Ph.D PROGRAMME This Institute has been recognized by the T.N Dr. M.G.R Medical University as a center to conduct Full Time & Part Time Ph.D programmes in Eight Departments. The Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India has sanctioned 16 seats to this Institute in the following departments, to conduct Full-Time Ph. D programme: • Maruthuvam • Gunapadam • Kuzhandai Maruthuvam • Noi Naadal • Nanju Maruthuvam • Pura Maruthuvam • Varmam Maruthuvam • SiddharYogam Maruthuvam PURPOSE OF Ph.D PROGRAMME Ph.D programmes provide opportunities to students, Teaching Staff and Medical Officers with M.D (Siddha) Qualification to undertake advanced studies and research in the field of Siddha.The Candidates have to submit their Ph.D Thesis for the award of Ph.D Degree to The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai.