FMGE 2024 Syllabus for June Session: Subject-Wise Important Topics, Part A and Part B Syllabus

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FMGE Syllabus 2024: Part A and B

FMGE Syllabus 2024: The FMGE exam syllabus 2024 for the June session is released by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) on its official website. As per the FMGE 2024 exam information bulletin, the FMGE Syllabus 2024 includes major subjects like Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology, Anaesthesia, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Respiratory Diseases, Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiotherapy, Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology, etc. 

FMGE 2024 syllabus is curated by the MCI (Medical Council of India). Students can download the FMGE 2024 syllabus PDF from the official website of MCI. Getting acquainted with the updated syllabus of FMGE 2024 is essential for aspirants. It introduces them to overall topics and concepts that ensure a smooth preparation. FMGE syllabus 2024 for the June session comprises the list of topics from the medical stream. Candidates of FMGE 2024 are advised to scan through the syllabus at least once before the exams. Find the full FMGE syllabus 2024 below.

FMGE 2024 exam for June session was conducted for Indian and Overseas Citizens of India students who wish to practice medicine in India after the completion of their graduation from foreign countries. The FMGE exam 2024 will be conducted in online mode. The total marks of the exam is 300. As per the FMGE 2024 eligibility criteria, candidates must score at least 50% in their undergraduate medical degree to sit for the exam. The syllabus of FMGE 2024 mainly focuses on topics from the MBBS degree. Read this article to know more about the FMGE Syllabus 2024, chapters included in the syllabus, topic wise weightage, marking scheme, and other latest updates.

FMGE 2024 Syllabus for June Session: Important Highlights

Given below is a quick overview of the FMGE Syllabus 2024:

Particulars

Details

Name of the examination

Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)

Event

FMGE Syllabus

Level

Licensing examination

Released by

National Board of Examinations

Issued by

Medical Council of India

Mode

Online

Number of Papers

3 (Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and Clinical)

Number of Subtopics

21

Frequency

Twice a year (June and December)

Exam duration

300 (150 minutes for every section)

Exam fee

INR 7,080

Total questions

300

Total marks

300

Language/medium of exam

English

Marking scheme

+1 mark for right answer

Zero negative mark for wrong answer

Number of test cities

50

Contact details

Helpline no--022 61087595

Email ID--fmgehelpdesk@natboard.edu.in

FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Topics Included

The FMGE Syllabus 2024 covers topics that are covered at the undergraduate level. Several topics under the FMGE Syllabus 2024 are further divided into chapters. Here we have mentioned the topics included in the FMGE June Session Syllabus 2024 for the convenience of the students.

Anatomy

Pathology

Forensic Medicine

Biochemistry

Community Medicine

Radiodiagnosis

Microbiology

Anaesthesia

Physiology

General Surgery

Dermatology

Radiotherapy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Medicine

Orthopaedics

Respiratory Disease

Psychiatry

FMGE 2024 Detailed Syllabus

The different topics and sub-topics included in the syllabus of FMGE are mentioned below. 

FMGE Anatomy Syllabus

  • Sectional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Head, Neck and Brain

  • Surface Anatomy: In cadavers, in the living

  • Radiological Anatomy: Skiagrams, Special X-rays, Principles of imaging techniques

  • Human Genetics: Principles of Human Genetics and Molecular biology

  • Histology: General Histology Microanatomy of individual organs & systems

  • Embryology: Development of individual organs and systems, postnatal growth & Development

  • Regional Anatomy: Upper limb, Lower limb Thorax-including diaphragm Abdomen and Pelvis, Head, Neck Brain and Spinal Cord

  • Elements of Anatomy: Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Angiology, Neurology

  • General Anatomy: Basic tissues to body, Terminology and Nomenclature

FMGE Biochemistry Syllabus

  • Nutrition and Energy Metabolism

  • Liver Functions

  • Tissue Biochemistry

  • Biochemical Genetics and Protein Biosynthesis

  • Minerals

  • Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism

  • Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

  • Lipid Metabolism

  • Carbohydrate Metabolism

  • Intermediary Metabolism

  • Digestion and Absorption from GI Tract

  • Biological Oxidation

  • Vitamins

  • Enzymes

  • Nuclear Acids

  • Lipids

  • Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins

  • Carbohydrates

  • Isotopes and their Applications

  • Hydrogen Ion Concentration Acid, Bases, Buffers, Handerson-Haselbach Equation

  • Cell and Sub-cellular Structures

FMGE Physiology Syllabus

  • Special Senses

  • Central Nervous Systems

  • Respiratory System

  • Cardiovascular System

  • Reproduction

  • Endocrine Glands

  • Skin and Body Temperature

  • Kidney

  • Gastrointestinal Tract

  • Nerve and Muscle

  • Body Fluids - Blood

  • General Physiology

FMGE Pathology Syllabus

  • Ocular Pathology

  • Dermato-pathology

  • Neuropathology

  • Endocrine Pathology

  • Musculoskeletal System

  • Diseases of the Breast

  • Reproductive System

  • Lymphoreticular System/ Spleen

  • Hepat-biliary Pathology

  • Pathology of Kidney and Urinary Tract

  • Respiratory Pathology

  • Cardiovascular Pathology

  • Haematology

  • Genetic Disorder

  • Nutritional and Other Disorders

  • Growth Disturbances and Neoplasia

  • Circulatory Disturbances

  • Infectious Diseases

  • Immunopathology

  • Cell Injury

  • Inflammation and Repair

FMGE Pharmacology Syllabus

  • Clinical Pharmacology and Rational drug use

  • Toxicology

  • Chemotherapy

  • Drugs in Anaesthetic Practice

  • Psychopharmacology

  • Central Nervous System

  • Endocrine Pharmacology

  • Gastrointestinal System

  • Respiratory System

  • Autocoids and Related Drugs

  • Drugs Affecting Blood

  • Diuretics

  • Cardiovascular System

  • General Pharmacology

FMGE Microbiology Syllabus

  • Clinical Microbiology

  • Parasitology

  • Mycology

  • Systemic Virology

  • General Virology

  • Bacteriology

  • Immunology 

  • General Microbiology

FMGE Forensic Medicine Syllabus

  • Definitions

  • Courts of India

  • Court procedures

  • Death

  • Changes after death

  • Inquest by police

  • Medical Certifications & medico-legal reports

  • Identification

  • Examination of mutilated human remains

  • Asphyxial death

  • Death due to malnutrition, neglect battered babies

  • Dowry death

  • Medico-legal autopsies

  • Mechanical injuries and wounds

  • Examination of an injury case

  • Virginity, sexual offences, sexual perversions

  • Legitimacy

  • Pregnancy and delivery

  • Infanticide

  • Medical Jurisprudence

  • Toxicology

  • Biological fluids

  • Seminal stains

  • Forensic Psychiatry

FMGE General Surgery Syllabus

  • Haemorrhage and shock

  • Skin tumours, burns, skin grafting

  • Venous diseases

  • Wounds

  • Tumours, Cysts, Ulcers and Sinuses and Fistulae

  • Diseases of muscle, tendons, bursae and fascia

  • Umbilical granuloma, fistula, adenoma

  • Face, Teeth, Gums, Mouth, Tongue, Salivary glands, Neck

  • Breasts

  • Cranio-Cerebral injuries

  • Genito-Urinary System

  • Urinary Bladder

  • Urethra

  • Vasectomy and Recanalisation

  • Oesophagus, Stomach and Duodenum

  • Pancreas

  • Intestines, intestinal obstruction

  • Rectum and Anal Canal

  • Appendix

  • Peritoneum

  • Spleen, Liver, Gall Bladder and bile ducts

  • Cardiothoracic System

  • Penis, Testis and Scrotum

  • Prostrate

  • Kidneys and Ureters

  • Brain, Nerves

  • Sympathetic System

  • Thyroid Glands, Thyroglossal Tract and Endocrines

FMGE Orthopedics Syllabus

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Bone and Joint Tuberculosis

  • Neuro-muscular Disorder

  • Regional Conditions

  • Cold Orthopedics

  • Injuries of the Spine

  • Vascular Injuries

  • Injuries of bones and joints

  • Traumatology

FMGE Anesthesia Syllabus

  • Role of anaesthesiologist in acute and chronic relief

  • Poisoning

  • Sites of respiratory obstruction and management of the airway in an unconscious patient

  • Shock

  • ICU

  • Blood Transfusion and Fluid Electoral Balance

  • Monitoring

  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic, use of simple ventilators

  • Local Anesthesia

  • Muscle Relaxants 

  • Spinal/ Epidural Anesthesia

  • IPPV, Endotracheal Intubations

  • Anaesthetic agents, stages of Anaesthesia

  • Physiology of Respiration O2/CO2 transport

  • Anatomy of upper airway

FMGE Radiodiagnosis Syllabus

  • Excretory System

  • Central Nervous System

  • Skeletal System

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

  • Gastrointestinal System

  • Cardiovascular System

  • Respiratory System

FMGE Radiotherapy Syllabus

  • Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy

  • Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are commonly seen cancers

  • Common radiation reactions and management

  • Principles of Nuclear medicine

  • Prevention and Early diagnosis of Cancer

  • Principles of Chemotherapy

  • Principles of Radiotherapy

FMGE Paediatrics Syllabus

  • Respiratory System

  • Endocrinology

  • Nephrology

  • Gastroenterology

  • Central Nervous System

  • Pediatric Emergencies

  • Genetics

  • Infections

  • Nutrition

  • Growth and Development

  • Neonatology

  • Vital Statistics

FMGE Medicine Syllabus

  • Geriatrics

  • Endocrine System

  • Nephrology and Urinary System

  • Neurological System

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Gastrointestinal Tract

  • Cardiovascular System

  • Respiratory System

  • Haematology

  • Infections

  • Exposure to Physical and Chemical Agents

  • Common Symptoms and Diseases

  • Clinical Methods in the Practice of Medicine

FMGE Psychiatry Syllabus

  • Personality disorder

  • Clinical Features

  • Drug Abuse

  • Alcoholism

  • Anxiety Disorders and Hysteria

  • Dementia

  • Mania and Depression

  • Schizophrenia

  • Different Psychoses Clinical Features

  • Behavioral Sciences

  • Conduction of Mental Status Examination

  • History Aspects and Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Illness

FMGE Opthalmology Syllabus

  • Community Ophthalmology

  • Lids

  • Injuries

  • Refractive Errors

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Orbit

  • Retina

  • Optic Nerve

  • Squint

  • Lacrimal System

  • Glaucoma

  • Uveal Tract

  • Lens

  • Sclera

  • Cornea

  • Conjunctive

  • Basic Sciences

FMGE Otorhinolaryngology Syllabus

  • Oesophagus

  • Diseases of Trachea

  • Diseases of nasopharynx

  • Diseases of Nose And Para Nasal Sinuses

  • Diseases of the Ear

FMGE Community Medicine Syllabus

  • International Health

  • Health planning and management including disaster management

  • Health system in India

  • Urban health

  • School health

  • Reproductive and child health

  • Demography

  • Communicable and non-communicable diseases

  • Epidemiology of specific diseases

  • Basic epidemiology

  • Fundamentals of biostatistics

  • Medical sociology and community mental health

  • Occupational health

  • Nutrition and dietetics

  • Health education

  • Environment and health

  • Evaluation of public health and concepts of health

FMGE Obstetrics and Gynecology Syllabus

  • Operative gynaecology

  • Diseases of breast

  • Endoscopy

  • Chemotherapy in gynaecology

  • Radiotherapy in gynaecology

  • Carcinoma

  • Tumours

  • Genital prolapse

  • Genital infections

  • Genital injuries and fistulae

  • Endometriosis and allied states

  • Fertility and infertility

  • Menstrual disorder

  • Vaginal discharge

  • Current topics

  • RCH

  • Medico-legal aspects

  • Maternal morbidity and morality

  • Safe motherhood

  • Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics

  • Post caesarian pregnancy

  • Operative obstetrics

  • Family planning 

  • Medical termination of pregnancy

  • Care of newborn

  • Breastfeeding

  • Normal puerperium

  • Normal labour

  • Abnormal obstetrics

  • Antenatal care

  • Physiology of conception

Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases

  • Lichen Planus

  • Dermatological therapy

  • Diseases caused by Environmental and Nutritional Factors

  • Infective Disorders

  • Allergic Disorders

  • Pigment metabolism, Melanocytes, and other disorders of Pigmentation

  • Dermatitis and Eczema

  • Functions and structure of Sebaceous glands and Disease

  • Alopecia and Hirsutism

  • Vesiculobullous Diseases

  • Leprosy

  • STD

  • Psoriasis

Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases

The subject comprises in-depth information on diagnosis and management of common ailments that affect the chest. A special emphasis on prevention and management of Tuberculosis and National Tuberculosis Control Programme is given in the syllabus.

:FMGE Syllabus 2024: Subject-wise marks distribution

The FMGE 2024 June session exam is segregated in two parts - A and B. The subject-wise distribution for both sections are as follows:

FMGE 2024 Subject-Wise Distribution- Part A

PRE & PARA CLINICAL SUBJECTS

Sr. No.

SUBJECT

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

1

BIOCHEMISTRY

17

2

PHYSIOLOGY

17

3

ANATOMY

17

4

PATHOLOGY

13

5

PHARMACOLOGY

13

6

MICROBIOLOGY

13

7

FORENSIC MEDICINE

10

TOTAL

100

FMGE 2024 Subject-Wise Distribution- Part B

CLINICAL SUBJECTS

Sr. No.

SUBJECT

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS

1

MEDICINE & ALLIED SUBJECTS

I)

DERMATOLOGY & STD

5

II)

PSYCHIATRY

5

III)

MEDICINE

33

IV)

RADIOTHERAPY

5

2

GENERAL SURGERY & ALLIED SUBJECTS

I)

RADIODIAGNOSIS

5

II)

ANESTHESIOLOGY

5

III)

ORTHOPEDICS

5

IV)

GENERAL SURGERY

32

3

PEDIATRICS

15

4

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

15

5

COMMUNITY MEDICINE

30

6

OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY

30

7

OPHTHALMOLOGY

15

TOTAL

200

FMGE 2024 Exam Pattern

Here is the FMGE Exam Pattern 2024 for reference:

  • The exam is of total 300 marks where Part A comprises 100 marks and Part B contains 200 marks.

  • All questions are MCQ-based.

  • +1 is given for the right answer

  • No deduction for a wrong answer

  • No addition or subtraction in marks if a question is left unanswered

  • The FMGE 2023 test is of 2 hours 30 minutes for each section

FMGE 2024 Syllabus: Preparations Tips

The syllabus of FMGE 2024 is huge and includes a lot of important topics that require minute reading. The overall FMGE 2024 Syllabus is based on the entire curricular work completed at the graduation level. In order to get some tips regarding how to cover the FMGE 2024 syllabus in time, read below.

  • Separate the syllabus into small sections. Since the FMGE 2024 syllabus is lengthy, it will be a good idea to separate each topic into smaller sections so that students can give equal attention to all the chapters.

  • Make a timetable and space out study time throughout the entire day. In this way, students will be able to cover different chapters in a single day.  

  • Attempt as many mock tests as possible. It is helpful to solve the mock tests as it will give students an idea about the nature of questions and the overall difficulty level of the exam.

  • Try to solve the previous years’ question papers. While solving the previous year papers, candidates will be able to identify their weaker sections and do thorough revisions.

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FAQs about FMGE Syllabus

How many times can a student attempt the FMGE 2024 Exam?

Aspirants are allowed to attempt the FMGE 2024 test maximum of 3 times.

What are the best books for FMGE Exam 2024?

Here are the best books for FMGE Exam 2024 that one should refer to:

  • Self-assessment and review-Kamal K.V

  • FMGE Solutions-Deepak Marwah

  • PROAFS for small subjects

  • PSM for FMGE-Vivek Jain

Does FMGE 2024 Exam June session has negative marking?

No, the FMGE 2024 Exam June Session exam does not comprise any negative marking. This means that students can attempt MCQs even if they are not familiar with the same without the fear of losing marks.

What is the overall syllabus for the FMGE 2024 exam?

The FMGE syllabus 2024 is Anatomy, Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases, General surgery, Physiology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Sexually transmitted diseases, Radiodiagnosis, and Medicine.

When should I start preparing for the FMGE 2024 exam?

According to experts, FMGE 2024 exam aspirants should start their preparation a year or 2 in advance. Students should avoid last minute studying as the syllabus is vast and hard.

Is FMGE 2024 exam difficult to crack?

FMGE 2024 exam is a challenging test. However, if a student has strong conceptual understanding, they can clear the screening test in one go.

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