Year
2025
Collection
NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2025
Subject
Anatomy
Phase
1st Year MBBS
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NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers (2025 to 2021)
All Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) Anatomy question papers from the university archive, collected in one place. View year-wise papers online, with topic-wise analysis and exam pattern breakdown included. Updated 2026.
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Open in GeckoMed AppNTRUHS Anatomy Papers: Year-Wise Collection
Anatomy is a Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS subject. NTRUHS conducts university theory examinations for Anatomy across two papers: Paper I covers Gross Anatomy and Embryology; Paper II covers Gross Anatomy (continued), Histology, and Neuroanatomy. Both theory papers are available year-wise through the links below.
2025
| Year | Collection | Subject | Phase | Web View |
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| 2025 | NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2025 | Anatomy | 1st Year MBBS | View |
2024
| Year | Collection | Subject | Phase | Web View |
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| 2024 | NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2024 | Anatomy | 1st Year MBBS | View |
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2024
Collection
NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2024
Subject
Anatomy
Phase
1st Year MBBS
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2023
| Year | Collection | Subject | Phase | Web View |
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| 2023 | NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2023 | Anatomy | 1st Year MBBS | View |
Year
2023
Collection
NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2023
Subject
Anatomy
Phase
1st Year MBBS
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2022
| Year | Collection | Subject | Phase | Web View |
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| 2022 | NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2022 | Anatomy | 1st Year MBBS | View |
Year
2022
Collection
NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2022
Subject
Anatomy
Phase
1st Year MBBS
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2021
| Year | Collection | Subject | Phase | Web View |
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| 2021 | NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2021 | Anatomy | 1st Year MBBS | View |
Year
2021
Collection
NTRUHS Anatomy Question Papers 2021
Subject
Anatomy
Phase
1st Year MBBS
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NTRUHS Anatomy Exam Pattern
NTRUHS follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework for all Phase 1 examinations. The table below reflects the standard structure applicable to NTRUHS Anatomy theory papers. Students should verify specific marking and internal assessment norms from the official NTRUHS exam notification.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| University | Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| Phase | Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS |
| Number of Theory Papers | Two (Paper I and Paper II) |
| Total Marks per Theory Paper | 100 |
| Duration per Paper | 3 hours |
| Question Types | Long Essay Questions (LEQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs) |
| Practical and Viva | Separate assessment; includes dissection, spotting, and histology slides |
| Pattern | NMC CBME |
Field
University
Detail
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS)
Field
Subject
Detail
Anatomy
Field
Phase
Detail
Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS
Field
Number of Theory Papers
Detail
Two (Paper I and Paper II)
Field
Total Marks per Theory Paper
Detail
100
Field
Duration per Paper
Detail
3 hours
Field
Question Types
Detail
Long Essay Questions (LEQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
Field
Practical and Viva
Detail
Separate assessment; includes dissection, spotting, and histology slides
Field
Pattern
Detail
NMC CBME
Mark allocation: NTRUHS Anatomy theory papers typically follow the NMC CBME format with Long Essay Questions carrying 10 marks each and Short Answer Questions carrying five marks each. Verify the exact question breakdown for the current year from the official NTRUHS exam timetable notification.
Practical and viva: The practical examination for Anatomy at NTRUHS covers dissection competencies, identification of histology slides, and osteology. Viva questions tend to focus on applied anatomy, nerve lesions, and embryological anomalies. See Anatomy Viva Questions and Answers and Osteology Viva Questions for preparation.
Commonly Tested Topics in NTRUHS Anatomy
The table below lists topic areas that feature regularly across NTRUHS Anatomy theory papers. Detailed year-wise frequency counts are available in the GeckoMed app after analysing the 2022 to 2025 paper archive.
| Topic Area | Category | Study Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Brachial plexus: formation, roots, cords, and lesions | Upper Limb | Anatomy Hub |
| Femoral triangle: boundaries, floor, and contents | Lower Limb | Anatomy Hub |
| Cubital fossa: boundaries, contents, and relations | Upper Limb | Anatomy Hub |
| Inguinal canal: walls, contents, and hernia types | Abdomen | Anatomy Hub |
| Hip joint: articulation, stability, blood supply, dislocation | Lower Limb | Anatomy Hub |
| Shoulder joint: rotator cuff, movements, dislocation | Upper Limb | Anatomy Hub |
| Diaphragm: attachments, apertures, and nerve supply | Thorax | Anatomy Hub |
| Femoral canal and femoral ring: boundaries and contents | Lower Limb | Anatomy Hub |
| Facial nerve (CN VII): course, branches, and lesions | Head and Neck | Anatomy Hub |
| Spinal cord: blood supply and applied anatomy | Neuroanatomy | Anatomy Hub |
| Histology of liver, kidney, and testis | Histology | Anatomy Hub |
| Embryology: cardiac development and gut rotation | Embryology | Anatomy Hub |
Topic Area
Brachial plexus: formation, roots, cords, and lesions
Category
Upper Limb
Study Resource
Topic Area
Femoral triangle: boundaries, floor, and contents
Category
Lower Limb
Study Resource
Topic Area
Cubital fossa: boundaries, contents, and relations
Category
Upper Limb
Study Resource
Topic Area
Inguinal canal: walls, contents, and hernia types
Category
Abdomen
Study Resource
Topic Area
Hip joint: articulation, stability, blood supply, dislocation
Category
Lower Limb
Study Resource
Topic Area
Shoulder joint: rotator cuff, movements, dislocation
Category
Upper Limb
Study Resource
Topic Area
Diaphragm: attachments, apertures, and nerve supply
Category
Thorax
Study Resource
Topic Area
Femoral canal and femoral ring: boundaries and contents
Category
Lower Limb
Study Resource
Topic Area
Facial nerve (CN VII): course, branches, and lesions
Category
Head and Neck
Study Resource
Topic Area
Spinal cord: blood supply and applied anatomy
Category
Neuroanatomy
Study Resource
Topic Area
Histology of liver, kidney, and testis
Category
Histology
Study Resource
Topic Area
Embryology: cardiac development and gut rotation
Category
Embryology
Study Resource
Frequency data based on analysis of NTRUHS Anatomy papers (2022 to 2025). Open GeckoMed to view the full year-wise topic breakdown.
How to Study NTRUHS Anatomy With PYQs
Solving past question papers is one of the highest-yield preparation strategies for the NTRUHS Anatomy university exam. These tips are specific to how the paper is structured and how examiners at NTRUHS frame questions.
- Prioritise applied anatomy. NTRUHS theory papers consistently reward answers that connect anatomical structures to clinical scenarios -- nerve lesions, joint dislocations, hernia anatomy. For each major nerve or joint you study, prepare one or two lines of clinical significance.
- Diagrams carry marks. Anatomy answers with neat, labelled diagrams typically score better than text-only answers. Practice drawing brachial plexus, femoral triangle, inguinal canal, diaphragm, and shoulder joint diagrams from memory with labels.
- Cover all four paper years. Working through the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 papers will reveal which topics rotate and which ones have appeared in three or more years. Rotate topics do not always reappear -- but high-yield topics almost always do.
- Do not neglect Histology and Embryology. Paper II questions on histology slides and embryological anomalies are easy marks if prepared systematically. Make a short note on each histology slide (identification features, function, distinguishing characteristics).
- Practice timed answers. An NTRUHS Anatomy paper runs for three hours. Spend no more than 15 minutes on a long essay question and five to seven minutes on each short answer. Practise this pacing so you do not run out of time on familiar topics.
- Osteology is a viva focus, not a theory focus. Bone identification and surface markings are primarily tested in practicals and viva. In theory, osteology appears in the context of joints and nerve lesions rather than standalone identification questions.
- Link Neuroanatomy to applied neurology. Neuroanatomy questions at the NTRUHS level focus on spinal tracts, blood supply, and cranial nerve lesions with clinical correlations, not on detailed nuclei mapping. Keep neuroanatomy revision clinically framed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are NTRUHS Anatomy question papers free on GeckoMed?
Yes. All NTRUHS Anatomy papers in the GeckoMed collection are free to access. The app offers a four-day free trial with full access, followed by an annual subscription at INR 500.
How many theory papers does NTRUHS conduct for Anatomy?
NTRUHS conducts two Anatomy theory papers as part of the Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS university examination: Paper I (Gross Anatomy and Embryology) and Paper II (Gross Anatomy, Histology, and Neuroanatomy). Each theory paper is 100 marks and three hours in duration. Verify the current structure from the official NTRUHS exam notification.
Does NTRUHS follow the NMC CBME pattern for Anatomy?
Yes. NTRUHS aligns with the National Medical Commission (NMC) CBME framework for Phase 1 MBBS subjects including Anatomy. The paper includes Long Essay Questions and Short Answer Questions as per the NMC format, along with a separate practical and viva assessment component.
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