BAMS Third (Final) Professional Year New NCISM syllabus All Subject – Information

Introduction: Welcome, Ayurveda scholars! The Board of Ayurvedic and Unani Systems of Medicine has recently updated the syllabus for the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) 3rd Professional Year. Keeping up with these changes is crucial for your academic success. In this post, we’ll guide you through the new NCISM syllabus, highlighting what’s new and where you can download the updated syllabus for each subject.

Duration of the B.A.M.S. Program

The BAMS program is structured as follows:

• First Professional B.A.M.S.: 18 months
• Second Professional B.A.M.S.: 18 months
• Third (Final) Professional B.A.M.S.: 18 months
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship: 12 months

Subjects for Third (Final) Professional B.A.M.S.

1. Kayachikitsa (AyUG-KC)
   • Equivalent Terms: Internal Medicine including Psychiatry, Rejuvenative Medicine, Reproductive Medicine, and Epigenetics
   • Description: This subject encompasses a broad range of treatments for internal diseases, integrating concepts from psychiatry, rejuvenation therapies, reproductive health, and insights from epigenetics.
2. Panchakarma & Upakarma (AyUG-PK)
   • Equivalent Terms: Therapeutic Procedural Management
   • Description: Focuses on detoxification and rejuvenation procedures that are essential to Ayurvedic medicine, aiming to cleanse the body and restore balance.
3. Shalya Tantra (AyUG-ST)
   • Equivalent Terms: General Surgery
   • Description: Deals with surgical techniques and procedures as prescribed in Ayurveda, which include minor to major surgical interventions.
4. Shalakya Tantra (AyUG-SL)
   • Equivalent Terms: Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Oro-Dentistry
   • Description: This subject focuses on diseases and treatments related to the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat, as well as dental conditions.
5. Prasuti Tantra evam Stree Roga (AyUG-PS)
   • Equivalent Terms: Gynecology and Obstetrics
   • Description: Covers the concepts and treatments related to female reproductive health, including pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders related to the female reproductive system.
6. Kaumarabhritya (AyUG-KB)
   • Equivalent Terms: Pediatrics
   • Description: Focuses on the Ayurvedic approach to childcare, including the treatment and management of diseases common in children and adolescents.
7. Samhita Adhyayan-3 (AyUG-SA3)
   • Description: Continued study of classical Ayurvedic texts, providing a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations of Ayurveda.
8. Atyaikachikitsa (AyUG-EM)
   • Equivalent Terms: Emergency Medicine
   • Description: Introduces the principles and practices related to handling medical emergencies using Ayurvedic knowledge and techniques.
9. Research Methodology and Medical-statistics (AyUG-RM)
   • Description: Focuses on the methodologies for conducting research, including statistical analysis, essential for evidence-based practice and advanced study in Ayurveda.
10. Elective Subjects (Minimum Three)
    • Description: Students are required to choose at least three elective subjects, allowing them to specialize further in areas of their interest. These electives can vary by university and often include advanced topics in Ayurvedic medicine.

Overview of Electives in B.A.M.S.

1. Purpose of Electives:
   • Electives are designed to enhance the learning experience for students of Ayurveda by providing exposure to a variety of allied subjects. This approach helps in building an interdisciplinary perspective, essential for the holistic practice of Ayurveda.
2. Mode of Delivery:
   • Electives are conducted as online programs. This flexibility allows students to access diverse learning materials and interact with experts from different fields, irrespective of geographical limitations.
3. Structure and Duration:
   • Each elective subject involves a total of 45 hours of engagement, divided into five modules. Each module consists of:
     • Teaching (5 hours): Includes video lectures, PowerPoint presentations, audio lectures, video and audio clippings, technical images, and other study materials.
     • Guided Learning (2 hours): Structured activities or assignments that reinforce the lecture material.
     • Expert Interaction/Reflection (1 hour): Sessions that allow for discussion, clarification, and deeper understanding of the topics.
     • Assessment (1 hour): Each module includes an hour of assessment, totaling five hours of assessment for the entire elective.
4. Additional Study Hours:
   • The hours dedicated to elective studies are in addition to the regular teaching hours prescribed under the B.A.M.S. regulations. This ensures that the electives provide supplemental learning without compromising the core Ayurvedic curriculum.

Clinical Training Overview for BAMS Third (Final) Professional Year

Clinical training during this phase is conducted on a rotational basis, allowing students to experience diverse aspects of Ayurvedic practice. This approach ensures that students receive balanced exposure to both outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) settings, as well as specialized units like operation theaters and Panchakarma therapy rooms. Below are the specific clinical training components for each subject area:

1. Kayachikitsa (General Medicine)
   • Settings: OPD, IPD, and specialty clinics within the department.
   • Focus: Treatment of general medical conditions using Ayurvedic principles and medications.
2. Panchakarma (Detoxification Therapy)
   • Settings: OPD, IPD, Panchakarma therapy rooms, and preparation rooms.
   • Focus: Execution of various Panchakarma procedures such as Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana.
3. Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
   • Settings: OPD, IPD, operation theaters (both major and minor surgeries), and specialty units like sports medicine and bhagnachikitsa (fracture management).
   • Focus: Surgical techniques and the management of surgical conditions using both modern and traditional Ayurvedic approaches.
4. Shalakya Tantra (ENT, Eye, and Dentistry)
   • Settings: Eye and ENT clinics, dental clinics, and kriyakalpa (treatment for eye diseases).
   • Focus: Management and treatment of diseases related to the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and dental issues.
5. Streeroga evam Prasuti (Gynecology and Obstetrics)
   • Settings: OPD, IPD, labour room, procedural rooms for treatments like yoni dhavana (vaginal wash), and other related specialty clinics.
   • Focus: Women’s health, including prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal care, along with other female reproductive health-related treatments.
6. Kaumarabhritya (Pediatrics)
   • Settings: OPD, IPD, pediatric Panchakarma rooms, and other pediatric specialty clinics.
   • Focus: Child healthcare, focusing on the unique aspects of pediatric care in Ayurveda.
7. Samhita & Siddhanta (Ayurvedic Philosophies and Classics)
   • Settings: Specialty clinics and units for chronic conditions like diabetes (madhumeha), cardiac conditions (hridroga), obesity (sthoulya), and joint diseases (asthi & sandhi).
   • Focus: Application of classical Ayurvedic theories and principles in the treatment of various diseases.

Examination Timing and Requirements

• Timing: The Third (Final) Professional examination is scheduled to be held at the end of the Third (Final) Professional session, ensuring that all teaching and clinical training are completed.
• Prerequisites for Examination: Students must pass all subjects from the First and Second Professional years and must have successfully completed nine electives before they can sit for the Third (Final) Professional examination.
• Supplementary Examinations: For those who do not pass the Third (Final) Professional examination, supplementary exams are offered every six months, providing students with the opportunity to retake and pass their exams.

Class Attendance and Batch Regulations

• No Separate Classes for Odd Batch Students: Students who fail to keep up with their cohort (odd batch students) must attend classes with either the regular batch or a junior batch, depending on what is most applicable. This policy helps maintain a structured learning environment and ensures all students receive the same level of education.

Eligibility for Internship

• Completion of Examinations and Electives: To qualify for the Compulsory Rotatory Internship program, students must pass all three professional examinations and complete nine electives within a maximum of ten years from the date of admission.

Examination Structure

• Distribution of Marks: The theory examinations consist of:
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 20% of the marks.
  • Short Answer Questions (SAQs): 40% of the marks.
  • Long Explanatory Answer Questions (LAQs): 40% of the marks.
  • This structure is designed to test a broad range of knowledge, from basic concepts to detailed analytical responses.
• Passing Criteria: Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in the theory component and 50% in the practical component (which includes practical, clinical, viva-voce, internal assessment, and electives) separately in each subject to pass.

Evaluation of Electives

• Credit and Grading System:
  • Credits: One credit is awarded for a minimum of five hours spent in a modular program, with a maximum of five credits available for each elective.
  • Assessment and Grading: Assessment occurs at the end of each module. The average from five modular assessments determines the final grade:
    • Bronze: 25%
    • Silver: 26-50%
    • Gold: 51-75%
    • Platinum: 76% and above

Scheme of Assessment (Formative and Summative)

PA: Periodical Assessment; TT: Term Test; UE: University Examinations

Example for Internal Assessment for the subject having 30 marks

Number of Papers and Marks Distribution for Third Professional B.A.M.S. Subjects

• Migration of Students:
  • Students are allowed to migrate to another college after passing the First Professional examination, but migrations for failing students or during mid-term are not permitted.
  • Migration requires mutual consent from both colleges and universities involved and must be to a vacant seat.
• Compulsory Rotatory Internship:
  • The duration is one year, starting in April for regular batches and October for supplementary batches.
  • Students are eligible for the internship after passing all subjects from the First to the Third (Final) Professional examination, including nine electives, and must have received a Provisional Degree Certificate and a Provisional Registration Certificate.
  • Interns are entitled to a stipend, with parity across different medical systems under respective governments.
• Migration During Internship:
  • Migration during the internship requires consent from both involved colleges and the university. If migration is between colleges of different universities, both must agree.
  • The university will accept migration based on a character certificate from the institute and a ‘No Objection Certificate’.
• Orientation Programme:
  • Interns must attend a mandatory seven-day orientation that covers various professional topics including medical ethics, medico-legal aspects, and communication skills.
• Activities During Internship:
  • Interns work at least eight hours daily, recording activities in an e-logbook.
  • The internship may include six months in a clinical setting (hospital or health center) and six months in a non-teaching setting, or all twelve months in a clinical setting.
  • Various departments and activities are specified, focusing on both practical and theoretical training.
• Evaluation and Completion of Internship:
  • Interns must maintain an electronic logbook detailing daily activities and procedures.
  • Performance evaluations are conducted by department heads, with unsatisfactory assessments potentially requiring additional training.
  • Interns have a set number of permitted leaves, with additional absences extending the internship duration.
  • Internship must be completed within three years of passing the final exams required for starting the internship.

Option I: Mixed Clinical and Community Health Setting

• Duration: Six months in an Ayurveda hospital attached to the college followed by six months in various community health settings.
• Settings for the Second Half: Primary Health Centre, Community Health Centre, Rural Hospital, District Hospital, Civil Hospital, or any government hospital of Modern Medicine or Ayurveda, or a private hospital accredited by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals). Notably, outpatient clinics (OPD) with only NABH accreditation are excluded from eligibility.
• Clinical Rotation Distribution: Interns spend varying durations in specific departments:
  • Kayachikitsa OPD: 1.5 months
  • Shalya OPD: 1 month
  • Shalakya OPD: 3 weeks
  • Striroga and Prasuti OPD: 3 weeks
  • Kaumarbhritya OPD: 0.5 month
  • Panchakarma OPD: 1 month
  • Visha Chikitsa OPD: 0.5 month

Option II: Entirely within an Ayurveda Hospital

• Duration: The entire twelve months are spent at the Ayurveda hospital attached to the college.
• Clinical Rotation Distribution: Each department receives extended durations compared to Option I:
  • Kayachikitsa OPD: 3 months
  • Shalya OPD: 2 months
  • Shalakya OPD: 1.5 months
  • Striroga and Prasuti OPD: 1.5 months
  • Kaumarbhritya OPD: 1 month
  • Panchakarma OPD: 2 months
  • Visha Chikitsa OPD: 1 month