FMGE Syllabus 2024: Check Subject-wise Syllabus, Topics in Each Subject

FMGE Syllabus 2024: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) releases the FMGE exam syllabus on its official website in the information bulletin. The FMGE exam syllabus consists of the list of subjects and topics covered in each subject. FMGE exam is conducted for Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) with medical qualifcations from abroad who wish to practise medicine in India. FMGE exam 2024 will be conducted on July 6, 2026. 

FMGE exam 2024 is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that carries 300 marks. Candidates must score 150 marks out of 300 to clear the examination. It is recommended that candidates go through the FMGE exam pattern and syllabus in order to create an informed preparation strategy. The FMGE syllabus will give the examinees an idea about the topics that they need to study to clear the FMGE exam. 

The FMGE syllabus consists of the topics covered in the following subjects : Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology and STD, Radiotherapy, General Surgery, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, Radiodiagnosis, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Community Medicine. 

FMGE Syllabus 2024

Students appearing for the FMGE exam 2024 can check the subject wise syllabus provided in the section below: 

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Anatomy

• Regional Anatomy
• General Anatomy
• Elements of Anatomy
• Histology 
• Surface Anatomy 
• Embryology
• Radiological Anatomy
• Sectional Anatomy 
• Human Genetics

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Physiology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Biochemistry

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Pathology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Microbiology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Pharmacology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Forensic Medicine

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: General Surgery

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Anesthesia

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Orthopedics

• Traumatology
• Regional Conditions
• Cold Orthopedics
• Neuro-Muscular Disorder
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Bone and Joint Tuberculosis

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Radio-Diagnosis

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Radiotherapy

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Paediatrics

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Medicine

• Infections
• Respiratory System
• Haematology
• Cardio-Vascular System
• Gartro-Intestinal Tract
• Neurological System
• Emergency Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Nephrology & Urinary system connected to Tissue Disorders
• Endocrine System

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Psychiatry

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Dermatology and STDs

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Ophthalmology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Otorhinolaryngology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Obstetrics And Gynecology

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

FMGE Syllabus 2024: Community Medicine

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