The institution shall provide adequately furnished classrooms with a minimum seating capacity of 25 students. Each classroom shall have a minimum carpet area of 225 square feet and must ensure a conducive learning environment through:
Adeate natural and artificial lighting.
Proper ventilation and air circulation.
Well-maintained blackboard and/or whiteboard.
Sufficient seating and writing furniture for students and faculty.
Ceiling fans or other suitable cooling arrangements.
The institution shall maintain a well-equipped laboratory for practical training with a minimum area of 25 feet × 20 feet for every batch of 25 students. The laboratory shall be adequately illuminated and ventilated, with provision for exhaust fans and/or ceiling fans.
The laboratory shall have the following minimum equipment and teaching aids:
|
S. No. |
Equipment / Apparatus / Teaching Material |
Minimum Quantity |
|
1 |
Charts and models related to Human Anatomy and Physiology (Heart, Kidney, Eye, Ear, etc.) |
10 |
|
2 |
Specimens and slides including Heart, Kidney, Eye, Ear, Bones, RBC, WBC, Malarial Parasite, etc. |
20 |
|
3 |
Blood Pressure Instruments (Sphygmomanometers) |
10 |
|
4 |
Stethoscopes |
10 |
|
5 |
Clinical Thermometers |
25 |
|
6 |
Glucometers |
7 |
|
7 |
Weighing Machines |
5 |
|
8 |
First Aid Boxes |
10 |
|
9 |
Splint Sets/Structures |
1 Set |
|
10 |
Refrigeration Facility (Refrigerator) for food preservation and storage |
1 |
|
11 |
Nutrient Calculation Charts |
1 |
|
12 |
Human Skeleton Model |
1 |
|
13 |
Bandages and Dressing Materials |
Minimum 2 packets each |
|
14 |
Colour Television, Computer System with Printer, Audio-Visual Aids, and Public Address System |
1 each |
|
15 |
Equipment for Yoga, Pranayama, and Shatkarma practices (Yoga Mats, Jal Neti Pot, Sutra Neti Set, Jug, etc.) |
As Required |
The institution shall ensure the availability of essential physical amenities, including:
Safe and adequate drinking water facilities.
Separate and hygienic toilet facilities for male and female students.
Adequate bathroom and washroom facilities.
Proper sanitation and cleanliness within the campus.
The institution shall maintain a library with a minimum collection of 20 books, journals, articles, magazines, and other reference materials relevant to the respective courses and subjects offered.
The library should provide a suitable environment for study and academic research.
The institution shall have access to clinical training facilities either through its own clinic/hospital or through formal collaboration with a reputed clinic or hospital.
The clinical facility shall, at a minimum, provide:
Outpatient Department (OPD) services.
Dressing and basic treatment facilities.
Institutions utilizing external clinical facilities shall submit a valid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or collaboration certificate with the associated clinic/hospital.
The attached clinic/hospital shall be subject to verification and inspection by the Council during the inspection process.