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All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) welcomed its 9th batch of postgraduate scholars with a traditional orientation program, ‘Samskara 2024’. The 15-day program commenced with a swearing-in ceremony, where 85 newly admitted students took the Shishyopanayan Pledge.
Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, former Director of AIIA, was the chief guest, while Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam, Director (I/C), AIIA, presided over the event. Other dignitaries who graced the occasion included Dean PhD Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas, Dean PG Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe, Advisor Academic Activities Prof. (Dr.) Anand More, and other faculty members.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari extended her best wishes to the new students, saying, “I expect this batch to create history in the future.” She emphasised AIIA’s unique selling proposition (USP)—valuing exceptional education and transformative journeys.
AIIA Director (I/C) Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam encouraged students, saying, “Just as gold is refined through numerous tests, these three years will transform you into refined gold, making your journey extraordinary. I expect you to emerge as the best students from this institution.”
The 9th batch consists of 85 students selected from across India who cleared the All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) conducted by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
Established in 2017, AIIA has treated over 27 lakh patients and attends to more than 2000 patients daily.
