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NCISM 3rd Year BAMS - Shalya Tantra PYQ Analysis
Gujarat Ayurved University | 2016-2026 (37 Papers Analyzed)
MOST REPEATED TOPICS - PAPER I (Shalya Tantra - I)
Rank by Frequency
| Rank | Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| 1 | Vrana / Wound (Sadyovrana, Dagdha Vrana, Vranashotha, Vrana types) | 54 times |
| 2 | Anaesthesia (Spinal, General, Regional, Nerve blocks) | 14+ times |
| 3 | Sterilization / Autoclave / Nirjantukarana | 14 times |
| 4 | Marma - importance in surgery | 18 times |
| 5 | Agnikarma (types, indications, Samyak dagdha) | 12 times |
| 6 | Pranashta Shalya (definition + Nirharana Upaya) | 12 times |
| 7 | Bandha Vidhi / Bandages (types, indications) | 12 times |
| 8 | Yantra (types, Nadiyantra, Shalaka) | 14 times |
| 9 | Raktamokshana / Rakta Mahatva / Haemorrhage | 11 times |
| 10 | Shastrakarma (Ashtavidha Shastra Karma + Yogya) | 11 times |
| 11 | Ksharakarma / Kshar Sutra (preparation, method) | 10 times |
| 12 | Trividha Karma | 7 times |
| 13 | Shatkriyakala | 6 times |
MOST REPEATED TOPICS - PAPER II (Shalya Tantra - II)
| Rank | Topic | Times Asked |
|---|
| 1 | Vrana / Nadivrana / Wound types | 54 combined |
| 2 | Arbuda / Tumour / Cyst / Granthi / Cancer | 45 times |
| 3 | Vidradhi (Breast Abscess, Liver Abscess, Osteomyelitis) | 32 times |
| 4 | Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Incisional, Hiatus) | 20 times |
| 5 | Arsha / Haemorrhoids / Parikartika (fissure in ano) | 17 times |
| 6 | BPH / Hydronephrosis / Hematuria | 18 times |
| 7 | DVT / Varicose Veins | 16 times |
| 8 | Fractures (Kanda Bhagna, Colles, Femur) | 11 times |
| 9 | Bhagandara / Fistula in Ano | 9 times |
| 10 | Cholecystitis / Cholelithiasis | 10 times |
| 11 | Shock / Marmaghata | 8 times |
| 12 | Peptic Ulcer / Chhidrodara | 11 times |
| 13 | Kshudra Roga (Chippa/Kunakha/Kadar/Paronychia) | 13 times |
| 14 | Atherosclerosis / Raynaud's / DVT / PVD | 10 times |
| 15 | Appendicitis | 7 times |
| 16 | Galganda / Goitre | 4 times |
MOST REPEATED INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS (Exact Repeats)
PAPER I - Most Repeated Questions
1. Vrana / Wound questions - repeated in almost every exam:
- "Define Sadyovrana / Wound. Describe its types, clinical features and treatment" - 7+ times
- "Describe types and management of Dagdha Vrana / Burns" - 6+ times
- "Write Nidana, Samprapti, Prakara and Chikitsa of Vranashotha / Inflammation" - 6+ times
- "Write definition and Nirharana Upaya of Pranashta Shalya" - 5+ times
- "Write importance of Marma in surgery and describe types of Marma" - 5+ times
2. Anaesthesia questions:
- "Define Sangyaharana / Anaesthesia. Describe Spinal Anaesthesia in detail" - 5+ times
- "Explain General vs Regional Anaesthesia / Pudendal nerve block" - 3+ times
3. Sterilization:
- "Define Sterilization / Nirjantukarana. Describe Autoclave method" - 6+ times
4. Instruments:
- "Define Yantra and enlist types. Describe Nadiyantra in detail" - 4+ times
- "Write the number of Nadiyantra" - 4 times
- "What is Trocar and Cannula?" - 3 times
5. Ksharakarma:
- "Describe Ksharasutra preparation method in detail" - 4+ times
- "Describe Ksharakarma in detail" - 3 times
6. Agnikarma:
- "Describe Agnikarma in detail - types, indications, contraindications, Samyak Dagdha Lakshana" - 5+ times
PAPER II - Most Repeated Questions
1. Arbuda / Cyst:
- "Write Nidana, Samprapti, Prakara and Chikitsa of Arbuda" - 5+ times
- "What is Ganglion?" - 6 times
- "Describe Granthi / Cyst - types, features, treatment" - 5+ times
- "Write types of Cyst" - 5 times
2. Vidradhi / Abscess:
- "Describe symptoms and surgical treatment of Stana Vidradhi / Breast Abscess" - 7+ times
- "Write about Asthi Vidradhi / Osteomyelitis" - 5+ times
- "Describe Yakrit Vidradhi / Liver Abscess" - 4+ times
3. Hernia:
- "Write types of Vruddhi / Hernia. Describe Inguinal Hernia with surgical management" - 5+ times
- "Explain Direct vs Indirect Inguinal Hernia" - 4+ times
- "Write about Femoral Hernia with management" - 3+ times
4. BPH:
- "Describe causes, symptoms, diagnosis and surgical management of BPH" - 6+ times
- "Write causes of Hematuria and describe Hydronephrosis" - 4+ times
5. Arsha / Piles:
- "Describe Arsha - Prakara, Lakshana, Chikitsa" - 5+ times
- "Write causes and management of Parikartika / Fissure in ano" - 5+ times
6. Varicose Veins / DVT:
- "Explain DVT in short" - 5+ times
- "Write causes, symptoms and management of Varicose Vein" - 5+ times
- "What is Trendlenburg's Test?" - 4+ times
7. Bhagandara:
- "Define Bhagandara. Describe its types, diagnosis and management" - 5+ times
- "Write about Ksharasutra treatment for Bhagandara" - 3+ times
8. Nadivrana / Sinus:
- "Write Nidana, Prakara, Lakshana and Chikitsa of Nadivrana" - 5+ times
- "Describe Ksharasutra treatment for Nadivrana" - 4+ times
9. Fractures:
- "Write types of Bhagna. Describe Kanda Bhagna / Ankle fracture" - 4+ times
- "Write about Urvasthi Bhagna / Femur fracture" - 3+ times
10. Shock:
- "Define Shock with classification. Explain Hypovolemic Shock management" - 4+ times
MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR NCISM EXAM PREP
Based on the pattern analysis, here are the must-prepare topics:
PAPER I - PRIORITY LIST
| Priority | Topic | Why Important |
|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Vrana chapter (all subtopics) | In EVERY exam, multiple questions |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Spinal / General Anaesthesia | Long question almost every year |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Sterilization + Autoclave | Short + long both asked regularly |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Agnikarma (full detail) | Long question most exams |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Pranashta Shalya | Definition + Nirharana = every paper |
| ⭐⭐ | Marma - surgical importance | Short note + long both |
| ⭐⭐ | Ksharakarma / Kshar Sutra | Preparation method asked repeatedly |
| ⭐⭐ | Yantra types + Nadiyantra | Short note every paper |
| ⭐⭐ | Bandha Vidhi / Bandages | Types + indications |
| ⭐⭐ | Raktamokshana / Jalaukavacharana | Procedure-based question |
| ⭐⭐ | Shastrakarma (Ashtavidha) | Types + Yogya for Shastrakarma |
| ⭐ | Trividha Karma | Short answer |
| ⭐ | Shatkriyakala | Applied in Nadivrana/Vidradhi |
PAPER II - PRIORITY LIST
| Priority | Topic | Why Important |
|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Vidradhi (Breast/Liver/Osteo Abscess) | Most repeated overall |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Arbuda + Granthi / Cyst | Ganglion, types of cyst - every exam |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Incisional) | Full surgical management |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | BPH + Hydronephrosis | Long question most papers |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Nadivrana + Bhagandara + Ksharasutra | Ayurvedic management focus |
| ⭐⭐ | Arsha / Haemorrhoids + Parikartika | Ksharapatana + modern Rx |
| ⭐⭐ | DVT + Varicose Veins | Every paper has 1 question |
| ⭐⭐ | Shock / Marmaghata | Classification + Hypovolemic |
| ⭐⭐ | Bhagna / Fractures | Kanda Bhagna, Femur, Colles |
| ⭐⭐ | Peptic Ulcer / Chhidrodara | Long question alternate years |
| ⭐⭐ | Cholecystitis / Cholelithiasis | Pittashaya shotha context |
| ⭐ | Kshudra Roga (Chippa, Kunakha, Kadar) | Short notes |
| ⭐ | Atherosclerosis / Raynaud's / Buerger's | Short note pattern |
| ⭐ | Appendicitis | Short note/long alternate years |
| ⭐ | Galganda / Goitre | Toxic/Simple goitre Rx |
FREQUENTLY APPEARING SHORT NOTE TOPICS (2-3 lines type)
Paper I: Trocar & Cannula, Nadiyantra count, Probe uses, Rakta Stambhak Upaya, Pranashta Shalya definition, Vrana Gandha, Vrana vastu names, Shatkriyakala name list, Marmaghata, Samyak Rudha Vrana
Paper II: Ganglion, Trendlenburg Test, Raynaud's phenomenon stages, Kunakha/Paronychia, Hiatus Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus, Haemangioma, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Stricture, Murphy's sign, Parivartika (Paraphimosis), Colles Fracture
Bottom line: This analysis covers 37 question papers from 2016-2026. Vrana (wound), Vidradhi (abscess), Arbuda/Cyst, Hernia, BPH, Anaesthesia, and Sterilization are the absolute backbone topics - together they account for the majority of long questions across all years. Prepare these first before moving to remaining topics.