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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 was 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: Will there be any subjective type questions in FMGE 2024?

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: What is the syllabus for the FMGE?

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: Who releases syllabus for FMGE 2024 exam?

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?

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
FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Topic-wise
FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

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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

Q: What are the top tips for cracking the FMGE exam?

The exam will be conducted in online mode, and the medium of the exam will be English. There will be 300 multiple-choice questions, and each question will have equal weightage. Here are some quick tips to crack the exam: Practice previous year's question papers, Focus on high-weightage topics, Take practice tests to identify your strong areas and to improve on the weak areas, Stay calm and focused to avoid negative marking.

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Q: Do I need to prepare all the subjects given in the syllabus for FMGE exam?

Yes. As Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is one of the toughest medical licensing exams, candidates need to prepare all the subjects thoroughly to qualify for the exam. As the exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and aimed at Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained their medical qualifications from a medical school outside India and want to practice medicine in the country. It's essential for candidates to have a strong foundation in the medical sciences and to prepare thoroughly to increase their chances of passing the FMGE.

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Q: How can I prepare for the FMGE exam while pursuing my MBBS course in a foreign country?

Here are some tips to help you prepare for the FMGE exam:

Understand the exam pattern and syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus of the FMGE exam.
Focus on your studies: Pay close attention to your MBBS studies, especially in the subjects that are covered in the FMGE exam.
Use online resources: Find study materials, practice tests, and online forums where you can discuss questions and concepts with other aspirants.
Practice mock tests: Practicing mock tests can help you familiarize yourself with the exam format and timing, and later identify areas where you need to improve.
Seek help from your University: Many universities offer resources and support to their students who are preparing for the FMGE exam. Seek help from your university's international student office.
Stay updated with the latest information related to FMGE exam such as changes in the exam pattern, syllabus, or eligibility criteria. Look out for information on the NBE website.

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Q: What are the books required for the FMGE?

A list of the books for FMGE is listed below; For Pre-Clinical Subjects: Anatomy: 1- Anatomy for FMGE by P. Harinath, K. Raviraj & Vishwajit. R. D 2- Revise Anatomy in 15 days by K. Raviraj 3- Read Self Assessment and Review of Anatomy by Rajesh K Kaushal Physiology: 1- Quick review series: Physiology for FMGE by Prem Balaguru & P. Harinath 2- Review of Physiology (PGMEE) by Soumen Manna 3- Complete Review of Integrated Systems Physiology by S Krishna Kumar Biochemistry: 1- Quick review series: Biochemistry for FMGE by A. Balasubramanian 2- Self-Assessment and Review of Biochemistry by Rebecca James 3- Biochemistry by Smily Pahwa Pathology: 1- Concepts In Pathology by Devesh Mishra 2- Review of Pathology and Genetics by Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta 3- Pathology with the base of Medicine by AK Setiya 4- Complete Review of Pathology by Praveen Kumar Gupta, and Vandana Puri. Microbiology: 1- Quick review series: Microbiology for FMGE by Geethu Joe, A. V. Sowmya & M. Balakrishnan 2- Review of Microbiology & Immunology by Apurba Sankar Sastry and Sandhya Bhat K 3- Self Assessment & Review of Microbiology & Immunology by Rachna Chaurasia Pharmacology: 1- Review of pharmacology by Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta 2- Conceptual Review of Pharmacology for NBE by Ranjan Kumar Patel Forensic medicine: 1- Quick review series: Forensic medicine for FMGE by Mohit Gupta 2- Forensic Medicine Nothing beyond PGMEE (New SARP Series for NEET/NBE/AI) by J. Magendran For Clinical Subjects:- 1- Medicine: Mudit Khanna MCQ Internal medicine 2- Surgery: Admit Tripathi and Ashish Gupta or Rachna Chaurasia / Arora 3- PSM: Review for PSM by Vivek Jain 4- Ophthalmology: Dr. Ruchi Rai for Ophthalmology 5- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Review Book by Dr. Sakshi Arora and Review Book by Harmeet Goal 6- Paediatrics: Jitendra Talekar and Notes by Dr. Marwah 7- Skin: ACROSS Book 8- Anaesthesia: ACROSS Book 9- Radiology: PROAFS 10- Orthopaedics: PROAFS For more details, you may visit the Shiksha FMGE exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/fmge-exam). I hope this will help you.

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FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

Q: How many questions will be asked in FMGE exam?

NBE released the FMGE exam pattern along with the official information brochure. A total of 300 questions will be asked in the exam. The question paper will be divided into two parts, 150 questions each. The questions will be multiple choice. Candidates will get 2.5 hours to solve each part. The exam will be held in English language only. The exam pattern comprises details such as mode, medium, total questions asked and their type, marking scheme etc.

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Q: How do I prepare for the FMGE?

Prepare a Timetable. Then make a schedule to balance your regular activities with your study. Understand the Syllabus well and make proper notes. Pay more attention to those sections where you are weak. Know the exam pattern. Do regular revision and analyze the performance. Practice MCQs and attempt mock tests.

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Q: What is the exam pattern for the FMGE?

FMGE exam pattern comprises mode and medium of the exam, total number of questions and their type, time allotted etc. The exam will be held in computer-based mode in English language only. The question paper will be divided in two parts, A & B. Total 300 multiple-choice questions will be asked and candidates will be provided 2 hours 30 minutes for each part. Candidates who score the minimum cut off will be declared qualified for the exam. The minimum qualifying marks is 50% of total, I. e 150 marks out of 300.

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