Are you are a 2nd BHMS student of CBDC Batch, and want to understand the paper pattern and marks distribution of your Second BHMS CBDC Final Exam for your smart preparation. Then dont worry in this post we have shared the detailed guide of subject-wise paper pattern, marks distribution, and topic weightage that will help you to prepare strategically and Smartly.
Subjects for 2nd BHMS Examination
The 2nd BHMS examination includes the following subjects:
- Pathology
- Microbiology & Parasitology
- FMT (Forensic Medicine & Toxicology)
- Materia Medica
- Organon of Medicine
Each subject carries 100 marks
General Question Paper Format (100 Marks)
(All Questions Are Compulsory)
| Question | Type | No. of Questions | Marks Each | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | MCQ | 10 | 1 mark | 10 |
| Q2 | SAQ | 8 | 5 marks | 40 |
| Q3 | LAQ | 5 | 10 marks | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Subject-Wise Marks Distribution
Pathology (Paper I – 100 Marks)
Pathology is divided into multiple systems and general pathology topics. Weightage is evenly distributed across major areas.
Major Topics & Marks Distribution
- Cell Injury, Inflammation, Repair & Homoeopathic Concept – 21 marks
- Neoplasia, Immunopathology & Homoeopathic Concept – 21 marks
- Hemodynamic Disorders, Environmental & Nutritional Diseases – 17 marks
- Hematopoietic System, CVS & Lymphatics – 17 marks
- Respiratory, GIT, Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Endocrine Glands – 17 marks
- Reproductive System, Skin, Nervous & Musculoskeletal System – 7 marks
Microbiology & Parasitology (Paper II – 100 Marks)
This subject includes bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology.
Topic-Wise Marks Distribution
- Introduction to Bacteriology, Microbiome, Sterilization – 12 marks
- Gram Positive Bacteria – 17 marks
- Gram Negative, Acid-Fast Bacteria & Spirochetes – 21 marks
- Protozoa & Introduction to Virology – 17 marks
- DNA & RNA Viruses – 17 marks
- Fungi, Helminths & Diagnostic Procedures – 16 marks
FMT – Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (100 Marks)
FMT is clinically and legally important.
Important High-Weight Topics
- Death & Medico-Legal Importance – 11 marks
- Injury & Medico-Legal Importance – 11 marks
- Sexual Offences, Impotence, Abortion, Infanticide – 16 marks
- Irritant Poisons – 11 marks
- Legislation Relating to Medical Profession – 10 marks
Materia Medica (100 Marks)
This subject carries major weightage and includes both theory and drug study.
Distribution
- BHMS I Syllabus (Basic Concepts) – 30 marks
- Definition & Introduction of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
- Sources, Types, Scope & Limitations
- Biochemic System & 12 Tissue Salts
- Drug Pictures (50 medicines)
- Approaches to Study Materia Medica – 5 marks
- Homoeopathic Medicines of 2nd BHMS (48 Drugs) – 65 marks
Organon of Medicine (100 Marks)
Organon forms the philosophical backbone of Homoeopathy.
| No. | Topic | Marks | MCQ | SAQ | LAQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aphorism §28–70 and §83–104 | 34 | Yes 4 | Yes 2 | Yes 2 |
| 2 | Case taking – receiving, perceiving techniques, prerequisites of physician, Symptomatology, Analysis, Evaluation, Totality of Symptoms | 22 | Yes 2 | Yes 2 | Yes 1 |
| 3 | Classification of disease with introduction to miasm (§71–82); Its correlation with pathogenesis and Homoeopathic management | 17 | Yes 2 | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
| 4 | Anamnesis – evolution of disease, Disease progress, Complex disease, Individualization, Susceptibility | 12 | Yes 2 | Yes 2 | No 0 |
| 5 | Causation, Introduction to the concept of suppression | 15 | No 0 | Yes 1 | Yes 1 |
Topic-Wise Marks Distribution
Causation & Suppression – 15 marks
Aphorisms §28–70 & §83–104 – 34 marks
Case Taking & Symptomatology – 22 marks
Classification of Disease & Miasms (§71–82) – 17 marks
Anamnesis, Susceptibility, Individualization – 12 marks