CCIM registration for foreign qualified Ayurvedic practitioner - #14561
Hi, i am an Ayurvedic practitioner qualified from Australia. I hold a advanced diploma in Ayurveda which is the highest qualification here im Australia and we practice at the same level as Ayurvedic doctors from india who moved to Australia after internship. With this qualification can i register witb CCIM to pursue my thought to expand my services to India in the future?
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As an Ayurvedic practitioner qualified in Australia, you have a strong foundation, but to register with the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) and practice in India, you would typically need to meet certain criteria. The CCIM regulates Ayurveda practice in India, and registration usually requires a recognized Ayurvedic degree from a government-approved institution in India. However, since you hold an advanced diploma in Ayurveda, you may need to undergo additional steps, such as verification of your qualifications and possibly taking further exams or completing additional training in India. It would be best to consult with CCIM directly or an Indian Ayurvedic association to understand the specific requirements for foreign-trained practitioners to practice in India.
Interesting question! First off, I get that having your diploma from Australia is a great achievement, and it’s fantastic you want to expand your practice to India. The CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine) is the main regulatory body for Ayurvedic education and practice in India. However, currently, the registration with CCIM is specific to Indian-national practitioners who have completed their studies at recognized Indian institutions.
So, here’s the hiccup: having an advance diploma in Ayurveda from Australia might not directly qualify you for registration with CCIM. The CCIM typically requires practitioners to have completed a BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree from an approved Indian university. Foreign qualifications, unfortunately, aren’t automatically recognized. It’s a bit of a barrier, I know. Sometimes regulations are just… tough to navigate.
You might want to look into potential pathways for recognition of foreign qualification through CCIM. They could possibly advise if there’s any bridging courses or exams you might need to undertake.
Or, you could consider collaborating with Indian practitioners or Ayurvedic centers, which might give you the opportunity to practice indirectly without needing full registration immediately. But I would still recommend getting in touch with CCIM directly or consulting a legal expert in Indian health law for detailed guidance.
I know it’s not the simplest process, but pursuing your dream to practice in India could be rewarding. It might take some patience and creative solutions, but keeping at it could open doors for holistic healing experiences for your patients!

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