150 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 4 | Ayurveda Manuscriptology | Hrs. |
| 1. | Description of various Published Editions of Vrihatrayee, Laghutrayee, | 10 |
| 2. | Description of various Published Editions of Rasa-texts | 10 |
| 3. | Description of various Published Editions of Nighantu | 10 |
| 4. | Description of various Published Editions of other Classical Texts | 10 |
| 5. | Details description of unpublished manuscripts of Vrihatrayee, Laghutrayee, | 10 |
| 6. | Details description of Unpublished Manuscripts of Rasa-texts, Nighantu | 10 |
| 7. | Details description of Unpublished Manuscripts of other classical texts | 5 |
| 8. | Description of Unpublished Manuscripts of allied/Contemporary Ayurveda Manuscripts. | 5 |
| 9. | Description of Unpublished Manuscripts of Super-specialty Ayurveda Manuscripts. | 5 |
| 10. | Essential of Editing Vrihatrayee, Laghutrayee. | 15 |
| 11. | Essential of Editing Rasa-texts, Nighantu and Other Classical Texts. | 10 |
| 12. | Essential of Editing of Other Classical Texts. | 10 |
| 13. | Variant reading and Process of patha sudhi in Ayurveda Manuscripts. | 20 |
| 14. | Preparation of glossary of Technical Terms, Animal, Mineral, Plants and Products. | 10 |
| 15. | Details of Works going on Ayurveda Manuscripts in various Institutions across the Globe. | 10 |
| Total | 150 |
Practical of M.Sc. 2nd Year
Teaching Hours: 480 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Sl.No. | Points of Practical | Hrs. |
| 1. | Indus script, Brahmi, Kharosti, | 10 |
| 2. | alphabet and numerical | 10 |
| 3. | Indian Scripts from Brahmi | 10 |
| 4. | Nagari scripts and its variant eastern (Poorvanagari), western (Ardha nagari), southern (Nandinagari) and northern (Devanagari). | 20 |
| 5. | Nepali and Newari, Oriya, Saarada, Maithili, | 5 |
| 6. | Outline of Grantha,, Old kannada , Malayalam, Modi , Sinhalese Teluguor Andhra scripts | 5 |
| 7. | Nandi Nagari and Devanagari Scripts | 10 |
| 8. | Characteristics and different variant of Nandi Nagari and Devanagari Scripts | 5 |
| 9. | Characteristics and different variant of Sarada, Gurumukhi, Sidhamathruka, Nagari | 5 |
| 10. | Script reading through Ayurveda manuscripts | 20 |
| 11. | Transliteration of Both Nagari Script to Roman and English characters | 10 |
| 12. | Transliteration of Roman and English characters to both Nagari | 10 |
| 13. | Collation of manuscripts and preparing collation sheets. | 30 |
| 14. | Orientation of Various kinds of texts in Ayurveda | 10 |
| 15. | Lower criticism | 15 |
| 16. | Higher criticism | 30 |
| 17. | Practical hints on Editing of texts | 20 |
| 18. | Various aspects of Textual Criticism with respects to Ayurveda texts | 15 |
| 19. | Methods critical edition | 20 |
| 20. | Translation | 15 |
| 21. | Dating of undated manuscripts | 20 |
| 22. | Evidence of Authorship | 15 |
| 23. | Presentation of texts | 10 |
| 24. | Indexing of Texts | 20 |
| 25. | Preparation of Annexure | 20 |
| 26. | Practical Training on various published editions of Vrihatrayee, Laghutrayee, Rasa-texts, Nighantu and other classical texts | 10 |
| 27. | Practical Training on various un-published Manuscripts of Vrihatrayee, Laghutrayee, Rasa-texts, Nighantu and other classicaltexts | 10 |
| 28. | Practical Training on unpublished manuscripts of allied / contemporary and super-specialty ayurveda manuscripts | 10 |
| 29. | Training of Editing Vrihatrayee, Laghutrayee, | 20 |
| 30. | Training of Editing Rasa-texts, Nighantu and other classical texts | 20 |
| 31. | Variant reading and Process of patha sudhi in Ayurveda manuscripts | 30 |
| 32. | Preparation of glossary of technical terms, animal, mineral, plantsand products | 20 |