Pathanjali Prospectus 2015 2016 1

1 PROSPECTUS 2015-16
SRI PATANJALI MAHARSHI Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College & Hospital 2
SRI PATANJ
PAT ALI MAHARSHI
ANJALI
NATUROPATHY & YOGA MEDICAL COLLEGE
(Affiliated to Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada)
Recognised by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Guntakal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Sri Patanjali Maharshi Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College under the auspicious
management of Sri Adi Siva Sadguru Educational Society. Famous Educational Society
known for Nursing Education and other paramedical courses for 15 years known as Sri
Padmavathi Nursing Institutions at Guntakal with a great experience and tradition in
conducting nursing and other paramedical courses successfully. Now, it has stepped
into Naturopathy Medical course. The aim of the society is to mould full fledged medical
personnels to meet National and Global requirements.
Naturopathic Medicine
Is a school of medical philosophy
and practice that seeks to improve health
and treat disease chiefly by assisting the
body’s innate capacity to recover from
illness and injury. It believes in the
inherent healing powers of nature and
uses non-invasive methods of
intervention to create a suitable
environment to facilitate the healing of the
body by itself. Naturopathic practice may
include a broad array of different
modalities, including manual therapy,
hydrotherapy, herbalism, acupuncture,
counseling, iridology, aromatherapy,
nutritional counseling and so on.
Naturopathic medicine is a
comprehensive system of health care
within the complementary and alternative
medicine world that incorporates many
treatment modalities.
Yoga
Is an ancient science which helps in overall personality development and is an
effective tool in prevention of diseases and maintaining health. With its very basic concepts
of equilibrium between body and mind, the global scientists in medicine have approved
this system as a healing science. The integral approach of yoga therapy brings balance at
the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) degree

BNYS is a Five year Medical Degree in Naturopathy & Yoga which include four
years of full time study and 1 year of rotatory internship program which is a full time
clinical training in various institutions, clinics and Hospitals. The medium of instruction
is English.
Affiliation
The course is affiliated to Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada which
is the 1st Medical University in Asia with more than 500 Medical and paramedical
colleges in Andhra Pradesh State of India.
Intake
The Intake capacity for the course is 100 students every year.
Eligibility
The eligibility conditions for entrance to BNYS course are that a candidate must
have passed the two-year Pre-University or Plus Two or 12th examination or
Intermediate or equivalent with Science subjects obtaining at least 45% aggregate
marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
The candidate must have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December of the
current year.
The course content and subjects studied in this course
Basic Medical Subjects

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Community
Medicine, Modern Diagnosis & First Aid, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Naturopathy & Yoga Subjects:

Philosophy of Nature Cure, Magneto therapy & Chromo therapy, Manipulative
Therapies (Massage, Reflexology, Chiro-practice, Osteopathy), Acupuncture, Fasting
Therapy, Naturopathy Diagnostics, (facial and iris diagnosis), Dietetics, Nutrition &
Herbs, Yoga & Physical Culture, Yoga Philosophy, Yogic Therapy, Hydrotherapy
and Physiotherapy.
Facilities
Teaching Hospitals
The college has a clinical teaching facility at Sri Patanjali Maharshi Naturopathy &
Yoga Medical College, Thimmapur Village, Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh
with 300 beds and other infrastructure required as per stipulations of Dr. NTR
University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada for a yearly intake of 100 students.
● A well established Out Patient treatment wing in the college premises imparts
practical training to students in developing and managing low budget INVESTMENT
options after BNYS Degree.
● Clinical training is also imparted at Sri Patanjali Maharshi Naturopathy & Yoga
Medical College, Thimmapur, Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh.
Laboratories
Well equipped laboratories for basic sciences with a separate Anatomy dissection
hall and museum offer a wide exposure to the subjects.
Hostels
The College Hostels consists of well designed separate blocks for men and women
with vegetarian and non vegetarian mess facility attached. Teaching Staff The college
is endowed with a team of highly qualified, dedicated and experienced teaching
staff.
Library
The Central Library is located in the college building and aims at a comprehensive
collection of information resources in print as well as electronic formats, Text books,
Reference Tools, Printed Journals, Audio-visual materials, Lending In-House
Reference, Internet and Photocopier facilities. Digital Library facility available.
Cultural and Extra curricular activities

Cultural Activity
Regular Cultural and Extra curricular activities are conducted and all round
personality development is encouraged.
Sports and Gym
Department of Physical Education conducts the Games and Sports events regularly
to promote over-all personality development of students. A well equipped
Multispeciality gym is an added feature.
Campus
The college organizes regular extension activities to promote the field of Naturopathy
as well as expose the students to develop organizing skills.
Hostel
Scope for BNYS Graduates

1. Clinical Practice
● Private practice in clinics with minimum infrastructure.

● Specialty Clinics - Special Clinics targeting individual disorders like Obesity,
Stress, Allergy, Lifestyle, De-addiction, Back Pain, Diet Counseling, Post Surgical
Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Rehabilitation etc.
● Consultants in Corporate Hospitals like Apollo, Care, Kamineni, Andhra
Hospitals, Narayana Hridayala, Lotus etc.
● Consultants in numerous Naturopathy and Yoga Hospitals
● Health Consultants in Holistic Wellness Centers
● Stress Management Consultants in various Multispeciality Hospitals
2. Academics & Research Opportunities
● Various posts like Lecturers, Assistant Professors and Professors in Naturopathy
& Yoga institutions, Yoga Colleges both in India and Abroad, Ayurvedic Colleges
etc.
● Research Scholar, Therapists and Officers in various Government and Non
Government Organizations.
3. Extensive areas of Practice
● As Spa Managers and Spa Therapists in various leading brands of the
HOTELIndustry as well as resorts providing health and rejuvenation programs
Operation
Theatre
● Deputation under Central Government as Cultural Ambassadors through Central
Council for Indian Cultural Relations to propagate Yoga in many of its Cultural
Offices spread throughout the world.
● Stress Management Consultants for IT companies as well as other corporate
sector offices.
● Life Style Modification Consultancy packages to various industry employees.
Government bodies which recognize & authenticate this system of medicine
● Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India
● CCRYN, Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, New Delhi
● NIN, National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune
● MDNIY, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi
Admission Procedure
The candidate needs to fill up the college application form with required documents
mentioned in the form. Application form and prospectus can be obtained from the
office of the Principal on request accompanied by a crossed demand draft for
Rs.300/- in favour of Principal Sri Patanjali Maharshi Naturopathy & Yoga Medical
College, Anantapur.
The following documents are to be brought at the time of admission with one set of
photocopy duly attested by a Gazetted Officer-
1. 12th Std/10+2/ PUC / Intermediate Marks Certificate
2. 10th Std/SSC / SSLC Marks card
3. Transfer Certificate (T.C)
4. Conduct Certificate
5. Date of Birth Certificate
6. Physical Fitness Certificate
7. Passport size colour photographs-12 No’s
Guntakal is head quarter of railway division and trains are connected from all over
India. It is well connected by AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) and
Luxury Coaches from Bangalore and Hyderabad. This is close to Hyderabad-
Bangalore National Highway. Located 100 km from Bangalore Airport and 70 km
from Puttaparthi Airport.
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BNYS DEGREE COURSE
Sl.No. CONTENTS PAGE No.
1 Scheme of Instructions 12
2 Scheme of Examinations 15
3 First BNYS Degree Course 21
4 Second BNYS Degree Course 56
5 Third (Final) BNYS Degree Course 111
SCHEME OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR B.N.Y.S. DEGREE COURSE
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
Medium of Instruction is English
DURATION OF THE COURSE: 5 1/2 Years.
Regular Study 4 1/2 Years.
Compulsory internship l Year.
The Course is divided into 3 phases of 18 months duration viz: 1st BNYS, 2nd BNYS and 3rd
(final) BNYS and each phase is divided into 3 semesters of 6 months duration each.
DETAILS OF THE COURSE:
First BNYS Degree course 1 xh years (18 months) Consists of 3 semesters of 6
months each.
Table No.l
Sl.No. SUBJECTS DURATION EXAMINATIONS

1 Bio-Chemistry 1 Year Dr. N.T.R. University of Health
Sciencesexamination at the end of the
2nd semester (i.e. after completion of 12
months).
2 Anatomy 11/2 Years
Dr. N.T.R. University of Health
3 Physiology 1 1/2 Years Sciencesexamination at the end of the
3risemester (i.e. after completion of 18
4 Philosophy of Nature 11/2 Years months).
Cure
Note: Four internal assessment examinations shall be conducted in all the subjects to
assess the progress and performance of the students.
Note: 1. First BNYS Degree Comprises pre-clinical subjects.
2. Second BNYS Degree Course Comprises para-clinical subjects.
3. Third (Final) BNYS Degree Course Comprises clinical subjects.
4. The students shall attend hospital postings for clinical classes in the Second
and third BNYS Degree Course.
5. The Subjects of Diagnostic methods shall be taught in the Hospital during
the Clinical Training.
6. The one year Subjects Come Under Part-I and one and half year subjects come
under Part - II of First, Second, Third (Final) B.N.Y.S. Degree course
Examinations respectively.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS
I. GENERAL RULES FOR B.N.Y.S. DEGREE COURSE EXAMINATIONS:
1. All examinations of the Dr.N.T.R. University of Health Sciences shall be held at such
places and on such dates as may be notified by the said university from time to
time.
2. All applications for permission to appear for an examination shall be made to the
Registrar of the University in the prescribed form duly accompanied by the necessary
certificates regarding attendance, residence, practical works etc., together with
prescribed fee as fixed by the Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, A.P. from time to
time on or before the date fixed for the purpose. Applications found incomplete
shall be rejected.
3. When a candidate is found eligible to appear for an examination, the Registrar
shall furnish him/her with Hall Ticket, which the candidate is required to produce
before he/she is admitted to the examination hall and also to the practical clinical
examination.
4. A candidate, who fails to appear for the examination for any reason other than shortage of
attendance, shall not be entitled to claim refund of the whole or part of the examination fee
or for reservation of the same for the subsequent examination or examinations.
5. A candidate after he/she has been declared successful in an examination shall be given a
certificate stating the year of the examinations, the subjects in which he/she was
examined and the division in which he/she was placed.
6. Whenever the syllabus of the course or the scheme of examinations is changed,
two more examinations shall be conducted according to the old syllabus/ regulations
and candidates who,fail to appear for these two additional examinations have to appear
at the examinations held subsequently in accordance with the revised syllabus and
regulations.
7. No student of this college is allowed to study simultaneously regular/ private courses
or to appear for examinations of any such courses conducted by any university/statutory
body/ council or any other recognized institutions of State or Central Governments
and in case of violation of this Rule admission of B.N.Y.S degree course shall be
cancelled.
8. Internal Assessment:
1. Internal Assessment Exams for subjects having single paper:- There shall be four internal
assessment exams for each subject, for which 20 marks in theory are added in the final
university examination marks, after taking the average marks of the total internal
assessments conducted. The pass marks for internal assessment is 35% to be eligible
to appear for the final university exams of that subject (7 marks for a total of 20
marks).
Internal Assessment Exams for subjects having two papers:- There shall be four internal
assessment exams for each subject, for which 40 marks in theory are added in the final
university examination marks, after taking the average marks of the total internal
assessments conducted. The pass marks for internal assessment is 35% to be eligible
to appear for the final university exams of that subject (14 marks for a total of 40
marks).
Inclusion of internal assessment marks to the final university exam marks:- The average of
four internal assessment marks are added to the theory marks of that particular
subject of the final university exams. If the candidate is absent for any of the exams,
the marks in that exam shall be taken as zero.
There is no separate practical internal assessment marks added in the final UHS
exams and the breakup of the practical marks are the same as previous.
The internal assessment marks shall be displayed in the notice board and shall be
dispatched to the university soon after each internal assessment. The last internal
assessment should be completed 3 months before the university examinations and the
computed internal assessment marks should be sent to the University one and half
months before.
While forwarding the examination application forms of the students, the Principals
should check the attendance and internal assessment marks and should send the
application forms of only eligible students. The internal assessment marks will be
used by the University for calculating aggregate marks only.
The internal assessments for the referred / failed students may be conducted twice
before he / she appears to the final university examination. Internal assessment marks
of the students at the time of first appearance will be compared with the marks obtained as
referred/present appearance and the higher of the two will be taken as his / her
internal assessment marks.
There will be multiple choice questions up to 20% in the internal assessments.
9. A) FIRST B.N.Y.S. DEGREE COURSE EXAMINATIONS - ELIGIBILITY FOR
PROMOTIONS:
In the First B.N.Y.S. Degree course all the pre-clinical subjects will be taught from the
beginning: Refer Table No.l from the previous pages.
The 18 months duration of first B.N.Y.S Degree course is divided into 3 semesters
of 6 months each. The candidate with one backlog subject of Part - I or Part - II of
1st BNYS will also be promoted to 2nd BNYS. However the candidate should pass the
backlog subject before appearing for Part -I of 2nd BNYS.
At the end of second semester i.e., after completion of 12 months there shall be a
University examination in the subject of Bio-Chemistry.
A student is eligible for third semester, If he/she possesses 75% attendance. In case a
student fails in the subject of Bio-Chemistry of second semester, he or she shall be
allowed to continue-in the third semester and permitted to re-appear in the failed subject,
along with other subjects (Anatomy, Physiology & Philosophy of Nature Cure) of the
third semester, for which examination shall be conducted by the Dr. N.T.R.University
of Health Sciences, at the end of the first B.N.Y.S. Degree Course (i.e. at the end of 18
months).
B) SECOND B.N.Y.S. DEGREE COURSE EXAMINATIONS - ELIGIBILITY FOR
PROMOTIONS:
In the Second B.N.Y.S. Degree course all the para-clinical subjects will be taught from the
beginning: Refer to Table No.2 from the previous pages.
The 18 months duration of second B.N.Y.S Degree course is divided into three semesters
of six months each.
At the end of second semester (i.e. after completion of 12 months) there shall be a
University examination in the subjects: Forensic Medicine, Microbiology &Psychology
and Basic Psychiatry.
A student is eligible for promotion to the 3rd semester, if he/she possesses 75% of
attendance. Even if a student, fails in all the subjects of the second semester he/she
shall be allowed to continue the third semester and to reappear in the failed subject/
subjects along with the subjects (Social and Preventive Medicine, Pathology,
Manipulative therapeutics, Diagnostic Methods & Yoga) of third semester for which
examinations shall be conducted by the N.T.R. University of Health Sciences at
the end of the third semester of the second B.N.Y.S.Degree course (i.e. at the end of 18
months). Those students who possess 75% attendance shall be eligible for promotion
to the final B.N.Y.S. Degree course, even if they fail in all the above said 8 subjects.
But, he/she has to pass part-I and part-II examinations of the second B.N.Y.S. Degree course
before appearing for part-I examination of final B.N.Y.S. Degree course.
C) THIRD (FINAL) B.N.Y.S. DEGREE COURSE EXAMINATIONS - ELIGIBILITY
FOR PROMOTIONS:
In the Final B.N.Y.S. Degree course all the clinical subjects will be taught from the
beginning: Refer to Table No.3 from previous pages.
The 18 months duration of final B.N.Y.S Degree course is divided into three semesters of
six months each.
At the end of the second’semester (i.e.after completion of 12 months) there will be a
University examinations in the subjects: Chromotherapy, Fasting therapy,
Magnetotherapy, Pharmacology, Minor Surgery and Emergency Medicine & Hospital
Management and Research Methodology
A student is eligible for promotion from second semester to third semester of the final
B.N.Y.S. Degree course, if he/she puts in 75% attendance in all the subjects. But, one
has to clear Part I & II of the second B.N.Y.S. Degree Course examinations of N.T.R.
University of Health Sciences in all subjects before one becomes eligible to appear for
Final B.N.Y.S. Degree Course Examination (Part-II, in the subjects: Physiotherapy,
Yogatherapy, Nutrition, Dietetics & Herbology, Hydrotherapy & Obstetrics and
Gynaecology). And the candidate should pass the Part-I examinations of the third
B.N.Y.S. Degree Course before appearing for Part-II examinations of the third B.N.Y.S.
Degree course.
N.B:-A candidate may be promoted from second B.N.Y.S. Degree course to Third
B.N.Y.S. Degree Course though he fails in any number of subjects in Second B.N.Y.S.
Part-I & II exams. However, the candidate has to pass all the subjects of the second
B.N.Y.S. Part-I & II examinations and Part-I examinations of the Final B.N.Y.S.
Degree Course before appearing for the third B.N.Y.S.Part-II examinations of Dr. N.T.R.
University of Health Sciences.
Successful students of the third (final) B.N.Y.S. course undergo compulsory internship of
one year duration at the Nature Cure Hospital or at any other Hospital recognized
by Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences for the purpose.
10. All the candidates are required to put in a minimum of 75% attendance in theory
and practical classes separately in all the subjects to become eligible to appear for
any B.N.Y.S. Degree examination. This is subject to any amendments that may be
brought about by Dr.N.T.R. University of Health Sciences from time to time.
11. The Principal of the college is required to forward to the controller of examinations,
Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, applications of all those candidates whose
periodical performance, in theory, practicals and other related aspects on each subject,
is found satisfactory by the Heads of Departments.
12. A Candidate who has been allowed to appear for the first, second and final
B.N.Y.S.Degree course examinations but has not been able to appear for or has failed
in the examination, shall be permitted to re-appear for the same examination again
without putting in any further attendance.
13. AWARD OF PASS:
A candidate shall be declared successful provided he/she secures marks in all the
subjects as detailed below:
i) 40% in theory, 50% in practicals, 50% overall is required to be declared to have
passed in all the subjects of B.N.Y.S. Degree course examinations of
Dr.N.T.R.University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh.
ii) A candidate shall be declared to have passed in Second Division if he/she
secures an aggregate of 50% to 64% of marks.
14. AWARD OF FIRST CLASS:
A candidate, who secures an aggregate of 65% to 74% of marks in one attempt shall be
declared to have passed in First Division.
15. AWARD OF DISTINCTION:
a. A candidate shall be declared to have secured Distinction in a subject in which he/ she
secures 75% of marks and above in one attempt.
b. A candidate, who gets more than 75% of marks or above in aggregate in one attempt,
shall be declared to have secured Overall Distinction.
16. AWARD OF FIRST CLASS, DISTINCTION AND RANKING:
First class, distinction and ranking of the examination results in first B.N.Y.S. Part-I & II
and Second B. N. Y. S. Degree course of Part-I and II and third B.N.Y.S. Degree
course of Part-I and II and overall degree B. N. Y. S. Degree course shall be declared by
the authorities of Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
17. i) Discontinuation of studies continuously for more than one year by any student
requires fresh permission from the N.T.R. University of Health Sciences to continue
his / her studies a fresh.
ii) After completion of the required attendance in any subject of B. N. Y. S. Degree
course and qualified for appearing University examination but who fails
continuously to appear 3 successive examinations in any subject, requires fresh
permission from the authorities of Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences.
18. The attendance of 75% for clinical postings of the students in the Nature Cure Hospital
shall be taken into consideration, before forwarding application to appear for the
University examination.
19. A candidate who has been rusticated shall not be permitted to seek admission again to
the first B. N. Y. S. Degree course.
20. AWARD OF B. N. Y. S. DEGREE:
A Degree in Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences shall be awarded to the
candidate who has satisfied the following conditions:-
a) He / she must have passed the examinations in all the subjects of B.N.Y.S. Degree
course examinations of Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, A.P.
b) He / She must have, after passing the above examination, has successfully completed
the one year compulsory internship at Nature Cure Hospital, Begumpet, Hyderabad or
any Nature Cure Hospital recognized by Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences, A.P.
c) The internship of one year will have to be completed at the maximum within a
period of two years immediately after passing the final B.N.Y.S. Degree Course
examination.
PSYCHOLOGY AND BASIC PSYCHIATRY
PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY:
1. The Nature of Psychology:

Psychological conceptions of man; Application of different conceptions; Definitions
of Psychology; Fields of specialization with in Psychology; Methods of Psychology.
2. Perception
Object perception and perceptual constancies; organization and perception;
Movement perception; Depth perception; Visual coding and pattern recognition; The role
of learning in perception; attention and perception; Extra sensory perception.
3. States of consciousness
Varieties of waking states; .Sleeping and dreaming; Hypnosis as an altered state of
awareness; meditation and self induced alternations of consciousness; Psychoactive
drugs and their effects.
4. Conditioning and learning
Classical conditioning; Operant conditioning; The principle of reinforcement;
multiple response learning; Cognitive learning.
5. Memory and forgetting
Kinds of remembering; retrieval processes; The nature of forgetting; Are memories
permanent; Two-process theories of memory; Improving memory.
6. Optimizing learning
Programmed learning and automated instruction; Transfer of learning; Imagery as an
aid to learning; Reward and punishment in the control of learning; anxiety and learning.
7. Development during infancy, early childhood and later child hood and their
characteristics.
8. Development during adolescence, adult hood, middle age and old age and their
characteristics.
9. Intellectual or mental development; Some general characteristics mental
development; Environmental factors of mental development.
10. Emotional Development
Meaning of emotion; Characteristics of childhood emotionality; Beginning and development

emotional behavior; Factors influencing emotionality; Some important emotions.
11. Social development
Meaning of Social development; Stages of social development or process of

Socialization; Factors influencing Social development; Agencies of socialization.
12. Development of Character
Meaning and definition of character; Theories of character; Traits of good
character; Stages in character formation.
13. Instincts (Basic Drives)
Meaning and definition of instincts; Characteristics of instincts; Instincts and reflex

action; Human and animal instincts; Theories of instincts; Classification of instincts;
Importance of instincts in general and in education; Modification or transfer of instincts.
14. Ability testing and intelligence
Ability testing and intelligence; Testing aptitudes and achievements; Tests of general
intelligence; Nature of human intelligence; Generic basis of intelligence; Extremes of
intelligence.
15. Aptitudes
Meaning and definition of aptitude; Characteristics of aptitude; Difference between

ability and aptitude; Difference between aptitude and achievement; Difference
between intelligence and aptitude; Difference between aptitude and interest; Types of
aptitudes; Aptitude tests.
16. Achievements
Meaning of achievement; Achievement tests.
17. Nature of personality; Types of personality; Development of personality;
Measurement of personality.
18.Conflict; Anxiety and defence
Frustration; Reactions of frustration; Anxiety; Defence mechanism; Defence
mechanisms of adjustment.
19. Stress
What is stress; Physiology of stress; Stress and diseases.
20. Physiological basis of motivation
Development of motivational concepts; Hunger; Obesity; Thirst; Sex; Other drives with
physiological Basis; Theories of motivation; Broad types of motivation.
21. Habits
Meaning of habits; Habits and instincts; habits and sentiments; Characteristics of
habits; Kinds of habits; Improvement of habits; Cultivation of good habits; Bad habits.
22. Attention and interest
Definition and meaning of attention; Characteristics of attention; Types of attention;
Conditions of attention; Difference between child and adult attention; Distraction; Interest.
23. Thinking and reasoning
Meaning and definition of thinking; Steps in thinking; Types of thinking; Tools or instruments
of thinking; Favorable factors or elements in thinking; Language and thinking; Education
and thinking; Reasoning; Steps in reasoning; Types of reasoning.
24. Problem solving and creativity
25. Sentiments
Definition of sentiments; Characteristics of sentiment; Sentiment and other

dispositions; Types of sentiment; Formation and development of sentiment;
Improvement of sentiments.
PSYCHIATRY:
1. Abnormal behavior
Concept of abnormality; difficulty in charactering abnormality; varieties of
Psychopathology.
2. Causes of abnormal behavior
Biological, Psychological and Socio cultural factors
3. Transient situational disorders
4. Neurosis Basic nature of neurosis; Phobic neurosis; Obsessive - compulsive

neurosis; Hysterical neurosis; Hypochondriacal neurosis; Neurasthenic neurosis;
Depressive neurosis.
5. Psychosomatic Disorders
6. Schizophrenia and Paranoia
7. Major affective disorders
Manic - Depressive Psychosis; Involutional melancholia; Broader aspects of

depression.
8. Psychopathic personality
Compulsive gambling; Delinquent behavior; Criminal behavior.
9. Alcoholism and Drug abuse
10. Organic brain Syndromes
Disorders associated with infection, Brain tumors, Head injury, Toxins and
metabolic disturbances.
11. Psychoses of the aged
12. Behavior disorders of childhood
13. Sexual deviations
14. Suicide
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY:
1. Contemporary approaches to therapy

Biological Therapy; Psychosocial approaches to therapy; Socio cultural approaches
to therapy.
2. Perspective on prevention
3. Counseling Psychology
Meaning and definition of counseling; Characteristics of counseling; Basic
principles of counseling; Qualifications of counselor; Duties and functions of counselor
approaches to counseling; Counseling process; Special areas in counseling;
Evaluation of counseling; Theories of counseling.
4. Coping with stress through Naturopathy, Yoga, Nutrition, and other non drug
methods.
PRACTICALS:
I. Experimental Psychology (Visit to near by lab in Psychology Department for demo
and introduction to following tests)
1. Span of attention (Visual)
2. Personality Adjustment
3. Group intelligency test
4. Image learning
5. Achievement test
6. Aptitude test
7. Experiments on transfer of training
II. Stress and Coping
Measuring stress levels in different angles such as Frustration, over load,
deprivation caused by boredom or loneliness, self perception, type A personality and anxious
reactive personality.
III. Counseling Psychology
Counseling procedures and techniques.
IV. Health Psychology
1. Case taking in Psychiatry, Diagnosis and treatment modalities (Visit to mental hospital)
2. Relaxation techniques
Progressive relaxation, Yoga nidra, Music therapy and role of Asana, Pranayama and
Meditation in relaxation.
3. Stress management through drugless methods.
REFERENCEBOOKS:
1. Introduction to Psychology by Enest R Hilgard, Richard C Afkinson and Rita L At Kinoson.
2. Abnormal Psychology and modern life by James C Coleman and James N Butcher
3. Developmental psychology by B Hurlock Elizabeth
4. Modern psychotherapy by M.B. Ghorpade
5. Health Psychology by Kaplan and Saddoch
TEXT BOOKS:
1. General Psychology by Guilford
2. Brief introduction to psychology by Clifford T. Morgan
3. Introduction to psychology by Clifford T. Morgan and Richard A. King
4. Abnormal psychology by James D. Page
5. Positive Psychotherapy by Nossrat Pesseschkian
6. Psychology, Mental health and yoga by A.S. Dalai
7. Counseling and guidance by S. Narayana Rao
8. Synopsis of psychiatry counseling by Kalpan and Saddoch
9. Health psychology by Shelly taylor
SPNMC
SPNMC.

2. After receipt of formal communication from the Principal, Sri Patanjali
Maharshi Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College the internees have to report
to the Competent Authority/Superintendent of the Hospital.

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Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) degree

Basic Medical Subjects

Naturopathy & Yoga Subjects:

Cultural and Extra curricular activities

Scope for BNYS Graduates

● Private practice in clinics with minimum infrastructure.

Sl.No. CONTENTS PAGE No.

3 First BNYS Degree Course 21

4 Second BNYS Degree Course 56

5 Third (Final) BNYS Degree Course 111

Sl.No. SUBJECTS DURATION EXAMINATIONS

1. The Nature of Psychology:

10. Emotional Development

Meaning of emotion; Characteristics of childhood emotionality; Beginning and development

11. Social development

Meaning of Social development; Stages of social development or process of

12. Development of Character

Meaning and definition of character; Theories of character; Traits of good

character; Stages in character formation.

13. Instincts (Basic Drives)

Meaning and definition of instincts; Characteristics of instincts; Instincts and reflex

14. Ability testing and intelligence

Meaning and definition of aptitude; Characteristics of aptitude; Difference between

Definition of sentiments; Characteristics of sentiment; Sentiment and other

4. Neurosis Basic nature of neurosis; Phobic neurosis; Obsessive - compulsive

7. Major affective disorders

Manic - Depressive Psychosis; Involutional melancholia; Broader aspects of

10. Organic brain Syndromes

11. Psychoses of the aged

12. Behavior disorders of childhood

13. Sexual deviations

1. Contemporary approaches to therapy

9. Health psychology by Shelly taylor

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