NCISM curriculum for Kaumarabhritya (Pediatrics) — paper-wise topics with teaching hours, practicals, assessment pattern and reference books.
Department of Kaumarbhritya covers Kaumarabhritya (AyUG-KB) in the Third Professional year of BAMS (Ayurvedacharya). The syllabus below follows the curriculum prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM): the topic list of every paper with its teaching hours, followed by practicals, the assessment pattern and reference books.
Kaumarabhritya (Pediatrics)
Kaumarabhritya, the branch of Ayurveda dedicated to child health, has been restructured to align with the principles of an outcome-based dynamic curriculum. This revised syllabus ensures that BAMS graduates are well-prepared to address the comprehensive healthcare needs of children, starting from preconception through early childhood and beyond. A key focus of this curriculum is the first 1000 days of life, a crucial period that shapes a child's future health and development.
| Subject | Kaumarabhritya (Pediatrics) |
|---|---|
| NCISM subject code | AyUG-KB |
| Professional year | III BAMS (Third Professional) |
| Theory papers | 1 (100 marks) |
| Teaching hours | 275 hours (Lecture 100, Non-lecture theory 53, Non-lecture practical 122) |
| Total marks | 300 (Theory 100 + Practical/clinical assessment 200) |
| Applicability | Applicable from 2021-22 batch, from the academic year 2024-25 onwards for 5 batches or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier |
| Source | NCISM curriculum document (167 pages) |
Papers in Kaumarabhritya
| Paper | Topics | Lecture Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Kaumarabhritya | 22 | 100 |
Paper I – Kaumarabhritya of Kaumarabhritya (AyUG-KB) has 22 topics with 100 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 6).
LH – lecture hours; NLHT – non-lecture hours (theory); NLHP – non-lecture hours (practical).
Siddhantha (Pediatric Examination and treatment principles)
List of Practicals
73 practicals are listed in the NCISM curriculum, grouped by the topic they belong to.
Bala Samvardhana (Growth and Development)
Navajata Vijnana (Neonatology)
Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk)
Bala Poshana (Child Nutrition) & Vyadhikshamatva (Immunity)
Kuposhana Rogas (Nutritional disorders)
Balaroga Pariksha Vidhi & Chikitsa
Kulaja and Sahaja Rogas (Genetic and Congenital Disorders)
Graha Rogas and Aupasargika Rogas (Infectious Diseases)
Swasana Rogas [Disorders of Respiratory system]
Mahasrota Roga [Gastro Intestinal Disorders]
Rasa Rakta Rogas [Disorders of blood and cardiovascular system]
Antahsravee Granthi Rogas (Disorders of Endocrine System)
Mutravaha Sroto Rogas (Disorders of Genito urinary system)
Sandhi Rogas (Rheumatological Disorders)
Twak Rogas (Dermatological Disorders)
Sira Snayu Rogas (Nervous system disorders)
Unmada Rogas (Behavioral and Neurobehavioral disorders)
Atyayika Rogas (Emergency Paediatrics)
Bala Panchakarma
Kishora Swasthya (Adolescent Health)
Non-Lecture Activities (Theory)
48 non-lecture theory activities — seminars, case discussions, projects and similar — are listed topic-wise.
Bala Samvardhana (Growth and Development)
Navajata Vijnana (Neonatology)
Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk)
Bala Poshana (Child Nutrition) & Vyadhikshamatva (Immunity)
Kuposhana Rogas (Nutritional disorders)
Kulaja and Sahaja Rogas (Genetic and Congenital Disorders)
Graha Rogas and Aupasargika Rogas (Infectious Diseases)
Swasana Rogas [Disorders of Respiratory system]
Mahasrota Roga [Gastro Intestinal Disorders]
Rasa Rakta Rogas [Disorders of blood and cardiovascular system]
Antahsravee Granthi Rogas (Disorders of Endocrine System)
Mutravaha Sroto Rogas (Disorders of Genito urinary system)
Sandhi Rogas (Rheumatological Disorders)
Twak Rogas (Dermatological Disorders)
Sira Snayu Rogas (Nervous system disorders)
Unmada Rogas (Behavioral and Neurobehavioral disorders)
Atyayika Rogas (Emergency Paediatrics)
Anya Rogas (Miscellaneous Diseases)
Papers and Marks Distribution
| Papers | Theory | Practical | Viva | Elective | Internal Assessment | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 100 | 60 | 10 | 30 | 300 |
Theory carries 100 marks and the practical/clinical assessment (practical, viva, elective and internal assessment) carries 200 marks, for a total of 300 marks.
Theory Question Paper Pattern (per paper)
| Question Type | Questions | Marks Each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Short Answer Questions (SAQ) | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Long Answer Questions (LAQ) | 4 | 10 | 40 |
Distribution of Practical Exam
| Heads | Marks |
|---|---|
| Skill based Examination | 30 |
| Practical CaseTaking | 60 |
| Structured Viva | 60 |
| Practical Record | 10 |
| Elective | 10 |
| Internal Assessment | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
Topic-wise learning objectives — with domain, must/desirable/nice-to-know level, teaching–learning methods and assessment methods — are tabulated in Table 3 of the NCISM document. Open pages 12–143
28 books and resources are recommended in the NCISM AyUG-KB curriculum (PDF page 158).
The syllabus on this page is taken from the official NCISM curriculum document. Download the PDF for the complete learning objectives, activity details, question paper blueprint and practical examination guidelines.
Syllabus of Other BAMS Departments
Kaumarabhritya (Pediatrics) has the NCISM subject code AyUG-KB. It is a Third Professional BAMS (III BAMS) subject, and the curriculum is applicable from 2021-22 batch, from the academic year 2024-25 onwards for 5 batches or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier.
It has 1 theory paper carrying 100 marks and a practical/clinical assessment of 200 marks (100 practical, 60 viva, 10 elective and 30 internal assessment), for a total of 300 marks.
The NCISM curriculum allots Kaumarbhritya 275 teaching hours: 100 lecture hours, 53 non-lecture theory hours and 122 non-lecture practical hours.
Paper I (Kaumarabhritya) has 22 topics, including Introduction to Kaumarabhritya, Bala Samvardhana (Growth and Development), Navajata Vijnana (Neonatology), Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk), Bala Poshana (Child Nutrition) & Vyadhikshamatva (Immunity) and Kuposhana Rogas (Nutritional disorders).
The NCISM curriculum lists 28 reference books and resources for Kaumarbhritya. The complete list is given in the Reference Books section of this page.
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