NCISM curriculum for Rachana Sharira (Human Anatomy) — paper-wise topics with teaching hours, practicals, assessment pattern and reference books.
Department of Rachana Sharir covers Rachana Sharira (AyUG-RS) in the First 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.
Rachana Sharira (Human Anatomy)
The primary purpose for teaching Rachana sharir to undergraduate students is to provide a thorough understanding of the basic principles of Sharir. G ross and microscopic structure and development of the human body in perspective of ancient and modern sciences, as well as to acquire necessary skills. Sharir in Ayurveda also provides in depth views to concepts like Marma and srotas. Learning of Sharir is most useful in further years in diagnosis and management of the diseases.
| Subject | Rachana Sharira (Human Anatomy) |
|---|---|
| NCISM subject code | AyUG-RS |
| Professional year | I BAMS (First Professional) |
| Theory papers | 2 (200 marks) |
| Teaching hours | 500 hours (Lecture 180, Non-lecture theory 80, Non-lecture practical 240) |
| Total marks | 400 (Theory 200 + Practical/clinical assessment 200) |
| Applicability | Applicable from 2021-22 batch onwards for 5 years or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier |
| Source | NCISM curriculum document (49 pages) |
Papers in Rachana Sharira
Paper I of Rachana Sharira (AyUG-RS) has 15 topics with 90 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 6).
LH – lecture hours; NLH – non-lecture hours.
Paper II of Rachana Sharira (AyUG-RS) has 15 topics with 90 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 8).
LH – lecture hours; NLH – non-lecture hours.
Anguli pramana & Anjali praman with its applied importance
List of Practicals
10 practicals are listed in the NCISM curriculum.
| No. | Practical | Term | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branches of anatomy. History of Anatomy | I | — |
| 2 | Anatomical Terminologies | I | — |
| 3 | Preservation methods of the cadaver, Mrut sharir Samshodhan | I | — |
| 4 | Introduction of Anatomy Act and Brief detailing about Bio medical waste management act 1960 | I | 2 |
| 5 | Shava vichhedana – detailed dissection of the whole body | I | — |
| 6 | Practical study of vital organs, Histological slides | II | — |
| 7 | Practical study of bones | I | — |
| 8 | In Surface Anatomy Section | III | — |
| 9 | Practical study of Marma | III | — |
| 10 | Brief detailing about body donation, organ donation and its awareness | III | — |
Details of each practical and the non-lecture activities are given in the NCISM document. Open page 40 of the PDF
Papers and Marks Distribution
| Papers | Theory | Practical | Viva | Elective | Internal Assessment | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 200 | 100 | 70 | — | 30 | 400 |
Theory carries 200 marks and the practical/clinical assessment (practical, viva, elective and internal assessment) carries 200 marks, for a total of 400 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 |
The head-wise distribution of the 200-mark practical examination is given in Table 6H of the NCISM document. Open page 47 of the PDF
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 10–31
21 books and resources are recommended in the NCISM AyUG-RS curriculum (PDF page 49).
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
Rachana Sharira (Human Anatomy) has the NCISM subject code AyUG-RS. It is a First Professional BAMS (I BAMS) subject, and the curriculum is applicable from 2021-22 batch onwards for 5 years or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier.
It has 2 theory papers carrying 200 marks and a practical/clinical assessment of 200 marks (100 practical, 70 viva and 30 internal assessment), for a total of 400 marks.
The NCISM curriculum allots Rachana Sharir 500 teaching hours: 180 lecture hours, 80 non-lecture theory hours and 240 non-lecture practical hours.
Paper I has 15 topics, including Shariropkramaniya Shaarira, Paribhasha Shaarira, Garbha Shaarira, Asthi Shaarira, Sandhi Shaarira and Snayu sharir. Paper II has 15 topics, including Pramana Sharira, Koshtha Evam Ashaya Sharira, Sira Sharir, Dhamani Sharir, Strotas Shaarira and Kala Shaarira.
The NCISM curriculum lists 21 reference books and resources for Rachana Sharir. The complete list is given in the Reference Books section of this page.
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