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Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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MBBS Surgery Question Papers (2025-2021)
General Surgery question papers from seven NMC-affiliated Indian universities, spanning 2021 to 2025. All papers follow the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) assessment framework for the Final Professional MBBS examination. View online or download free in the GeckoMed app.
Papers sourced from official university exam archives.
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2025 Papers
| University | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | Web View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KNRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| TNMGRMU | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| NTRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| WBUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| RUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
2024 Papers
| University | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | Web View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KNRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| TNMGRMU | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| NTRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| WBUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| RUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
2023 Papers
| University | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | Web View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KNRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| TNMGRMU | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| NTRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| WBUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| RUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
2022 Papers
| University | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | Web View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KNRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| TNMGRMU | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| NTRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| WBUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| RUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2021 Papers
2021 papers are available for RGUHS, KNRUHS, and TNMGRMU (Tier-1 depth). These three universities have five years of confirmed papers in GeckoMed's archive.
| University | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | Web View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| KNRUHS | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
| TNMGRMU | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View Papers |
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
University
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
Web View
MBBS Surgery Exam Pattern
General Surgery is a Phase 3 Part 2 paper-bearing subject under the NMC CBME framework, examined in the Final Professional MBBS examination. Each affiliated university conducts its own examination under NMC guidelines, which means the paper structure is standardised in format though the specific question selection varies by university.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Surgery |
| MBBS Phase | Phase 3 Part 2 (Final Year) |
| Paper Type | Theory |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Question Format | Long Essay Questions (LEQ), Short Essay Questions (SEQ), Short Notes |
| Examination Authority | Respective state medical university |
| Curriculum Framework | NMC CBME |
Component
Subject
Detail
General Surgery
Component
MBBS Phase
Detail
Phase 3 Part 2 (Final Year)
Component
Paper Type
Detail
Theory
Component
Total Marks
Detail
100
Component
Duration
Detail
3 hours
Component
Question Format
Detail
Long Essay Questions (LEQ), Short Essay Questions (SEQ), Short Notes
Component
Examination Authority
Detail
Respective state medical university
Component
Curriculum Framework
Detail
NMC CBME
Mark distribution across question types varies across universities. Open the GeckoMed app and select your university to view the exact question-type breakdown for any paper in the archive.
High-Yield Topics in MBBS General Surgery
The following areas appear consistently across General Surgery papers from multiple universities. This overview is based on the NMC CBME General Surgery curriculum for Final Year MBBS. Open GeckoMed to view topic-frequency data specific to your university's papers from 2021 to 2025.
| Topic Area | System | Study Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Hernia (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional) | Abdominal Wall | General Surgery Hub |
| Acute Appendicitis | GI Surgery | Appendicitis Topic Page |
| Intestinal Obstruction | GI Surgery | Intestinal Obstruction Topic Page |
| Wound Healing (phases, factors, complications) | Surgical Principles | General Surgery Hub |
| Burns (classification, assessment, management) | Trauma | General Surgery Hub |
| Cholecystitis and Gallstone Disease | Hepatobiliary | Cholecystitis Topic Page |
| Thyroid Swellings (goitre, carcinoma thyroid) | Endocrine Surgery | Thyroid Disorders Topic Page |
| Carcinoma Breast (types, staging, management) | Breast Surgery | Breast Cancer Topic Page |
| Shock (types, pathophysiology, management) | Critical Care | General Surgery Hub |
| Peptic Ulcer Disease | GI Surgery | Peptic Ulcer Topic Page |
| Fractures and Principles of Orthopaedics | Orthopaedics | Colles Fracture Topic Page |
| Pre-operative and Post-operative Care | Surgical Principles | General Surgery Hub |
Topic Area
Hernia (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional)
System
Abdominal Wall
Study Resource
Topic Area
Acute Appendicitis
System
GI Surgery
Study Resource
Topic Area
Intestinal Obstruction
System
GI Surgery
Study Resource
Topic Area
Wound Healing (phases, factors, complications)
System
Surgical Principles
Study Resource
Topic Area
Burns (classification, assessment, management)
System
Trauma
Study Resource
Topic Area
Cholecystitis and Gallstone Disease
System
Hepatobiliary
Study Resource
Topic Area
Thyroid Swellings (goitre, carcinoma thyroid)
System
Endocrine Surgery
Study Resource
Topic Area
Carcinoma Breast (types, staging, management)
System
Breast Surgery
Study Resource
Topic Area
Shock (types, pathophysiology, management)
System
Critical Care
Study Resource
Topic Area
Peptic Ulcer Disease
System
GI Surgery
Study Resource
Topic Area
Fractures and Principles of Orthopaedics
System
Orthopaedics
Study Resource
Topic Area
Pre-operative and Post-operative Care
System
Surgical Principles
Study Resource
How to Study MBBS Surgery PYQs Effectively
- Start with your university's papers first. Exam setters follow university-specific patterns. Compare your university's papers year on year before looking at national trends, then use papers from other universities to test breadth.
- Group questions by surgical chapter. Sort questions from all five paper years under headings such as abdominal surgery, breast and thyroid, orthopaedics, critical care, and principles of surgery. This reveals which chapters your university over-represents.
- Revise surgical anatomy before clinical topics. Most long-essay questions require an anatomical foundation. Revise the anatomy of the inguinal canal, thyroid gland, breast, and bile ducts alongside the corresponding clinical topics.
- Practise drawing diagrams and operative steps. Surgery papers frequently ask for operative steps, anatomical diagrams, and classification tables. Practise labelling diagrams clearly and writing operative steps under timed conditions.
- Build clinical case reasoning. NMC CBME papers include clinical vignettes. Practise converting a presenting complaint into a differential diagnosis, investigation plan, and management outline.
- Use best-book guidance for the right depth. See GeckoMed's guide on the best surgery book for MBBS for year-wise reading recommendations.
- Combine PYQs with your university's important questions. The most-repeated questions are listed on each university's Surgery important questions page (linked below) to help you prioritise revision in the weeks before your exam.
University-Wise Surgery Question Papers
Select your university to access the complete General Surgery paper archive and important questions for your exam:
University
RGUHS
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
University
KNRUHS
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
University
TNMGRMU
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
University
NTRUHS
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
University
WBUHS
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
University
KUHS
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
University
RUHS
Surgery Papers
Final Year Syllabus
Important Questions
Related Final Year resources:
- MBBS Final Year Question Papers — all four Final Year subjects across all seven universities
- General Surgery Subject Hub — notes, topic pages, and study resources for the full surgery curriculum
- MBBS Final Year Hub — complete guide to Phase 3 Part 2 subjects, study plan, and syllabus links
- Best Surgery Book for MBBS — recommended reading by exam stage
Other Final Year subjects:
Frequently Asked Questions
Are MBBS surgery question papers free to download?
Yes. All General Surgery question papers on GeckoMed are free to view online via the website. Download in PDF format using the GeckoMed app, available on Android and iOS.
Which universities' surgery papers are available on GeckoMed?
GeckoMed covers General Surgery papers from seven NMC-affiliated universities: RGUHS (Karnataka), KNRUHS (Telangana), TNMGRMU (Tamil Nadu), NTRUHS (Andhra Pradesh), WBUHS (West Bengal), KUHS (Kerala), and RUHS (Rajasthan).
How many years of surgery papers are available?
RGUHS, KNRUHS, and TNMGRMU have papers from 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 -- five years in total. NTRUHS, WBUHS, KUHS, and RUHS have papers from 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Is General Surgery a Final Year MBBS subject?
Yes. General Surgery is a Phase 3 Part 2 (Final Year) paper-bearing subject under the NMC CBME curriculum. It is examined in the Final Professional MBBS examination conducted by each affiliated state university.
How do I find the most-repeated questions in MBBS Surgery?
Open the GeckoMed app and navigate to your university's General Surgery section. The app displays topic-frequency analysis drawn from papers spanning 2021 to 2025, helping you identify which areas your university tests most often.
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