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B.A.M.S. COURSE

SYLLABUS & EXAMINATION SCHEME

(As per NCISM Gazette Notification)
Academic & Admission Reference

1. Course Overview

The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) programme is governed by the regulations of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).

The course is structured into Three Professional phases, followed by a Compulsory Rotatory Internship of One Year, designed to impart comprehensive theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and clinical exposure in Ayurveda


2. Assessment Pattern

  1. The Final University Examination conducted at the end of each Professional year shall be the Summative Assessment.
  2. A double valuation system shall be followed
  3. No provision for revaluation is permitted.
  4. University Practical/Clinical/Viva Voce examinations shall be conducted by two examiners:
    • One Internal Examiner
    • One External Examiner
  5. Internal Assessment (IA) and Elective marks shall be considered while declaring results, as per the prescribed marks distribution.

3. FIRST PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S.

Working Days: 320
Teaching Hours: 1920
Induction Programme: 15 days (90 hours)
Remaining Teaching Hours: 1830

Teaching Hours – First Professional B.A.M.S.

Subject Code Lectures Non-Lectures Total Hours
AyUG-SN & AI 100 200 300
AyUG-PV 90 140 230
AyUG-KS 150 250 400
AyUG-RS 180 320 500
AyUG-SA1 140 260 400
Total 660 1170 1830

Number of Papers & Marks Distribution – First Professional

Subject Code Papers Theory Practical/
Clinical
Viva Elective IA Grand Total
AyUG-SN & AI 2 200 - 75* 10 15 300
AyUG-PV 2 200 100 60 10 30 400
AyUG-KS 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-RS 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-SA1 1 100 - 75 10 15 200

Grand Total: 1700
* Viva voce is applicable only for Sanskrit, not for Ayurveda Itihasa.


4. SECOND PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S.

Teaching Hours – Second Professional

Subject Code Lectures Non-Lectures Total Hours
AyUG-DG 150 259 400
AyUG-RB 150 300 450
AyUG-RN 150 300 450
AyUG-AT 100 200 300
AyUG-SA2 100 140 240
AyUG-SW 150 250 400
Total 800 1440 2240

Number of Papers & Marks Distribution – Second Professional

Subject Code Papers Theory Practical/
Clinical
Viva Elective IA Grand Total
AyUG-DG 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-RB 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-RN 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-AT 1 100 100 60 10 30 300
AyUG-SA2 1 100 - 75 10 15 200
AyUG-SW 2 200 100 60 10 30 400

Grand Total: 2100


5. THIRD (FINAL) PROFESSIONAL B.A.M.S.

Teaching Hours – Third Professional

Subject Code Lectures Non-Lectures Total Hours
AyUG-KC 150 300 450
AyUG-PK 100 200 300
AyUG-ST 125 250 375
AyUG-SL 100 200 300
AyUG-PS 100 175 275
AyUG-KB 100 175 275
AyUG-SA3 50 100 150
AyUG-RM 25 50 75
AyUG-EM - 40 40
Total 750 1490 2240

Number of Papers & Marks Distribution – Third Professional

Subject Code Papers Theory Practical/
Clinical
Viva Elective IA Grand Total
AyUG-KC 3 300 100 70 - 30 500
AyUG-PK 1 100 100 70 - 30 300
AyUG-ST 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-SL 2 200 100 70 - 30 400
AyUG-PS 2 200 100 60 10 30 400
AyUG-KB 1 100 100 60 10 30 300
AyUG-SA3 1 100 - 75 10 15 200
AyUG-RM 1 50 - - - - 50

Grand Total: 2550


6. Compulsory Rotatory Internship

Duration: One Year

  1. Academic Qualification
    • Internship shall commence after passing all Professional examinations and obtaining
      • Provisional Degree Certificate
      • Provisional Registration Certificate
  2. Academic Qualification
    • Internship includes clinical training in:
      • Ayurveda Teaching Hospital attached to the college
      • Government / Recognised Hospitals
  3. Internship postings shall be conducted as per NCISM norms.

7. Distribution of Internship Posting

Internship Distribution at Ayurveda Teaching Hospital

Department Option I Option II
Kayachikitsa 1.5 Months 3 Months
Shalya Tantra 1 Month 2 Months
Shalakya Tantra 3 Weeks 1.5 Months
Striroga & Prasuti Tantra 3 Weeks 1.5 Months
Kaumarbhritya 0.5 Month 1 Month
Panchakarma 1 Month 2 Months
Visha Chikitsa / Others 0.5 Month 1 Month
PHC / CHC / District Hospital 6 Months -

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