Course Curriculum For First Professional Bams (Prescribed by Ncism)
Course Curriculum For First Professional Bams (Prescribed by Ncism)
Course Curriculum For First Professional Bams (Prescribed by Ncism)
(PRESCRIBED BY NCISM)
KRIYA SHARIRA
(SUBJECT CODE- AyUG-KS)
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
(Applicable from 2021-22 batch onwards for 5 years or until further
notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier)
BOARD OF AYURVEDA
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
NEW DELHI-110058
NCISM
I professional Ayurvedcharya
(BAMS)
Kriya Sharir
Summary
AyUG KS
Total number of Teaching hours: 600
AyUG KS
Examination (Papers & Mark Distribution)
Kriya Sharir (Human Physiology) is an important subject of the BAMS program for the undergraduate
students of Ayurveda. The term sharir means ‘in the sharir’ or ‘related to the sharir’ thus Sharir Kriya deals with
the study of the human body concerning its physiological norms i.e., the functioning of the human body in its
normal state. This subject refers to the physiology and biochemistry of contemporary medical science.
The swasthya of an individual is based on 3 pillars of the body i.e., dosha, dhatu & mala. Kriya Sharir
subject mainly deals with these 3 pillars. The basic concepts, knowledge, and applicability of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta,
Kapha), Sapta Dhatus (Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra), and Trimala (Mutra, Purish, Sweda) are
very important in the critical understanding of the disease. Kriya Sharir also deals with Prakriti, Strotas, Kostha,
Agni, Oja, Mana, Aahar (Basic principles of food), shatkriyakal, the system-wise study of contemporary science,
senses function and dysfunction, etc. All these fundamental topics are essential for the proper understanding of
etiopathogenesis, diagnosis of disease, and its management which will be covered in para-clinical and clinical
subjects.
New curriculum of Kriya Sharir is designed considering cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
There are group discussions, workshops, field visits, and activities beyond the textbook during the practical hours
like preparation of charts, models, seminar presentations by students. Kriya Sharir subject also deals with teaching-
learning methods like role play, flipped the classroom, etc. Some assessment methods like OSPE, PBL, DOPS,
CBD, skill assessment, etc are incorporated. The main aim of the curriculum is to highlight the basic knowledge
and to give a new scientific approach to undergraduate students to develop their skills of Ayurveda and make them
competent to apply in clinical practice and research.
AyUG KS Course
Table 1- Course learning outcomes and matched PO.
SR1 A1 B1
CO Course learning Outcomes (CO) AyUG KS Course learning
No At the end of the course AyUG-KS, the student should be able to- Outcomes
matched with
program
learning
outcomes.
CO 1 Explain all basic principles & concepts of Kriya Sharir along with PO1, PO2
essentials of contemporary human physiology and biochemistry related
to all organ systems.
CO 2 Demonstrate and communicate normal and abnormal variables PO2, PO3
pertaining to Kriya Sharir such as Sara, Agni, Koshtha, Srotas etc.
CO 3 Differentiate between Prakriti and Vikriti in the individuals after PO1, PO2, PO3,
carrying out relevant clinical examinations. PO5
CO 4 Carry out clinical examination and experiments using equipments with PO4
interpretation of their results
CO 5 Differentiate the strengths & limitations of Ayurved and contemporary PO2
sciences
CO 6 Present a short project work / research activity covering the role of PO5, PO6, PO7,
Kriya Sharir in preventive and promotive healthcare. PO8, PO9
CO 7 Show a sense of curiosity and questioning attitude towards the life PO2, PO5, PO6,
processes and to display compassion and ethical behaviour PO7, PO9
CO 8 Effectively communicate verbally and in writing preferably using PO8, PO9
Ayurvedic terminology along with contemporary terminology among
peers, teachers and community
Paper I – AyUG-KS
Sr A2 B2 C2 D2 E2
No List of Topics AyUG-KS Term Marks Lecture Non-
hours Lecture
Paper I
hours
PART-A (Marks-60)
1 Sharir: Definition and synonyms of term Kriya, Sharir &
Shaarir. Description of Sharir Dosha and Manasa Dosha.
I 2 1
Mutual relationship between Triguna-Tridosha &
Panchmahabhuta.
2 Basic principles of Ayurveda:
Dosha dhatu mala mulam hi shariram. Description of basics of I 2 1
Srotas
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3. Tridosha: General description of Tridosha. Inter relationship
between Ritu-Dosha-Rasa- Guna. Biological rhythms of
Tridosha on the basis of day-night-age-season and food
intake. Role of Dosha in the formation of Prakriti of an I 3 0
individual and in maintaining of health. Prakrita and Vaikrita
Dosha.
9 Prakriti:
Deha- Prakriti: Vyutpatti, Nirukti, various definitions and
synonyms for the term “Prakriti‟. Intra-uterine and extra-
II 7 3
uterine factors influencing Deha-Prakriti, classification and
characteristic features of each kind of Deha-Prakriti.
Manasa- Prakriti: Introduction and types of Manasa- Prakriti
10. Ahara: Definition, classification and significance of Ahara, III 3 1
PART-B (Marks-40)
1 Physiology Homeostasis: Definition and mechanisms of
maintenance of homeostasis. Cell physiology. Membrane
physiology. Transportation of various substances across
cell membrane. Resting membrane potential and action I 5 1
potential. Acid-base balance, water and electrolyte balance.
Study of basic components of food.
A2 B2 C2 D2 E2
List of Topics Term Marks Lecture Non-
Paper I I hours Lecture
hours
PART-A (Marks-60)
1 Dhatu: Etymology, derivation, definition, general
introduction of term Dhatu, different theories related to I 2 1
Dhatuposhana (Dhatuposhana Nyaya)
2 Rasa Dhatu: Etymology, derivation, location, properties,
functions and Praman of Rasa-dhatu. Physiology of Rasavaha
Srotas, Formation of Rasa Dhatu from Aahara Rasa,
circulation of Rasa (Rasa-Samvahana), role of Vyana Vayu
and Samana Vayu in Rasa Samvahana. Description of
I 4 1
functioning of Hridaya. Ashtavidha Sara, characteristics of
Tvakasara Purusha, conceptual study of Aashraya-Aashrayi
Bhaava and its relation to Rasa and Kapha. Manifestations of
kshaya and Vriddhi of Rasa
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5 Adipose tissue: lipoproteins like VLDL, LDL and HDL
triglycerides. Functions of skin, sweat glands and sebaceous
glands.
II 2 1
PAPER I
A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 H3 I3 J3
Course Learning Objective Domain/sub Must to Level T-L method Assessment Formative Term Integration
outcome (At the end of the /summative
session, the Students
know/ Does/
should be able to) desirable Shows
to how/
know/Nice Knows
to know how/
Know
Paper I (Part A) (60 Hours)
Topic 1 – Sharir (human body) (3 hr) [Lecture: 2 hours, non-lecture: 1 hour]
CO 1 Explain the definition Cognitive Mk K Lecture Written/ F&S I
and synonyms of the (recall, (MCQ, MEQ,
LAQ, SAQ)
term kriya, sharira and comprehension)
shaarira Viva voce
Part B ( 40 Hours) –
Topic 1 - Physiology Homeostasis (6 hr) [Lecture: 5 hours, non-lecture: 1 hour]
Paper II ( 60 Hours )
Topic-1. Introduction to Dhatu (3 hr) [Lecture: 2 hours, non-lecture: 1 hour]
PRACTICALS (Marks-100)
List of Topics Term Lecture Non-
Lecture
1 Dhatu sararata parikshana I 0 10
2. Demonstrate laboratory equipment (spotting) I 0 1
3. Demonstrate blood collection I 0 1
4. Estimate haemoglobin I 0 2
5. Estimate bleeding time & clotting time I 0 2
6. Estimate blood grouping I 0 2
7. Prakriti parikshana II 0 20
8. Dosha vriddhi kshaya parikshana II 0 4
9. Dhatu vriddhi kshaya parikshana II 0 5
10. Nadi parikshana II 0 3
11. Pulse examination II 0 2
12. WBC estimation II 0 2
13. RBC estimation II 0 2
14. DLC estimation II 0 2
15. Measurement of Blood pressure II 0 2
16. Perform the procedure Inspection of respiratory system II 0 2
17. Perform the procedure Inspection of heart sound II 0 3
18. Agni parikshana III 0 6
19. Koshtha parikshana III 0 2
20. Urine examination III 0 2
21. Demonstrate ESR, PCV III 0 1
22. Observe the procedure of ECG III 0 2
23. Perform the procedure of examining the cranial nerves and reflexes III 0 2
A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 H4 I4 J4
Course Learning Domain/ Must to Level T-L method Assessment Formativ Te Integratio
outcom Objective sub know/ Does/ e rm n
e desirabl Shows how/ /summati
(At the end of e to Knows how/ ve
the session, the know/Ni Know
Students should ce to
be able to) know
AyUG – KS Practical (100 marks) (Total 200 Hr)
Practical (100 marks) =(Kriya Sharir 50 + Physiology 30 + Non Lecture practical activities 20)
5. Assessment of dosha vrddhi kshaya lakshana (4 classes) [Lecture: 0 hours, non-lecture: 4 hours]
CO 3 Discuss the procedure Cognitive Mk Kh Lecture Demonstration Practical F&S II
of dosha vrddhi Discussion Viva voce
kshaya lakshana Observe
CO 3 Demonstrate dosha Psychomotor Mk Sh Demonstration Viva voce F&S II
vrddhi kshaya Bed side clinic
parikshana under the Discussion
supervision of the Assist
teacher.
CO 3 Perform dosha vrddhi Psychomotor Mk Dose Demonstration Practical F&S II
kshaya parikshana in Bed side clinic Viva voce
an individual Discussion Skill assessment
independently Perform OSPE
CO 1 Recite verses of Cognitive Dk Kh Discussion Viva voce F&S II
dosha vrddhi kshaya. (Recall Recitation
Comprehe
nsion)
6. Assessment of dhatu vrddhi kshaya parikshana (5 classes) [Lecture: 0 hours, non-lecture: 5 hours]
CO 3 Describe the Cognitive Mk Kh Lecture Demonstration Practical F&S II
procedure of dhatu Discussion Viva voce
vrddhi kshaya Observe
lakshana
CO 3 Demonstrate dhatu Psychomotor Mk Sh Demonstration Viva voce F&S II
vrddhi kshaya Bed side clinic
parikshan under the Discussion
supervision of the Assist
teacher.
CO 3 Perform dhatu vrddhi Psychomotor Mk Dose Demonstration Practical F&S II
kshaya parikshan in Bed side clinic Viva voce
an individual Discussion Skill assessment
independently Perform OSPE
CO 1 Recite verses of Cognitive Dk Kh Discussion Viva voce F&S II
Theory Non Lecture 50 (Paper I -25 & Paper II-25) No of Activity hours
1. Assignment - homework based 3
2. Brainstorming 2
3. Buzz group 1
4. Case based learning 1
5. Confusion technique 1
6. Debate 1
7. Demonstration 2
8. Direct observation skill (DOPS) 1
9. Flipped classroom 1
10. Group Discussion 3
11. Jigsaw or puzzle 1
12. Mnemonics 2
13. Model based learning 1
14. Online teaching aids 1
15. Panel discussion 1
16. Problem based learning 2
17. Real-life experience 1
18. Recitation 3
19. Role Play 1
20. Self directed learning 3
21. Seminar by students 5
22. Simulated condition 1
23. Skill assessment 2
24. Symposium 2
25. Team project work 1
26. Think-Pair-Share 2
27. Tutorial 3
28. Video show 2
T – 1 CO 6 Atma lakshana
T – 2 CO3 Characteristics of Prakriti Eka doshaja, dwandwaja
and sama prakriti. Clinical importance of deha prakriti, anukatva.
T – 3 CO5 Nadi vigyan
T – 4 CO6 Anukatva
T – 5 CO6 Indriya panch panchak and physiological study of panchajyanendriya and panchakarmendriya.
T – 6 CO6 Meanings of terminologies used for dhatu poshana nyaya related to dhatu poshana
T – 7 CO1 Ahara dravya vargikarana
T – 8 CO1 Avasthapaka & Vipak
S – 1 CO8 Tridosha
S – 2 CO8 Agni
S – 3 CO8 Rasa rakta samvahan
S – 4 CO8 Pranavah srotas and shwasana prakriya
S – 5 CO8 Ashtavidh sara
S – 6 CO8 Trividh nyaya
S – 7 CO8 Prakriti
S – 8 CO8 Basic concept of nervous system
S – 9 CO8 Rh Incompatibility
S – 10 CO8 Digesion of Carbohydrates, proteins & fats
S – 11 CO8 Blood clotting mechanism
S – 12 CO8 Immune system
S – 13 CO8 O2-Co2 gasious exchange
S – 14 CO8 Hormones
S – 15 CO8 Renal system
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I PROFESSIONAL BAMS EXAMINATIONS
AyUG-KS
Paper-I
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
INSTRUCTIONS: All questions compulsory
TOTAL MARKS 100.
Number of Marks per question Total Marks
Questions
Q1 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
20 1 20
Q2 Short answer questions (SAQ)
8 5 40
Q3 Long answer questions (LAQ)
4 10 40
100
AyUG-KS
Paper-II
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100
INSTRUCTIONS: All questions compulsory
TOTAL MARKS 100.
Number of Marks per question Total Marks
Questions
Q1 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) 20 1 20
64 Kriya Sharir, I BAMS(Ayurvedacharya), NCISM
Q2 Short answer questions (SAQ)
8 5 40
Q3 Long answer questions (LAQ)
4 10 40
100
D
Paper I Type of Questions
Part-A (Marks-60) “Yes” can be asked.
“No” should not be asked.
A B C MCQ SAQ LAQ
List of Topics AyUG-KS Term Marks (1 Mark) (5 Marks) (10 Marks)
1 Sharir: I Yes Yes No
2 Basic principles of Ayurveda: I 8 Yes Yes No
3. Tridosha: I Yes Yes No
4. Vata Dosha: I Yes Yes Yes
5. Pitta Dosha: I Yes Yes Yes
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6. Kapha Dosha: II Yes Yes Yes
7. Dosha Vriddhi-Kshaya: II Yes Yes No
8. Kriyakala: II Yes Yes No
9 Prakriti:
Deha- Prakriti: II Yes Yes Yes
Manasa- Prakriti:
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10. Ahara: III Yes Yes Yes
11. Agni: III Yes Yes Yes
12. Aharapaka III Yes Yes Yes
Part-B (Marks-40)
1 Physiology Homeostasis: I Yes Yes Yes
2 Physiology of Respiratory system: II 23 Yes Yes Yes
3 Physiology of Gastrointestinal system: II Yes Yes Yes
4 Physiology of Nervous System: III Yes Yes Yes
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5 Physiology of Endocrine glands: III Yes Yes Yes
Paper I
AyUG-KS
A B C
Question Sr. No Type of Question Question Paper Format
.Q1 Multiple choice MCQ no. Topic No
Questions 1. Topic number part A 1
(MCQ) 2. Topic number part A 2
3. Topic number part A 3
20 Questions
4. Topic number part A 4
1 mark each 5. Topic number part A 4
6. Topic number part A 5
All compulsory 7. Topic number part A 6
8. Topic number part A 7
9. Topic number part A 8
10. Topic number part A 9
Must know part -
11. Topic number part A 9
15 MCQ
12. Topic number part A 10
Desirable to know -
13. Topic number part A 11
3 MCQ
14. Topic number part A 12
Nice to know part -
15. Topic number part A 12
2 MCQ
16. Topic number part B 1
17. Topic number part B 2
18. Topic number part B 3
19. Topic number part B 4
20. Topic number part B 5
Q2 Short answer 1. Topic no. Part A 1/ Topic no. Part A 2/ Topic no. Part A 3
Questions
2. Topic no. Part A 4/ Topic no. Part A 5/ Topic no. Part A 6
(SAQ)
Eight Questions 3. Topic no. Part A 7/Topic no. Part A 8
5 Marks Each
4. Topic no. Part A 9/Topic no. Part A 10
All compulsory
5. Topic no. Part A 11/ Topic no. Part A 12/
Must know - 7
6. Topic no. Part B 1/ Topic no. Part B 2/
SAQ
Desirable to know - 7. Topic no. Part B 3
1 SAQ 8. Topic no. Part B 4/ Topic no. Part B 5
No questions on
Kice to know
Q3 Long answer 1. Topic no. Part A 4/ Topic no. Part A 5/ Topic no. Part A 6
Questions
2. Topic no. Part A 9/ Topic no. Part A 10/ Topic no. Part A 11/
(LAQ)
Paper II
AyUG-KS
A B C
Question Sr. No Type of Question Question Paper Format
2 Ayu. Practical Performance based components. (Take only one practical 40 Marks
separately OR make combination of few components of more
than one practical)
Ayurveda practical -
Prakriti parikshana (Self / volunteer / patients)