Quality Assurance in Ayurveda Institutions: NCISM's Vision and the Role of QCI

Abstract

The rapid transformation of Ayurveda education in India has brought the dual imperatives of regulatory reform and quality assurance into sharp focus. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has undertaken major initiatives to restructure Ayurveda institutions through competency-based education, standardized infrastructure norms, and institutional performance ratings. Simultaneously, the Quality Council of India (QCI) has emerged as a critical partner, offering independent evaluations, third-party accreditations, and institutional benchmarking aligned with global standards. This article examines the collaborative efforts of NCISM and QCI in shaping a transparent, accountable, and excellence-driven academic ecosystem within Ayurveda colleges. It highlights the significance of QCI's frameworks - such as NABET and NABH - in enhancing educational outcomes, clinical preparedness, and institutional credibility. Through this integration, the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda is being empowered to meet modern pedagogical expectations and global healthcare benchmarks, marking a pivotal shift in India's integrative medical education landscape.