A pass in the examination considered equivalent to the afore- mentioned Siddha Degrees by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai and the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi, with successful completion of Compulsory Rotatory Resident Internship (C.R.R.I) in the Hospital of Indian Systems of Medicine recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi.

The candidates should have registered their names in either any State Council of Indian Medicine or Central Council of Indian Medicine.  

Note 1: Candidates who had discontinued M.D (Siddha) course on any ground can apply for admission if their discontinuance has not resulted in a seat being wasted. On the other hand, if their discontinuance had resulted in a seat being wasted, they can apply only after two years from the date of discontinuance.

Note 2: Candidates possessing M.D (Siddha) degree in any discipline can apply for another discipline. But stipend will not be paid for the candidates doing M.D (S) course in another Branch for the second time.

Selection: Selection to this course will be made on merit, based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the Entrance Examination conducted by the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai-47 plus academic marks in the ratio as given in the prospectus, duly adopting the Rule of Reservation for OBC / SC / ST candidates, as mentioned in the prospectus. One seat in Noi-Naadal Branch is reserved for persons with locomotors disability of lower limbs between 40% and 60%. One seat in Sirappu Maruthuvam Branch is reserved for a foreign (BIMSTEC countries) student sponsored by the Government of India.