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Kaumarabhritya (Kumarbhritya) - BAMS III Year

NCISM New Syllabus Analysis + GAU Important Questions

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NCISM Syllabus Overview (AyUG-KB, III BAMS)

• Must to Know (MTK) - LAQs drawn ONLY from here
• Desirable to Know (DTK)
• Nice to Know (NTK)

Question Paper Pattern (GAU / NCISM Pattern)

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NCISM Syllabus - All Topics (Paper I: Kaumarabhritya)

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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS - Topic Wise

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TOPIC 1: Introduction to Kaumarabhritya

1. Define Kaumarabhritya and write its scope and importance.
2. Write Vayobheda (classification of age) according to Ayurveda with modern correlation.
3. Define: Kumara, Shishu, Bala, Pota - terminologies used in Kaumarabhritya.

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TOPIC 2: Bala Samvardhana (Growth & Development) ⭐ FREQUENTLY ASKED

1. Describe Shareera Vriddhi in a child with reference to Dhatu status. Discuss growth parameters used in infants and children.
2. Discuss developmental milestones and their assessment according to Ayurveda and modern pediatrics.

1. Write Shareera Vridhikara Bhavas (factors affecting growth of child).
2. Explain Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST).
3. Write childhood Samskaras and their significance.
4. Explain patterns of growth in children.
5. What is developmental assessment? Name tools used for it.
6. Write Bala Bhrumsha (failure to thrive) with Ayurvedic perspective.

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TOPIC 3: Navajata Vijnana (Neonatology) ⭐⭐ MOST IMPORTANT

1. Describe Jatakarma Samskara in detail. Discuss its importance and scientific rationale.
2. Describe neonatal care - Navajata Shishu Paricharya - with reference to cord care, Abhyanga, Snana, Suryadarshana.
3. Discuss causes, clinical features and management of Neonatal Jaundice (Navajata Shishu Kamala).
4. Describe initial steps of neonatal resuscitation and compare with Pranapratyagamana described in Ayurveda.

1. Write Surya Rashmi Chikitsa (phototherapy) in neonatal jaundice.
2. Describe cord care (Naabhinaal kartana).
3. Write causes and management of Neonatal Hypothermia.
4. Write Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) and its importance.
5. Neonatal Hypoglycemia - signs and management.
6. Neonatal Seizure - causes and management.
7. Write Garbhodaka Vamana and Ulba Parimarjana.
8. Write Mukha Shodhana in newborn.
9. What is Shiro Pichu? Write its importance.
10. APGAR Score - explain with scoring.

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TOPIC 4: Stanya Vijnana (Breast Milk / Lactation) ⭐⭐ FREQUENTLY ASKED

1. Discuss the properties of Shuddha Stanya (pure breast milk) according to Ayurveda. Enumerate causes, signs and remedies of Dushta Stanya.
2. Describe Stanyajanana (lactation promotion) with Ayurvedic formulations and modern understanding.

1. What is Stanya Shodhana? Name Stanya Shodhakas.
2. Write Stanya Janaka Dravyas with examples.
3. Exclusive breastfeeding - benefits and technique.
4. Describe contraindications to breastfeeding.
5. Write Dhaye (wet nurse/surrogate feeding) - qualities and selection.
6. Write Stanya Dosha and their effects on the baby.
7. WHO guidelines on breastfeeding.
8. Write Stanya Pareeksha (examination of breast milk).

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TOPIC 5: Bala Poshana & Vyadhikshamatva ⭐⭐ VERY IMPORTANT

1. Discuss Vyadhikshamatva (immunity) in children with reference to Balanam Alpabala concept. Describe factors influencing immune development.
2. Describe the immunization schedule as per National Immunization Program and its Ayurvedic correlates (Suvarnaprashan).

1. Suvarnaprashan - composition, method, benefits and frequency.
2. Write Complementary Feeding - when to start and what to give.
3. Write RCH Programme and its objectives.
4. Write Garbhopakrama, Soothikopakrama and Balopakrama in First 1000 days.
5. Vaccine preventable diseases.
6. Write Prakriti of child and its importance in disease susceptibility.

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TOPIC 6: Kuposhana Rogas (Nutritional Disorders) ⭐ IMPORTANT

1. Define PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition). Classify with clinical features of Marasmus and Kwashiorkor.
2. Discuss Ayurvedic correlation of Phakka with modern malnutrition.
3. Write clinical features and management of Nutritional Anemia in children.
4. Rickets - etiology, clinical features and treatment.
5. Write Karshya in children with its Ayurvedic management.
6. Vitamin A deficiency in children.
7. IMNCI protocol overview.

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TOPIC 7: Balaroga Pariksha Vidhi & Chikitsa Siddhanta

1. Write the method of pediatric examination (Balaroga Pariksha) according to Ayurveda - how is it different from adult examination?
2. Explain Dashavidha Pariksha in context of child.
3. Bala Sapta Dashanga Pariksha.
4. Write Chikitsa Siddhanta (treatment principles) in pediatrics - dose, route and duration modifications.
5. Kashyapa's contribution to Kaumarabhritya.

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TOPIC 8: Kulaja & Sahaja Rogas (Genetic & Congenital)

1. Define Sahaja Rogas. Give 5 examples with brief description.
2. Define Kulaja Rogas. Write Bijadosha and its role in Kulaja Roga.
3. Thalassemia - clinical features and management in children.
4. Down Syndrome - features, etiology and Ayurvedic perspective.
5. Neural Tube Defects - types and prevention.
6. Congenital Heart Disease - classification.

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TOPIC 9: Graha Rogas & Aupasargika Rogas ⭐ IMPORTANT

1. Describe Skandagraha - Nidana, Lakshana and Chikitsa. Correlate with modern condition.
2. Classify Graha Roga according to Kashyapa. Discuss any two in detail.

1. Write Naigamesha Graha Lakshana and Chikitsa.
2. Skanda-Apasmaara - write lakshana.
3. Write Measles (Pittaja Masoorika) - clinical features and Ayurvedic management.
4. Chickenpox in children - features and management.
5. Whooping Cough (Kshataja Kasa in children).
6. Typhoid in children.
7. Diphtheria - features and emergency management.

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TOPIC 10: Swasana Rogas (Respiratory Disorders) ⭐⭐ HIGH IMPORTANCE

1. Discuss Kasa (cough) in children - types, samprapti and chikitsa with formulations.
2. Describe Shwasa (asthma/bronchial asthma) in children with Ayurvedic and modern management. Write relevant Ayurvedic formulations.
3. Discuss Pratishaya (upper respiratory tract infection/rhinitis) in children with management.

1. Write management of Bronchiolitis in children.
2. Pneumonia in children - WHO classification and management.
3. Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup) - features and management.
4. Write Sitopaladi Churna, Talisadi Churna - composition and use.
5. Talisa Patra - use in respiratory diseases of children.
6. Write IMCI classification of respiratory illness.

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TOPIC 11: Mahasrota Roga (GI Disorders) ⭐⭐

1. Describe Atisara (diarrhea) in children - types, samprapti, chikitsa and ORS management.
2. Discuss Grahani in children - samprapti, lakshana and Ayurvedic chikitsa.
3. Describe Pravahika (Dysentery) - types, samprapti and management.

1. ORS composition and its rationale.
2. IMNCI assessment of diarrhea.
3. Write Bilwadi Churna / Kutajghan Vati uses in pediatric diarrhea.
4. Write Udara Roga in children - classification.
5. Constipation in children - Ayurvedic management.
6. Infantile colic - Ayurvedic and modern management.
7. Intussusception - features and management.

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TOPIC 12: Rasa-Rakta Rogas (Blood Disorders)

1. Iron Deficiency Anemia in children - clinical features and management.
2. Sickle Cell Disease in children - Ayurvedic perspective.
3. Thalassemia major - management.
4. Pandu Roga in children with Ayurvedic management.
5. Leukemia in children - signs and principles of management.

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TOPIC 13: Neurobehavioural Disorders ⭐ NEW IN NCISM CURRICULUM

1. Discuss ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) - features, diagnosis and Ayurvedic management.
2. Discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - features and Medhya Rasayana approach in management.

1. Write formulations used in Apasmara (Epilepsy) in children.
2. Cerebral Palsy - features, types and management in Ayurveda.
3. Learning Disability - Ayurvedic perspective.
4. Febrile Seizure - definition, classification and management.
5. Write Medhya Dravyas and their use in neurobehavioural disorders.
6. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) in cognitive development.

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TOPIC 14: Balashosha / Yakshma in Children (Often asked in GAU)

1. Describe Balashosha - Nidana, Lakshana, Sadhyasadhyata and Chikitsa. Correlate with Marasmus/TB.

1. Write Phakka - Nidana, Lakshana and Chikitsa.
2. Childhood TB - clinical features and management.
3. Write difference between Balashosha and Phakka.

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TOP 10 HIGH-PROBABILITY LAQs for GAU Exam

1. Jatakarma Samskara - detail with scientific rationale
2. Shuddha and Dushta Stanya - properties, doshas and treatment
3. Vyadhikshamatva in children - Ayurvedic concept + immunization
4. Kasa-Shwasa in children - types, samprapti, formulations
5. Atisara in children - types, ORS, Ayurvedic management
6. Developmental milestones and assessment (DDST)
7. Balashosha - Nidana, Lakshana, Chikitsa + correlation
8. Graha Roga - classification and any two in detail
9. ADHD / ASD - Ayurvedic perspective and Medhya Rasayanas
10. Navajata Shishu Paricharya - comprehensive neonatal care

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TOP SHORT ANSWER Qs (SAQ - Frequently Repeated in GAU)

• APGAR Score
• Suvarnaprashan - composition and method
• Kangaroo Mother Care
• Sitopaladi Churna - composition and use
• Phakka - Nidana & Chikitsa
• Stanya Janaka Dravyas
• Vayobheda according to Ayurveda
• ORS composition
• Febrile seizure management
• Naigamesha Graha Lakshana
• Denver Developmental Screening
• Vitamin A deficiency signs
• Childhood Samskaras
• Kuposhana / Marasmus vs Kwashiorkor
• Sahaja Rogas - examples

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Study Tips Based on NCISM Pattern

• LAQs are drawn ONLY from "Must to Know" topics - focus on neonatology, breast milk, immunity, respiratory, GI topics
• MCQs test broad knowledge across all topics including "Nice to Know"
• GAU favors classical Ayurvedic topics (Graha Roga, Stanya Vijnana, Jatakarma) combined with modern integration (ORS, immunization, APGAR)
• New NCISM curriculum strongly emphasizes Suvarnaprashan, Medhya Rasayanas, Neurobehavioural disorders and evidence-based Ayurveda - these are new additions and highly likely to appear
• Paper II (if your university has it) usually covers Prasuti Tantra & Striroga - confirm with your university syllabus

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