NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical)

This is a complete, free study companion for NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical) — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are First aid box articles and uses, Preparation and use of ORS, and First aid management of drowning. The syllabus runs to 40 chapters. Below you'll find the full topic-frequency ranking, the exam paper pattern, every chapter, a step-by-step study plan, and the official downloads — everything in one place.

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Key information

Subject code: 815
Level: Class 12
Programme: CL12
Exam: On-Demand Examination System
Conducted by: National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

Most frequently examined topics

#	Topic	Times asked
1	First aid box articles and uses	3
2	Preparation and use of ORS	3
3	First aid management of drowning	3
4	First aid management of fracture and splinting	3
5	First aid for dog bite	3
6	First aid management of nose bleeding	3
7	Use of tourniquet in emergency bleeding	3
8	Foreign body entering the ear	3
9	External cardiac massage and emergency resuscitation support	3
10	Patient fluid input and output chart	3
11	One-day diet menu for pregnant women	3
12	One-day diet menu for lactating woman	3

Counted across the official previous-year question papers we have analysed for this subject. It shows what has been asked before — it does not predict what will appear in your exam. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Origin and History of Naturopathy
Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Naturopathy and Panchmahabhuta
Chapter 3: Acidic and Alkaline Food
Chapter 4: Yogic Diet
Chapter 5: Yogic Aahar according to Season
Chapter 6: Medicinal Diet
Chapter 7: Natural Hygiene
Chapter 8: Sky Element Therapy (Aakash Tatva Chikitsa)
Chapter 9: Air Element Therapy (Vayu Tatva Chikitsa)
Chapter 10: Fire Element Therapy (Agni Tatva Chikitsa)
Chapter 11: Water Element Therapy (Jal Tatva Chikitsa)
Chapter 12: Earth Element Therapy (Prithvi Tatva Chikitsa)
Chapter 13: First Aid Box
Chapter 14: Preparing Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
Chapter 15: First Aid Management in Case of Drowning
Chapter 16: First Aid Management of Fracture
Chapter 17: First Aid for Dog Bite
Chapter 18: First Aid Management of Nose Bleeding
Chapter 19: Use of Tourniquet in Emergency
Chapter 20: First Aid in Case of Foreign Body (Grain, Insect etc.) Entering the Ear
Chapter 21: External Cardiac Massage
Chapter 22: Patient’s Fluid Input and Output Chart
Chapter 23: One Day Sample Diet Menu for Pregnant Women
Chapter 24: One Day Sample Diet Menu for Lactating Woman
Chapter 25: Constipation Disease
Chapter 26: Fever
Chapter 27: Diarrhoea Disease
Chapter 28: Anemia
Chapter 29: Cough Disease
Chapter 30: Dysuria (Burning Sensation During Urination)
Chapter 31: Kidney Stones
Chapter 32: Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain)
Chapter 33: Calcium Deficiency
Chapter 34: Joints Pain
Chapter 35: Obesity
Chapter 36: Emaciation (Weight Gain)
Chapter 37: Increasing Milk Production of Lactating Women
Chapter 38: Dandruff in Hair
Chapter 39: Pimples on Face
Chapter 40: Food and Medicinal Plants

Official textbook

NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical) — official textbook / study material — Free download from the official source.

How to study NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical) and score well

Start with the highest-frequency topics — In NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical), First aid box articles and uses, Preparation and use of ORS, First aid management of drowning, and First aid management of fracture and splinting appear again and again in past papers. Master these first — they return the most marks for the time you put in.
Practise with previous-year papers — Solve the last 5–10 years of NIOS NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical) papers under timed, exam-like conditions. Past papers show exactly which topics repeat and how questions are worded.
Revise actively, not passively — Write a one-page summary for each of the 40 chapters — key definitions, formulas and the points examiners reward — then re-test yourself instead of re-reading.
Mark your answers with the official scheme — After each practice paper, score yourself against the official marking scheme. It shows how marks are awarded step-by-step, so you learn to present answers the way examiners expect.

Exam tips: how to score higher in NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical)

Where students lose marks: rushing the high-weightage questions, skipping the steps the marking scheme rewards, and saving easy sections for last. Read the whole paper first, attempt your strongest section early to bank marks, and always show your working.

Manage your time: split your time in proportion to the marks each section carries, keep a few minutes at the end to check, and never leave a question blank — a partial, structured answer still earns partial marks.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most important topics in NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical)?

Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include First aid box articles and uses, Preparation and use of ORS, First aid management of drowning. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.

Where can I download NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical) previous-year question papers?

Official NIOS previous-year question papers are available on the official NIOS website. Open the Question Papers section for the direct link, plus the exam pattern and the topics that repeat most.

How can I prepare for NIOS 815 — Practical Training of Naturopathy (Practical) faster?

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