National Institute of Siddha, Chennai

National Institute of Siddha (NIS) was inaugurated on September 3, 2005 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. National Institute of Siddha Chennai was established by the combined cooperation of the Central and State Governments. The college campus is spread over 15 acres with a faculty of 59 members. NIS Chennai is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University Chennai .

The initial capital cost was shared by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Government of India in the ratio of 40:60. NIS Chennai Syllabus and Curriculum are based on the Central Council of Indian Medicine New Delhi. NIS Chennai offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in the Siddha system of medicine. NIS Chennai courses include BSMS , MD and PhD respectively.

NIS Chennai MD courses are available in Siddha Gunapadam , Siddha Noi Nadal, Siddha Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam , Siddha Nanju Maruthuvam, Siddha Maruthuvam , Siddha Pura Maruthuva, Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam and MD Siddha Varma Maruthuvam. NIS Chennai admission is based on the NEET and AIAPGET entrance examinations. Students need to take an entrance examination for their desired course.

National Institute of Siddha facilities include a girls' hostel, a boys' hostel, a medical centre, a library, sports, a cafeteria and many others. National Institute of Siddha Location National Institute of Siddha (NIS) is located near the Government Hospital, Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

NIS Chennai is situated at a distance of about six km from Chennai Airport, 24 km from Chennai MGR Central Railway Station and 2 km from Tambaram Railway Station. The nearest Railway station is Tambaram Sanatorium Railway Station which is located just 100 meters from NIS Chennai. National Institute of Siddha is about 13 km from The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University.