FMGE Syllabus 2024: Check Subject-wise FMGE Exam Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2024 ( FMGE )

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Admit Card: 8 Jan '25 - 12 Jan '25

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Updated on Nov 8, 2024 17:43 IST

FMGE 2024 syllabus was released in the official notification by NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences). NBEMS released the FMGE syllabus in the official FMGE information brochure by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Aspirants of FMGE 2024 are advised to go through the syllabus at least once during the preparation phase. FMGE syllabus 2024 comprised all the topics that were covered during the undergraduate medical degree course. The FMGE 2024 exam for the December session will be conducted in online mode at the designated test centres across India on January 12, 2025. Along with knowing the syllabus, applicants must also be aware of the FMGE 2024 exam pattern which will help them to compose their strategy for qualifying for the exam in a better way. 

The syllabus of FMGE 2024 can broadly be divided into the following subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Radio-Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Paediatrics, Medicine, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Psychiatry, Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Community Medicine.

Read on to find out the list of the topics included in the FMGE syllabus 2024 as mentioned below: 

Also Read: How to Prepare for FMGE December 2025 in 30 Days

Q:   What is the syllabus for the FMGE?

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The syllabus of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination can broadly be divided into the following subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, General Surgery, Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics, Radio-Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Paediatrics, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Psychiatry, Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Community Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha FMGE exam page; (https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/fmge-exam-syllabus#:~:text=The syllabus of FMGE 2022, Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Psychiatry, ). I hope this will help you.
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Q:   Will there be any subjective type questions in FMGE 2024?

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No. The FMGE 2024 exam pattern clearly states that the question paper will only have multiple choice/objective types questions. There will be 300 questions for which 5 hours will be allotted to the candidates. Each question will have a weightage of 1 mark. There will be NO negative marking in the exam. 

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Q:   Who releases syllabus for FMGE 2024 exam?

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National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases the syllabus for FMGE 2024 along with the information brochure. It is important to read and understand the FMGE syllabus in order to crack the licensing exam for Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) who have completed their primary medical qualification from a medical institution outside India, but wishes to practice in India. 

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Q:   Can I appear for FMGE exam in Hindi language or any other regional language?

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No, FMGE exam is conducted only in English medium. Candidate cannot appear for the FMGE exam in any other regional language. Unlike other competitive exams, there is no other medium of language introduced on this entrance exam. 

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FMGE Marks Distribution 2024

Applicants who will participate in the FMGE exam must know about the distribution of marks. The FMGE 2024 marks distribution is mentioned the below given table. 

FMGE Pre & Para Clinical Subject Distribution

Pre & Para Clinical Subjects Distributed Marks
Biochemistry
17 each
Anatomy
Physiology
Microbiology
13 each
Pathology
Pharmacology
Forensic Medicine 10
Total 100

FMGE Clinical Subject Distribution

Clinical Subjects Marks
Medicine and allied subjects
Medicine 33
Psychiatry
5 each
Dermatology & STD
Radiotherapy
General surgery and Allied subjects
General Surgery 32
Anesthesiology
5 each
Othopedics
Radiodagnosis
Pediatrics
15 each
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology 30
Community Medicine 30
Total 200

FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Topic-wise

Here is the list of important topics that are expected in the exam: 

FMGE 2024 Anatomy Syllabus

  • General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology and Nomenclature
  • Elements of Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology
  • Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal cord
  • Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems, postnatal growth & development
  • Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs & systems
  • Human Genetics: Principles of Human genetics and Molecular biology
  • Radiological Anatomy: Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques.
  • Surface Anatomy: In cadavers, in the living
  • Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain

Read More: FMGE 2024 Exam Pattern

FMGE 2024 Physiology Syllabus 

  • General Physiology
  • Body fluids - Blood
  • Nerve and Muscle
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Kidney
  • Skin and Body temperature
  • Endocrine Glands
  • Reproduction
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Central Nervous Systems
  • Special Senses

FMGE 2024 Biochemistry Syllabus 

  • Cell and Sub-cellular structures
  • Hydrogen Ion concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach equation
  • Isotopes and their Application
  • Carbohydrates
  • Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
  • Lipids
  • Nuclear Acids
  • Enzymes
  • Vitamins
  • Biological Oxidation
  • Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract
  • Intermediary Metabolism
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
  • Purine and Primidine Metabolism
  • Minerals
  • Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis
  • Tissue Biochemistry
  • Liver Functions
  • Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

FMGE 2024 Pathology Syllabus 

  • Cell injury
  • Inflammation and Repair
  • Immunopathology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Circulatory disturbances
  • Growth disturbances and Neoplasia
  • Nutritional and other disorders
  • Genetic disorder
  • Haematology
  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Respiratory Pathology
  • Pathology of Kidney and urinary Tract
  • Hepato-Biliary Pathology
  • Lymphoreticular System / Spleen
  • Reproductive System (male & female)
  • Diseases of the Breast
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Endocrine pathology
  • Neuropathology
  • Dermato-Pathology
  • Ocular Pathology

FMGE 2024 Microbiology Syllabus

  • General Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Bacteriology
  • General Virology
  • Systemic Virology
  • Mycology
  • Parasitology
  • Clinical / Applied Microbiology

FMGE 2024 Pharmacology Syllabus

  • General Pharmacology
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Cardio-vascular System
  • Diuretics
  • Drugs affecting blood and blood formation
  • Autocoids and related drugs
  • Respiratory System
  • Gastro-intestinal System
  • Endocrine pharmacology
  • Central Nervous System
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Drugs in Anaesthetic practice
  • Chemotherapy
  • Toxicology
  • Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use

FMGE 2024 Forensic Medicine Syllabus

  • Definitions
  • Courts of India
  • Court procedures
  • Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports including dying declaration
  • Death
  • Changes after death
  • Inquest by police, magistrate and coroner
  • Identification
  • Examination of mutilated human remains
  • Medico-legal autopsies
  • Mechanical injuries and wounds
  • Examination of an Injury Case
  • Injuries due to physical agents & their medico-legal importance
  • Asphyxial death
  • Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies
  • Dowry death
  • Virginity, sexual offenses, sexual perversions
  • Legitimacy
  • Pregnancy and delivery
  • Infanticide
  • Biological fluids
  • Seminal stains
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Medical Jurisprudence
  • Toxicology

FMGE 2024 General Surgery Syllabus

  • Hemorrhage and shock
  • Fluid, electrolyte and Acid balance, nutrition
  • Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting
  • Arterial diseases
  • Venous diseases
  • Lymphatic and Lymph nodes
  • Wounds
  • Specific and non-specific injections
  • Tumors, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae
  • Infections of Hand and Foot
  • Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia
  • Hernia
  • Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma
  • Abdominal Wall
  • Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck
  • Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines
  • Breast
  • Sympathetic System
  • Cranio-Cerebral injuries
  • Brain, Nerves
  • Genito-Urinary System
  • Kidneys and Ureters
  • Urinary Bladder
  • Prostrate
  • Urethra
  • Penis, Testis and Scrotum
  • Vasectomy and Recanalisation
  • Cardiothoracis System
  • Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum
  • Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts
  • Pancreas
  • Peritoneum
  • Intestines, intestinal obstruction
  • Appendix
  • Rectum and Anal Canal

FMGE 2024 Anesthesia syllabus

  • Anatomy of upper airway
  • Physiology of Respiration O2/CO2 transport. Methods of oxygen therapy.
  • Pre-operative evaluation/pre-medication
  • Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia
  • Principles and mechanism of administration of general anaesthetics, balanced Anaesthesia
  • IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations
  • Muscle Relaxants 8. Spinal/Epidural Anesthesia
  • Local Anesthesia
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators
  • Monitoring
  • ICU, the role of anaesthesiologist in ICU
  • Shock
  • Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance
  • Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of the airway in an unconscious patient
  • Poisoning
  • Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief

FMGE 2024 Orthopedics syllabus

  • Traumatology
  • Injuries of bones and joints Injuries of Lower Extremity
  • Injuries of the Spine Vascular Injuries
  • Cold Orthopedics
  • Regional Conditions
  • Neuro-Muscular Disorder
  • Bone and Joint Tuberculosis
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

FMGE 2024 Radiodiagnosis syllabus

  • Respiratory System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Gastrointestinal System
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Skeletal System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Excretory System

FMGE 2024 Radiotherapy syllabus

  • Principles of Radiotherapy
  • Principles of Chemotherapy
  • Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer
  • Principles of Nuclear Medicine
  • Common radiation reactions and management
  • Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in commonly seen cancers
  • Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy

FMGE 2024 Paediatrics syllabus

  • Vital statistics
  • Neonatology
  • Growth & Development
  • Nutrition
  • Infections
  • Genetics
  • Pediatric Emergencies
  • Central Nervous System
  • Gastrenterology
  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Respiratory System

FMGE 2024 Medicine syllabus

  • Clinical Methods in the practice of Medicine
  • Common symptoms of a disease
  • Nutrition/Exposure to Physical & Chemical Agents
  • Infections
  • Haematology
  • Respiratory System
  • Cardio-Vascular System
  • Gastro-Intestinal Tract
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Neurological System
  • Nephrology & Urinary System Connected to Tissue Disorders
  • Endocrine System
  • Geriatrics

Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases

Diagnosis and management of common ailments affecting the chest with special emphasis on management and prevention of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Programme.

FMGE 2024 Psychiatry syllabus

  • History aspects and diagnosis & treatment of mental illness
  • Conduction of Mental Status Examination
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Different psychoses Clinical features, diagnosis and management of:
  • Schizophrenia
  • Mania and depression
  • Anxiety disorders and hysteria 8. Dementia
  • Alcoholism
  • Drug Abuse
  • Psychiatric emergencies
  • Clinical features, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence
  • Personality disorder

FMGE Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases Syllabus

  • Dermatological therapy
  • Lichen Planus
  • Diseases caused by Nutritional and Environmental Factors
  • Infective Disorders
  • Melanocytes, pigment metabolism and other disorders of Pigmentation
  • Allergic Disorders
  • Dermatitis and Eczema
  • Vesiculobullous Diseases
  • Alopecia and Hirsutism
  • Structure and functions of Sebaceous glands and Disease
  • Leprosy
  • Psoriasis
  • STD

FMGE 2024 Ophthalmology Syllabus

  • Basic sciences – Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Elementary Optics, Diseases of the Eye
  • Conjunctiva
  • Cornea
  • Sclera
  • Uveal Tract
  • Lens
  • Vitreous
  • Glaucoma
  • Retina
  • Optic Nerve
  • Intra-Occular Tumors
  • Squint
  • Orbit
  • Lacrimal System
  • Lids
  • Refractive Errors
  • Injuries
  • Ophthalmic Surgery
  • Community Ophthalmology
  • Miscellaneous

FMGE 2024 Otorhinolaryngology syllabus

  • Diseases of the Ear
  • Diseases of Nose and Para Nasal sinuses
  • Diseases of Nasopharynx
  • Diseases of Trachea
  • Oesophagus

FMGE 2024 Obstetrics and Gynecology syllabus

  • Anatomy of the Female Reproductive Tract
  • Physiology of conception
  • Development of fetus and placenta
  • Diagnosis of pregnancy
  • Maternal changes in pregnancy
  • Antenatal care
  • Abnormal obstetrics
  • Normal labour
  • Normal puerperium
  • Breast Feeding
  • Care of newborn
  • Medical termination of pregnancy
  • Family planning
  • Operative obstetrics
  • Post caesarian pregnancy
  • Pharmacotherapeutics in obstetrics
  • Safe motherhood
  • Maternal morbidity and morality
  • Medico-legal aspects
  • RCH
  • Current topics
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Menstrual disorder
  • Fertility, infertility
  • Endometriosis and allied states
  • Genital injuries and fistulae
  • Genital infections
  • Genital prolapse
  • Tumours
  • Carcinomia
  • Radiotherapy in gynaecology
  • Chemotherapy in gynaecology
  • Endoscopy
  • Diseases of breast
  • Operative gynaecology

FMGE 2024 Community Medicine syllabus

  • Evaluation of Public Health and Concepts of Health
  • Environment and Health
  • Health Education
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Occupational Health
  • Medical Sociology and Community Mental Health
  • Fundamentals of Biostatistics
  • Basic Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology of Specific Diseases
  • Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Demography
  • Reproductive and Child Health
  • School Health
  • Urban Health
  • Health System in India
  • Health Planning and Management including Disaster Management
  • International Health

FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the FMGE 2024 Syllabus:

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