Samhita
Introduction of Department of Samhita & Siddhant and Sanskrit.
The Department of Samhita & Siddhant and Sanskrit is also known as Department of basic principles This department explores the basic concepts of Ayurveda on which whole syllabus of Ayurveda is designed. It is called as basic department because all the concepts dealing with medicinal dravyas & treatment or Chikitsa along with preventive measures are delt here.
Our department faculty deal with 5 Subjects related to all the 3 phase of UG. Â Curriculum namely
1)Â Padartha Vignayana
2) Â Samhita Adhyayana-I
3) Sanskrit in  first phase
4) Samhita Adhyayana II in second phase
 5) samhita Adhyayana III in Third phase.
Our department is supported by huge number of books with many popular  commentaries, charts for quick glance and Models for the help of students.
Regular orientation programs were conducted for new scholars to understand & get familiar with terminologies of Ayurveda  and even spoken Sanskrit classes are also conducted.
Department of PG Studies in  Samhita & Siddhant and Sanskrit is in existence since 2002 which offers Specialization in studying basic concept delt in Bhrahatrayees (Great trio) which are Charak Samhita, Sushruta Samhita & Astanga Hrudaya by Vagbhata. & also Laghutriyee   namely Bhavapraksha Sharangadhara Samhitha  Madhava nidana.
With total capacity of 7 Seats per year
Our department is contributing in publishing many valuable, dissertation journals, Research articles every year with that many Free medical camps are organized every year dealing with many burning issues.
Department staff
1) Â Dr. Suchitra S Kalyanshetty (Professor & HOD)
2)Â Dr. Bhadrinarayan H Katti (Professor)
3)Â Dr. Pushpa Biradar (Associate professor)
4) Dr. Meghavati Awati (Assistant professor)
5) Dr. Jyotilaxmi Pattwari (Assistant professor)
6) Dr. Gayatri Pattar (Assistant professor)
7)Â Mr. Haridas (Sanskrit Lecturer)
Estimated number of PG scholars in the department -7 Students for year.
This department has been dedicated to advancing ayurvedic education and research
To enhance the Knowledge of our PG scholars departmental activities such as Seminars, Group discussions, case discussions, journal article presentations are conducted with the help of AV technology our scholars conduct many free medical camp along with regular clinical postings to excellence in their knowledge
Mission:
To give high quality education to the scholars introduce new  teaching methodology  and to develop skill is the scholars so that our future Lecturers  should be able to convey the traditional & holistic knowledge to the budding Vaidya’sÂ
Departmental Activities
Report on Charaka Jayanti Celebration
Date: 17 August 2026
Venue: Charaka Auditorium
Charaka Jayanti was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence on 17 August 2026 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Acharya Charaka, one of the foremost scholars and physicians of Ayurveda. The programme aimed to highlight the invaluable contribution of Acharya Charaka to the field of Ayurveda and to inspire students to follow the principles of this ancient science.
The event was organized by Samhita &Siddhanta Department of Dr. B. N. M. Rural Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, P.G. Research Center, Vijayapura. The Principal, Dean, Administrator all teaching staff, P.G. students, U.G. students were gathered in Charak Hall.
The programme commenced with a prayer and welcome address. The dignitaries, faculty members and students were warmly welcomed. A brief introduction about Acharya Charaka and his contributions to Ayurveda was presented. The importance of the Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda, was also discussed.
The programme included an informative lecture on the life, works and teachings of Acharya Charaka. The speaker Dr.Suchitra Kalyanashetti, highlighted the importance of Ayurveda, preventive healthcare, ethical conduct of physicians, and the holistic approach to health described by Charaka. Students actively participated in the programme and gained valuable knowledge about the relevance of Charaka’s principles in the present era.students participated in sloka compitation and we awarded them with prizes.and also students did Samhita Parayana with all dignity.
The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty members, organizers and students for their valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the programme & Presidencial address was given by our beloved Principal Dr. Prasad. R. Vastrad. The event was educational, inspiring and meaningful, reinforcing the importance of preserving and practicing the principles of Ayurveda established by Acharya Charaka.
