BAMS 3rd Prof Question Bank
Long answer (LAQ, 10 marks) and short answer (SAQ, 5 marks) questions — subject-wise, linked to the exact syllabus topic.
Kayachikitsa
- LAQ Describe the Chikitsa sutra of Nava Jwara and Jeerna Jwara with important Aushadha yoga and Pathya-apathya. · Samprapti vighatana, Chikitsa sutra, Chikitsa, Aushadha yoga and Pathyaapathya of Jvara (SP51/TM2) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Nidana, Samprapti and Chikitsa of Amavata with Pathya-apathya. Add a note on its modern management. · Chikitsa of Rasa pradoshaja vikara (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Chikitsa of Prameha (Madhumeha) according to Sthula and Krisha pramehi, with Ayurvedic and modern management of diabetes mellitus. · Chikitsa of Mamsapradoshaja and Medopradoshaja vikara (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Samanya chikitsa of Vatavyadhi. Write the management of Pakshaghata. · Chikitsa of Vatavyadhi (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Chikitsa of Tamaka Shwasa with Shodhana and Shamana yogas. · Chikitsa of Pranavaha Srotodushti Vikara (TM2:SL40-SL4Z) (Practice)
- LAQ Define Rasayana. Describe its classification and the method of Kutipraveshika Rasayana. · Rasayana (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on ethical and legal issues in the practice of Kayachikitsa. · Clinical ethics in the practice of Kayachikitsa (Practice)
- SAQ Write the Chikitsa of Unmada with Daivavyapashraya and Satvavajaya chikitsa. · Chikitsa of Manovaha srotas dushti vikara (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Samprapti vighatana, Chikitsa sutra, Chikitsa, Aushadha yoga and Pathyaapathya of Jvara (SP51/TM2)Chikitsa of Sankramika jvaraChikitsa of Rasa pradoshaja vikaraChikitsa of Rakta pradoshaja vikaraChikitsa of Mamsapradoshaja and Medopradoshaja vikaraChikitsa of VatavyadhiChikitsa of Asthi-Majja pradoshaja vikara (SR54) (SR55)Chikitsa of Pranavaha Srotodushti Vikara (TM2:SL40-SL4Z)Chikitsa of Udakavaha srotodushti vikaraChikitsa of Mootravaha srotodushti vikaraChikitsa of Purishavaha srotodushti vikara (SR5A)Chikitsa of Annavaha srotodushti vikaraChikitsa of Manovaha srotas dushti vikaraChikitsa of Antahsravi Granthi vyadhiVajikaranaRasayana
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Clinical ethics in the practice of KayachikitsaAnuktaroga treatment principles based on Doshadushyadi vivechanaChikitsa of Kshudra rogaShuddha-Ashuddha chikitsa, Chikitsajanita vikaraChikitsa of Vyadhikshamatva vikaraChikitsa of Shukravaha srotasa vikaraChikitsa of Guhya rogaChikitsa of Jarajanya vikara and Indriyapradoshaja vikara
Panchakarma evam Upakarma
- LAQ Describe Abhyantara Snehapana – types, Matra, Vidhi and Samyak, Ayoga and Atiyoga lakshana. · Snehana Karma (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Purva, Pradhana and Paschat karma of Vamana karma including Samsarjana krama. · Vamana Karma (Practice)
- LAQ Classify Basti. Describe the method of preparation and administration of Niruha Basti. · Basti Karma (Practice)
- SAQ Write the indications and contraindications of Nasya karma. · Nasya Karma (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on superficial and deep heating modalities in physiotherapy. · Physiotherapy (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Snehana KarmaSwedana KarmaSpecial Procedures: Sankara Sweda, Ksheeradhooma, Pizhichil, Dhanyamladhara, Takradhara, Thalam and Thalapothichil and AnnalepaVamana KarmaVirechana KarmaBasti KarmaNasya Karma
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Shalya Tantra
- LAQ Describe Kshara – preparation, types and the method of Kshara Sutra application in Bhagandara. · Kshara Karma (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Jalaukavacharana – types of Jalauka, indications and the procedure. · Raktamokshana (Practice)
- LAQ Classify Vrana. Describe the Shashti upakrama and the stages of wound healing. · Vrana (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Nidana, types and management of Arsha (haemorrhoids) including Kshara karma. · Guda Vikara (Diseases of Rectum and Anal Canal) (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on local anaesthesia – drugs, techniques and complications. · Sangyaharana (Anaesthesia) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the types of Bhagna and the general principles of fracture management according to Sushruta. · Bhagna (Skeletal Injuries) (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Introduction to Shalya Tantra (Introduction to development of surgery)Yantra and Shastra (Blunt and sharp instruments)Trividha Karma (Pre, Operative and Post Operative care)Shastra Karma (Operative procedure)Yogya (Experimental Surgical Training)Kshara KarmaAgnikarmaRaktamokshanaSamanya Vyadhi ParichayaVranaSira Vikara (Venous Disorders)Dhamani Vikara (Arterial disorders)Bhagna (Skeletal Injuries)Aamashaya Evam Adho-Aamashaya Vikara (Diseases of Stomach and Duodenum)Kshudrantra Vikara (Diseases of Small Intestine)Brihadantra Vikara (Diseases of Large Intestine)Guda Vikara (Diseases of Rectum and Anal Canal)Yakrit Vikara (Diseases of Liver)Pittashaya Vikara (Diseases of Gall Bladder)Vrikka Evam Mutravahini Vikara (Diseases of Kidney and Ureters)Mutrashaya Vikara (Diseases of Urinary bladder)Mutraghata and MutrakrichraPaurusha Granthi Vikara (Diseases of Prostate)Mutramarga Vikara (Diseases of Urethra)Medhra Vikara (Diseases of Penis)Mushka Evum Vrishan Vikara (Diseases of Scrotum and Testis)Vriddhi RogaAntravriddhi (Hernia)
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Nirjantukarana (Sterilization)Sangyaharana (Anaesthesia)Marma (Vital points)Bandha VidhiPranashta ShalyaShat Kriyakala in surgical practiceManya VikaraAsthi Sandhi Vikara (Diseases of Bone and Joints)Shirobhighata (Cranio-cerebral Injurie/ Disorders)Udara RogaAgnyashaya Vikara (Diseases of Pancreas)Pleeha Vikara (Diseases of Spleen)
Shalakya Tantra
- LAQ Describe the Kriyakalpas with special reference to Tarpana and Putapaka. · Samanya Chikitsa and Kriyakalpa (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the aetiology, types, clinical features and management of glaucoma (Adhimantha). · Glaucoma (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Linganasha (cataract) and its surgical management. · Drishtigata Roga-1 (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the Nidana, types and Chikitsa of Pratishyaya. · Pratishyaya (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on the National Oral Health Programme. · National Oral Health Programme (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Samanya Chikitsa and KriyakalpaSandhigata Roga -1Shuklagata Roga -1Krishnagata Roga -1Krishnagata Roga -2Sarvagata Roga -1GlaucomaDrishtigata Roga-1Drishtigata Roga-2Samanya Chikitsa of ShirorogaKarnaroga 1PratishyayaKarna Badhirya, Karna Naada and KshwedaNasavamsha-kutilatwa (Deviated Nasal Septum)Krimidantaka and DantaharshaNasarshaNasagata RaktasravaTalugata RogaKantharoga
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Shareera, Nidaana Panchaka of NetrarogaPanchakarma and NetrarogaSandhigata Roga -2Sandhigata Roga -3Vartmagata Roga-1Vartmagata Roga -3Bhedana KarmaLekhana KarmaShuklagata Roga -2Chhedana KarmaAgnikarma and KsharakarmaDravyas Used In Netrachikitsa-1Eye DonationSarvagata Roga -2NayanabhighataDrishtigata Roga- 3Dravyas used in Netra Chikitsa-3, Swasthavritta, Kuposhanajanya Netravikara (Malnutritional Eye Disorders), Community OphthalmologyEnumeration, Nidana Panchaka and Sadhya-asadhyata of ShirorogaKarna Rachana Shareera, Nidana Panchaka and Samanya Chikitsa of KarnarogaNasa Shareera, Ghranendriya and Nidana Panchaka of NasarogaMukha Shareera and Nidana Panchaka of MukharogaOshtharogaSarvasara MukharogaNational Oral Health ProgrammeKapalagata RogaKarna Kriya Shareera and ShravanendriyaKarna Srava and PutikarnaKarnakandu, Karnaguthaka, Karnapratinaha, Krumikarna, Karnavidradhi, KarnapakaRhinitisDeeptadi NasarogaDantamulagata rogaJihvagata RogaKarnarsha and KarnarbudaKarnasandhanaBhraamara (Vertigo)Agantuja Shalya in KarnaNasarbudaAgantuja Shalya in NasaNasa-abhighata, NasasandhanaDravyas used in Karna Nasa Mukha Roga Chikitsa-2
Prasuti Tantra evam Stri Roga
- LAQ Describe Masanumasika Garbhini Paricharya and its importance in antenatal care. · Garbhini Vigyana - Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal Care (Practice)
- LAQ Describe hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and the management of pre-eclampsia. · Garbhini Vyapad - Minor Ailments and Major Disorders of Pregnancy (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the causes and management of postpartum haemorrhage. · Prasava Vyapad - Labour Complications & Obstetric Emergencies (Practice)
- LAQ Define Vandhyatwa. Describe its causes and the evaluation and management of female infertility. · Vandhyatwa - Infertility (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on syphilis and its management. · Guhya Roga - Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Practice)
- SAQ Write the objectives and components of the National Maternal Health Programmes. · National Maternal Health Programs (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Stree Vishishta Shareera Vigyana - Anatomy of Female Reproductive SystemRutuchakra - Menstrual CycleGarbha Vigyana - Embryology & Fetal DevelopmentGarbhini Vigyana - Physiology of Pregnancy & Antenatal CareGarbha Vyapad - Fetal PathologiesGarbhini Vyapad - Minor Ailments and Major Disorders of PregnancyPrasava Vigyana - LabourPrasava Vyapad - Labour Complications & Obstetric EmergenciesMoodhagarbha - Obstructed LabourSootika Vigyana - PuerperiumStree Prajanananga Nirmana and Vikruti - Development of Female Reproductive System with AnomaliesArtava Vyapad - Menstrual DisordersRajonivritti - MenopauseYoni Vyapad - Disorders of Female Reproductive systemVandhyatwa - InfertilitySthanika Upakrama - In situ Treatment ModalitiesStree Janananga Granthi Evam Arbuda - Benign & Malignant lesions of Female Reproductive SystemYoni srava - Vaginal DischargeStana Roga - Breast DisordersShastra Karma in Stree Roga - Surgical Procedures in Gynaecology
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Stanya Vigyana - LactationYantra evam Shastra - InstrumentsStree Rugna Parikshana - Gynaecological ExaminationVyadhi Vinischaya Upaya - Diagnostic Tools and TechniquesGuhya Roga - Sexually Transmitted DiseasesStree Roga Sambandhi Aushadhi- Classical FormulationsNational Maternal Health ProgramsMedical ethics, Record keeping and Audit in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Kaumarabhritya
- LAQ Describe Navajata Shishu Paricharya and neonatal resuscitation. · Navajata Vijnana (Neonatology) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Stanya dushti – types, causes, effects on the child and management. · Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk) (Practice)
- LAQ Describe the management of bronchial asthma in children (Tamaka Shwasa). · Swasana Rogas [Disorders of Respiratory system] (Practice)
- SAQ Write the developmental milestones of the first year of life. · Bala Samvardhana (Growth and Development) (Practice)
- SAQ Write a note on Phakka roga. · Kuposhana Rogas (Nutritional disorders) (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Navajata Vijnana (Neonatology)Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk)Bala Poshana (Child Nutrition) & Vyadhikshamatva (Immunity)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)Twak Rogas (Dermatological Disorders)Sira Snayu Rogas (Nervous system disorders)Unmada Rogas (Behavioral and Neurobehavioral disorders)Atyayika Rogas (Emergency Paediatrics)Bala Panchakarma
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Bala Samvardhana (Growth and Development)Kuposhana Rogas (Nutritional disorders)Balaroga Pariksha Vidhi & Chikitsa Siddhantha (Pediatric Examination and treatment principles)Kulaja and Sahaja Rogas (Genetic and Congenital Disorders)Graha Rogas and Aupasargika Rogas (Infectious Diseases)Mutravaha Sroto Rogas (Disorders of Genito urinary system)Sandhi Rogas (Rheumatological Disorders)
Samhita Adhyayan 3
- LAQ Describe the types of Rasayana and the method of administration of Brahma Rasayana as per Cha. Chi. 1. · Cha. Chi. 1 – Rasayana Adhyaya (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Jwara Chikitsa sutra according to Cha. Chi. 3 including Shadanga Paneeya. · Cha. Chi. 3 – Jwara Chikitsitam (Practice)
- LAQ Describe Kalpana Siddhi – the schedule of Panchakarma as per Cha. Si. 1. · Cha. Si. 1 – Kalpana Siddhi (Practice)
- SAQ Write the Chikitsa sutra of Arsha according to Charaka. · Cha. Chi. 14 – Arsha Chikitsitam (Practice)
- SAQ Write the synonyms and importance of Madanaphala (Cha. Ka. 1). · Cha. Ka. 1 – Madanakalpam (Practice)
Which topics can come as LAQ / only SAQ?
LAQ (10-mark) eligible topics
Cha. Chi. 1 – Rasayana AdhyayaCha. Chi. 3 – Jwara ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 6 – Prameha ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 7 – Kushtha ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 9 – Unmada ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 10 – Apasmara ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 13 – Udara ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 15 – Grahani dosha ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 16 – Panduroga ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 17 – Hikka Shwasa ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 18 – Kasa ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 28 – Vatavyadhi ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 29 – Vatashonita ChikitsitamCha. Si. 1 – Kalpana SiddhiCha. Si. 5 – Netrabastivyapat SiddhiCha. Si. 6 – Vamana Virechana Vyapat SiddhiCha. Si. 7 – Bastivyapat SiddhiCha. Si. 12 – Uttara Basti Siddhi
SAQ / MCQ only (no LAQ)
Cha. Chi. 2 – Vajikarana AdhyayaCha. Chi. 4 – Raktapitta ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 5 – Gulma ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 8 – Rajayakshma ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 11 – Kshataksheena ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 12 – Shwayathu ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 14 – Arsha ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 19 – Atisara ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 20 – Chhardi ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 21 – Visarpa ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 22 – Trishna ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 23 – Visha ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 24 – Madatyaya ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 25 – Dwivraniya ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 26 – Trimarmiya ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 27 – Urusthambha ChikitsitamCha. Chi. 30 – Yonivyapad ChikitsitamCha. Ka. 1 – MadanakalpamCha. Ka. 2–6 – Kalpa Adhyayas 2 to 6Cha. Ka. 7 – Shyamatrivrutta KalpamCha. Ka. 12 – Dantidravanti KalpamCha. Si. 2 – Panchakarmiya SiddhiCha. Si. 3 – Bastisutriyam SiddhiCha. Si. 4 – Snehavyapat SiddhiCha. Si. 8 – Prasrita Yogiyam SiddhiCha. Si. 9 – Trimarmiya SiddhiCha. Si. 10 – Basti Siddhi