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π BAMS 3rd Year - Charak Samhita (Uttarardh) PYQ Analysis
Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar | 2017-2026
π Papers Analyzed (12 Exam Papers)
| Year | Exam |
|---|
| March 2025 | 3rd Prof |
| April 2024 | 3rd Prof |
| September 2024 | 3rd Prof |
| March 2026 | 3rd Prof |
| September 2025 | 3rd Prof |
| October 2023 | 3rd Prof |
| March 2023 | 3rd Prof |
| September 2022 | 3rd Prof |
| March 2022 | 3rd Prof |
| May 2019 | 3rd Prof |
| May 2018 | 3rd Prof |
| May 2017 | 3rd Prof |
π₯ MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS (Section A - Long & Medium)
β Q1 (10 Marks - Main Question) - Repeated Topics
| Topic | Times Asked | Years |
|---|
| Kasa Roga (Types, Samprapti, Chikitsa) | 4 times | 2025, 2022, 2019, 2018 |
| Rasayana (Types, Kutipraveshika/Sevana Vidhi) | 3 times | Sep 2025, 2022, 2023 |
| Vishama Jwara (Types + Chikitsa) | 3 times | 2025 (Q2), 2019, 2017 |
| Kshatakshina / UraαΈ₯kshata | 3 times | Mar 2025, Oct 2023, 2017 |
| Panduroga | 2 times | Sep 2025, 2017 |
| Visarpa (Nidana, Samprapti, Chikitsa) | 2 times | Apr 2024, Sep 2022 |
| Rajyakshama / Kshayaroga | 2 times | Apr 2024, 2023 |
β Q2 (20 Marks) - Most Repeated Options
| Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| Kasa Roga - Nidana, Purvarupa, Samprapti, Chikitsa | 5 times |
| Gulma - Nidana, Types, Samprapti, Chikitsa | 4 times |
| Kshatakshina / Urahkshata - Full description | 4 times |
| Rajyakshama - Nidana, Purvarupa, Lakshana, Chikitsa | 4 times |
| Vishama Jwara - Types + Chikitsa | 3 times |
| Shwasaroga - Nidana, Purvarupa, Sadhyasadhyata | 3 times |
| Rasayana - Methods, Medhya Rasayana | 3 times |
| Kushtha - Nidana Panchaka + Chikitsa | 3 times |
| Vata Vyadhi - Chikitsa | 2 times |
| Apasmara - Nirukti, Nidana, Samprapti, Chikitsa | 2 times |
| Prameha - Nidana, Samprapti, Chikitsa | 2 times |
β Q3 (20 Marks - 4-question choice) - Most Repeated Options
| Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| Vatarakta Chikitsa | 4 times |
| Prameha - Dosha Dushya Samgraha / Samprapti / Chikitsasutra | 4 times |
| Unmada - Samprapti + Chikitsa | 3 times |
| Panduroga - Samprapti, Lakshana | 3 times |
| Raktapitta - Samprapti / Chikitsa | 3 times |
| Urahkshata Chikitsa | 3 times |
| Visarpa - Nidana/Samprapti/Lakshana/Chikitsa Sutra | 3 times |
| Granthi Visarpa | 2 times |
| Chhidrodara Chikitsa | 2 times |
| Madatyaya - Samanya Lakshana + Chikitsasutra | 2 times |
| Shwasa Roga - Samprapti + Types | 2 times |
| Kaamala - Chikitsa | 2 times |
| Atisara - Chikitsasutra | 2 times |
| Shlok explanation (various) | Every paper |
π₯ SECTION B - MOST REPEATED
Q5 (10 Marks) - Most Repeated
| Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| Basti - "Ardhachikitsa" / "Best treatment" / Importance | 5 times |
| Vatsaka Kalpa Adhyaya | 4 times |
| Tantrayukti | 2 times |
| Vamana Vidhi | 2 times |
| Kalpa Sthana - Definition + Virechana Dravya mode of action | 2 times |
Q6 (20 Marks) - Most Repeated Options
| Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| Nasya - Types / Vidhi / Yogya-Ayogya | 6 times |
| Niruha/Sneha Basti Vyapada | 5 times |
| Shirovirechana Yogya-Ayogya | 4 times |
| Vamana Yogya-Ayogya | 3 times |
| Virechana Yogya-Ayogya | 3 times |
| Bastidatru / Basti Netra Dosha | 3 times |
| Samsarjana Krama | 3 times |
| Matra Basti | 2 times |
| Apatantraka - Samprapti + Chikitsa | 2 times |
| Suryavarta Roga | 2 times |
| Ardhavabhedaka | 2 times |
| Bastikundalika | 2 times |
Q7 (10 Marks - Short 2-3 sentences) - Most Repeated
| Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| Synonyms of Jimutaka | 5 times |
| Dhamargava - Uses / Prayojyanga / Synonyms | 5 times |
| Types of Vatsaka | 4 times |
| Trivrita - Collection method / Qualities | 4 times |
| Synonyms of Shankhini | 3 times |
| Sudha - Collection method / Types | 3 times |
| Madanaphala - Prayojyanga / Samgraha Vidhi | 3 times |
| Saptala-Shankhini - Uses / Diseases | 2 times |
| Synonyms of Aragvadha | 2 times |
π― MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR NCISM 3rd Year (Kaumarbhritya Context = Charak Uttarardh)
Note: Your paper is Charak Samhita Uttarardh (not Kaumarbhritya). The attached PDF covers GAU 3rd year Charak papers. If you meant Kaumarbhritya as a separate subject, those would be different papers.
Based on repetition frequency, here are the TOP 10 MUST-PREPARE TOPICS:
1. π₯ KASA ROGA (Asked 5+ times)
Answer outline:
- Nidana: Dhuma, Raja, Vegadharana, Rooksha anna, Ativyayama, Kshata (injury to chest)
- Purvarupa: Kanthakandu, Swarabheda, Angamarda
- Types (5): Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Kshataja, Kshayaja
- Samprapti: Vata prakopa -> Pranavaha/Udakavaha Sroto dushti -> Ura sthita Kapha gets expelled with force
- Sadhyasadhyata: Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja = Sadhya; Kshataja = Krichra Sadhya; Kshayaja = Asadhya
- Chikitsa: Snehana, Swedana; Vataja - Sneha + Brimhana; Pittaja - Sita + Madhura; Kaphaja - Tikshna Shodhana; Kshataja - Kshata chikitsa (milk, ghee, Sitopaladi); Kshayaja - Rasayana
2. π₯ VISHAMA JWARA (Asked 4+ times)
Answer outline:
- Types (5): Santata, Satata, Anyedyushka, Tritiyaka, Chaturthaka
- Nidana: Dushta Amashaya Vata
- Santata - continuous fever (all 3 doshas); Satata - 2 attacks/day (Kapha-Pitta); Anyedyushka - alternate day (Pitta-Kapha); Tritiyaka - every 3rd day (Pitta); Chaturthaka - every 4th day (Vata)
- Chikitsa: Langhan, Tikta + Katu drugs; Katuki, Pippali, Trikatu churna; Amritarishta; Sudarshan churna; Bhumyamalaki
3. π₯ KSHATAKSHINA / URAHKSHATA (Asked 4+ times)
Answer outline:
- Nidana: Ativyayama, Bhara vahana, Vegadharana, Ativishama asana, Kshata (injury)
- Purvarupa: Kasa, Jwara, Aruchi
- Lakshana: Kasa with Shonita (blood), Shwasa, Daurbalya, Puyarakta (pus + blood), Shosha, Daha
- Avasthiki Chikitsa:
- Prathama avastha: Brimhana (Shatavari, milk, ghee, Yavagu)
- Dvitiya: Raktasthapana + Sandhaniya
- Tritiya: Shodhana (gentle) + Rasayana
- Key formulations: Shatavari Ghrita, Vasadi Kwatha, Chyavanprasha
4. π₯ RASAYANA (Asked 4+ times)
Answer outline:
- Definition: That which provides Rasa, prevents Jara (aging), promotes Ayu/Medha/Bala/Arogyam
- Types:
- Kutipraveshika Rasayana (indoor regimen - more effective)
- Vatatapika Rasayana (outdoor/outdoor)
- Medhya Rasayana (4): Mandukaparni (swarasa), Yashtimadhu (ksheerapaka), Guduchi (swarasa), Shankhapushpi (kalka)
- Shilajit Rasayana - from rocks, eliminates all diseases
- Triphala Rasayana, Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanprasha are important
5. π₯ GULMA (Asked 4+ times)
Answer outline:
- Nidana: Vegadharana, Shoka, Bhaya, Rooksha Anna
- Types (5): Vataja, Pittaja, Kaphaja, Sannipataja, Raktaja (in females = Raktagulma)
- Samprapti: Vayu prakopa -> Koshtha sthan -> Granthi formation
- Sadhyasadhyata: Vataja Krichra; Pittaja Sadhya; Kaphaja easy; Sannipataja Asadhya; Raktaja - Krichra/Asadhya
- Chikitsa: Vataja - Sneha + Basti; Pittaja - Virechana; Kaphaja - Vamana; Raktaja - Raktamokshana; Sarvagulma - Hingu, Shunthi, Vacha
6. π₯ PRAMEHA (Asked 4+ times)
Answer outline:
- Dosha-Dushya Samgraha: Kapha pradhan; 10 Dushyas - Meda, Mamsa, Kleda, Shukra, Shonita, Vasa, Lasika, Majja, Rasa, Ojas
- Types: 20 total - 10 Kaphaja, 6 Pittaja, 4 Vataja
- Samprapti: Bahuprayoga of Guru, Snigdha, Madhura anna -> Kapha + Meda vriddhi -> Mootra dushti
- Chikitsasutra: Sthula Pramehi - Shodhana first then Shamana; Krisha Pramehi - only Brimhana/Shamana
- Key drugs: Shilajit, Triphala, Guduchi, Meshashringi, Karela, Jambu beeja
7. π₯ BASTI (Asked 5+ times in Section B)
Answer outline:
- "Ardhachikitsa" - because it treats both Samshodhana and Brimhana aspects
- Types: Niruha Basti (Asthapana) and Anuvasana/Sneha Basti; also Matra Basti, Uttara Basti
- Matra Basti: Small dose of Sneha, given without restriction of diet/season; 1 Prasrita (96 ml) dose
- Niruha Basti Vyapada (12): Atipravritti, Avipravritti, Parikartika, Parisrava, Gudabhramsha, Gudapaka, Adhmana, Trishna, Jwara, Hridroga, Shoola, Atipravaahana
- Sneha Basti Vyapada (9): Trishna, Jwara, Aruchi, Adhmana, Shoola, Sthambha, Klama, Murcha, Chhardi
- Basti Dravya Dosha: Atiushna, Atishita, Atisnigdha, Atirooksha (4 types)
8. π₯ NASYA (Asked 6 times in Section B)
Answer outline:
- Types (5 as per Charak): Navana (drops), Avapida (pressed juice), Dhmapana (powder blowing), Dhuma (medicated smoke), Pratimarsha (daily drops)
- OR 3 types by action: Shodhana, Shamana, Brimhana
- Yogya (Indications): Shiroroga, Ardit, Pakshavadha, Shirahshoola, Nasa roga, Karna roga, Akshi roga
- Ayogya (Contraindications): Nava Jwara, Atisnigdha, Ativriddha, Bala, Bhojana kaala, Vamana/Virechana done same day, Kshudhita
9. π₯ VATARAKTA (Asked 4 times)
Answer outline:
- Nidana: Viruddha Anna, Amla-Lavana-Tikshna Ahara, Divaswapna, Avyayama, Vegadharana
- Purvarupa: Kandu, Toda, Shopha (initially small, in hands/feet)
- Types: Uttana (superficial - Twak-Rakta ashrita) and Gambhira (deep - Asthi-Majja ashrita)
- Chikitsa:
- Uttana: Lepa, Abhyanga, Parisheka with Tikta-Madhura drugs
- Gambhira: Sneha + Virechana + Basti
- Key drugs: Amrita (Guduchi), Rasna, Eranda, Triphala
- Vatarktahari Ghrita, Guduchi sattva
10. π₯ KALPA STHANA DRUGS (Asked every paper in Q7)
Must memorize drug details:
| Drug | Synonyms | Uses | Prayojyanga |
|---|
| Jimutaka | Devadali, Mahajimuta, Golaphala | Vamana drug | Phala |
| Dhamargava | Kosamra, Sthira | Vamana; Kushtha, Shotha | Phala, Patra |
| Vatsaka (Kutaja) | Shakra, Vrikshaka, Indrayava | Atisara, Prameha | Tvak, Beeja |
| Trivrita | Trayamana, Sarala | Virechana drug | Mula, Tvak |
| Shankhini | Kumbhika, Chaturangula | Virechana | Patra |
| Saptala | Karambha, Ghantakarni | Virechana | Phala |
| Madanaphala | Pinditaka, Madana | Vamana | Phala |
| Aragvadha | Aragvadha, Rajavriksha, Chaturangula | Virechana | Phala majja |
π TOPIC-WISE IMPORTANCE RANKING
| Rank | Topic | Repetition | Section |
|---|
| 1 | Nasya (Types/Yogya-Ayogya) | 6x | B |
| 2 | Kasa Roga | 5x | A |
| 3 | Basti (Vyapada/Importance) | 5x | B |
| 4 | Jimutaka/Dhamargava synonyms | 5x | B |
| 5 | Gulma | 4x | A |
| 6 | Kshatakshina | 4x | A |
| 7 | Rasayana | 4x | A |
| 8 | Vatarakta Chikitsa | 4x | A |
| 9 | Prameha (Dosha-Dushya/Chikitsa) | 4x | A |
| 10 | Vatsaka Kalpa Adhyaya | 4x | B |
| 11 | Niruha Basti Vyapada | 4-5x | B |
| 12 | Shirovirechana Yogya-Ayogya | 4x | B |
| 13 | Vishama Jwara | 4x | A |
| 14 | Trivrita / Vatsaka types | 4x | B |
| 15 | Rajyakshama/Kshayaroga | 3x | A |
β‘ QUICK MUST-KNOW SHORT ANSWERS (Q4 / Q7 - 2-3 sentences each)
1. Types of Udara Roga (8 types): Vatodara, Pittodara, Kaphaudara, Sannipatodara, Pleehodara, Baddhodara, Chidrodara, Jalodara (Dakodara)
2. Vigata Jwara Lakshana: Complete perspiration, elimination of Ama, lightness of body, proper digestion, clear urine/stool, absence of fever for 7 days
3. Dosha-Dushya in Prameha: Kapha + Meda (main); 10 dushyas: Meda, Mamsa, Kleda, Shukra, Shonita, Vasa, Lasika, Majja, Rasa, Ojas
4. Halimaka Roga: Advanced/complicated stage of Panduroga; Tridoshaja; features - Harita (greenish) complexion, extreme weakness, incurable (Asadhya)
5. Shakhanusari Jwara: Fever originating from Shakha (peripheral tissues/limbs) and moving to Koshtha (viscera); difficult to treat; Vataja
6. Mahagada (4): Rajayakshama, Unmada, Apasmara, Kushtha (some texts include Prameha)
7. Nirukti of Vatarakta: Vata and Rakta both get vitiated simultaneously; also called Adhyavata, Vatashonita, Vatagulma
8. Lekhana Karma yogya roga: Sthaulya (obesity), Medoroga, Prameha, Apachi, Arbuda, Granthi
9. Atyagni Samprapti: Jatharagni ativriddhi -> rapid digestion of even heavy food -> Dhatu kshaya -> Bala kshaya
10. Samsarjana Krama: Post-Shodhana diet regimen - Peya (1st), Vilepi (2nd), Yusha (3rd), Mamsarasa (4th), Anna with soup (5th) - duration depends on Shodhana intensity (3/5/7 days)
Note on NCISM: This PDF is from Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU), Jamnagar. NCISM has standardized the BAMS curriculum but exams are held by respective universities. The topics and pattern align closely with NCISM 3rd year Charak Samhita (Uttarardh) syllabus. The most important chapters per NCISM for this subject are: Chikitsa Sthana (Jwara, Kasa, Raktapitta, Rajayakshama, Kushtha, Prameha, Atisara, Udarroga, Arsha, Panduroga, Unmada, Apasmara, Vatarakta, Vatavyadhi, Visarpa, Gulma, Visha) and Kalpa-Siddhi Sthana (Panchakarma drugs and Basti/Nasya/Vamana/Virechana procedures).