FMGE Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2021

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Students can check the FMGE Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2021 here. FMGE Exam or Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam is a national level exam conducted for medical students to get a provisional or permanent registration with the Medical Council of India. As per the Screening Test Regulations 2002, an Indian candidate or a foreign graduate candidate who has obtained a primary medical qualification from a foreign country must clear the FMGE Exam conducted by the National Board of Examinations. The exam for the FMGE is conducted twice a year, in June and December. 

FMGE Exam scheme for 2021 is already declared. The Exam Pattern of FMGE December 2021 will be announced in the information bulletin. In this blog, the applicants can find the exam pattern of the FMGE December and June and its syllabus. 

Exam Pattern of FMGE 2021

The exam pattern of FMGE December 2021 is as given below:

• The examination for the FMGE 2021 will be conducted online
• Candidates will be provided with a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to solve the entire paper.
• The question paper will contain a total of 300 multiple-choice type questions. 
• There is no maximum limit to attempting questions in the exam.
• No negative marking is allotted for a wrong answer.

FMGE 2021 exam pattern highlights

Specifications	FMGE exam pattern
FMGE 2021 (December session) exam date	12th December 2021
Periodicity	Bi-annually – June and December
Mode of FMGE exam	Computer-based testExam Medium – English
Number of papers	Two-Part A and Part B
Nature of questions	Objective type
Complete questions	300 multiple-choice questions
Time allowed	2 hours 30 minutes for each part
Syllabus	Based on the MBBS curriculum
Qualifying marks	150 marks out of 300

Exam Pattern of FMGE December 2021 – Official marking scheme

The below table gives more information about the marking pattern in the FMGE exam scheme:

Official marking scheme of FMGE

Particulars	Details
Correct answer	For every correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded
Incorrect answer	No negative marking

Exam Pattern of FMGE December 2021 Schedule

The candidates need to follow the schedule on the D-day. Time will be a major factor that they need to focus on for attending the exam smoothly. Arriving at the examination center, following all the processes, and attending the exam should be handled smoothly. Since there are two papers to attend, paper A and paper B, the duration for the exam, including the administrative procedures, is a bit lengthy. The reporting time for Part A is 7 am and that for part B is noon.
According to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) guidelines, the gates for the FMGE examination will close 30 minutes before the exam commences. If a candidate fails to report in time, they will not be allowed to sit for the FMGE 2021 exam. The following table shows the schedule for the FMGE exam 2021:

FMGE 2021 Syllabus

The FMGE 2021 syllabus is prepared by the authorities of the Medical Council of India (MCI). The syllabus can be downloaded from the official website of FMGE and is also published in the official information brochure for FMGE 2021 syllabus by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). It is advised that being thorough with FMGE 2021 syllabus can help you score better. FMGE 2021 syllabus mostly comprises the topics that were covered during undergraduate medical degree courses.

The following gives a brief introduction to FMGE 2021 syllabus with the marks distribution: 

FMGE 2021 syllabus – Pre and Para Clinical Subjects

Subject	Distribution of marks
Anatomy	17
Physiology	17
Biochemistry	17
Pathology	13
Microbiology	13
Pharmacology	13
Forensic Medicine	10
Total	100

FMGE 2021 syllabus – Clinical subjects

Here the applicants can check the syllabus subject-wise. This will help to prepare for the exam.

Anatomy

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

Physiology

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

Biochemistry

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

Pathology

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

Microbiology

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

Pharmacology

• General Pharmacology
• Autonomic Nervous System
• Chemotherapy
• Cardiovascular System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Chemotherapy
• Diuretics
• Drugs affecting blood & blood formation
• Psychopharmacology
• Autocoids & related drugs
• Respiratory System
• Endocrine pharmacology
• Central Nervous System
• Toxicology
• Clinical Pharmacology & Rational drug use

Forensic medicine

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

General surgery

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

Anesthesia

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

Orthopedics

• Traumatology
• Neuro-muscular disorder
• Cold orthopedics
• Injuries of bones & joints, Injuries of lower extremity
• Injuries of the spine vascular injuries
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Regional conditions
• Bone and joint tuberculosis

Radiodiagnosis

• Respiratory system
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• SkeletalsSystem
• Cardiovascular system
• Gastrointestinal system
• Excretory system
• Central Nervous system

Radiotherapy

• Principles of Radiotherapy
• Principles of nuclear medicine
• Principles of chemotherapy
• Prevention & early diagnosis of Cancer
• Radio-isotopes in diagnosis and therapy
• Common radiation reactions and management
• Radiotherapy and chemotherapy as commonly seen in cancers

Pediatrics

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

Medicine

• Clinical methods in the practice of Medicine
• Common symptoms of a disease
• Nutrition/exposure to physical & chemical agents
• Cardio-vascular system
• Endocrine system
• Infections
• Hematology
• Respiratory system
• Gastro-intestinal tract
• Neurological system
• Nephrology & urinary system connected to tissue disorders
• Geriatrics
• Emergency medicine

Tuberculosis & respiratory diseases

• Diagnosis & management of common ailments 
• Affecting the chest with special emphasis on management and prevention of Tuberculosis
• National tuberculosis control programme.

Psychiatry

• Historic aspects & diagnosis & treatment of mental illness
• Conduction of Mental status examination
• Behavioral sciences
• Drug abuse
• Psychiatric emergencies
• Different psychoses clinical features, diagnosis & management of:
• Schizophrenia
• Mania and depression
• Personality disorder
• Anxiety disorders, hysteria, dementia
• Alcoholism
• Clinical features, management of psychiatric disorders of childhood, diagnosis and adolescence

Dermatology and sexually transmitted diseases

• Dermatological therapy
• Lichen planus
• Infective disorders
• Melanocytes, pigment metabolism & other disorders of pigmentation
• Alopecia & hirsutism
•  Environmental factors & diseases caused by nutritional
• Allergic disorders
• Psoriasis
• Eczema & dermatitis
• Vesiculobullous diseases
• Structure and functions of sebaceous glands & disease
• Leprosy
• STD

Ophthalmology

• Basic sciences – Anatomy, Pharmacology, Physiology, diseases of the Eye, Pathology, Elementary Optics
• Lens
• Conjunctiva
• Cornea
• Vitreous
• Sclera
• Uveal Tract
• Optic Nerve
• Glaucoma
• Retina
• Orbit
• Injuries
• Lids
• Community ophthalmology
• Intra-ocular tumors
• Squint
• Lacrimal system
• Refractive errors
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Miscellaneous

Otorhinolaryngology

• Diseases of the ear
• Diseases of trachea
• Diseases of nose And para nasal sinuses
• Diseases of nasopharynx
• Oesophagus

Obstetrics and gynecology

• Anatomy of the female reproductive tract
• Diagnosis of pregnancy
• Normal labor
• Care of newborn
• Safe motherhood
• Physiology of conception
• Development of fetus and placenta
• Maternal changes in pregnancy
• Antenatal care
• Abnormal obstetrics
• Normal puerperium
• Breastfeeding
• Medical termination of pregnancy
• Vaginal discharge
• Family planning
• Operative obstetrics
• Post caesarian pregnancy
• Pharmaco therapeutics in obstetrics
• Fertility, infertility
• Genital infections
• Maternal morbidity and morality
• Medico-legal aspects
• RCH
• Current topics
• Menstrual disorder
• Carcinoma
• Endometriosis and allied states
• Genital injuries and fistulae
• Endoscopy
• Genital prolapse
• Tumors
• Radiotherapy in gynecology
• Chemotherapy in gynecology
• Diseases of breast
• Operative gynecology

Community medicine

• Evaluation of public health & concepts of health
• Dietetics and nutrition 
• Fundamentals of biostatistics
• Environment & health
• Health education
• Demography
• Health system in India
• Occupational health
• Community mental health & medical sociology  
• Urban health
• Basic epidemiology
• Epidemiology of specific diseases
• Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Reproductive and child health
• School health
• Health planning and management including disaster management
• International health

Conclusion

The above-detailed information on the FMGE 2021 syllabus will help the candidates focus on important topics and manage their time accordingly. The exam pattern of FMGE December 2021 will give an insight into the process of examination and will help in managing their time. The upcoming FMGE 2021 is scheduled for 12th December 2021. Thus, to help the students to keep up with timelines of registration and other processes the following list is important for the students to remember: 

Tricks and tips for Preparation of FMGE 2021 Exam

If you are one of those aspiring candidates who will be giving the FMGE exam 2021 in December and still struggling with your preparations, then the following tips might ease your burden and help you focus:

• The very first thing a candidate should focus on is knowing the syllabus thoroughly. Also, take some time to understand your exam pattern which will assist in prioritizing your tasks. 
• Prepare a schedule for your study time and follow it daily. Ensure that you give more time to challenging topics but also keep sufficient time aside to cover other topics. 
• To get the most out of the exam pattern and test your knowledge, solve previous years’ questions papers and sample papers available online or via any other mode. Solving papers will also help you manage your time in the examination hall and make you more confident.
• Get all the study material and books of the best author available. One can also prepare charts, lists for the formula or important notes to remember. 
• Try to manage your stress and maintain your health by engaging in meditation, light exercise and soothing music. Always treat yourself with sufficient breaks between your study schedule. Try to avoid negative thoughts and calm your mind. 

FMGE Exam Pattern and Syllabus- Frequently Asked Questions

What is FMGE?

Answer – Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam or FMG, is a test conducted by the government of India for qualification for getting admission to medical colleges in India. Foreign medical graduates are required to clear this test. It tests the overall understanding of the student with regard to human body systems, diseases, medical terms, tests, treatments, etc., with a focus on medical knowledge in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Logical reasoning. 

 What is the FMGE syllabus?

The questions are chosen from the major body systems, including neurology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, infectious diseases, anesthesiology, medical genetics, cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, oncology, orthopedics, rheumatology, dermatology, plastic surgery, surgical subspecialties and general surgery.

What is the FMGE eligibility?

Answer- Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam is given to examine the knowledge of Foreign Medical Graduates to practice medicine in India. This exam is conducted to assess the general practice knowledge of foreign medical doctors. This exam is taken by the candidates who have completed the undergraduate medical education and have also passed the licensing examination to practise medicine abroad.

For which colleges the FMGE is mandatory?

Answer- The Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam is mandatory for all the medical colleges in India. There will be a group discussion and personal interview conducted for the candidates along with the FMGSE. The candidates who will qualify for the FMGSE might be shortlisted for counselling. Then, they will be selected in a medical college for an MBBS degree in India.

Who conducts the FMGE exam in India?

Answer- The Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam (FMGE) is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). It is conducted for candidates who have qualified for the All India examination National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) but do not satisfy the language requirement. TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent test results are acceptable.

Is the Foreign Medical Graduate Screening Exam in India considered tough?

Answer- It depends on who takes the test and how they approach the same. The screening exam is designed to test your knowledge and your ability to solve basic clinical problems. It is not meant to test you on all the medical knowledge that ‘all’ doctors should have. You can read the question and answers and sample papers before taking the test. Take a sample screening exam before the actual test to become familiar with what you need to know and what to expect on the day of the test. The screening exam is not meant to scare you, but to give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the paper and its format.

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