FMGE Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-wise FMGE Exam Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2

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FMGE 2026 Syllabus Overview

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The FMGE 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2026.
The FMGE June 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on June 28, 2026.
The FMGE June 2026 result is expected to be declared by July 28, 2026.

Students who are planning to give the FMGE exam in the near future are advised to be familiar with the syllabus of FMGE. The syllabus is divided into two parts: Pre & Para-Clinical Subjects and Clinical Subjects. The FMGE exam is a total of 300 marks, from which 100 marks are covered by Pre & Para Clinical Subjects and the rest by Clinical subjects. Check the tables below for a better view of the syllabus of FMGE 2026.

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FMGE 2026 Syllabus: Topic-wise Syllabus

The following is the blueprint for the FMGE Screening Test:

A. Pre and Para-clinical Subjects

Here are the Pre & Para-Clinical Subjects with their distribution of marks.

S.No.	Pre & Para Clinical Subjects	Distribution of Marks
1	Anatomy	17
2	Physiology	17
3	Biochemistry	17
4	Pathology	13
5	Microbiology	13
6	Pharmacology	13
7	Forensic Medicine	10
TOTAL		100

B. Clinical Subjects

Here are the Clinical Subjects with their distribution of marks.

SNo	Clinical Subjects	Distribution of Marks
1	Medicine and Allied Subjects
	Medicine	33
	Psychiatry	5
	Dermatology & STD	5
	Radiotherapy	5
2	General Surgery and Allied Subjects
	General Surgery	32
	Anaesthesiology	5
	Orthopaedics	5
	Radiodiagnosis	5
3	Paediatrics	15
4	Ophthalmology	15
5	Otorhinolaryngology	15
6	Obstetrics and Gynaecology	30
7	Community Medicine	30
TOTAL		200

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Syllabus for FMGE 2026

Here is the subject-wise list for the FMGE 2026 syllabus. Check the tables below for detailed knowledge.

Anatomy

Syllabus for Anatomy is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics Covered
General Anatomy	Tissues, terminology, nomenclature
Elements of Anatomy	Osteology, arthrology, myology, angiology, neurology
Regional Anatomy	Upper & lower limb, thorax (diaphragm), abdomen & pelvis, head, neck, brain, spinal cord
Embryology	Development of organs & systems, postnatal growth
Histology	General histology, microanatomy of organs
Human Genetics	Principles of genetics & molecular biology
Radiological Anatomy	Skiagrams, special X-rays, imaging principles
Surface & Sectional Anatomy	Living & cadaver anatomy; thorax, abdomen, head, neck, brain

Physiology

Syllabus for Physiology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
General Physiology	Body functions & mechanisms
Blood & Body Fluids	Blood, plasma, hemostasis
Nerve & Muscle	Neuromuscular physiology
Cardiovascular	Heart, circulation
Respiratory	Breathing, gas exchange
Gastrointestinal	Digestion & absorption
Renal	Kidney functions
Endocrine	Hormones
Reproductive	Male & female systems
CNS & Special Senses	Brain, spinal cord, vision, hearing
Skin & Temperature	Thermoregulation

Biochemistry

The syllabus for Biochemistry is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
Cell Biology	Cell & subcellular structures
Acid-Base Balance	Buffers, Henderson-Hasselbalch
Biomolecules	Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
Enzymes & Vitamins	Enzyme kinetics, vitamins
Metabolism	Carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism
Biological Oxidation	ETC, ATP
Genetics	Biochemical genetics, protein synthesis
Nutrition	Energy metabolism, minerals
Organ Biochemistry	Liver, tissues

Pathology

Syllabus for Pathology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
General Pathology	Cell injury, inflammation, repair
Hematology	Blood disorders
Systemic Pathology	CVS, respiratory, kidney, liver, GIT
Neoplasia	Tumors
Immunopathology	Immune disorders
Infections	Infectious diseases
Endocrine & CNS	Endocrine, neuropathology
Special Pathology	Skin, eye, musculoskeletal, breast

Microbiology

The syllabus for Microbiology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
General Microbiology	Basics
Immunology	Immune mechanisms
Bacteriology	Bacterial diseases
Virology	General & systemic
Mycology	Fungal infections
Parasitology	Protozoa & helminths
Applied Microbiology	Clinical relevance

Pharmacology

The syllabus for Pharmacology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
General Pharmacology	Drug actions
Autonomic System	ANS drugs
System-wise Drugs	CVS, CNS, GIT, respiratory
Chemotherapy	Antimicrobials
Toxicology	Poisoning
Clinical Pharmacology	Rational drug use

Forensic Medicine

The syllabus for Forensic Medicine is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
Medical Jurisprudence	Courts, legal procedures
Death & Injuries	Autopsy, wounds, asphyxia
Sexual Offences	Rape, virginity
Toxicology	Poisons
Psychiatry	Forensic psychiatry

General Surgery

The syllabus for General Surgery is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Category	Topics
General Principles	Shock, hemorrhage, wounds
Gastrointestinal	Hernia, intestines, appendix
Hepato-Biliary	Liver, pancreas, spleen
Genitourinary	Kidney, bladder, prostate
Breast & Thyroid	Breast, thyroid disorders
CNS & Trauma	Head injuries

Anesthesia

The syllabus for Anaesthesia is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Airway anatomy & management

General & regional anesthesia

Muscle relaxants

ICU & monitoring

CPR & ventilators

Pain management

Orthopedics

The syllabus for Orthopedics is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Fractures & trauma

Spine injuries

Bone & joint TB

Neuro-muscular disorders

Rehabilitation

Radio-Diaganosis & Radiotherapy

The syllabus for Radio-Diagnosis & Radiotherapy is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Radiology	Radiotherapy
CNS, chest, GIT, bones	Cancer treatment principles
CVS, GU system	Chemotherapy
OB-GYN imaging	Nuclear medicine

Pediatrics

The syllabus for Pediatrics is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Growth & development

Neonatology

Nutrition

Pediatric infections

Pediatric emergencies

Medicine

The syllabus for Medicine is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Systems

Cardiology

Respiratory

Neurology

Endocrinology

Hematology

Emergency medicine

Geriatrics

TB & Respiratory Diseases

The syllabus for TB & Respiratory Diseases is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

TB diagnosis & management

National TB Control Programme

Chest diseases

Psychiatry

The syllabus for Psychiatry is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Mental disorders

Schizophrenia

Mood disorders

Substance abuse

Psychiatric emergencies

Dermatology & STD

The syllabus for Dermatology & STD is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Skin infections

Psoriasis

Leprosy

STDs

Pigment disorders

Ophthalmology

The syllabus for Ophthalmology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Anatomy & physiology

Glaucoma

Retina

Refractive errors

Eye injuries

ENT

The syllabus for ENT is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Ear diseases

Nose & sinuses

Throat disorders

Larynx & esophagus

Obstetrics & Gynecology

The syllabus for Obstetrics & Gynecology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Obstetrics	Gynecology
Pregnancy & labor	Menstrual disorders
Antenatal care	Tumors
Postnatal care	Infertility
Family planning	Endoscopy

Community Medicine

The syllabus for Obstetrics & Gynecology is mentioned below in a tabular format.

Topics

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

National health programs

Nutrition

Health systems in India

Environmental health

Subject	Syllabus

FAQS

What are the total marks of the FMGE exam?

The total marks of the FMGE 2026 examination are 300, and there are 300 MCQs in the FMGE 2026 examination. The examination consists of two papers with 150 questions in each. All answers are marked out of a total of one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. A candidate needs to get at least 150 marks out of 300 to be eligible for FMGE 2026, or 50% of the total marks.

What subjects have been covered under FMGE exam?

The FMGE 2026 syllabus comprises all the major subjects covered in the MBBS program. The subjects are divided into pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical disciplines. Some of the subjects include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, etc. Questions are theoretical in nature and clinical in application.

Do students need to check the official syllabus released for the FMGE exam, or can they pass by studying the 12th syllabus?

Students will be required to study as per the official FMGE syllabus and will not be able to get through with the Class 12 syllabus only. FMGE is a licensing examination which is followed by the MBBS curriculum and is to test medical knowledge learnt under an Undergraduate Medical Education. The test includes topics from Advanced Basic Sciences, Para-clinical and Clinical Medicine. A detailed understanding of the official FMGE syllabus enables candidates to plan their preparation for the examination properly and understand the weightage of the subjects.

What are the important topics in pre and para-clinical subjects for FMGE exam 2026?

The following are the important pre-clinical topics for the FMGE 2026: Gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology of body systems, genetics, metabolism and biochemical pathways. For para-clinical subjects, the candidates should concentrate on Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine and Community Medicine. Commonly examined topics are disease mechanisms, infectious diseases, classifications of drugs, epidemiology, preventive healthcare programs, immunology, and medico-legal. A detailed knowledge of these concepts can enhance the overall performance of the FMGE.

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Foreign Medical Graduates Examination

AcronymForeign Medical Graduates Examination

Conducting BodyOther

Mode and TypeOnline (Computer Based Test (CBT))

Application ModeOnline

Frequency2 in a year

LanguagesEnglish

Test Takers36039

Duration300

Total Marks300

Marking Scheme1 for correct, 0 for incorrect

Application Fee6195

Websitehttps://www.natboard.edu.in/

FMGE Syllabus 2026: Check Subject-wise FMGE Exam Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2