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

Exam Level: NationalExam Date: May 16, 2025

Last Updated on 12th January 2026

Foreign Medical Graduates Examination

FMGE 2026 Syllabus Overview

FMGE 2026 exam result will be released on 17th February 2026. Students who are giving this exam or 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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Foreign Medical Graduates Examination

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


a.

Medicine

33

b.

Psychiatry

5

c.

Dermatology & STD

5

d.

Radiotherapy

5

2

General Surgery and Allied Subjects


a.

General Surgery

32

b.

Anaesthesiology

5

c.

Orthopaedics

5

d.

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 

Here are the subject-wise list for 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

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, 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-Diaganosis & 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

The exam is of 300 marks out of which pre and para-clinical subjects cover 100 marks, and the rest are covered by clinical subjects.

It covers both pre and para-clinical subjects and clinical subjects.

Yes, students must check the official syllabus.

Important topics are Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine.

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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
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