NCISM curriculum for Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana — paper-wise topics with teaching hours, practicals, assessment pattern and reference books.
Department of Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajya Kalpana covers Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana (AyUG-RB) in the Second 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.
Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana
Ayurvedic physician, Pranabhisara Vaidya, makes efforts for his task of management of diseases and maintenance of health. For this role his tool is Potent medicine and tactful techniques acquired from profound knowledge of classics. Bheshaja is important in chikitsa chatushpada. Prepared personally or purchased or prescribed, the medicines must be potent. Identity, Purity, Quality, Stability, Safety and Efficacy all factors must be assessed carefully so that extensive therapeutic utility without any adverse drug reaction can be achieved.
| Subject | Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana |
|---|---|
| NCISM subject code | AyUG-RB |
| Professional year | II BAMS (Second Professional) |
| Theory papers | 2 (200 marks) |
| Teaching hours | 450 hours (Lecture 150, Non-lecture theory 90, Non-lecture practical 210) |
| Total marks | 400 (Theory 200 + Practical/clinical assessment 200) |
| Applicability | Applicable from 2021-22 batch, from the academic year 2023-24 onwards for 5 years or until further notification by NCISM, whichever is earlier |
| Source | NCISM curriculum document (118 pages) |
Papers in Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana
| Paper | Topics | Lecture Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Ayurvediya Aushadhi Nirmana Vigyana | 14 | 75 |
| Paper II – Ayurvediya Aushadhi Prayoga Vigyana | 12 | 75 |
Paper I – Ayurvediya Aushadhi Nirmana Vigyana of Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana (AyUG-RB) has 14 topics with 75 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 6).
LH – lecture hours; NLH – non-lecture hours.
Dravya Sangrha and Samrakshana
Paper II – Ayurvediya Aushadhi Prayoga Vigyana of Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana (AyUG-RB) has 12 topics with 75 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 14).
LH – lecture hours; NLH – non-lecture hours.
Single drug its variety of formulations and their different indications• Chemical/phytochemical composition
Definition of dosage form,-Cosmetics Advantages and disadvantages of currently available dosage forms and cosmetics. Route of their administration. Research updates on modification of classical Ayurvedic dosage forms and relevant case studies.
Factors to be considered for selection of Anupana
Advantages and disadvantages of each aushadhi prayoga marga and probable mode of action after administration of following dosage forms in below mentioned routes
List of Practicals
10 practicals are listed in the NCISM curriculum.
| No. | Practical | Term | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paribhasha concept based Practicals | I | 20 |
| 2 | Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana & their Upakalpana Practicals | I | 24 |
| 3 | Rasa Dravya Aushadhi Nirmana Practicals | I | 20 |
| 4 | Bheshaja Kalpana Practicals-I | II | 24 |
| 5 | Bheshaja Kalpana Practicals-II | II | 22 |
| 6 | Dosage Forms & Self-care Products Practicals | II | 22 |
| 7 | Field Visit/ Study Tour | III | 24 |
| 8 | Hospital IPD Practical | III | 10 |
| 9 | Drug Dispensing Practical | III | 6 |
| 10 | Quality Control Practicals | II | 38 |
Details of each practical and the non-lecture activities are given in the NCISM document. Open page 68 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 |
Distribution of Practical Exam
| Heads | Marks |
|---|---|
| Spotting (10 sample + 5 Instruments/ equipments) | 30 |
| Long Practical | 40 |
| Short Practical | 20 |
| Practical Record | 10 |
| Viva-Voce | 70 |
| 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 21–59
43 books and resources are recommended in the NCISM AyUG-RB curriculum (PDF page 111).
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
Rasashastra evam Bhaishajyakalpana has the NCISM subject code AyUG-RB. It is a Second Professional BAMS (II BAMS) subject, and the curriculum is applicable from 2021-22 batch, from the academic year 2023-24 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 Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajya Kalpana 450 teaching hours: 150 lecture hours, 90 non-lecture theory hours and 210 non-lecture practical hours.
Paper I (Ayurvediya Aushadhi Nirmana Vigyana) has 14 topics, including Chronological development of Ayurvediya Aushadhi, Paribhasha (Terminology), Adharbhuta Siddhanta (Application of fundamental principles), Yantropakaranani- I (Equipments and machineries), Yantropakaranani-II (Equipments, fuel and Heating Devices) and Kalpana Nirmana I (Primary & Secondary dosage forms). Paper II (Ayurvediya Aushadhi Prayoga Vigyana) has 12 topics, including Aushadhi Prayoga Vigyana, Single drug (Herbal & Mineral), Single drug(Bhasma, Shuddha & Pishti), Aushadhi Kalpa-I (Compound formulations), Aushadhi Kalpa-II (Compound Drugs/Formulations) and Dosage Forms & Cosmetic Products.
The NCISM curriculum lists 43 reference books and resources for Rasashastra Evam Bhaishajya Kalpana. The complete list is given in the Reference Books section of this page.
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