All About BSMS In India: Full Form, Admissions, Siddha Colleges, Fees, Eligibility Criteria Details

The course is a full-time course pursued at various accredited institutes/hospitals across the country. Some of the top accredited institutes/colleges offering this course include the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, Santhigiri Siddha Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram and more.

Admission to this course is done through the NEET-UG Entrance exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations, followed by counselling based on the scores of the exam that is conducted by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) of the Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. Dept. of AYUSH, Union Govt. India regulates AYUSH education in the country.

The fee for pursuing a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) varies from accredited institute/college and may range from Rs. 5,000 to Rs.3,00,000 per year.

After completion of their respective course, doctors can either join the job market or can pursue MD Maruthuvam (Medicine)/MD Sirappu Maruthuvam (Special Medicine) and other programmes recognised by the Ministry of Ayush. Candidates can start their Clinical practice, Academics, get into Research, Management and administration or Drug manufacturing.

The average starting salary range is from Rs.3 lakhs to Rs. 8 lakhs per year.

What is a Bachelor Of Siddha Medicine And Surgery(BSMS)?

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) is a five-year undergraduate programme that candidates can pursue after completing higher secondary education.

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) focuses on the seven elements of plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, nerve, and semen and deals with the traditional Siddha medical practice as a complement to allopathic medicine. The primary topics covered in the course are the various beliefs of the ancient religion and how their medical practices can be applied to treat people's illnesses.

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) subjects are History and Fundamental Principles of Siddha Medicine, Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Tamil Language, Microbiology, and Communicative English. 

Course Highlights

Here are some of the course highlights of the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery:

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) is defined as the set of rules or minimum prerequisites that aspirants must meet to be eligible for admission, which includes:

• The candidate must have passed intermediate Class 12 or its equivalent examination recognized by the concerned State Government and Education Board with the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the aforesaid qualifying examination in the case of the general category and 40% Marks in the case of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.

• In respect of persons with disability candidates specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016), the minimum qualifying marks in the said qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology shall be 40%.
• Candidate shall be admitted to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BYNS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BVSc & AH, nursing courses through NEET scores Degree Courses only if he has attained the age of seventeen years on or before the 31^st December of the year of his admission in the first year of the course and not more than of twenty-five years on or before the 31st December of the year of admission in the first year of the course.
  
• It is provided that the upper age limit may be relaxed by five years in the case of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and physically handicapped candidates.

Admission Process

The admission process contains a few steps to be followed for the candidates for admission to BSMS. Candidates can view the complete admission process for Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) mentioned below:

• Pass the NEET Exam: The NEET UG or National Eligibility Entrance Test for Undergraduate Courses is a national-level undergrad level examination conducted by the NTA for admission to MBBS/BDS/ BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/BAMS/ and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized Medical/Dental /AYUSH and other Colleges/ Deemed Universities /Institutes.
• Participate in Online Counselling: Online counselling would be conducted by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) of the Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India. Information for online counselling would only be available on the Ministry of AYUSH website for BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/BAMS courses.
• Eligibility for admission to the BSMS course: It is necessary for a candidate to obtain a minimum of marks of 50th percentile in NEET UG to get admission to the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) course.
• For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, the minimum marks shall be at the 40th percentile.
• For candidates with locomotory disability of lower amendments, the minimum marks shall be at the 45th percentile. The percentile shall be determined based on the highest marks secured in the All-India common merit list in The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to the BSMS course.

Common Counselling

• An All-India Merit List of the qualified candidates shall be prepared based on All India Rank in the Merit List of the NEET (UG) - 2022 and candidates shall be admitted. to Undergraduate Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy Courses (ASU & H Courses) from the said list only, with existing reservation policy.
• Counselling for all India quota seats of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy Government, Government aided Institutes, Central Universities, and National Institutes, Deemed Universities will be conducted by Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC), and counselling for AIQ seats of Private ASU & H Institutes will be conducted by an authority designated by Central Government and Counselling for State quota seats will be conducted by respective State Government counselling authority as per the provisions of Regulations notified under IMCC Act, 1970 and HCC ACT, 1973.

Fee Structure

The fee structure for the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) varies from accredited institute/hospital to hospital. The fee is generally less for Government Institutes and more for private institutes. The average fee structure for a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) is around Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 3,00,000 per year.

Colleges offering Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery

Various accredited institutes/hospitals across India offer courses for pursuing a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS).

As per the Ministry Of Ayush website, the following accredited institutes/hospitals offer courses for the academic year 2021.

Syllabus

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) is a five-year undergraduate course providing Ayurveda training.

According to the National Commission For Indian System Of Medicine, the course content for the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) is given below:

SUBJECT 1: BSMS- HISTORY AND FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF SIDDHA MEDICINE

1. Topic 1-HISTORY OF SIDDHA MEDICINEThe age of the Siddha system; Evidence obtained from classical Tamil treatises- Epigraphs- copper plates manuscripts- Progress of Siddha system from 5th century BC to 20th century AD.

1.2 Qualities of Siddhars & Explain briefly about bio sketches of Siddhars: Agathiyar- Thirumoolar-TherayarYugimuni-Bohar-Sattamuni-NandhidevarRamadevar- Dhanvanthri- KonganavarKaruvoorar- Kaalanginadhar- PulippaniPampaatti siddhar-MacchamuniRomarishi- Korakkar- IdaikaadarSundaranandar- Thiruvalluvar.

1.3 Similarities and differences of Siddha Medicine with other traditional medical systems of India, the world, Folk medicine and codified medicine

2. Topic 2-PROVING EXISTENCE OF PATHI (ONE SUPREME) BASED ON ALAVAI (EPISTEMOLOGY)

Alavai (Epistemology)- Perception (Kandal) - Nonexistence (Abavam)-Analogy(Oppu)- Natural inference (Iyalbu) Inference (Karuthal)-Deduction (Porul) - Inference by exception (Ozhibu) -Co-existence (Unmai)- Testimony (Urai)- Tradition (Iytheekam),

3. Topic 3-ARUSAMAYANKAL ( SIX PHILOSOPHICAL SCHOOLS)

Siddhantin, Vedantin and other philosophical concepts (Arusamayankal) of Porul nirnayam similarities and differences of Siddhantin and Vedantin concepts- concepts of Buddismconcepts of Jainism-concepts of Niyaya and Vaishesikaconcepts of Sankya-concepts of Meemamsakaconcepts of Lokayutha

4. Topic 4-PATHI, PASU, PASAM (THREE PRIMORDIAL AND ETERNAL ENTITIES AND THEIR SIDDHANTIC THEORIES)

The qualities of Pathi (Almighty) – Nine divine manifestations - Five divine powers Pasu - Explain the classification of SoulReasoning for Seven kinds of Creation and Four kinds of birth. Pasam and its classifications including Sutha maya- Asutha maya – Prakiruthi maya

4. a Deekai (Initiation towards the highest goal of life)- Samaya deekai- Vishesha deekaiNiruvana deekai

4. b Siddha Margamkal (Ways to attain Salvation)- Saryai- Kriyai- YogamGnanam

4. c.1 The qualities of a Guru- Describe the qualities of a disciple

4.c.2 Spiritual stages

5 Topic – 05- SIDDHA

TERMINOLOGIES

Defining 50 Siddha Terminologies

1.Aavarana sakthi - 2. Vitchepa Sakthi - 3.Kundalini -4.Saram - 5.Rasavatham – 6.Rasamani -7.Yogam - 8. uththarayanam - 9. Thatchinayanam - 10. Vehangal - 11. Thannilai valarchi -12. Vetru nilai valarchi -13. Thannilai adaithal -14. Amam -15. Pancha pakshi - 16.Pandu -17.Sobai -18.Peruvayiru - 19.Karappan -20.Kuttam -21.Ekamooligai prayogam -22. Marana pirayaogam - 23. Dravaga pirayogam -24.Cheyaneer pirayogam -25. Muppu -26.Pudam - 27Thailam - 28 Legium - 29. Choornam - 30.Parpam - 31. Chenduram - 32.Mathirai - 33.Kudineer - 34.Rotterdam - 35.Nasiyam - 36.Kalikkam - 37.Kuruthivangal - 38.Attaividal - 39.Karam - 40. Kaya karpam - 41.Nazhigai - 42.Samam - 43.Mandalam - 44.Mukurtham - 45.Kalam - 46.Varmam - 47.Adangal - 48.Naadi - 49. Nanju nool - 50. Gunapadam.

6 Topic -6, ATTANGA YOGAM (EIGHT LIMBS OF THE WAYS TO ATTAIN SALVATION)

Attanga Yogam (Eight limbs of the ways to attain salvation)- Iyamam (Purity of Mind)- Niyamam (Purity of Deeds) - Asanam (Yogic Postures) -Pranayamam (Breathing exercise) - Prathiyakaram (Withdrawal of Sensory pleasures) -Dharanai (Concentration)- Dhiyanam (Meditation)- Samadhi (Ecstacy)

7. Topic - 7, ATTAMA SIDDHIGAL (Eight kinds of Supernatural Powers) Attama siddhigal (Eight kinds of Supernatural Powers) - Anima (Power of Reducing from gross to subtle) -Mahima (Power of expanding) - Lahima (Power of becoming weightlessness)- Karima (Power of becoming heavy) -Propthi (Power to achieve)- Prahamiyam (Power to attain) – Vasithuvam (Power to attract)- Easathuvam (Power to execute divine powers)

8. Topic -8, FIVE ELEMENTAL THEORY

8.1 different schools of thought regarding the creation of the Universe

8.2 The relations between macrocosm and microcosm ( Andathil Ullathe Pindam)

8.3 Creation of Subtle elements and its fivefold combination

8.4 Relationship between five elements and State

Origin of Subtle body and its manifestation - Colour of Five elements -Relations between Five elements and Three humours - Relations between Five elements and Anthakkaranam (Intellectual faculties-4) - Relations between Five elements and Piranathi vayus (Five principal forces) – Relations between Five elements and Gnanenthiriyankal (Five higher intellectual centres)- Relations between Five elements and Pulankal ( Five senses) - Relations between Five elements and Kanmenthiriyangal (Motor organs -5) Relations between Five elements and Aatharam (Six stations of the soul ) – Relations between Five elements and Udal thathukkal (physical constituents -7) – Relationship between Five elements & Taste – Relationship between five elements, Tastes and three humoural vitiation

8.5 Functions of Taste and increased intake of tastes

9. Topic -9, 96 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES (THATHUVAS)

96 fundamental Principles (Thathuvas) and their different concepts- Sivaprakasa KattalaiThiruvalavai Kattalai- Siddhantha KattalaiVedantha Kattalai- Thathuva DeepikaiYugimuni’s Concept. Vayu-10 (Vital forces) - Nadi-10 (Vital channels) - Arivu-1 (Self-realization) - Karanam-4 (Intellectual faculties) – Gnana Indriyam-5 (Higher intellectual centres) - Karmendriyam-5(Motor organs) - Bootham-5 (Five elements) - Pori-5 (Sense organs) - Pulan-5 (senses) -Aasayam-5 (Visceral cavities) -Kosam-5 (Five sheeths) Aatharam-6 (Six stations of the soul) -Mandalam-3 (Three regions) - Eadanai-3 (Physical bindings)- Gunam-3 (Cosmic qualities) - Malam-3 (Principles of moral evil) - Vinai-2 (Acts) - Ragam-8 (Passions) -Avasthai-5 (Five states of Consciousness)

10 Topic -10, THREE HUMOURAL THEORY

Vali –Azhal- Iyyam- Its predominant locations- Properties- Physiological actions- Abnormal functions-Increased and decreased features- ClassificationsFeatures of Temperament (Tegha ilakkanam)

11 Topic - 11, SEVEN PHYSICAL CONSTITUENTS

Seven physical Constituents (Udal kattukal-7)- normal functions of Seven physical Constituents (Udal kattukal-7) - Increased and decreased features of - Saram (Primary nourishing juice) - Chenner (Blood) - Oon (Muscle) - Kozhuppu (Fat) -Enbu (Bone) – Moolai (Bone marrow) - Suckila/ Suronitham (Sperm/Ovum)

12 Topic – 12- WELLBEING

12.1 How to live?- Define Health- MarunthuUnavu- Prevention- Marunthathikaram in Thirukkural- Application of six tastes in food.

12.2 Kaala ozhukkam

12.3 Thinai ozhukkam

12.4 Importance of Fasting therapy

12.5 Importance of Purgation therapy, Emetic therapy, Nasal and eye applications (Nasiyam &Anjanam)

12.6 Pathiyam (Regimen),

12.7 Principles (Oppurai, Ethirurai and Kalappurai) and practice of Siddha medicine (Manida, Deva and Asura vaidyam)

12.8 Qualities of a physician

SUBJECT 2:- BSMS- BIOCHEMISTRY

1 Chemical basis of life

1.1 Chemistry of Carbohydrates:

1.1.1 Definition, Functions of Carbohydrates, Classification of Carbohydrates

1.1.2 Biomedical importance of monosaccharaides and disaccharides

1.1.3 Polysaccharides- Classification, composition and function.

1.14 Reactions of Glucose

1.1.5 Reactions of fructose

1.1.6 Reactions of maltose

1.1.7 Reactions of lactose

1.1.8 Reactions of sucrose

1.1.9 Reactions of starch

1.2 Chemistry of Lipids:

1.2.1 Definition, Functions of Lipids, Classification of Lipids, Classification of fatty acids, Essential fatty acids

1.2.2 Types and functions of phospholipids, Glycolipids and lipoproteins

1.2.3 Steroids, Micelles, Free radicals and antioxidants

1.3 Chemistry of Proteins:

1.3.1 Definition, Functions of proteins, Classification of amino acids based on structure, Classification of proteins based on chemical nature and solubility.

1.3.2 Structure of proteins primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary. Biologically important peptides

1.3.3 Plasma proteins: Types and major functions I 1 -

1.3.4 Reactions of albumin

1.3.5 Reactions of peptone

1.3.6 Reactions of gelatin

1.3.7 Reactions of casein

1.3.8 Estimation of Total Proteins

1.3.9 Electrophoresis (Separation of plasma proteins)- Demonstration

1.3.10 Paper Chromatography (Separation of amino acids)

1.4 Enzymes:

1.4.1 Definition, Classification, Factors affecting enzyme activity, Active site

1.4.2 Mechanism of enzyme action, Coenzymes

1.4.3 Diagnostic importance of enzymes, Enzyme pattern in diseases

1.4.4 Estimation of serum amylase

1.4.5 Estimation of SGOT

1.4.6 Estimation of SGPT

1.4.7 Case report Acute myocardial infarction

1.5 Nucleic acids:

1.5.1 Watson and cricks structure of DNA

1.5.2 Types and functions of RNA, the structure of transfer RNA 1

2 Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and lipid

2.1 Definition of digestion, digestion of carbohydrates, absorption of monosaccharaides, mechanism of absorption, abnormalities of carbohydrates digestion

2.2 Digestion of proteins, mechanism of amino acid absorption,

2.3 Digestion of lipids, mechanism of absorption of lipids, abnormalities of lipids digestion

3 Metabolism

3.1 Biological oxidation

3.1.1 Classification of high energy compounds, ATP-ADP cycle

3.1.2 Substrate level phosphorylation, oxidative phosphorylation

3.1.3 Electron transport chain & uncouplers

3.2 Metabolism of carbohydrates:

3.2.1 Glycolysis

3.2.2 TCA cycle, Gluconeogenesis

3.2.3 Glycogenesis & glycogenolysis

3.2.4 HMP shunt pathway

3.2.5 Glucose homeostasis, diseases and disorders, Diabetes mellitus

3.2.6 Estimation of Blood sugar

3.2.7 GTT graph (Normal & abnormal) - Demonstration

3.2.8 Case reports - GTT

3.2.9 Case report – Renal glycosuria

3.3 Metabolism of Lipids:

3.3.1 Fatty acid oxidation

3.3.2 Ketone bodies, Ketosis

3.3.3 Biosynthesis of fatty acids

3.3.4 Biosynthesis of cholesterol, Degradation of cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia

3.3.5 Metabolism of HDL, Fatty liver, Obesity

3.3.6 Estimation of Serum Cholesterol

3.3.7 Estimation of serum triglycerides

3.3.3 Case report - Hypercholesterolemia

3.4 Metabolism of proteins:

3.4.1 Transamination, deamination,

3.4.2 Urea cycle, diseases and disorders

3.4.3 Estimation of Blood urea

3.4.4 Case report - Alkaptonuria

3.4.5 Biosynthesis of proteins (Translation)

3.5 Purine nucleotides:

3.5.1 Degradation of purine nucleotides, Gout

3.5.2 Estimation of serum uric acid

3.5.3 Case report – Gout

3.5.4 Case report – LeschNyhan syndrome

3.6 Hemoglobin:

3.6.1 Structure of haemoglobin, Clinical significance of Glycosylated Hemoglobin, Hemoglobinopathies

3.6.2 Biosynthesis of heme &porphyrias

3.6.3 Degradation of heme & Jaundice

3.6.4 Estimation of serum bilirubin

3.6.5 Case report – Jaundice

3.6.6 Case report – Sickle cell anaemia

4 Nutrition

4.1 Minerals:

4.1.1 Definition, Macro Elements– food source, RDA, biochemical functions and deficiency Manifestations

4.1.2 Micro Elements– food source, RDA biochemical functions and deficiency Manifestations

4.1.3 Estimation of serum Inorganic phosphate

4.1.4 Case report – Wilson’s disease

4.2 Vitamins

4.2.1 Definition, classification of vitamins – Fat soluble Vitamins- food source, RDA, biochemical functions and deficiency Manifestations

4.2.2 Water-soluble vitamins - food source, RDA, biochemical functions and deficiency Manifestations

4.2.3 Case report – Vitamin D deficiency

4.3 Nutrition:

4.3.1 Definition, Calorie value of foodstuffs, Basal metabolic rate

4.3.2 Specific dynamic action, Energy requirements, Fiber in nutrition

4.3.3 Balanced diet, protein – Energy malnutrition

4.3.4 Case report - Kwashiorkor

4.3.5 Case report – Marasmus

5 Advanced Biochemistry

5.1 Hormones: Biochemical functions and disorders

5.1.1 Definition, classification, and functions of hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary

5.1.2 Functions & brief account of disorders of hormones - thyroid,

5.1.3 Functions & brief account of disorders of hormones - parathyroid, pancreatic

5.1.4 Functions & brief account of disorders of hormones – adrenal gland

5.1.5 Male and female reproductive hormones

5.2 Prostaglandins and Related Compounds -

5.2.1 Names of eicosanoids, Synthesis of Prostaglandins,

5.2.2 Biochemical actions Of Prostaglandins, biomedical Applications of Prostaglandins, Leukotriene

5.3 Metabolism of Xenobiotics (Detoxification)- Definition, Mechanism in detoxification, Salient features of cytochrome

5.4 Immunology

5.4.1 The Complement System

5.4.2 Immune response, Cytokines, Immunity in Health and Disease

5.5 Cancer and AIDS:

5.5.1 Cancer – Etiology

5.5.2 Cancer – molecular basis and tumour markers

5.5.3 AIDS – Transmission of HIV, Natural course of AIDS and Lab Diagnosis

6 Organ function tests

6.1 Liver function tests

6.2 Gastric Function test, Thyroid function tests

6.3 Renal function tests

6.4 Estimation of serum Creatinine

6.5 Reactions of non-protein nitrogenous substances – urea, uric acid, creatinine

6.6 Reactions of normal urine

6.7.1 Abnormal constituents of urine Part 1

6.7.2 Abnormal constituents of urine Part 1

6.8 Case report – Renal failure

6.9 Case report - Hyperthyroidism

7 Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

7.1 Replication of DNA

7.2 DNA damage and Repair, Definition of transcription,

7.3 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), - Principle, technique& applications

7.4 Blotting Technique – Types, Human genome project, Bioinformatics

8 Water & Electrolytes- Functions of water, water turnover and balance, Composition of electrolytes in the body fluids.

9 SpottersPrinciples & applications of laboratory instruments – Calorimeter, pH meter, centrifuge, Ryle’s tube, Semi auto analyzer, Hemoglobinometer, Spectroscope, Electrophoresis, Chromatography, Osazone crystals

SUBJECT 3:- BSMS- HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

1. 96 Thathuvam (Ninety-six Fundamental Principles and Details)

Five elements (Iymbootham) – five sense organs (pori) – five senses (pulan) – Motor organs (Kanmendryam) – Discriminative power of five senses (Gnanandriyam) – Four intellectual faculties (Karanam ) – Wisdom of Self-realization (Arivu) – Ten Vital channels (Dhasa nadi) – Ten vital Air (Dhasavayu) – five visceral cavities (Asayam) – five sheeths ( Kosam) – Six vital centres of the Soul (Aatharas) - Three regions (Mandalam) – Three impurities of soul (malam), Three humours (Thodam) - Three physical bindings (Edanai) – Three cosmic qualities (gunam) - Two acts (Vinai) – Eight passions (Ragam) – Five states of consciousness (Avathai) – in detail.

2. PanchaboothaThathuvam (Five Elements and its Medical aspect) Creation of five elements – properties – fivefold combination (panchikaranam) – Manifestation of five elements in our body (panchabootha koorugal (or) Purakaruvikal) – Relation between five elements & six tastes – Five elements and three humours – five elements and seven physical constituents.

3. Karu Urpathi Valarchi and Dhega Ilakanam (Body Temperament)

Development of Embryo according to Siddhars’ concepts. Role of five elements during fertilization, and intrauterine life – Different stages of foetal growth – sex determination & Determination of life span according to Siddhar’s concept. The temperament of an individual Features of vatha temperament – pitha temperament – Kapha temperament and Compound Body Temperament.

4. Mukkutra Iyal (Three Humoral Theory) Predominant locations – properties – physiological role. Functional varieties of vatham – Pranan – Udhanan – Samanan – Abanan – Viyanan – Nagan – Koorman – Kirukaran – Devadhathan – Dhananjeyan. Pitham:- Predominant locations – properties – physiological role. Functional varieties of pitham Pasakam – Ranjakam – Sathakam – Aalosakam – prasakam. Kapham:- Predominent location – properties – physiological role Functional varieties of pitham. – Avalampakam – Kilethakam – Pothakam – Tharpakam – Santhikam.

5. Ezhu Udarthathukkal (Seven Physical constituents) Nutrient juice (saram) – Blood (Chenneer) – Muscle (ooun) – fat & adipose tissue (kozhuppu) – Bone & Teeth (Enbu) – Bone marrow & nervous tissue (Moolai) – Semen or ovum (Sukilam/suronitham) – their nature and functions.

6. Piniari Muraimai (Envagai Thervu) Naa- Niram – Mozhi – Vizhi – Malam – MoothiramNaadi – Sparisam- Physiological Aspect.

7. Pathinangu Vegangal (Fourteen Natural Urges) Vatham (Flatus air) – Thummal (Sneezing) – Neer(Micturition) – Malam (Defecation) – Kottavi (Yawning) – Pasi (Appetite) – Neervetkai (Thirst) – Kasam (Cough) – Illaippu (Exhaustion) – Nithirai

(Sleep) – Vanthi (Vomiting) – Kanner (Tears) – Sukilam (Semen) – Suvasam (Breathing).

8. Kosangal (Five Sheaths of Human Body) Physical sheath (Annamaya kosam) – Respiratory sheath (Piranamaya kosam) – Mental sheath (Manomaya kosam) – Intellectual sheath (Vignanamaya kosam) – Blissful sheath (Ananthamaya kosam)

9. Annamayakosam/Paruvudal (Physical Sheath/Gross body) Composition of food materials – waste or excretory materials (Chakkai) – Nutrients – Tastes – Three vital units (Uyir thathu) – qualities (gunam) Taste:- Properties of six tastes – Synergetic taste (natpu suvai) Antagonistic taste (pakai suvai) Vatha food – pitha food – Kapha food – Sathuva food – Rajasa food - Thamasa food – food and seasons.

10. Manomaya Kosam (Mental Sheath, Siddhars Concept of Naadi) Naadi – Definitions , Formation and – Characteristics of Naadi (Naadi Nadai) – Naadi ratio – Ten important sites of Naadi – Guru Naadi – Bootha Naadi – Karbha Naadi

11. Varma Physiology

Definition – synonyms - the relationship between Vaasi and Varmam – Varmathalangal–a pathway for Swasam - Varma Naadigal pathways in Varma Physiology - Varma Maathirai – classification - Irai – Avadhi – Adangal - Amirthanilai Thalangal and vishanilai thalangal - Mukkalai Thathuvam – Moovudal Thathuvam - Imbootha Thathuvam – Mummandila Thathuvam - the relationship between Subtle body & 12 Varmam Naadi &10 Vaayus - the importance of Varmam - Varma Noi - Ilakkumurai - Varma Kaayam

12. Pranamaya Kosam (Respiratory Sheath)Functions of pranan – Regulation of breathing – Pranayama thathuvam.

13. Ayutkaalathai Vellum Vazhimuraigal (Longevity of Life) According to Siddha principles – Concentration of six Psychophysical centres (Aatharas) – Stimulation of Adharas by meditation & Yoga.

14. Vignanamaya Kosam (Intellectual Sheath) Four intellectual faculties (Anthakaranam) – Good & Bad Acts (Iruvinai) – Mukkunam (Satwa, Rajas & Thamas) – Aatharam (six stations of the soul) – Avathai (Six stages of consciousness) – Dhasa Nadi (Idakalai, Pinkalai, Suzhumunai, Sikuvai, Purudan, Kanthari, Atthi, Alampudai, Sankini & Gugu)

15. Aananthamaya Kosam (Blissful Sheath) Self-realization (Arivu) – Yoga Muppu - Laadam - achievement (Siddham) and its details.

SUBJECT 4:- BSMS- HUMAN ANATOMY

1. General physiology

Cell and its Functions, Transport across the cell membrane, Homeostasis – positive and negative feedback Mechanism.

Applied physiology- Acidosis,Alkalosis

2. Blood and Body fluids

Body fluids - ECF & ICF, Blood, Plasma proteins - composition, classification and functions Erythrocytes - Erythropoiesis - functions - destruction. Haemoglobin and ‘Fe’ Metabolism Abnormal haemoglobin derivatives - variations in number, size, shape, and structure of Red blood cells anaemia, ESR, Leucocytes - Classification, functions, formation, the fate of WBC and Immunity, Platelets, Haemostasis, Blood Volume, Coagulation of Blood, Blood groups

Applied physiology- Dehydration – Water intoxication - Types of Anemia - Jaundice - Polycythemia - Purpura - Von Willebrand disease - Hemophilia - Thrombocytopenia- Leukemia - Leucopenia, Erythroblastosis foetalis, Autoimmune diseases.

3. Muscle physiology

Classification, Properties, Changes during Muscular contraction and relaxation of Smooth, Cardiac and Skeletal muscles, Proprioceptors. Neuromuscular junction, Neuromuscular transmission

Applied physiology Myasthenia gravis – Muscular dystrophy.

4. Gastrointestinal System

Introduction of GIT, Mastication, Salivary glands, composition & function of saliva, control of salivation, Deglutition, Secretion, composition, functions of Stomach, Pancreas, Liver, Small intestine, Large Intestine, Gallbladder, Motility of GIT, Defecation

Applied physiology - Gastritis, Gastric Atrophy - Zollinger Ellison syndrome - Peptic ulcer, Hypo Salivation, Hyper Salivation, Xerostomia. -Steatorrhea - Jaundice - Cirrhosis of the liver - Gallstone - Celiac disease - Malabsorption syndrome - Constipation - Ulcerative colitis - Dysphagia – GERD - Vomiting – Diarrhoea. Pancreatitis, Hepatitis, Crohn’s disease, Appendicitis.

5. Endocrine System

Introduction to Endocrinology, Regulation of secretion and Functions of Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal cortex and Medullary Hormones

Applied physiology Gigantism - Acromegaly - Dwarfism - Diabetes Insipidus - Hyperthyroidism - Hypothyroidism - Goitre-Osteoporosis -Osteomalacia - Rickets - Diabetes mellitus type I and II - Hyperinsulinism- Cushing syndrome - Addison’s disease - Pheochromocytoma.

6. Reproductive System

Sexual differentiation of foetus in the uterus. Male sex organs, Semen, Role of Male sex hormones, Prostate gland, Spermatogenesis, Female sex organs, Role of Female sex hormones, Oogenesis, Menstrual cycle, Ovulation, Menopause, Fertilization, Pregnancy, Parturition, Lactation.

Applied Physiology - Male andropause – Extirpation of testes - gonadism - Aspermia – Azoospermia Oligospermia - Hematospermia – Abnormal menstruation - Postmenopausal syndrome – Infertility, Reproductive– Male & Female, Prostate enlargement

7. Excretory System

Kidney, Nephron, Renal circulation, Juxtaglomerular apparatus, GFR, Renin-Angiotensin mechanism - Renal Circulation, Urine formation - Role of the kidney in Acid-base balance, Micturition, Renal Function Tests, Cystogram and cystometry, Regulation on Body temperature, Functions of Skin

Applied physiology Diabetes insipidus – Osmotic diuresis - Polyuria - Renal failure. Hyperthermia, Hypothermia.

8. Respiratory System

Respiratory Unit, Non - Respiratory Functions of the Respiratory Tract, Pulmonary Circulation, Surfactant and Compliance, Mechanism of Respiration, Pulmonary Function Test, Lung volumes and capacities, Ventilation, Inspired Air, Alveolar Air and Expired Air, Exchange of Respiratory gases, Transport of O2 and Co2 Effects of respiration during exercise – Physiological effect of High altitude, - Regulation of Respiration.

Applied physiology - Apnea – Asphyxia - DyspneaCyanosis - Hypoxia - Hyperapnea, Hypoapnea - Periodic breathing - Pulmonary oedema – Pleural effusion - Emphysema - Bronchial asthma – ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.), Disturbances of respiration

9. Cardiovascular System

Introduction of CVS, Properties of cardiac muscle, Regulation of cardiac function, Cardiac cycle, Events & Phases, Heart sounds – Murmur, ECG, Cardiac output and Venous return, Regional circulation conducting tissues of the heart, Arterial Blood pressure & its Regulation, Arterial pulse and venous pulse, Haemodynamics, Shock, Cardiovascular adjustment during exercise.

Applied physiology - Reduplication of First and second heart sounds - Hypertension - Hypotension - Pulsus deficit - Pulsus alternans - Anacrotic pulse -Pulsus paradoxus - Water hammer pulse – Patent ductus arteriosus - Myocardial Ischemia – Myocardial infarction - Angina pectoris - Stroke - Varicose veinsHaemorrhage

10. Central Nervous System

Divisions of Nervous System, Neurons, Synapse, Neuroglia, Classification & Degeneration and Regeneration of Nerve fibres - Receptors - Neurotransmitters, Reflex activity – Spinal reflex, Muscle Tone, Physiology of motor unit, Physiology of Pain - Functions of Spinal Tracts, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Basal Ganglia, Brainstem, Cerebellum, Cerebral Cortex and ANS – Higher intellectual functions, Physiology of sleep, CSF – formation, circulation and functions

Applied Physiology - Syringomyelia - Tabes Dorsalis - Multiple Sclerosis - Disc prolapse - Hemiplegia - Parkinson's disease - Wilson disease - Chorea – Motion sickness - Insomnia - Aphasia - Dysarthria – Dysphonia – Narcolepsy – Nocturnal Enuresis - Hydrocephalus

11. Special senses

Eye – Functional Anatomy of Eye - Visual Process, Field of vision, Pupillary reflex, Colour vision, Errors of Refraction – Visual Pathway

Ear – Functional Anatomy of Ear Mechanism of Hearing, Auditory Defects - Auditory Pathway

Sensation of Taste

Sensation of Smell

Applied Physiology - Cataract - Glaucoma – Color blindness - Errors of Refraction - Auditory defects - Ageusia – Anosmia - Horner’s Syndrome

1 General Anatomy and General Histology

Anatomical position, planes, subdivisions and terminologies Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Muscle tissue, Nervous Tissue

2 Embryology

Gametogenesis, Fertilization, Implantation Placenta, Foetal circulation

3 Osteology with Applied Anatomy

3.1 Skull, Mandible, Cranial fossa, Paranasal Sinuses, Hyoid bone

3.2 Bones of the Vertebral column Bones of the thorax

3.3 Bones of Upper limb, Clavicle, Scapula Bones of Pelvis, Lower limb

4 Arthrology with Applied Anatomy

4.1 Temporomandibular joint

4.2 Inter-vertebral joints

4.3 Shoulder joint, Elbow joint, Wrist joint Joints of Pelvis, Hip joint, Knee joint, Ankle joint

5 Myology with Applied Anatomy

5.1 Scalp Muscles of Facial expression and Mastication Muscles of Eyeball Suprahyoid and Infrahyoid muscles, Triangles of the neck

5.2 Sternocleidomastoid, Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi and name of the other muscles of back, name of the prevertebral and paravertebral muscles. Intercostal muscles and diaphragm Anterior and Posterior Abdominal wall muscles, Inguinal Canal Pelvic floor and Perineal muscles, Ischioanal fossa

5.3 Axilla, Pectoral and Scapular region muscles Muscles of Upper limb, Cubital fossa Muscles of Gluteal region, Lower limb, Popliteal fossa, Arches of Foot

6 Angiology with Applied Anatomy

6.1 Arterial System

6.1.1 Ascending aorta, Arch of the aorta, Brachiocephalic trunk, Common Carotid arteries, Subclavian arteries External and Internal carotid arteries, Vertebral and Basilar arteries, Formation of Circle of Willis

6.1.2 Arteries of Upper limb and Lower limb

6.1.3 Coronary arteries Descending thoracic aorta, Abdominal aorta Common iliac, External and Internal iliac arteries

6.2 Venous System

6.2.1 Dural venous sinuses Veins of Head and Neck

6.2.2 Veins of Upper limb and Lower limb

6.2.3 Coronary Veins Veins of Thorax Superior and Inferior venae cavae Portal vein and Portacaval anastomosis

6.3 Lymphatic System

6.3.1 Cisterna Chyli, Thoracic duct

6.3.2 Cervical lymph nodes and their drainage

6.3.3 Axillary, Inguinal lymph nodes and its drainage

7. Radiological and Surface Anatomy Surface Landmarks, Radio images (Plain, Contrast, CT, MRI, USG)

1 Nervous System with Applied Anatomy

1.1 Meninges of Brain and Spinal cord Cerebrum – Lobes, Surfaces, Poles, Fissures, Sulci and Gyri, Areas, Types of fibres, Corpus callosum and Internal capsule Basal nuclei Nuclei of Diencephalon Location and boundaries of Ventricles External and Internal features of Brain stem External and Internal features of Cerebellum External and Internal features of Spinal cord including tract Cranial nerves Formation of Cervical plexus including branches

1.2 Cranial nerves Intercostal nerves Name and location of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic ganglion

1.3 Formation of Brachial, Lumbar and Sacral plexus including branches I 8 6 9

2 Special Sense Organs with Applied Anatomy

2.1 Eye

2.2 Ear

2.3 Nose

2.4 Tongue

2.5 Skin

3 Respiratory System with Applied Anatomy

3.1 Mediastinum, Larynx,

3.2 The Trachea and Bronchi

3.3 Pleura, Lungs

4 Cardiovascular System with Applied Anatomy

4.1 Pericardium

4.2 Heart

5 Digestive System with Applied Anatomy

5.1 Oral cavity, Palate, Tonsils

5.2 Teeth, Salivary glands

5.3 Abdominal Quadrants and Regions

5.4 Peritoneum and its folds

5.5 Pharynx, Oesophagus, Stomach

5.6 Small intestine, Large intestine

5.7 Extrahepatic biliary apparatus

5.8 Liver, Spleen and Pancreas

6 Excretory System with Applied Anatomy

6.1 Kidney

6.2 Ureter

6.3 Urinary bladder

6.4 Male and female urethra

7 Reproductive System with Applied Anatomy

7.1 Male reproductive organs – Scrotum, Testes, Epididymis, Seminal vesicles, Vas deferens, Spermatic cord, Prostate gland, Penis

7.2 Female reproductive organs – Uterus, Uterine tubes, Ovaries, External genitalia, Mammary glands

8 Endocrine Organs with Applied Anatomy

8.1 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

8.2 Supra-renal Glands

SUBJECT 5:- BSMS- TAMIL LANGUAGE

1 ‘Ezhuththiyal’ (Orthography )

1.1‘Uyir Ezhuththukkal’ (Vowel Letters) – 12 ‘Uyir Kuril Ezhuththukkal’(Short Vowel Letters) – 5 ‘Uyir Nedil Ezhuthukkal’(Long Vowel Letters) - 7

1.2 ‘Mey Ezhuththukkal’ (Consonant Letters) – 18 Three Classification of Tamil Consonants ‘Vallinam’(Hard Consonants ) – 6 ‘Mellinam’(Soft Consonants ) – 6 ‘Idaiyinam’(Middle Consonants ) - 6

1.3 ‘Aayutha Ezhuththu’(Aayutha Letter) - 1

1.4 ‘UyirMey Ezhththukkal’(Vowel Consonant Letters) – 216

1.5 ‘Krantha Ezhuthukkal’ (‘Krantha’ letters)

1.6 ‘Tamil Enkal’(Tamil Numbers)

1.7 ‘Mozhiyil Ezhuththukkal(Letters in word) ‘Mozhi Muthal Ezhuththukkal’(Initial letters in the word) ‘Mozhi Iruthi Ezhuththukkal’ (Last letters in the word); ‘Mey Mayakkam’ (Middle consonants in word).

1.8 ‘Tamil Ezhuththukkalin Maathirai’(Quantity of Tamil Letter)

2. ‘Cholliyal’ (Morphology )

2.1 ‘Chol’(word) – ‘Peyar Chol’(Noun) – ‘Ettu Vettrumaikal’( Eight Cases) - ‘Vettrumai Urubukal’(Case Markers.)

2.2 ‘Vinai Chol’(Verb) – ‘Kaalam’(Tense) –‘Irantha Kaalam’(Past tense), Nikal Kaalam’(Present Tense), ‘Ethir Kaalam’(Future tense)

2.3 ‘Idaichol’(Preposition)

2.4 ‘Moovidapeyarkal’(Persons) – ‘Thanmai’(First person), ‘Munnilai’(Second person), ‘Padarkkai’(Third person),

2.5 ‘Enn’(Number) – ‘Orumai’(Singuler Number), ‘Panmai’(Plural Number)

2.6 ‘Paal’(Gender) (PNG markers) ‘Aan Paal’(Musculine Gender ) – ‘Pen Paal’(Feminine Gender ) – Palar paal(Common Gender ) – Ontran Paal(Neuter Singular ) – Palavin Paal(Neuter Plural ) – ‘Uyarthinai’ – ‘Ahrinai’

2.7 ‘Munnottu’(prefixes) – ‘Pinnottu’ (suffixes)

3. ‘Thodariyal’ (Syntax)

3.1 ‘Vaakkiyam’(Sentence) – ‘Thani Vaakkiyam’(Simple Sentence), ‘Thodar Vaakkiyam’(Compound Sentence)

3.2 ‘Eluvaaiy’(Subject) – ‘Seyappaduporul’(Object) – ‘Vinai’(Verb)

4. Tamil Poetry and Prose

4.1Poetry ‘Folk song’- ‘Vattamaana Thattu…….’

4.2 ‘Inikkum Paadalkal’ – ‘Aa Aa’ Aa Aa entrene……..…’ .………….Siriththene’ (16 lines)

4.3 ‘Inikkum Paadalkal’ –‘Sedi Valarppen’- ‘Thaaththaa Vaiththa Thennaiyume…’ ……………………Nattu Valarppene’ (12 line)

4.4 ‘Udal Nalam Penal’ ‘Udalin Uruthi……………’ ………………….Peruvaaye’(8 lines)

4.5 ‘Bhaaratha Thesam’ – ‘Vellippanimalaiyin Meethu….………………Thol Kottuvom’ (4 lines)

‘ Sinkala Theevinukkor…………………………Payir Seykuvom’ (4 lines)

‘Sinthu Nathiyinmisai……………………………Vilaiyaadivaruvom’ (4 lines)

‘Gangai Nathipurathu……………………………….…Parisalippom’ (4 lines)

4.6 ‘Enkal Gandhi Thaaththaa’

‘Enkal Gandhi Thaaththaa……………… ……….Nallavar’ (4 stanzas)

4.7 ‘Aaththi Choodi..’

‘Aram Seya ………………….Surukkel’(13 lines)

4.8 ‘Thirukkural’- ‘Marunthu Athikaaram’(10 verses )

4.9 ‘Pathinen Siddharkal Peyarum Samaathi Thalamum’

‘Aathikaalaththile…………..…………………..Kaakkave’(4 stanzas)

4.10 ‘Thonnuttraaru Thathuvankal’

‘Uruthiyaam Poothaathi….’……………..Uraikkak kele’ - (4 stanzas)

4.11 ‘Siddhar Paadalkal’

‘Thoonai Siru Thurumpaakath ………….…………………….Nintru Aadu Paampe’ - (4 lines)

‘Ettu Malaikalaip Panthaay eduhu….………………………Nintru Aadupaampe’ - (4 lines)

4.12 ‘Arivu Nilai’ -

‘Karanthapaal Mulaippukaa ….………….Illai Illai Illaiye’.– (4 lines) - Siva Vaakkiyar.

4.13 ‘Ashtaanka Yogam’

‘Eyama Niyame………….………….Aavathumaame’ – (4 lines)

4.14 ‘Udal Aimpootha Koorupaattai Udaiyathenal’

‘Paarappaa Pootham ……….……………...Mohamanjaam’ – (Sathakanaadi) (3 stanzas)

4.15 ‘Aimpootham Arusuvai Thodarpu’

‘Mannudane Punal…..……Uraiththa Maraiye’ – (Maruthuva Thanippaadal) (4 lines)

4.16 ‘Pathinaanku Vegankal’

‘Pathinaanku Vegap Per………….…………………...Suvaasamaame’ – ( 8 lines)

4.17 ‘Tamil Maruthuvap Pazhamozhikal’(Tamil Medicinal Proverbs – 10 only)

1. ‘Unave Marunthu Marunthe Unavu’

2. ‘Pasiththup Pusi’

3. ‘Sukkillaa Kasaayam Undo?’

4. ‘Kozhaiyai Arukkum Kuppaimenichaaru’

5.‘Aalum Velum Pallukkuruthi’

6. ‘Velappattai Mekaththaip pokkum’

7. ‘Aalampattai Piththathaip Pokkum’

8 ‘Alavukku Minchinaal Amirthamum Nanchi’

9. ‘Koolaanaalum Kuliththuk kudi’

10. ‘Uppillaatha pandam Kuppaiyile’.

4.18 Prose

‘Lemuriya allathu Kumarikkandam’ – Kumarikkandam Pattriya Saantrukal – Thamil Nattin

Ellaikal – Pandai Thamilakathil Kadal Konda Oorkal – Mehasthanis Kurippu – Paakoor Paarai Kalvettu.

4.19 Maruthuvak Kalai – Sanga Kaalathil – Thirukkuralil Maruthuvam – Pallavar Kaalathil – Solar Kaalathil – Ayal Naattaar Maruthuva

Muraikal – Siddha Maruthuvam

4.20 ‘Avvaiyaarin Kalvi Mattrum Aranerich Sinthanai’ - Kalvi Sinthanaikal – Araneri Sinthanaikal

4.21 ‘Oru Poochiyin Uraiyaadal’

4.22 Brahmamuni Korakkar – Ilamaip Paruvam – Theyvathin Ainthu Thozhilkal – Yaakam Seythal – Agni Bahavaanum Varuna Bahavaanum – Sivperuman Alitha Varam.

5. ‘Siddha Maruthuvam oru Arimugam’( An Introduction to Siddha System)

5.1 Siddha Maruththuvam Chorporul

5.2 Siddha Maruthuva Varalaru

5.3 Siddha Maruthuvathin Sirappu

5.4 ‘Maruthuvan’

5.5 ‘Noiy Anukaa Vithi’

5.6 Siddar Enpor Yaar?

5.7 Siddarkalin Vadivam

5.8 Pathinettu Siddharkal

5.9 Navanaatha Siddharkal

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6.1 Maruthuva Kalaichol

6.2 Siddha Maruthuvak Kalaichorkal

6.3 ‘Mozhipeyarppu’(Translation)

6.4 ‘Olipeyarppu’(Transliteration)

SUBJECT 6:- BSMS- MICROBIOLOGY

1 General Bacteriology

● Introduction and History

● Morphology of Bacteria

● Nutritional requirement, growth, and metabolism of Bacteria

● Classification and identification of Bacteria

● Culture media and cultivation methods

● Sterilization and disinfection

● Antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents

● Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing methods

● Bacterial Genetics

2 Mycology

● Introduction to Mycology

● Opportunistic Mycosis

● Dermatophytes

● Cryptococcus, Rhinosporidium & Histoplasmaspp.

● Mycotoxicosis and Mycetism

3 Immunology

● Infection

● Structure and function of the immune system

● Immunity

● Antigens & Antibodies

● Antigen-Antibody reactions – Agglutination, Precipitation

● Immunofluorescence, Coomb’s test, ELISA & Western blot

● Complement system

● Hypersensitivity

● Autoimmunity

● Immunodeficiency

Systematic Bacteriology

● Gram-positive Cocci – Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus & Enterococcus

● Gram Negative Cocci - Meningococci and Gonococci

● Enterobacteriaceae - Escherichia, Klebsiella, Proteus, Salmonella & Shigella

● Yersinia pestis

● Vibrio cholera, Pseudomonas & Haemophilus

● Clostridium tetani, C. perfringens, C.botulinum

● Bacillus anthracis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae

● Mycobacterium - Tuberculosis and Leprosy

● Spirochaetes - Treponema, Leptospira and Borrelia

● Mycoplasma, Chlamydia and Rickettsia

5 Virology

● General properties and cultivation of viruses

● Bacteriophage

● Varicella virus

● Herpes virus - HSV I & II & Epstein Barr Virus

● Myxovirus - H1N1, Avian flu

● Mumps & Measles

● Coronavirus, Marburg, Ebola & Nipah virus

● Poliovirus & Rotavirus

● Rabies virus

● Hepatitis virus – HBV

● Arbovirus - Chikungunya, Dengue & Rubella

● Retrovirus – HIV

● Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

6 Clinical Microbiology

● Nosocomial infection

● UTI

● Meningitis

● Bacterial food poisoning

● PUO

● Bio-War

● Biomedical Waste Management

● Vaccines ( Bacterial & Viral )

SUBJECT 7:- BSMS- COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

Unit I

1 Communication: An Introduction

2 Effective Communication

3 Communication Networks in Workplace

4 Communication in English

Unit 2

5 Non-Verbal Communication

Topic 1- Kinesics

Topic 2- Proxemics

Topic 3- Oculesics

Topic 4- Chronemics

Topic 5- Olfactics

Topic 6- Vocalists

Topic 7- Sound symbols

Topic 8 – Silence

Topic 9 – Posture

Topic 10 – Adornment

Topic 11 – Locomotion

Topic 12 – Tips for Improving Non-Verbal Communication

Unit III Verbal Communication Oral-Aural

6 Listening Skills

7 Oral Communication Skills

Unit IV Verbal Communication Reading and Writing.

8 Reading Skills

9 Effective Writing Skills

UNITS V - Usage of Grammar and Vocabulary

10 Understanding and Applying Vocabulary

11 Remedial English Grammar and Usage

UNIT – VI - COMMUNICATION AS A SKILL FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS

12 Preparing for a Career

13 Presentation Skills

14 Business Communication

15 Telephone Skills

16 Time & Stress Management

17 Soft Skills for Leadership and Team Management

18 PROJECT III 2 10

Career Options

A Siddha practitioner can get employment as a medical officer or doctor with government and private Siddha Medical centres. Graduate of Siddha can also start their own practice. Employment opportunities are also available in Health centres as professionals or supervisors.

Further, one can pursue a career in academics after completing post-graduation. Research & development is another field as a career option to pursue Siddha post-doctoral and post-graduate scholars. Candidates can be hired as a lecturer at any Siddha Medical College. There are career opportunities in Hospital management/administration after pursuing an MBA in Hospital Administration. There are various other career options like Chiropractor, Physiologist, medicinal Botanist, medical consultant, Medical Officer, etc.

Courses After Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS)

After pursuing a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), a candidate could pursue the following courses programmes, where Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) is a feeder qualification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery

• Question: What is the full form of (BSMS)?

Answer: The full form of (BSMS) is Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery.

• Question: What is a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS)?

Answer: Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) is an undergraduate course for students who want to study Siddha. It is done by them after the completion of their 10+2 exam or any other equivalent.

• Question: What is the duration of the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)?

Answer: B.S.M.S. is an undergraduate programme of five years.

• Question: What is the eligibility for the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)?

Answer: The candidate must complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) course. The candidate must have passed the higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate examination which is equivalent to the 10+2 Higher Secondary examination. The student must have obtained 50% marks in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have qualifying marks in English. For SC, ST or OBC, the minimum marks shall be 40%.

• Question: What is the scope after doing a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)?

Answer: Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) offers candidates various employment opportunities and career prospects.

• Question: What is the average salary for a Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) candidate?

Answer: The Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery(BSMS) candidate’s average salary ranges between Rs. 3 lakhs to Rs.12 lakhs depending on the experience. Average salary may vary with experience and the nature of jobs

• Question: How selection is done?

Answer: The selection is done on an annual basis which is based on performance in NEET UG and counselling conducted by Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).