Year
2025
Paper
RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2025
Subject
Ophthalmology
Phase
3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1)
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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RGUHS Ophthalmology Question Papers (2025–2021)
Four years of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) Ophthalmology theory papers, free to view and download. Papers cover Phase 3 Part 1 (3rd Year MBBS). Topic-wise analysis and most-repeated questions included.
Sourced from official RGUHS exam archives. Updated 2026.
Open the GeckoMed app to download RGUHS Ophthalmology papers as PDFRGUHS Ophthalmology Papers by Year
Papers listed below cover the RGUHS 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1) theory examination in Ophthalmology. All papers follow the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) format.
| Year | Paper | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | Web View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2025 | Ophthalmology | 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1) | 100 | 3 hours | View Paper |
| 2024 | RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2024 | Ophthalmology | 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1) | 100 | 3 hours | View Paper |
| 2023 | RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2023 | Ophthalmology | 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1) | 100 | 3 hours | View Paper |
| 2022 | RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2022 | Ophthalmology | 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1) | 100 | 3 hours | View Paper |
| 2021 | RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2021 | Ophthalmology | 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1) | 100 | 3 hours | View Paper |
Year
2024
Paper
RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2024
Subject
Ophthalmology
Phase
3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1)
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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Year
2023
Paper
RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2023
Subject
Ophthalmology
Phase
3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1)
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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Year
2022
Paper
RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2022
Subject
Ophthalmology
Phase
3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1)
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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Year
2021
Paper
RGUHS Ophthalmology Theory Paper 2021
Subject
Ophthalmology
Phase
3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1)
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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RGUHS Ophthalmology Exam Pattern
Understanding the paper format before you sit down with a question paper helps you allocate time and identify question types. The RGUHS Ophthalmology theory paper is structured as follows under the NMC CBME framework.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| University | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka |
| Subject | Ophthalmology |
| Phase | Phase 3 Part 1 (3rd Year MBBS) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Question Types | Long essay questions (LEQ), short essay questions (SEQ), short answer questions (SAQ) |
| Paper Mode | Theory (written) |
Parameter
University
Detail
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka
Parameter
Subject
Detail
Ophthalmology
Parameter
Phase
Detail
Phase 3 Part 1 (3rd Year MBBS)
Parameter
Total Marks
Detail
100
Parameter
Duration
Detail
3 hours
Parameter
Question Types
Detail
Long essay questions (LEQ), short essay questions (SEQ), short answer questions (SAQ)
Parameter
Paper Mode
Detail
Theory (written)
Question type breakdown: The RGUHS Ophthalmology paper follows the NMC CBME theory format with long essay questions carrying the highest marks per question, short essay questions at intermediate marks, and short answer questions testing factual recall. The exact number of questions per type varies by paper year. Open the GeckoMed app to view the question-wise analysis for each paper.
Diagram requirements: Ophthalmology papers at RGUHS frequently ask for labelled diagrams, including the visual pathway, fundus diagrams, layers of the cornea, and the drainage angle. Practise drawing and labelling these without reference before your exam.
Topic-Wise Frequency Analysis
Based on the broad topic distribution across RGUHS Ophthalmology papers from 2021 to 2025. Open the GeckoMed app for paper-by-paper topic breakdowns.
| Topic | Yield Category | Study Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cataract (types, surgical management, IOL) | High yield | Cataract Notes |
| Glaucoma (classification, medical and surgical management) | High yield | Glaucoma Notes |
| Retinal detachment (types and management) | High yield | Retinal Detachment Notes |
| Diabetic retinopathy (classification, management) | High yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
| Corneal ulcer and keratitis | High yield | Corneal Ulcer Notes |
| Visual pathway and field defects | High yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
| Squint (strabismus: types, management) | Moderate yield | Squint Notes |
| Drugs used in ophthalmology (miotics, mydriatics, antiglaucoma drugs) | Moderate yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
| Trachoma (aetiology, stages, management) | Moderate yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
| Uveitis (anterior and posterior) | Moderate yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
| Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia | Moderate yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
| Dacryocystitis (acute and chronic) | Moderate yield | Ophthalmology Hub |
Topic
Cataract (types, surgical management, IOL)
Yield Category
High yield
Study Link
Topic
Glaucoma (classification, medical and surgical management)
Yield Category
High yield
Study Link
Topic
Retinal detachment (types and management)
Yield Category
High yield
Study Link
Topic
Diabetic retinopathy (classification, management)
Yield Category
High yield
Study Link
Topic
Corneal ulcer and keratitis
Yield Category
High yield
Study Link
Topic
Visual pathway and field defects
Yield Category
High yield
Study Link
Topic
Squint (strabismus: types, management)
Yield Category
Moderate yield
Study Link
Topic
Drugs used in ophthalmology (miotics, mydriatics, antiglaucoma drugs)
Yield Category
Moderate yield
Study Link
Topic
Trachoma (aetiology, stages, management)
Yield Category
Moderate yield
Study Link
Topic
Uveitis (anterior and posterior)
Yield Category
Moderate yield
Study Link
Topic
Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia
Yield Category
Moderate yield
Study Link
Topic
Dacryocystitis (acute and chronic)
Yield Category
Moderate yield
Study Link
How to use this table: High-yield topics appear across most paper years and should be your first priority. Cover these fully before moving to moderate-yield topics. Both categories have appeared as long essay and short essay questions in RGUHS papers.
Study Tips for RGUHS Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is a short subject in terms of syllabus depth, but it rewards students who prepare methodically. These tips are specific to the RGUHS exam pattern.
Prioritise cataract, glaucoma, and retinal detachment first. These three topics together account for a large proportion of marks across most years. Know the classification, aetiology, clinical features, investigations, and management for each before moving to other topics.
Practise your diagrams separately. Ophthalmology papers at RGUHS regularly include marks for diagrams: the visual pathway, the schematic eye, fundus findings in diabetic retinopathy, glaucomatous disc changes, and layers of the cornea. Practise these until you can reproduce them accurately under exam conditions.
Know the drugs. Pharmacology of the eye is asked as a short note in most years. Cover miotics (pilocarpine), mydriatics (atropine, tropicamide), antiglaucoma drugs (timolol, dorzolamide, latanoprost), and intravitreal agents. Link mechanism of action to clinical use.
Cover visual pathway lesions with clinical correlations. Questions on field defects and their anatomical basis (from retina to occipital cortex) appear regularly across RGUHS and other university papers. Draw the pathway and annotate where each lesion occurs.
Revise trachoma and Vitamin A deficiency. These overlap with the Community Medicine syllabus and have national programme relevance. Questions on their prevention and national control programmes are common at RGUHS.
Use past papers in timed conditions. Once you have covered the syllabus, attempt one full paper in three hours before your exam. This builds time management and identifies gaps. Use all four available years (2025, 2024, 2023, 2021) as mock attempts.
Pair your theory revision with the best ophthalmology book for MBBS to pick the right reference for this subject at the RGUHS level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the RGUHS Ophthalmology question papers from 2021 to 2025 free to access?
Yes. All four years of RGUHS Ophthalmology theory papers listed on this page are free to view through GeckoMed. PDF download and topic-wise analysis are available inside the GeckoMed app after a four-day free trial.
How many questions are in the RGUHS Ophthalmology theory paper?
The RGUHS Ophthalmology theory paper follows the NMC CBME format with long essay questions, short essay questions, and short answer questions, totalling 100 marks over three hours. The number of questions per type varies across years. Open the individual year pages for paper-specific breakdowns.
Which topics are most important for the RGUHS Ophthalmology exam?
Cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, corneal ulcer, and the visual pathway are consistently high-yield across RGUHS papers. Refer to the topic-wise frequency table above and use the GeckoMed app for detailed year-by-year topic analysis.
Is the RGUHS Ophthalmology exam the same every year?
The paper structure and total marks remain consistent, but the specific questions change each year. Revising all four available years gives you the broadest possible coverage of topics that RGUHS has tested in the recent past.
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