Exam Scheme:

Note :-

1. Exam Duration: 2:30 Hours
2. Medium of Screening Test: Bilingual (English & Hindi)
3. Negative Marking: One-third of marks prescribed for that particular question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
4. All questions carry equal marks.

Syllabus : Kriya Sharir

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PART-A 1. General Knowledge of Rajasthan

Culture & Heritage of Rajasthan:-

1. Dietary Practices of Rajasthan:
   1. Indigenous food- Cereal and millets, fruits and vegetables, food of various regions.
   2. Seasonal dietary practices, festivals and their Ayurvedic rationale.
   3. Tradition of fasting and Upvas.
2. Crops of Rajasthan:
   1. Evidence of Crop production in Pre-Historic sites of Rajasthan.
   2. Evidence of Crop production in Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan.
3. Minerals of Rajasthan- Evidence of knowledge of minerals in Ancient and Medieval Rajasthan.
4. Medicinal Herbs of Rajasthan.
5. Society of Rajasthan:
   1. Traditions, dress and ornaments, fairs & festivals.
   2. Folk and Tribal Society: Fairs and festival, social customs, social life and beliefs.
6. Making of Modern Rajasthan:
   1. Political and social awakening in 19th century.
   2. Peasant movements, tribal movements and Prajamandal movements in 20th century. Integration of Rajasthan.

Geography of Rajasthan:- Broad Physical Features: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains and Deserts; Major Rivers and Lakes; Climatic Characteristics; Major Soil types and their distribution; Vegetation types and their distribution; Agricultural types; Livestock; Demographic Characteristics.

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PART-B

1. Fundamental principles of Ayurvediya Kriya Sharir
   1. Theory of Panchamahabhuta.
   2. Principle of Loka-Purusha Samya.
   3. Importance of Samanya - Vishesha principle.
   4. Different views on the composition of Purusha and the importance of Chikitsya Purusha.
   5. Importance of Gurvadi Guna in Ayurveda.
   6. Mutual relationship between Triguna-Tridosha-Panchamahabhuta-Indriya.
   7. Mutual relationship between Ritu-Dosha-Rasa-Guna.
   8. Biological rhythms of Tridosha on the basis of Day-Night-Age-Season and Food intake.
   9. Role of Dosha in the formation of Prakriti of an individual.
   10. Role of Dosha in maintaining health.
2. Concepts of Tridosha
   1. General locations (Sthana), general attributes (Guna) and general functions (Samanya Karma) of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
   2. Subdivisions of Dosha with their specific locations, specific properties, and specific functions.
   3. Similarities and differences between Agni and Pitta.
   4. Applied physiology of Tridosha principle: Kriyakala, Dosha Vriddhi-Dosha Kshaya.
3. Concept of Dhatu
   1. Dhatu Poshana: Process of nourishment of Dhatu. Description of various theories of Dhatu Poshan (Kshira-Dadhi, Kedari-Kulya, Khale Kapota etc).
   2. Dhatu: General introduction and definition of Dhatu.
   3. Formation, Definition (Nirukti), Distribution, Attributes, quantity, classification, Panchabhautika composition and Functions of all seven Dhatu.
      1. in detail: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra.
   4. Applied physiology of Dhatu: Manifestations of Kshaya and Vriddhi of each Dhatu. Description of Dhatu Pradosaja Vikara.
   5. Description of Ashraya and Ashrayi kind of relationship between Dosha and Dhatu.
   6. Concept of Srotas and Saar.
4. Concept of Mala
   1. Definition of the term 'Mala'.
   2. Definition, Formation, Properties, Quantity and Functions of Purisha and Mutra.
   3. Manifestations of Vriddhi and Kshaya of Purisha and Mutra.
   4. Sveda - Definition, Formation, Properties, Quantity and Functions of Svedavaha Srotas.
   5. Formation of Sveda. Manifestations of Vriddhi and Kshaya of Sveda.
   6. Dhatumala – Definition, Formation, properties, Quantity, Classification and Functions of each Dhatumala.
5. Concept of Upadhatu
   1. General introduction and Definition of the term ‘Upadhatu'. Formation, Nourishment, Quantity, Properties, Distribution and functions of each Upadhatu.
   2. Stanya: Characteristic features and methods of assessing Shuddha and Dushita Stanya, Manifestations of Vriddhi and Kshaya of Stanya.
   3. Artava: Characteristic features of Shuddha and Dushita Artava. Differences between Raja and Artava, physiology of Artavavaha Srotas.
   4. Study of Tvak.
6. Concepts of Prakriti
   1. Various definitions and synonyms for the term ‘Prakriti’. Factors influencing the Prakriti. Classification of Deha, Bhautika and Manas Prakriti.
   2. Characteristic features of the individuals belonging to each kind of Deha, Bhautika and Manas Prakriti.
   3. Recent advances in understanding the Prakriti.
7. Concepts of Atma, Manas and Indriya
   1. Physiological description of Panchajnanendriya and Karmendriya.
   2. Physiology of perception of Shabda, Sparsha, Rupa, Rasa, Gandha
   3. Indriya-pancha-panchaka.
   4. Manas - Definition, location (Sthana), Properties, Functions and Objects of Manas.
   5. Atma – Definition, Properties of Atma. Difference between Paramatma and Jivatma; Characteristic features of Atma.
8. Concepts of Nidra and buddhi
   1. Nidra – Definition of Nidra, Classification of Nidra.
   2. Tandra, physiological and clinical significance of Nidra; Svapnotpatti and Svapnabheda.
   3. Buddhi - Location, Types, Functions of Buddhi; Physiology of Dhi, Dhriti and Smriti,
   4. Physiology of special senses. Intelligence, Memory, Learning and Motivation.
   5. Physiology of sleep.
   6. Physiology of speech and articulation;
   7. Physiology of Pain and temperature.
9. Concept of Ahar and Ahar Pak
   1. Ahara: Definition, classification and significance of Ahara
   2. Ahara-vidhi-vidhana.
   3. Ashta Ahara Vidhi Viseshayatana.
   4. Ahara Parinamkar Bhava.
   5. Aharapaka (Process of digestion).
   6. Description of Avasthapaka, Nishthapaka and their classification.
   7. Separation of Sara and Kitta. Absorption of Sara.
   8. Genesis of Vata-Pitta-Kapha during Aharapaka process.
   9. Definition of the term Koshtha. Classification of Koshtha.
10. Concept of Agni
    1. Definition and importance, synonyms, classification, location, properties and functions of Agni.
    2. Jatharagni, Bhutagni, and Dhatvagni.
    3. Applied physiology of Agni in Kriya Sharir and Chikitsa.
11. Annavaha Srotas
    1. Description of Annavaha Srotas and their Mula and Annavaha Srotodusti.
    2. Applied physiology of Annavaha Srotas: Arochaka, Ajirna, Atisara, Grahani, Chhardi, Parinama Shula, Agnimandya.
    3. Grahani, Pittadhara Kala and Purishdhara Kala.
12. Modern Physiology with applied aspects
    1. Essentials of cell physiology.
    2. Membrane physiology.
    3. Homeostasis.
    4. Genetic code, its expression and regulation of gene expression.
    5. Essentials of cardiovascular physiology.
    6. Essentials of respiratory physiology.
    7. Gastrointestinal physiology.
    8. Nervous system physiology.
    9. Haematopoietic system and concept of blood groups.
    10. Muscle physiology.
    11. Physiology of excretion, Skin Physiology.
    12. Endocrine physiology.
    13. Physiology of male and female reproductive systems.
    14. Vitamins: sources, daily requirement and functions. Physiological basis of signs and symptoms of hypo and hyper-vitaminosis.
    15. Adipose tissue and its Function. Circulating lipids. Description of lipoproteins like VLDL, LDL and HDL and their composition.
    16. Physiology of immune system.
13. Instruments and bridge areas
    1. Recent studies in biorhythms.
    2. Recent advances in Neuro-Immune-Endocrine physiology.
    3. Recent advances in stem cell research.
    4. Physiograph, Computerised spirometry, Biochemical Analyzer, Pulse oximeter, Elisa.
    5. Reader, Hematology Analyzer, Tread mill.
14. Practical physiology
    1. Nadi Pariksha, Mutra- Mala Pariksha.
    2. Assessment of Saar, Prakriti, Agni, Kostha, Satmya and Angula pramana.
    3. Haematological and urology practicals.
    4. Clinical examination of cardio-vascular system, respiratory system and nervous system.
15. Basics of Research Methodology
    1. Definition of term research and Anusandhan.
    2. Steps in research process.
    3. Information about IEC and AEC.
    4. Scientific writing and Publication skills.
    5. Research in Ayurveda.
    6. Literary research- Manuscriptology, data mining techniques.
    7. Drug research, clinical research, clinical trials.
    8. Latest trends in drug discovery and drug development.
    9. Pharmacovigilance for ASU drugs.
    10. Bioinformatics.
    11. Intellectual Property Rights.
    12. Basics of biostatistics.