NIOS 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical)

This is a complete, free study companion for NIOS 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical) — built around what the exam actually asks. The topics examiners repeat most are Demonstration of acupressure treatment procedure for common diseases, Identification and use of acupressure equipment, and Main acupressure points and functions on hands and feet. 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: 822
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	Demonstration of acupressure treatment procedure for common diseases	17
2	Identification and use of acupressure equipment	3
3	Main acupressure points and functions on hands and feet	3
4	Safety, hygiene, contraindications and referral signs in acupressure	3
5	Back pain treatment by acupressure and magnet therapy	4
6	Hypertension and low blood pressure supportive therapy	4
7	Arthritis treatment by acupressure and magnet therapy	4
8	Demonstration of mudra formation with benefits and precautions	15
9	Magnet therapy equipment, polarity and safe handling	3
10	Yagya Chikitsa materials, ventilation and supportive-care precautions	4
11	Headache acupressure points and red-flag precautions	2
12	Cervical spondylitis acupressure points and procedure	2

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: Use of Equipment related to Acupressure Therapy
Chapter 2: Main Acu Points of the Human Body related to Acupressure Therapy and their Functions
Chapter 3: Treatment of Cervical Spondylitis among Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 4: Treatment of Back Pain in Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 5: Treatment of Headache in Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 6: Treatment of Arthritis in Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 7: Treatment of Stress in Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 8: Treatment of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 9: Treatment of Low Blood Pressure in Life-style related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 10: Treatment of Diabetes in Lifestyle related Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 11: Treatment of Indigestion in Digestive Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 12: Treatment of Constipation in Digestive Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 13: Treatment of Sinusitis in Respiratory Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 14: Treatment of Tonsillitis in Respiratory Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 15: Treatment of Asthma in Respiratory Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 16: Therapy of Parkinson's Disease in Nervous System by Acupressure
Chapter 17: Therapy of Irregular Menstrual Cycle in Gynecological Diseases by Acupressure
Chapter 18: Identify and Learn the Use of Equipment related to Magnet Therapy
Chapter 19: Treatment of Back Pain by Magnet Therapy
Chapter 20: Treatment of High and Low Blood Pressure in Lifestyle Diseases by Magnet Therapy
Chapter 21: Treatment of Arthritis in Lifestyle Diseases by Magnet Therapy
Chapter 22: Treatment of Pneumonia in Respiratory Diseases by Yagya Chikitsa
Chapter 23: Treatment of Cold and Cough in Respiratory Diseases by Yagya Chikitsa
Chapter 24: Treatment of Vata Diseases by Yagya Chikitsa
Chapter 25: Treatment of Mental Diseases by Yagya Chikitsa
Chapter 26: Use of Gyan Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 27: Use of Prithvi Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 28: Use of Shunya Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 29: Use of Vayu Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 30: Use of Varun Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 31: Use of Surya Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 32: Use of Prana Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 33: Use of Linga Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 34: Use of Apana Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 35: Use of Hridaya Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 36: Use of Mahamudra in Therapy
Chapter 37: Use of Viparitakarani Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 38: Use of Shambhavi Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 39: Use of Kaki Mudra in Therapy
Chapter 40: Use of Ashwini Mudra in Therapy

Official textbook

NIOS 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical) — official textbook / study material — Free download from the official source.

How to study NIOS 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical) and score well

Start with the highest-frequency topics — In NIOS 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical), Demonstration of acupressure treatment procedure for common diseases, Identification and use of acupressure equipment, Main acupressure points and functions on hands and feet, and Safety, hygiene, contraindications and referral signs in acupressure 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 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (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 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (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 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical)?

Based on past papers, the most frequently asked topics include Demonstration of acupressure treatment procedure for common diseases, Identification and use of acupressure equipment, Main acupressure points and functions on hands and feet. The full ranked list with how often each appears is in the "Most important topics" section above.

Where can I download NIOS 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (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 822 — Others Ancient Natural Therapies (Practical) faster?

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