NCISM curriculum for Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Oro-Dentistry) — paper-wise topics with teaching hours, practicals, assessment pattern and reference books.
Department of Shalakya Tantra covers Shalakya Tantra (AyUG-SL) 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.
Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Oro-Dentistry)
A dynamic and evolving curriculum is crucial in Ayurveda education to prepare future medical professionals who are adaptable, informed, and empathetic. The third professional year plays a pivotal role in bridging foundational knowledge with clinical application, shaping students into competent Vaidyas (physicians). This phase of education must be a living entity, constantly adapting to advancements in healthcare, technology, and patient needs.
| Subject | Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Oro-Dentistry) |
|---|---|
| NCISM subject code | AyUG-SL |
| Professional year | III BAMS (Third Professional) |
| Theory papers | 2 (200 marks) |
| Teaching hours | 300 hours (Lecture 100, Non-lecture theory 60, Non-lecture practical 140) |
| Total marks | 400 (Theory 200 + 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 (197 pages) |
Papers in Shalakya Tantra
| Paper | Topics | Lecture Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Netraroga (Ophthalmology) | 29 | 50 |
| Paper II – Shiro-Karna-Nasa-Mukharoga (Oto-rhino-laryngology and Oro-dentistry) | 34 | 50 |
Paper I – Netraroga (Ophthalmology) of Shalakya Tantra (AyUG-SL) has 29 topics with 50 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).
Paper II – Shiro-Karna-Nasa-Mukharoga (Oto-rhino-laryngology and Oro-dentistry) of Shalakya Tantra (AyUG-SL) has 34 topics with 50 lecture hours as listed in Table 2 of the NCISM curriculum (PDF page 11).
LH – lecture hours; NLHT – non-lecture hours (theory); NLHP – non-lecture hours (practical).
List of Practicals
70 practicals are listed in the NCISM curriculum, grouped by the topic they belong to.
Shareera, Nidaana Panchaka of Netraroga
Samanya Chikitsa and Kriyakalpa
Sandhigata Roga-1
Vartmagata Roga-1
Vartmagata Roga-3
Bhedana Karma
Lekhana Karma
Shuklagata Roga-1
Shuklagata Roga-2
Chhedana Karma
Krishnagata Roga-1
Krishnagata Roga-2
Sarvagata Roga-1
Sarvagata Roga-2
Glaucoma
Drishtigata Roga-1
Nayanabhighata
Drishtigata Roga-2
Drishtigata Roga- 3
Dravyas used in Netra Chikitsa-3, Swasthavritta, Kuposhanajanya Netravikara (Malnutritional Eye Disorders), Community Ophthalmology
Enumeration, Nidana Panchaka and Sadhya-asadhyata of Shiroroga
Samanya Chikitsa of Shiroroga
Karna Rachana Shareera, Nidana Panchaka and Samanya Chikitsa of Karnaroga
Karnaroga 1
Nasa Shareera, Ghranendriya and Nidana Panchaka of Nasaroga
Mukha Shareera and Nidana Panchaka of Mukharoga
Kapalagata Roga
Karna Badhirya, Karna Naada and Kshweda
Karna Srava and Putikarna
Karnakandu, Karnaguthaka, Karnapratinaha, Krumikarna, Karnavidradhi, Karnapaka
Deeptadi Nasaroga
Dravyas used in Karna Nasa Mukha Roga Chikitsa-1
Bhraamara (Vertigo)
Agantuja Shalya in Karna
Nasarsha
Nasagata Raktasrava
Nasarbuda
Agantuja Shalya in Nasa
Nasa-abhighata, Nasasandhana
Kantharoga
Dravyas used in Karna Nasa Mukha Roga
Non-Lecture Activities (Theory)
60 non-lecture theory activities — seminars, case discussions, projects and similar — are listed topic-wise.
Shareera, Nidaana Panchaka of Netraroga
Samanya Chikitsa and Kriyakalpa
Panchakarma and Netraroga
Sanjnaharana in Netraroga
Sandhigata Roga-2
Vartmagata Roga-1
Bhedana Karma
Lekhana Karma
Chhedana Karma
Agnikarma and Ksharakarma
Dravyas Used In Netrachikitsa-1
Eye Donation
Sarvagata Roga-1
Sarvagata Roga-2
Glaucoma
Drishtigata Roga-1
Drishtigata Roga-2
Dravyas used in Netra Chikitsa-2
Dravyas used in Netra Chikitsa-3, Swasthavritta, Kuposhanajanya Netravikara (Malnutritional Eye Disorders), Community Ophthalmology
Enumeration, Nidana Panchaka and Sadhya-asadhyata of Shiroroga
Samanya Chikitsa of Shiroroga
Karna Rachana Shareera, Nidana Panchaka and Samanya Chikitsa of Karnaroga
Nasa Shareera, Ghranendriya and Nidana Panchaka of Nasaroga
Pratishyaya
Mukha Shareera and Nidana Panchaka of Mukharoga
National Oral Health Programme
Karna Kriya Shareera and Shravanendriya
Karna Badhirya, Karna Naada and Kshweda
Karna Srava and Putikarna
Rhinitis
Deeptadi Nasaroga
Nasavamsha-kutilatwa (Deviated Nasal Septum)
Dantamulagata roga
Jihvagata Roga
Krimidantaka and Dantaharsha
Karnasandhana
Bhraamara (Vertigo)
Agantuja Shalya in Karna
Nasarsha
Nasagata Raktasrava
Nasarbuda
Talugata Roga
Kantharoga
Dravyas used in Karna Nasa Mukha Roga
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 |
|---|---|
| Long case assessment | 30 |
| Short case assessment (One case) | 10 |
| Spotters | 10 |
| Skill Based Clinical Assessment | 40 |
| Journal or Case Record Viva | 10 |
| Viva | 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 18–166
44 books and resources are recommended in the NCISM AyUG-SL curriculum (PDF page 187).
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
Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Oro-Dentistry) has the NCISM subject code AyUG-SL. 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 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 Shalakya Tantra 300 teaching hours: 100 lecture hours, 60 non-lecture theory hours and 140 non-lecture practical hours.
Paper I (Netraroga (Ophthalmology)) has 29 topics, including Shareera, Nidaana Panchaka of Netraroga, Samanya Chikitsa and Kriyakalpa, Panchakarma and Netraroga, Sanjnaharana in Netraroga, Sandhigata Roga-1 and Sandhigata Roga-2. Paper II (Shiro-Karna-Nasa-Mukharoga (Oto-rhino-laryngology and Oro-dentistry)) has 34 topics, including Enumeration, Nidana Panchaka and Sadhya-asadhyata of Shiroroga, Samanya Chikitsa of Shiroroga, Karnaroga 1, Nasa Shareera, Ghranendriya and Nidana Panchaka of Nasaroga, Pratishyaya and Mukha Shareera and Nidana Panchaka of Mukharoga.
The NCISM curriculum lists 44 reference books and resources for Shalakya Tantra. The complete list is given in the Reference Books section of this page.
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