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Here is your personalized FMGE preparation schedule, built around your profile: starting fresh, 4-6 hours/day, targeting the December 2026 session (the next upcoming exam after June 2026, which has already passed).
FMGE Preparation Schedule - December 2026
Total available time: ~5 months (July 11 - November 30, 2026)
Daily commitment: 5 hours average
Target: Score 150+/300 (passing mark)
FMGE Exam Overview (Quick Facts)
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Exam | 300 MCQs, CBT, No negative marking |
| Duration | 2 parts x 2.5 hours |
| Passing marks | 150/300 (50%) |
| Frequency | June & December each year |
| Conducted by | NBEMS (natboard.edu.in) |
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
Part A - Pre & Para-Clinical (100 marks)
| Subject | Marks | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | 17 | Medium |
| Physiology | 17 | Medium |
| Biochemistry | 17 | Medium |
| Pathology | 13 | High |
| Microbiology | 13 | High |
| Pharmacology | 13 | Very High |
| Forensic Medicine | 10 | High |
Part B - Clinical (200 marks)
| Subject | Marks | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 33 | Very High |
| General Surgery | 32 | Very High |
| OBG | 30 | Very High |
| Community Medicine | 30 | Very High |
| Paediatrics | 15 | High |
| Ophthalmology | 15 | High |
| ENT | 15 | High |
| Psychiatry | 5 | Medium |
| Dermatology & STD | 5 | Medium |
| Anaesthesiology | 5 | Medium |
| Orthopaedics | 5 | Medium |
| Radiodiagnosis | 5 | Medium |
| Radiotherapy | 5 | Medium |
5-Month Master Plan
Phase 1 - Foundation (July 11 - August 10) - 4 weeks
Focus: Pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects
| Week | Subjects | Daily Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Jul 11-17) | Anatomy | 2.5 hrs theory + 1.5 hrs MCQs + 1 hr revision |
| Week 2 (Jul 18-24) | Physiology | 2.5 hrs theory + 1.5 hrs MCQs + 1 hr revision |
| Week 3 (Jul 25-31) | Biochemistry | 2.5 hrs theory + 1.5 hrs MCQs + 1 hr revision |
| Week 4 (Aug 1-10) | Pharmacology | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs MCQs (extra time - very high yield) |
Phase 2 - Para-clinical (August 11 - September 7) - 4 weeks
Focus: High-yield para-clinical subjects
| Week | Subjects | Daily Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Week 5 (Aug 11-17) | Pathology | 2.5 hrs theory + 1.5 hrs MCQs + 1 hr revision |
| Week 6 (Aug 18-24) | Microbiology | 2.5 hrs theory + 1.5 hrs MCQs + 1 hr revision |
| Week 7 (Aug 25-31) | Forensic Medicine | 2.5 hrs theory + 1.5 hrs MCQs + 1 hr revision |
| Week 8 (Sep 1-7) | Phase 1+2 Revision | Full-length MCQ sets (50 Qs/day) + weak area review |
Phase 3 - Clinical Powerhouse (September 8 - October 19) - 6 weeks
Focus: High-mark clinical subjects (these carry 200/300 marks)
| Week | Subjects | Daily Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 (Sep 8-14) | Medicine (Part 1) | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs PYQs |
| Week 10 (Sep 15-21) | Medicine (Part 2) + Psychiatry | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs MCQs |
| Week 11 (Sep 22-28) | General Surgery (Part 1) | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs PYQs |
| Week 12 (Sep 29 - Oct 5) | Surgery (Part 2) + Orthopaedics | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs MCQs |
| Week 13 (Oct 6-12) | OBG (full) | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs PYQs |
| Week 14 (Oct 13-19) | Community Medicine | 3 hrs theory + 2 hrs MCQs |
Phase 4 - Minor Subjects (October 20 - November 2) - 2 weeks
Focus: 5-mark subjects + Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT
| Week | Subjects |
|---|---|
| Week 15 (Oct 20-26) | Paediatrics + Ophthalmology + ENT |
| Week 16 (Oct 27 - Nov 2) | Dermatology + Anaesthesiology + Radiodiagnosis + Radiotherapy |
Phase 5 - Grand Revision + Mock Tests (November 3-30) - 4 weeks
Full exam simulation mode
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| Week 17 (Nov 3-9) | Rapid revision - Part A all subjects |
| Week 18 (Nov 10-16) | Rapid revision - Part B all subjects |
| Week 19 (Nov 17-23) | Full-length mock tests (2 per day, 150 Qs each) |
| Week 20 (Nov 24-30) | Weak subjects + PYQ marathon + final revision |
Daily Schedule Template (5 hours)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Session 1 (2 hrs) | New topic - theory reading (standard textbook or notes) |
| Session 2 (1.5 hrs) | MCQ practice on the day's topic (40-50 Qs) |
| Session 3 (1 hr) | Review wrong answers + read explanations |
| Session 4 (30 min) | Flash revision of previous day's topic |
Weekend extra: Saturday - longer MCQ session (100 Qs); Sunday - weekly revision and topic summary writing
Best Resources for FMGE
| Subject | Recommended Resource |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Vishram Singh / BD Chaurasia (short notes) |
| Physiology | AK Jain / Guyton (selected chapters) |
| Pharmacology | KD Tripathi + Gobind Rai Garg notes |
| Pathology | Harsh Mohan or Robbins (short notes) |
| Medicine | Davidson's + FMGE-specific notes |
| Surgery | SRB Manual / Bailey & Love (key chapters) |
| OBG | Dutta's Obstetrics + DC Dutta Gynecology |
| Community Medicine | Park's Textbook |
| MCQ Bank | Marrow / DAMS / PrepLadder FMGE module |
| PYQs | Last 10 years NBEMS question papers |
Key Success Tips
- No negative marking - attempt every single question
- Clinical subjects = 67% of marks - give them the most time
- PYQs are gold - many questions repeat or follow the same pattern
- Do MCQs from day 1 - don't just read theory
- Community Medicine is highly scoring - don't skip it
- Pharmacology is a high-yield subject - memorize drug classes and mechanisms
- Image-based questions - practice ECGs, X-rays, histology slides in your last month
- Mock tests in the final month - simulate exam conditions strictly
You have approximately 5 solid months before the December 2026 exam - that is a very comfortable window to start from zero and clear FMGE with focused, consistent effort. Stick to the schedule, prioritize MCQ practice from day one, and focus the most energy on Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and Community Medicine since they alone carry 125 of the 300 marks.
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