FMGE Syllabus 2027 covers 19 subjects drawn from the complete NMC-prescribed MBBS curriculum. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the exam at natboard.edu.in. From 2026 onwards, NBEMS holds FMGE three times a year — in January, June, and October sessions — giving students more opportunities to qualify and register with the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- The FMGE 2027 syllabus covers 19 subjects across pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical groups.
- The exam has 300 single-best-answer MCQs worth 300 marks — 100 questions in Part A and 200 questions in Part B.
- The FMGE 2027 syllabus is stable — unchanged from 2026; no subjects added or removed.
- General Medicine (33), Surgery (32), OBG (30), and Community Medicine (30) together carry 125 marks — 41.7% of the total exam.
- There is no negative marking in FMGE; the qualifying score is 150 out of 300 (50%).
- The official FMGE syllabus is published inside the Information Bulletin on natboard.edu.in.
- FMGE is now offered in three sessions per year — students can attempt January, June, or October.
Students preparing for FMGE 2027 must cover all 19 subjects — every subject appears in the exam with a defined marks quota.
| Download FMGE 2027 Official Syllabus & Information Bulletin (NBEMS) (2027 session-specific bulletins to be released on natboard.edu.in) |
FMGE 2027 Syllabus: Download Subject-wise PDFs
NBEMS publishes the complete FMGE syllabus inside the official Information Bulletin for each session. You can access it from the FMGE exam page on natboard.edu.in. The 2027 session-specific bulletins will be published when each session is notified.
| Subject Group | FMGE Syllabus PDF / Link |
|---|---|
| Pre-Clinical Subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry) | FMGE Official Syllabus — NBEMS |
| Para-Clinical Subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine) | FMGE Official Syllabus — NBEMS |
| Clinical Subjects (Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT) | FMGE Official Syllabus — NBEMS |
| Allied/Minor Subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy) | FMGE Official Syllabus — NBEMS |
FMGE Syllabus 2027: Overview
FMGE is a medical licensing examination for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who completed MBBS or an equivalent degree from foreign universities. NBEMS conducts it three times a year — in January, June, and October sessions from 2026 onwards. You must score at least 150 out of 300 (50%) to qualify and register with the NMC to practise medicine in India.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) / Screening Test |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Official Website | natboard.edu.in |
| Exam Frequency (from 2026) | Three times a year — January, June, and October sessions |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 300 MCQs — Single Best Response format |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Passing Marks | 150 out of 300 (50%) |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Number of Subjects | 19 |
| Syllabus Basis | MBBS curriculum prescribed by NMC (all 4.5 years) |
| Syllabus Changed for 2027? | No — same as 2026 and 2025; no new subjects added or removed |
FMGE 2027 Important Dates
NBEMS releases the annual exam calendar on natboard.edu.in. The 2027 session dates below are expected based on NBEMS scheduling patterns. NBEMS now conducts FMGE three times a year. Confirm all dates when session-specific notifications are published on the official website.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2027) | Session 2 (June 2027) | Session 3 (October 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notification / Bulletin Release | November 2026 (Expected) | April 2027 (Expected) | August 2027 (Expected) |
| Registration Opens | November 2026 (Expected) | April 2027 (Expected) | August 2027 (Expected) |
| Registration Closes | December 2026 (Expected) | May 2027 (Expected) | September 2027 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Release | January 2027 (Expected) | June 2027 (Expected) | October 2027 (Expected) |
| Exam Date | January 2027 (Expected) | June 2027 (Expected) | October 2027 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | February 2027 (Expected) | July 2027 (Expected) | November 2027 (Expected) |
Note: NBEMS originally scheduled the first 2027 session for January 9, 2027, then announced a reschedule. The revised date will be notified on natboard.edu.in. All other 2027 session dates are tentative projections based on NBEMS historical scheduling.
Source: NBEMS — FMGE Official Page
FMGE 2027 Syllabus: Pre-Clinical Subjects
Pre-clinical subjects form Part A of the FMGE exam. Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry each carry 17 marks — a total of 51 marks from this group. These subjects test foundational MBBS knowledge from your first year of medical college.
FMGE 2027 Anatomy Syllabus (17 Marks)
Anatomy questions in FMGE focus on nerve supply, clinical correlations, and applied anatomy. Expect questions on nerve injury presentations and surgical anatomy.
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| General Anatomy | Osteology, arthrology, myology, angiology, neurology, anatomical terminology | Key topics — Click Here Tissue types, skeletal landmarks, joint types and movements, muscle attachments, vascular supply patterns, nerve classification (somatic vs autonomic) |
| Upper Limb | Brachial plexus, axilla, arm, forearm, hand, shoulder and elbow joints | Key topics — Click Here Brachial plexus roots and terminal branches; nerve injuries — Erb’s palsy, Klumpke’s palsy, median nerve (ape hand), ulnar nerve (claw hand), radial nerve (wrist drop); carpal tunnel syndrome; anatomical snuffbox contents |
| Lower Limb | Hip joint, thigh, leg, foot, femoral and sciatic nerves, popliteal fossa | Key topics — Click Here Femoral triangle contents, femoral vs obturator nerve injuries, foot drop (common peroneal nerve), meralgia paraesthetica (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve), hip joint relations and dislocation |
| Thorax | Heart, lungs, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm, great vessels | Key topics — Click Here Heart borders and surface projections, coronary artery supply (LAD, RCA, LCx), lung lobes and fissures, intercostal space structure, mediastinal compartments and contents |
| Abdomen | Peritoneum, GIT, liver, pancreas, kidney, inguinal canal | Key topics — Click Here Inguinal canal boundaries (Hasselbach’s triangle), direct vs indirect hernia, portal circulation and portosystemic anastomoses, bile duct anatomy, retroperitoneal organs, McBurney’s point |
| Head & Neck | Cranial nerves, skull base foramina, neck triangles, orbit, thyroid gland | Key topics — Click Here All 12 cranial nerves (origin, course, functions, lesion effects), foramina and their contents, cavernous sinus relations, parotid gland and facial nerve, thyroid blood supply |
| Neuroanatomy | Brain, spinal cord, meninges, ventricular system, blood supply | Key topics — Click Here Ascending tracts (dorsal column vs spinothalamic), descending tracts, cerebellar connections, limbic system, internal capsule blood supply, circle of Willis, Brown-Séquard syndrome |
| Embryology & Histology | Early development, organ formation, tissue types, microscopic anatomy | Key topics — Click Here Germ layers and their derivatives, cardiac and gut looping, congenital anomalies (VSD, tracheo-oesophageal fistula, Meckel’s diverticulum), epithelium types and locations |
FMGE 2027 Physiology Syllabus (17 Marks)
Physiology in FMGE is strongly clinical and conceptual. You must understand mechanisms, not just memorise facts.
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular System | Cardiac cycle, heart sounds, ECG, blood pressure regulation, cardiac output | Key topics — Click Here Starling’s law, Wiggers diagram, JVP waveforms (a, c, v waves), baroreceptor reflex, cardiac output calculation (Fick’s principle), hypertension mechanisms |
| Respiratory System | Lung volumes, gas exchange, control of breathing, oxygen transport | Key topics — Click Here Spirometry values (FVC, FEV1, TLC, RV), V/Q mismatch and dead space, oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve shifts, types of hypoxia (hypoxic, anaemic, stagnant, histotoxic) |
| Renal Physiology | GFR, tubular functions, acid-base balance, urine concentration | Key topics — Click Here Starling forces across glomerulus, clearance calculations (inulin for GFR, PAH for RPF), RAAS system, aldosterone targets, Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and metabolic acidosis/alkalosis types |
| Nerve & Muscle Physiology | Resting potential, action potential, neuromuscular junction, reflexes | Key topics — Click Here Ion channels (Na+/K+), saltatory conduction, sliding filament theory, neurotransmitters at NMJ (acetylcholine), myasthenia gravis mechanism and treatment, deep tendon reflexes and spinal cord levels |
| Endocrine System | Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas — hormone synthesis and feedback | Key topics — Click Here Insulin mechanism and counterregulatory hormones, glucagon functions, cortisol synthesis and stress response, ACTH regulation (negative feedback), thyroid hormone synthesis steps, ADH and diabetes insipidus |
| CNS & Special Senses | Sleep-wake cycle, cerebellar function, vision, hearing, pain pathways | Key topics — Click Here EEG wave types (alpha, beta, theta, delta), REM vs NREM sleep differences, visual field defects by lesion site, gate control theory of pain, cerebellar signs (DANISH mnemonic) |
| GI Physiology & Blood | Digestion, absorption, liver functions, haematopoiesis, coagulation | Key topics — Click Here Intrinsic factor (Castle’s factor), bile synthesis and enterohepatic circulation, coagulation cascade (intrinsic vs extrinsic pathway), blood groups (ABO and Rh), erythropoiesis and iron absorption sites |
FMGE 2027 Biochemistry Syllabus (17 Marks)
Biochemistry questions in FMGE are highly clinical — expect enzyme deficiency disorders, vitamin deficiency scenarios, and metabolic disease presentations.
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins & Enzymes | Amino acids, protein structure, enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibition | Key topics — Click Here Michaelis-Menten equation and Km concept, competitive vs non-competitive inhibition, isoenzymes in diagnosis (LDH isoforms, CK-MB in MI), collagen structure and disorders (scurvy, osteogenesis imperfecta) |
| Carbohydrate Metabolism | Glycolysis, TCA cycle, glycogen synthesis and breakdown, gluconeogenesis, HMP shunt | Key topics — Click Here Net ATP yield from glucose (aerobic vs anaerobic), HMP shunt significance (G6PD deficiency), glycogen storage diseases (Von Gierke, McArdle, Pompe), gluconeogenesis substrates, Cori cycle |
| Lipid Metabolism | Beta-oxidation, ketogenesis, cholesterol synthesis, lipoproteins | Key topics — Click Here LDL vs HDL functions, statin mechanism (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), essential fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic), lipoprotein lipase deficiency, cholesterol conversion to bile acids |
| Vitamins & Minerals | Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble vitamins, trace elements | Key topics — Click Here Deficiency diseases: Vitamin A (night blindness, Bitot’s spots), C (scurvy — bleeding gums), D (rickets/osteomalacia), B1 (beriberi/Wernicke’s), B3 (pellagra — 3 D’s), B12 (megaloblastic anaemia); iron absorption factors |
| Molecular Biology & Genetics | DNA replication, transcription, translation, mutations, recombinant DNA techniques | Key topics — Click Here PCR steps and applications, restriction enzymes, oncogenes (RAS, MYC) and tumour suppressors (p53, Rb), point mutations vs frame-shift mutations, inborn errors (PKU, alkaptonuria, homocystinuria) |
| Clinical Biochemistry | Liver function tests, renal function tests, blood glucose monitoring, electrolytes | Key topics — Click Here ALT vs AST pattern in liver diseases, direct vs indirect bilirubin (pre-hepatic vs post-hepatic jaundice), creatinine clearance interpretation, HbA1c significance (2–3 month glucose average), electrolyte disorders (hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hyperkalaemia) |
FMGE 2027 Syllabus: Para-Clinical Subjects
Para-clinical subjects — Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine — complete Part A. Together they carry 49 marks. Pharmacology demands extra attention because drug mechanisms appear across clinical subjects too.
FMGE 2027 Pathology Syllabus (13 Marks)
Image-based questions are increasing in Pathology. Practise identifying histological slides and gross specimens from previous FMGE papers.
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| General Pathology | Cell injury, necrosis, apoptosis, inflammation, repair, oedema, coagulation | Key topics — Click Here Types of necrosis (coagulative, liquefactive, caseous, fat, fibrinoid, gangrenous); apoptosis vs necrosis differences; acute vs chronic inflammation mediators (histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes); granuloma-forming conditions; wound healing by primary vs secondary intention |
| Neoplasia | Tumour classification, grading and staging, carcinogenesis, tumour markers | Key topics — Click Here Benign vs malignant distinguishing features, oncogenes (RAS, MYC, HER2/neu), tumour suppressor genes (p53, Rb, APC, BRCA), paraneoplastic syndromes, tumour markers (PSA, AFP, CEA, CA-125, CA 19-9) |
| Systemic Pathology | CVS, Respiratory, Renal, Hepatic, Endocrine, GIT, Haematological pathology | Key topics — Click Here MI zonal patterns and timeline of changes; glomerulonephritis types (minimal change, membranous, FSGS, IgA nephropathy); micronodular vs macronodular cirrhosis; thyroid tumours (papillary vs follicular vs medullary); anaemia classification (microcytic, normocytic, macrocytic); leukaemia vs lymphoma distinctions |
| Immunopathology | Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency states | Key topics — Click Here Gell-Coombs classification (Type I — IgE/immediate; Type II — cytotoxic; Type III — immune complex; Type IV — delayed/cell-mediated); SLE pathology and LE cell; HIV immunopathology and CD4 count thresholds; organ transplant rejection types (hyperacute, acute, chronic) |
FMGE 2027 Microbiology Syllabus (13 Marks)
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology | Gram-positive cocci, Gram-negative bacilli, acid-fast bacilli, anaerobes, spirochetes | Key topics — Click Here Staph aureus toxins and diseases, Streptococcal classification (GABHS, viridans, pneumococcus), Mycobacterium tuberculosis lab diagnosis (ZN stain, Lowenstein-Jensen medium), MRSA and antibiotic resistance mechanisms (beta-lactamase, ESBL) |
| Virology | RNA and DNA viruses, HIV, hepatitis viruses, influenza, herpesviruses, arboviruses | Key topics — Click Here HIV replication cycle and ARV drug targets, CD4 count thresholds for OI prophylaxis, HBsAg/anti-HBs/HBeAg serological interpretation, Hepatitis C genotypes and treatment, TORCH infections in pregnancy, rabies Negri bodies |
| Parasitology | Protozoa (malaria, amoeba, giardia, leishmania), helminths (filaria, tapeworm, roundworm) | Key topics — Click Here Malaria — life cycle, differences between P. falciparum and P. vivax, drug treatment (chloroquine, artemisinin); amoebic liver abscess (Anchovy sauce pus); Wuchereria bancrofti and lymphoedema; hydatid disease (Echinococcus); Leishmania species and sandfly vector |
| Immunology & Mycology | Innate vs adaptive immunity, complement system, vaccines, fungal infections | Key topics — Click Here Immunoglobulin classes and functions, complement pathways (classical vs alternate), BCG vaccine and contraindications, Candida vs Cryptococcus differentiation (India ink stain), opportunistic fungi in HIV/immunocompromised (Pneumocystis jiroveci, Aspergillus) |
FMGE 2027 Pharmacology Syllabus (13 Marks)
Pharmacology knowledge in FMGE extends beyond the 13 dedicated marks. Drug mechanisms appear in clinical cases in Medicine, Surgery, and OBG questions too.
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| General Pharmacology | Pharmacokinetics (ADME), pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, drug metabolism | Key topics — Click Here Volume of distribution, first-pass effect, enzyme induction (rifampicin, phenobarbitone) vs inhibition (ketoconazole, erythromycin), half-life calculations, receptor types (Gs, Gi, Gq) and second messengers |
| ANS Drugs | Sympathomimetics, alpha and beta blockers, anticholinergics, cholinomimetics | Key topics — Click Here Adrenaline uses (anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest), noradrenaline (septic shock), beta-blocker cardioselectivity (atenolol, metoprolol vs propranolol), atropine uses and side effects, neostigmine mechanism |
| CVS & Diuretics | Antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, antianginals, heart failure drugs, diuretics | Key topics — Click Here Vaughan-Williams antiarrhythmic classification, ACE inhibitor side effects (cough, angioedema), thiazide vs loop diuretic (furosemide) uses, digoxin toxicity signs, nitrates mechanism and tolerance, statins and myopathy risk |
| CNS Drugs | Antiepileptics, antipsychotics, antidepressants, opioids, sedative-hypnotics | Key topics — Click Here Phenytoin mechanism, toxicity (gingival hyperplasia, ataxia, teratogenicity); valproate spectrum (all seizure types); haloperidol EPS and tardive dyskinesia; SSRI vs TCA differences; morphine pharmacology; benzodiazepine reversal with flumazenil |
| Antimicrobials & Chemotherapy | Antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics, anticancer drugs | Key topics — Click Here Beta-lactam mechanism (cell wall synthesis inhibition), aminoglycoside ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity, quinolone contraindications (children, pregnancy), antiretroviral drug classes (NRTI, NNRTI, PI, INSTI), cell-cycle specific (vincristine, methotrexate) vs non-specific (alkylating agents) anticancer drugs |
FMGE 2027 Forensic Medicine Syllabus (10 Marks)
| Unit | Chapters / Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Post-mortem Changes & Death | Rigor mortis, livor mortis, algor mortis, putrefaction, adipocere, mummification | Key topics — Click Here Timing of rigor mortis onset (2–6 hours), duration (24–48 hours), and resolution; factors affecting timing (temperature, muscle mass); medicolegal significance for post-mortem interval estimation; livor mortis fixation and its medicolegal use |
| Injuries & Wounds | Abrasions, contusions, lacerations, incised wounds, stab wounds, firearm wounds | Key topics — Click Here Entry vs exit gunshot wound features (tattooing, blackening, inverted vs everted margins), contact vs distant range injuries, blunt vs sharp force injury differences, defence wounds, hanging vs strangulation differentiation |
| Toxicology | Corrosive, irritant, cardiac, CNS, and metal poisons; snakebite; alcohol | Key topics — Click Here Organophosphate poisoning features (SLUDGE/DUMBELS) and antidotes (atropine + pralidoxime); cyanide poisoning and antidote (sodium thiosulphate + dicobalt edetate); heavy metal toxicity (arsenic — Mee’s lines, lead — basophilic stippling); carbon monoxide (cherry red colour); acute vs chronic alcohol poisoning |
| Medical Jurisprudence | MLC procedures, types of consent, dying declaration, death certificates, NDPS Act | Key topics — Click Here Types of consent (express vs implied, informed vs therapeutic privilege), exceptions to consent (emergency, mental illness), dying declaration admissibility conditions, exhumation rules, NDPS Act provisions, Consumer Protection Act and medical negligence |
FMGE 2027 Syllabus: Clinical Subjects
Clinical subjects make up Part B of FMGE and carry 200 out of 300 marks. You must perform well in clinical subjects to clear the exam — they account for 66.7% of your total score.
FMGE 2027 General Medicine Syllabus (33 Marks)
General Medicine has the highest individual subject weightage with 33 marks. The Medicine cluster — including Psychiatry (5), Dermatology (5), and Radiotherapy (5) — totals 48 marks.
| System | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | IHD, MI, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, valvular diseases | Key topics — Click Here ECG interpretation (LBBB, RBBB, AF, AV blocks, WPW syndrome); STEMI management (thrombolysis vs PCI window); Killip classification; JNC criteria for hypertension staging; mitral stenosis signs (opening snap, rumbling diastolic murmur); infective endocarditis (Duke criteria) |
| Pulmonology | TB, COPD, asthma, pneumonia, pleural effusion, ILD, lung cancer | Key topics — Click Here DOTS regimen (RNTCP/NTEP categories); Mantoux interpretation; spirometry in obstructive vs restrictive disease (FEV1/FVC ratio); CURB-65 score for pneumonia; Light’s criteria (exudate vs transudate); atypical pneumonia organisms (Mycoplasma, Legionella, Chlamydia) |
| Gastroenterology | PUD, GERD, cirrhosis, hepatitis, IBD, pancreatitis, GI bleeding | Key topics — Click Here Child-Pugh score (cirrhosis prognosis), SAAG value in ascites (>1.1 portal hypertension), H. pylori triple therapy, Crohn’s vs UC differences (skip lesions vs continuous, transmural vs mucosal), HBsAg/anti-HBs/HBeAg serology interpretation |
| Endocrinology | Diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, Cushing’s, Addison’s, hypopituitarism, MEN syndromes | Key topics — Click Here HbA1c targets (<7%), DKA vs HHS management; Graves’ disease vs Hashimoto’s thyroiditis autoantibodies; dexamethasone suppression test (low-dose vs high-dose); DI vs SIADH (urine osmolality and serum sodium); MEN1, MEN2A, MEN2B components |
| Nephrology | AKI, CKD, nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, RTA, UTI | Key topics — Click Here RIFLE and KDIGO criteria for AKI; GFR stages in CKD (G1–G5); minimal change disease (most common nephrotic in children); IgA nephropathy (Berger’s disease — most common nephritic in adults); renal tubular acidosis types; indications for urgent dialysis |
| Neurology | Stroke, epilepsy, meningitis, Parkinson’s, MS, GBS, MG, headache | Key topics — Click Here MCA vs ACA vs PCA territory stroke features; tPA window (4.5 hours); first-line antiepileptics per seizure type; CSF findings in bacterial vs viral vs TB meningitis; GBS vs MG distinction; Parkinson’s pathology (Lewy bodies, dopamine deficit) |
| Haematology & Infectious Diseases | Anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, bleeding disorders, malaria, typhoid, dengue, HIV | Key topics — Click Here Widal test interpretation and its limitations; dengue NS1 antigen and IgM ELISA timing; WHO staging in HIV; falciparum malaria treatment (artesunate + lumefantrine); blood picture differences (iron-deficiency vs megaloblastic vs haemolytic anaemia); DIC diagnostic criteria |
FMGE 2027 General Surgery Syllabus (32 Marks)
The Surgery cluster — including Orthopaedics (5), Anaesthesiology (5), and Radiodiagnosis (5) — totals 47 marks.
| System | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Abdomen & GIT | Appendicitis, peptic perforation, intestinal obstruction, colorectal cancer, stoma | Key topics — Click Here Alvarado score for appendicitis, Murphy’s sign and Courvoisier’s sign, Meckel’s diverticulum (rule of 2s), intussusception vs volvulus differences, Dukes’/Astler-Coller staging for colorectal cancer, obstructive vs paralytic ileus X-ray findings |
| Hernias & Abdominal Wall | Inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional hernias — anatomy and management | Key topics — Click Here Indirect vs direct inguinal hernia (lateral vs medial to inferior epigastric); Hasselbach’s triangle boundaries; femoral canal contents and femoral hernia demographics; reducible vs irreducible vs strangulated hernia management |
| Trauma & Burns | Abdominal trauma, solid organ injuries, burns management, wound care | Key topics — Click Here ATLS primary survey (ABCDE), Parkland formula for burns (4 mL/kg/% BSA — first 8 hours: half, next 16 hours: half), Rule of Nines for BSA estimation, Gustilo classification for open fractures, tetanus prophylaxis in wounds |
| Breast & Endocrine Surgery | Breast cancer staging and surgery, thyroid nodule evaluation, parathyroid diseases | Key topics — Click Here TNM staging for breast cancer, BRCA1/2 significance, triple assessment (clinical + imaging + FNAC), Paget’s disease of nipple; thyroid FNAC Bethesda reporting, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury risk after thyroidectomy, post-thyroidectomy hypocalcaemia (Chvostek and Trousseau signs) |
| Urology & Vascular | Renal calculi, BPH, bladder cancer, DVT, varicose veins, aortic aneurysm | Key topics — Click Here ESWL vs PCNL indications by stone size, PSA cut-off and interpretation, TURP syndrome, Virchow’s triad for DVT, ankle-brachial index in peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm management threshold (5.5 cm) |
FMGE 2027 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Syllabus (30 Marks)
OBG carries 30 marks — one of the highest-weighted subjects. Cover both obstetric emergencies and gynaecological oncology thoroughly.
| Unit | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics — Antenatal | Normal pregnancy, antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy, hypertension in pregnancy | Key topics — Click Here ANC schedule, preeclampsia diagnosis (BP ≥140/90 + proteinuria), eclampsia management (magnesium sulphate — Pritchard’s regimen), HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes screening (GCT/OGTT), Rh isoimmunisation and anti-D timing |
| Obstetrics — Labour & Delivery | Normal labour stages, fetal monitoring, operative obstetrics, PPH, PROM | Key topics — Click Here Bishop’s score for cervical ripening, cardiotocography (late decelerations = fetal distress), vacuum vs forceps indications, PPH management (HAEMOSTASIS mnemonic, oxytocin), placenta praevia vs abruption clinical differences, PROM vs PPROM management |
| Obstetrics — Antepartum Haemorrhage | Placenta praevia, abruptio placentae, vasa praevia | Key topics — Click Here Placenta praevia grading (I–IV), painless vs painful bleeding distinction, Couvelaire uterus in abruption, DIC complication in abruption, expectant vs active management thresholds |
| Gynaecology | Fibroid uterus, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, PID, uterine prolapse, infertility | Key topics — Click Here FIGO staging for cervical cancer (most common gynaecological malignancy in India) and endometrial cancer; CA-125 in ovarian cancer; Pap smear CIN grading; types of uterine prolapse; OCP for endometriosis; infertility workup (semen analysis normal values) |
| Family Planning & MTP | Contraception methods, MTP Act provisions, sterilisation procedures | Key topics — Click Here Pearl Index, IUCD contraindications (PID, uterine anomaly), emergency contraception window (levonorgestrel within 72 hours, ulipristal within 120 hours), MTP Act 1971 limits (up to 20 weeks with conditions), medical vs surgical MTP methods |
FMGE 2027 Community Medicine (PSM) Syllabus (30 Marks)
Community Medicine carries 30 marks and is among the highest-weighted subjects in FMGE. Many students neglect it — do not make that mistake, as it is highly factual and predictable.
| Unit | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiology | Study designs, disease measures, causality, screening and diagnosis | Key topics — Click Here RCT vs cohort vs case-control vs cross-sectional differences; incidence vs prevalence; odds ratio vs relative risk; sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV calculations; Bradford Hill criteria for causality; Berkson’s bias and selection bias |
| Biostatistics | Mean, median, mode, SD, p-value, confidence intervals, tests of significance | Key topics — Click Here Normal distribution, standard error, type I and type II errors (alpha and beta), p-value interpretation (<0.05 = significant), chi-square (categorical data), t-test (continuous data), ANOVA for multiple groups |
| National Health Programmes | RNTCP/NTEP, NVBDCP, NPCB, NPCDCS, NHM, Universal Immunisation Programme | Key topics — Click Here National immunisation schedule under UIP (BCG, OPV, IPV, Hepatitis B, DPT, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus, MMR, JE ages); cold chain equipment (ILR, DF, cold box); DOTS protocol; malaria case definitions; Nikshay portal for TB notification |
| Nutrition & Environment | PEM assessment, micronutrient programmes, water purification, food adulteration | Key topics — Click Here Gomez classification of PEM (% of expected weight), IAP classification, kwashiorkor vs marasmus clinical differences, Vitamin A supplementation doses, chlorination of water (residual chlorine 0.5 ppm), food adulteration tests |
| Reproductive & Child Health | Maternal mortality, infant mortality, antenatal care, safe motherhood, JSSK, JSY | Key topics — Click Here Current IMR and MMR values for India; ANC visit schedule; APGAR score components and timing; birth weight cut-offs (LBW <2.5 kg, VLBW <1.5 kg); JSY incentive amounts; Janani Suraksha Yojana eligibility criteria |
FMGE 2027 Paediatrics Syllabus (15 Marks)
| Unit | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatology | LBW, neonatal jaundice, RDS, neonatal sepsis, NEC, birth asphyxia | Key topics — Click Here Phototherapy indications (bilirubin thresholds by age and gestational age), exchange transfusion criteria, Ballard score for gestational age, physiological vs pathological jaundice distinction, surfactant therapy in RDS, Kangaroo Mother Care benefits, APGAR scoring |
| Growth & Development | Developmental milestones, growth charts, puberty, malnutrition assessment | Key topics — Click Here Social smile (6–8 weeks), neck holding (3–4 months), sitting without support (6–7 months), standing with support (9 months), walking alone (12–15 months); Tanner stages; MUAC cut-offs; z-score interpretation in growth charts |
| Paediatric Infections & Vaccines | Measles, whooping cough, meningitis, typhoid in children, TB, dengue | Key topics — Click Here UIP vaccine schedule ages (BCG at birth, Hepatitis B at 0/6/10/14 weeks, MMR at 9–12 months), Koplik’s spots in measles (before rash), staccato cough in pertussis, febrile convulsion management vs epilepsy, Mantoux interpretation in children (>10 mm positive) |
| Paediatric Systems | Congenital heart diseases, nephrotic syndrome, acute leukaemia, haemophilia | Key topics — Click Here TOF (4 features — VSD, overriding aorta, RVOT obstruction, RVH); TOF squatting and tet spells; VSD vs ASD murmur differences; nephrotic syndrome features in children (oedema, proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia, hyperlipidaemia); ALL (most common childhood cancer) vs AML; haemophilia A vs B treatment |
FMGE 2027 Ophthalmology Syllabus (15 Marks)
Image-based questions are increasingly common in Ophthalmology FMGE. Practise recognising fundus photographs and slit-lamp findings from previous year papers.
| Unit | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior Segment Diseases | Conjunctivitis, trachoma, corneal ulcers, keratoconus, cataract, anterior uveitis | Key topics — Click Here Trachoma WHO staging (TF, TI, TS, TT, CO), corneal vascularisation causes (superficial vs deep), SICS vs phacoemulsification indications, mature vs hypermature cataract signs, posterior capsular opacification (after-cataract), anterior uveitis vs acute glaucoma differentiation |
| Glaucoma | Primary open-angle, primary closed-angle, secondary glaucomas, congenital glaucoma | Key topics — Click Here Cup-disc ratio (>0.6 suspicious), normal IOP range (10–21 mmHg), Humphrey visual field defects in glaucoma (arcuate scotoma, nasal step), acute angle-closure treatment (pilocarpine, acetazolamide, laser iridotomy), buphthalmos in congenital glaucoma |
| Retina & Vitreous | Diabetic retinopathy, CRVO, CRAO, RD, macular degeneration, retinoblastoma | Key topics — Click Here NPDR vs PDR (neovascularisation = PDR), flame-shaped haemorrhages (CRVO), cherry red spot (CRAO), leukocoria causes (retinoblastoma, cataract, Toxocara), anti-VEGF for diabetic macular oedema, laser photocoagulation indications |
| Neuro-Ophthalmology & Refraction | Visual field defects by lesion site, squint, pupillary reflexes, refractive errors | Key topics — Click Here Bitemporal hemianopia (pituitary lesion — optic chiasm), homonymous hemianopia (optic tract, radiation, cortex), Argyll Robertson pupil (syphilis), Horner’s syndrome (miosis, ptosis, anhidrosis), cover test for squint, myopia vs hypermetropia management |
FMGE 2027 ENT Syllabus (15 Marks)
| Unit | Topics | High-Yield Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Ear | Otitis media (ASOM, CSOM), cholesteatoma, SNHL, otosclerosis, vertigo, presbycusis | Key topics — Click Here Rinne and Weber test interpretation (CHL vs SNHL); safe vs unsafe CSOM (cholesteatoma features — attic perforation, foul-smelling discharge, conductive HL); audiogram patterns; BPPV — Dix-Hallpike test and Epley manoeuvre; Meniere’s disease triad (episodic vertigo + SNHL + tinnitus) |
| Nose & Sinuses | Allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, DNS, nasal polyps, epistaxis, CSF rhinorrhoea | Key topics — Click Here Killian’s dehiscence (pharyngeal pouch), Woodruff’s plexus (posterior epistaxis) vs Kiesselbach’s / Little’s area (anterior epistaxis), antrochoanal polyp vs ethmoidal polyp differences, FESS indications, halo test for CSF rhinorrhoea |
| Throat & Larynx | Tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, laryngeal carcinoma, hoarseness, tracheostomy | Key topics — Click Here Quinsy (peritonsillar abscess) — hot potato voice, uvular deviation; croup (subglottic — Steeple sign on X-ray) vs epiglottitis (supraglottic — thumb sign); laryngeal cancer staging (most common: glottic); tracheostomy tube types and complications; vocal cord paralysis laryngoscopic findings |
FMGE 2027 Syllabus: Allied and Minor Subjects (5 Marks Each)
Each allied subject carries 5 marks. Together, the six allied subjects contribute 30 marks. Do not ignore them — they are often more predictable than major clinical subjects.
| Subject | Marks | High-Yield Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry | 5 | Key topics — Click Here ICD-10 / DSM-5 diagnostic criteria; schizophrenia — positive (hallucinations, delusions) vs negative (flat affect, avolition) symptoms; ECT indications (severe depression, catatonia); antipsychotic EPS (acute dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia) and management; SSRI uses and discontinuation syndrome; delirium vs dementia differentiation; alcohol withdrawal management (chlordiazepoxide) |
| Dermatology & STD | 5 | Key topics — Click Here Psoriasis (Auspitz sign, Koebner phenomenon, salmon-coloured plaques, silvery scales); lichen planus (6 P’s); pemphigus vulgaris vs bullous pemphigoid differences (acantholysis vs subepidermal); leprosy WHO classification (PB vs MB) and MDT regimen; syphilis stages (VDRL vs TPHA vs FTA-ABS); genital herpes HSV-2; condylomata acuminata (HPV 6, 11) |
| Anaesthesiology | 5 | Key topics — Click Here ASA physical status classification; Mallampati grading (class I–IV); Cormack-Lehane laryngoscopy grades; MAC values of inhalational agents (lowest: methoxyflurane, highest: desflurane); succinylcholine contraindications (hyperkalaemia risk — burns, crush injury, UMN lesion); neostigmine for reversal; CPR guidelines (30:2 ratio, 100–120 compressions/min); failed intubation drill |
| Orthopaedics | 5 | Key topics — Click Here Gustilo classification (open fractures, Grade I–IIIC); compartment syndrome (5 P’s: Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paraesthesia, Paralysis) and fasciotomy; Colles’ fracture (dinner fork deformity) vs Smith’s fracture; Pott’s disease (spinal TB — Gibbus deformity); osteosarcoma (sunburst pattern, Codman’s triangle) vs Ewing’s sarcoma (onion-peel periosteal reaction); CTEV management (Ponseti method) |
| Radiodiagnosis | 5 | Key topics — Click Here Chest X-ray patterns (consolidation — air bronchogram, cavitation in TB/abscess, cardiomegaly >50% CTR, Kerley B lines in pulmonary oedema); USG vs CT vs MRI indications; IVP findings in renal calculi (standing column/JUJ obstruction); barium swallow patterns (rat-tail in carcinoma oesophagus, bird-beak in achalasia); obstetric USG parameters (BPD, FL, AC, AFI) |
| Radiotherapy | 5 | Key topics — Click Here Radiation units (Gray for absorbed dose, Sievert for effective dose, Becquerel for radioactivity); radiosensitive tumours (lymphoma, seminoma, Wilms’) vs radioresistant (glioblastoma, melanoma); brachytherapy (internal — cervical cancer) vs teletherapy (external); radioiodine I-131 for differentiated thyroid cancer; radiation side effects (mucositis, radiation recall, fibrosis); bone scan with Tc-99m for skeletal metastases |
FMGE 2027 Subject-Wise Marks Distribution
The table below shows the official marks distribution across all 19 subjects in FMGE 2027. Prioritise Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and Community Medicine — these four subjects alone account for 125 marks (41.7% of the total exam).
| Part | Subject | Marks | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A — Pre-Clinical | Anatomy | 17 | 5.67% |
| Part A — Pre-Clinical | Physiology | 17 | 5.67% |
| Part A — Pre-Clinical | Biochemistry | 17 | 5.67% |
| Part A — Para-Clinical | Pathology | 13 | 4.33% |
| Part A — Para-Clinical | Microbiology | 13 | 4.33% |
| Part A — Para-Clinical | Pharmacology | 13 | 4.33% |
| Part A — Para-Clinical | Forensic Medicine | 10 | 3.33% |
| Part A Total | 7 Subjects (100 Questions) | 100 | 33.33% |
| Part B — Clinical | General Medicine | 33 | 11.00% |
| Part B — Clinical | General Surgery | 32 | 10.67% |
| Part B — Clinical | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 30 | 10.00% |
| Part B — Clinical | Community Medicine (PSM) | 30 | 10.00% |
| Part B — Clinical | Paediatrics | 15 | 5.00% |
| Part B — Clinical | Ophthalmology | 15 | 5.00% |
| Part B — Clinical | ENT | 15 | 5.00% |
| Part B — Allied | Psychiatry | 5 | 1.67% |
| Part B — Allied | Dermatology & STD | 5 | 1.67% |
| Part B — Allied | Anaesthesiology | 5 | 1.67% |
| Part B — Allied | Orthopaedics | 5 | 1.67% |
| Part B — Allied | Radiodiagnosis | 5 | 1.67% |
| Part B — Allied | Radiotherapy | 5 | 1.67% |
| Part B Total | 13 Subjects (200 Questions) | 200 | 66.67% |
| Grand Total | 19 Subjects | 300 | 100% |
FMGE 2027 Exam Pattern
The FMGE 2027 exam pattern remains unchanged from previous years. You face 300 single-best-response MCQs in a computer-based test. There is no negative marking — attempt every question.
| Feature | Part A | Part B |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Coverage | Pre-Clinical + Para-Clinical | Clinical Subjects |
| Number of Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 100 (Pre-clinical: 51; Para-clinical: 49) | 200 |
| Question Type | Single Best Response MCQ | Single Best Response MCQ |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark each (variable across subjects) | 1 mark each (variable across subjects) |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — English medium only | |
| Qualifying Score | 150 out of 300 (50%) — aggregate across both parts | |
Best Books for FMGE 2027
FMGE tests applied clinical knowledge from the complete MBBS curriculum. Use MCQ-focused revision books alongside standard references. Prioritise highest-weightage subjects first.
| Subject | Book Name | Author / Publisher | Why This Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Subjects (Integrated) | Self-Assessment & Review for FMGE / MCI Screening Test | Dr. Mudit Khanna / Jaypee | Covers all 19 subjects in MCQ format; most widely used FMGE revision resource |
| All Subjects (Previous Years) | FMGE: 20 Years Chapter-wise Solved Papers | Mudit Khanna / Jaypee Brothers | Organises past papers by subject; reveals recurring high-frequency question patterns |
| General Medicine | Complete Review of Medicine for NBE | Deepak Marwah / Jaypee | MCQ-based; covers all Medicine sub-topics with clinical case scenarios |
| Community Medicine | Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine | K. Park / Banarsidas Bhanot | Standard Indian reference; epidemiology, national programmes, and biostatistics directly tested |
| Pharmacology | Essentials of Medical Pharmacology | KD Tripathi / Jaypee | Comprehensive drug coverage; mechanism, indications, and side effects in exam-ready format |
| Pathology | Textbook of Pathology | Harsh Mohan / Jaypee | Indian standard reference; strong clinical correlations help with FMGE scenario questions |
| Microbiology | Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology | Warren Levinson / McGraw-Hill | Concise and MCQ-oriented; covers bacteriology, virology, immunology, and parasitology efficiently |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | DC Dutta’s Textbook of Obstetrics | DC Dutta / Hiralal Konar (ed.) | Covers obstetrics and gynaecology comprehensively; aligns well with the 30-mark FMGE pattern |
| Anatomy | BD Chaurasia’s Human Anatomy (Vols 1–3) | BD Chaurasia / CBS Publishers | Best Indian anatomy reference; regional and systemic coverage with clinical correlations |
| Paediatrics | OP Ghai Essential Paediatrics | OP Ghai / Vinod Paul / CBS | Standard Indian paediatrics text; covers all high-yield FMGE topics including neonatology and nutrition |
How to Download FMGE 2027 Syllabus PDF
Follow these steps to access the official FMGE information bulletin and syllabus from the NBEMS website.
- Visit the official NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in.
- Navigate to the "Examinations" section in the main navigation menu.
- Select "FMGE (Screening Test)" from the examinations list.
- Look for the "Information Bulletin" or "Notifications" link for the relevant 2027 session.
- Click the link — the PDF will open in a new browser tab.
- Press Ctrl + S (Windows) or Cmd + S (Mac) to save the PDF to your device.
- Alternatively, use the download icon in your PDF viewer toolbar.
Note: If the 2027 session bulletin is not yet published, bookmark natboard.edu.in and check back after the session notification date. Each of the three 2027 sessions will have its own bulletin released separately.
FMGE 2027 Preparation Strategy
FMGE tests clinical application and management decisions — not rote recall. A focused 4–6 month plan built around high-weightage subjects and intensive MCQ practice gives you the best chance of crossing the 150-mark qualifying threshold.
Step 1: Prioritise Clinical Subjects (200 Marks)
- Begin with Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and Community Medicine — they carry 125 marks combined.
- Use clinical case-based MCQ books. FMGE questions test management, not just diagnosis.
- Revise all national health programmes for Community Medicine. They contribute 8–10 marks per session.
- Study surgery from a perioperative perspective — pre-op workup, intra-op decisions, and post-op complications are all tested.
- For OBG, master obstetric emergencies (PPH, eclampsia, APH) — they appear in every session.
Step 2: Pharmacology Across Both Parts
- Pharmacology contributes 13 direct marks and supports clinical management questions in Part B.
- Focus on drug mechanisms, first-line treatment choices, and side effects — the most tested areas.
- Build drug classification charts for anti-infectives, CNS drugs, and CVS drugs.
- Memorise high-risk drugs with narrow therapeutic indices: warfarin, digoxin, lithium, aminoglycosides.
Step 3: Rapid Revision of Pre-Clinical Subjects
- Anatomy questions test clinical correlations. Focus on nerve injury presentations, hernia anatomy, and surgical triangles.
- For Physiology, master the cardiovascular and renal systems — they yield the most exam marks.
- Biochemistry has predictable high-yield topics: vitamin deficiency diseases, enzyme deficiencies, and inborn errors of metabolism.
- Complete all pre-clinical subjects within 4–6 weeks and revise them periodically.
Step 4: MCQ Practice and Mock Tests
- Solve at least 3,000–5,000 FMGE MCQs before your exam date.
- Analyse every incorrect answer to understand why the correct option is right.
- Take full-length 300-question mock tests under timed conditions to build exam stamina.
- Previous year FMGE papers from the last 10 years are the most reliable preparation source.
- Track your subject-wise scores. Allocate extra revision time to any subject below 50%.
Suggested 4-Month Schedule
- Month 1: General Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Community Medicine (Part B high-weightage block).
- Month 2: Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Pharmacology, and Pathology.
- Month 3: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Radiology, and Anaesthesia.
- Month 4: Full subject-wise revision, 300-question mock tests daily, targeted weak-subject review.
FMGE Syllabus 2027 FAQs
Ques. Is the FMGE 2027 syllabus the same as the 2026 syllabus?
Ans. Yes. The FMGE syllabus is stable year over year. It is based on the NMC-prescribed MBBS curriculum covering 19 subjects across pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical groups. No revision has been announced for 2027. The marks distribution (Part A: 100 marks, Part B: 200 marks) also remains unchanged. Always confirm by checking the official information bulletin on natboard.edu.in when the 2027 session is notified.
Ques. Which subject has the highest weightage in FMGE 2027?
Ans. General Medicine carries the highest marks at 33. Surgery follows at 32 marks. Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Community Medicine each carry 30 marks. These four subjects together account for 125 of the 300 total marks — 41.7% of the exam. Your preparation must centre on these subjects to clear the 150-mark qualifying threshold.
Ques. How many times is FMGE conducted per year in 2027?
Ans. NBEMS introduced a third annual session from 2026 onwards. FMGE is now conducted three times a year — in January, June, and October. This change gives students more opportunities to qualify each year. Exact 2027 session dates will be published on natboard.edu.in when the NBEMS annual exam calendar is released.
Ques. What are the qualifying marks for FMGE 2027?
Ans. You need to score at least 150 out of 300 marks (50%) to pass FMGE 2027. The exam has no negative marking — every unanswered or wrong question scores zero. Qualifying FMGE is mandatory to register with the NMC and legally practise medicine in India after completing an MBBS from a foreign university.
Ques. How many subjects are covered in the FMGE 2027 syllabus?
Ans. FMGE 2027 covers 19 subjects. Pre-clinical (3): Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry. Para-clinical (4): Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine. Clinical (12): General Medicine, Surgery, OBG, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Orthopaedics, Radiodiagnosis, and Radiotherapy.
Ques. Where can I download the FMGE 2027 official syllabus PDF?
Ans. The official FMGE information bulletin — which contains the syllabus, marks distribution, eligibility, and exam rules — is published on the NBEMS website at natboard.edu.in. Go to Examinations > FMGE (Screening Test) and download the bulletin for the relevant 2027 session. Each session’s bulletin is released separately when the session is officially notified.
Ques. Has the FMGE syllabus been revised for 2027?
Ans. No revision has been announced for FMGE 2027 as of September 2026. The FMGE syllabus is based on the NMC-prescribed MBBS curriculum and is consistent across years. If NBEMS announces any change, it will be published via an official circular on natboard.edu.in. Monitor the NBEMS website and the session-specific information bulletins before each 2027 session registration period.
Ques. Is NCERT sufficient for FMGE 2027 preparation?
Ans. No. FMGE is a postgraduate-level screening test for MBBS graduates. NCERT books are school-level texts and are not relevant for FMGE preparation. You need standard MBBS textbooks — BD Chaurasia for Anatomy, KD Tripathi for Pharmacology, Park’s for Community Medicine — alongside dedicated FMGE MCQ books such as Mudit Khanna’s series and solved previous year papers.
Ques. What are the most important topics in General Medicine for FMGE 2027?
Ans. General Medicine carries 33 marks — the highest of any single subject. The most important chapters are Cardiology (MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension), Infectious Diseases (typhoid, malaria, HIV/AIDS), Neurology (stroke, meningitis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s), Endocrinology (diabetes, thyroid disorders), and Haematology (anaemia types, leukaemia). Clinical management scenarios from these chapters appear in every FMGE session.
Ques. Which books should I use for Community Medicine in FMGE 2027?
Ans. Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine by K. Park is the standard reference for Community Medicine in FMGE. Focus on epidemiology study designs, national health programmes (NHM, UIP immunisation schedule, RNTCP), biostatistics formulas (sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV), and the national immunisation schedule. Community Medicine carries 30 marks — tied for second-highest with OBG.
Ques. Is FMGE being replaced by NExT?
Ans. The National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced the National Exit Test (NExT) under the NMC Act 2019 as a prospective replacement for FMGE. However, as of September 2026, FMGE continues to be conducted by NBEMS for foreign medical graduates. Monitor official announcements from the NMC at nmc.org.in and NBEMS at natboard.edu.in for updates on the NExT implementation timeline.
Ques. How should I cover the full FMGE 2027 syllabus in 4 months?
Ans. A 4-month strategy: Month 1 — cover Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and Community Medicine (125 marks combined). Month 2 — Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Pharmacology, and Pathology. Month 3 — Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, and all allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Anaesthesia, Radiotherapy). Month 4 — full subject-wise revision, 300-question mock tests daily, targeted weak-area re-study. Solve previous year FMGE papers throughout all four months.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.








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