DAN&P - Diploma in Ayurveda Nurse & Compounder (Pharmacy)
2.5 Years Full-Time Diploma Program • College Code: 104 • RSCIM Affiliated
TheDAN&P (Diploma in Ayurveda Nurse & Compounder - Pharmacy) is the flagship course of Bhagwan Mahaveer Ayurved Nurse & Compounder Training Center, Kachroli, Hindaun City, Karauli. This comprehensive 2.5-year (30 months) diploma program is a unique integrated curriculum that combines three essential domains of Ayurveda healthcare—Nursing, Compounder (Pharmacy), and Drug Preparation—into a single, well-structured course.
The course is approved by the Department of Medical Education, Government of Rajasthan, and affiliated to the Rajasthan State Council of Indian Medicine (RSCIM). The curriculum follows the syllabus and norms prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), ensuring that our graduates meet national standards of Ayurvedic healthcare education and are recognized across the country for employment and higher studies.
Students gain in-depth knowledge of classical Ayurvedic texts (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya), fundamental principles of Ayurveda, human anatomy & physiology, Dravyaguna (pharmacognosy), Rasa Shastra (mineral medicine), Bhaishajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic pharmacy), Panchakarma procedures, nursing fundamentals, patient care, and modern pharmaceutical practices. The program combines rigorous classroom teaching with extensive practical training in our well-equipped pharmacy lab and attached Ayurvedic hospital.
| Course Name | DAN&P - Diploma in Ayurveda Nurse & Compounder (Pharmacy) |
| Course Code | 104 |
| Duration | 2.5 Years (30 Months / 5 Semesters) |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass from a recognized board (RBSE/CBSE/ICSE or equivalent) - any stream |
| Minimum Age | 17 years as on 31st December of admission year |
| Maximum Age | No upper limit (as per NCISM norms) |
| Medium of Instruction | Hindi & English |
| Affiliation | Rajasthan State Council of Indian Medicine (RSCIM) |
| Approval | Department of Medical Education, Govt of Rajasthan |
| Compliance | National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) |
| Recognition | Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India |
| Total Fees | As per Rajasthan Government norms (Scholarships available for reserved categories) |
Course Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1 (First 6 Months): Sanskrit for Ayurveda, Ayurveda Itihas (History of Ayurveda), Padartha Vigyan (Basic Principles), Sharir Rachana (Anatomy), Sharir Kriya (Physiology), introduction to Ayurvedic texts.
Semester 2 (6-12 Months): Dravyaguna Vigyan (Pharmacognosy - study of medicinal plants), Rasa Shastra (Mineral Medicine), Bhaishajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic Pharmacy - basic formulations), Fundamentals of Nursing.
Semester 3 (12-18 Months): Advanced Bhaishajya Kalpana (Kwath, Churna, Vati, Avaleha, Taila preparation), Panchakarma theory & procedures, Patient care & hygiene, First Aid & Emergency Care.
Semester 4 (18-24 Months): Rasa Shastra (Advanced), Quality Control of Ayurvedic Medicines, Hospital Pharmacy Management, Medical-Surgical Nursing (Ayurveda), Midwifery & Community Health Nursing.
Semester 5 (24-30 Months): Compulsory Hospital Internship, Panchakarma practical training, Drug manufacturing practical, Project work, Viva-voce & Final Examination.
Practical Training & Internship
Students undergo extensive practical training throughout the course in our:
- Attached Ayurvedic Hospital (OPD & IPD exposure)
- In-house Ayurvedic Pharmacy Laboratory (drug preparation)
- Panchakarma Theatre (therapy procedures)
- Herbal Garden (medicinal plant identification)
- Anatomy & Physiology Museum
- Community Health Camps (rural outreach)
Career Opportunities After DAN&P
Graduates of DAN&P are qualified to work in multiple roles across the Ayurveda healthcare sector:
- Ayurvedic Compounder in Government & Private Ayurvedic Hospitals
- Ayurveda Nurse in Hospitals, Wellness Centers & Panchakarma Clinics
- Pharmacy Technician in Ayurvedic Drug Manufacturing Units
- Assistant to BAMS Doctors in private practice
- Government AYUSH Dispensaries (as per recruitment rules)
- Owner of Ayurvedic Medical Store (after obtaining license)
- Panchakarma Therapist in Spa & Wellness Resorts
- Medical Representative for Ayurvedic pharmaceutical brands
- Higher Studies: BAMS, B.Pharma (Ayurveda), or other higher education