74/2, Jarakabande Kaval, Post Attur via Yelahanka,, India
Approved by : UGC ESTD : 2013
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU) in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a private university that blends ancient Ayurvedic knowledge with modern science and technology. TDU offers a range of programs including undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral degrees, as well as diplomas and certificates within the university semester system.
TDU Bangalore Overview:
Established in 2013, it is a private university.
Approved by the UGC.
Admission is through TDU’s admission assessment process.
Offers UG, PG, doctoral, diploma, and certificate courses.
Known for popular courses like M.Sc. by Research and Ph.D.
Application is submitted offline.
Admissions are based on merit.
Campus covers 16.5 acres of land and has a 1,77,000 sq. ft campus building and research hospital.
Offers facilities like a library, hostel, research labs, and sports facilities.
For more information, visit the official website: TDU.
Achievements and Rewards
TDU's parent organization, FRLHT, was awarded the prestigious Norman Borlaug Award for its efforts in conserving medicinal plants. The United Nations also honored FRLHT with the Equator Initiative Prize for its work connecting conservation with livelihood needs. From 2002 to 2010, FRLHT and TDU were acknowledged as National Centers of Excellence by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), and the Ministry of AYUSH. Additionally, FRLHT received an international award for Cultural Leadership in Traditional Medicine.
TDU Bangalore offers several academic programs, but currently only a few are available. Here's an overview of the programs offered:
Ph.D.: Requires a post-graduate degree. The application fee is INR 1,000, and the annual program fee is INR 25,000.
M.Sc (Life Science): Open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field. The application fee is INR 500, and the annual program fee is INR 1,25,000.
M.Sc. By Research: Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The application fee is INR 500, and the annual program fee is INR 50,000.
B.Sc. Life Science (Conservation Science): Open to students who have completed Class 12th or Pre-University. The annual program fee is INR 1,25,000.
| Course | Eligibility | Fee |
| Ph.D. | Requires a post-graduate degree | Rs 25,000 |
| M.Sc (Life Science) | Open to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a related field | Rs 1,25,000 |
| M.Sc. By Research | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field | Rs 50,000 |
| B.Sc. Life Science (Conservation Science) | who have completed Class 12th or Pre-University | Rs 1,25,000 |
TDU Bangalore offers certificate courses in:
Primary Health Care
Ethnobotany
Yoga Teacher Program
Stress Management
Indian System of Medicine and Healing
The university also offers diploma courses in:
Ayurvedic Diet and Nutrition (DADN)
Panchakarma Therapy
TDU Bangalore Admissions
The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology selects applicants based on their academic records and resumes. Admission at TDU is merit-based. Here's the admissions process:
Application Steps:
Download Application Form: Get the application form from the TDU website, fill it out, and submit it with the required fee and documents. You can submit it by post or in person at the TDU Academics Office.
Interviews and Exams: Shortlisted applicants may be called for a written exam or personal interview.
Decision Based on Performance: Admission decisions are made based on performance in the written exam or interview.
Notification: Selected candidates are informed via email. They must accept the admission offer by the specified deadline.
TDU gives 75% weight to academic records and 25% weight to the entrance assessment or personal interview.
TDU Bangalore Scholarships
TDU offers financial aid to high-achieving students from economically weaker backgrounds. The assistance can be in the form of scholarships or fee concessions, and the amount is decided by the university authorities.
Need-based scholarships: These are awarded based on the total family income of the applicant.
Merit scholarships: These are awarded based on the academic records of the applicant.
TDU also helps students secure educational loans.
TDU Bangalore Facilities
Knowledge Park: TDU's 'Knowledge Park' features an ethnomedicinal garden with over 1,500 species of medicinal plants from various regions of India.
Infrastructure: The campus building and research hospital span across 1,77,000 sq. ft. and include IT-aided classrooms, a lab, library, administrative offices, cafeteria, indoor sports areas, accommodation for students and faculty, and a research hospital.
Hostel: TDU provides separate hostels for boys and girls with furnished rooms in single and double occupancy types.
Library: The library houses 8,600 books in a variety of subjects.
Hospital: TDU has a 100-bed integrative healthcare hospital inherited from its parent organization, FRLHT, which demonstrates the contemporary relevance of Ayurveda to students and scholars.
Other facilities: Residents can enjoy dining facilities and indoor and outdoor games within the premises.
TDU also has the country's only Herbarium and Raw Drug repository of medicinal plants used in the Indian System of Medicine.
TDU Bangalore Faculty
TDU has 43 full-time faculty members and several part-time faculty across its seven academic centers. Here's an overview:
Faculty: There are 43 faculty members, 26 with Ph.D. degrees. TDU also has 8 visiting faculty.
Teacher-student ratio: The general ratio is 1:5, but for research scholars, it is 3:1.
As of August 2019, there were 99 research scholars at TDU, with 50 research papers presented since 2014, six books published, one design patent for a water purifier filed, and trademark applications submitted.
Notable Faculty:
Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Ph.D: Professor, Head Centre, with 24 years of experience and 19 published papers.
Prof. Shobha Udipi, Ph.D: Professor Emeritus in Food and Nutrition, with 31 years of experience and 91 published papers.
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
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