Rules & Regulations
REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 44 of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987), the Standing Academic Board of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai hereby makes the following regulation
1. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT
These regulations shall be called THE REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF NATUROPATHY AND YOGIC SCIENCES (B.N.Y.S.) DEGREE COURSE OF THE TAMIL NADU DR. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI. They shall come into force from the academic year 2003,4 The (Regulations and Syllabus are subject to modification by the Standing Academic Board from time to time.
2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at overcoming the lack of properly trained personnel in the field of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences experienced at present and to fulfill the need of therapists in Yoga and Nature cure with a proper scientific background in sufficient numbers.
3. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
(a) Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences course should have passed at 1 the qualifying examination (Academic Stream) after 12 years of study (10 + 2) with the following subjects. Physics. Chemistry, Biology (Botany,& Zoology) with community wise eligibility marks as detailed below : As per G.O.Ms.No.140, Health and Family Welfare Department, dated 19.6.2003 and as approved in the XXVI SAB dated 16.12.2003.
| S.No | Community | Minimum Eligibility marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O.C | Minimum of 60% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together. 60% marks in each of Physics and Chemistry. Aggregate should not be less than 140 out of 200. |
| 2 | B.C | Minimum of 60% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together. 60% marks in each of Physics and Chemistry. The aggregate should not be less than 130 out of 200. |
| 3 | M.B.C | Minimum of 55% marks In Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together. 55% marks in each of Physics and Chemistry. Aggregate should not be less than 120 out of 200. |
| 4 | S.C / S.T. | Minimum of 40% marks in Biology or Botany and Zoology taken together. 40% marks in each of Physics and Chemistry. Aggregate should not be less than 80 out of 200. |
The above modifications shall take effect for the candidates admitted from 2003-04 batch admission onwards.
(b) Candidate who have passed any qualifying examination other than the Higher Secondary Course examination conducted by the Government 1 Tamil Nadu shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate from the University by remitting the prescribed fees along with the filled-in application form and the original certificates as required before seeking admission to any one of the affiliated institutions.
4. AGE LIMIT FOR ADMISSION
The candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or would complete the said age on or before 31. December of the year of admission to the first year B.N.Y.S. course.
5. DURATION OF THE COURSE
The duration of the course will be 4 years with 1 (one) year internship. The course will be divided into four parts.
1st BNYS 11 2 Years (18 M..) Part I – 12 Months Part II – 18 Months
2nd BNYS – 1Year (12 Months) 3rd BNYS – 1Year (12 Months) 4th BNYS – 1Year (12 Months)
After completing the course successfully, a graduate will have to undergo an internship for one year. Degree will be awarded only after satisfactorily completing the one year of internship.
6.REGISTRATION:
A candidate admitted in I B.N.Y.S. degree course in any of the affiliated Institutions of this University shall register his/her name by submitting the prescribed application form for registration duly filled. along with the prescribed fee and an undertaking in the format, as in Annexure I of the Regulation for re-admission after break of study to the Controller of Examinations of this University through the Head of the affiliated Institutions within 60 days from the cut-off date prescribed for B.N.Y.S course for admission.
7. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The Medium of instruction for the BNYS degree course shall be in English.
8. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION
a) No candidate shall be permitted to appear for any one of the parts of B.N.Y.S. examinations unless he has attended the course in the subject for the prescribed duration/hours of study in an affiliated institution recognized by this University and produce necessary certificate of study, attendance, satisfactory conduct and progress from the Head of the Institution.
b) A candidate is required to put in a minimum of 75% Attendance as mandatory in both theory and practical separately in each subject before admission to the examination, including Yoga practical class for one hour daily throughout the course.
c) A candidate lacking in the prescribed attendance and progress in any one subject in theory and practical shall not be permitted for admission to the entire examinations in the first appearance.
