Subject
Pathology
Theory Marks
200
Practical Marks
100
Total
300
The RGUHS MBBS 2nd Year syllabus covers Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine under the NMC Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) framework. This page breaks the syllabus down subject by subject, explains how the year is examined, and lists the internal assessment components students are graded on through the year.
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology | 200 | 100 | 300 |
| Pharmacology | 200 | 100 | 300 |
| Microbiology | 200 | 100 | 300 |
| Forensic Medicine | 100* | 100* | 200* |
Subject
Pathology
Theory Marks
200
Practical Marks
100
Total
300
Subject
Pharmacology
Theory Marks
200
Practical Marks
100
Total
300
Subject
Microbiology
Theory Marks
200
Practical Marks
100
Total
300
Subject
Forensic Medicine
Theory Marks
100*
Practical Marks
100*
Total
200*
Pathology at 2nd Year MBBS covers General Pathology (cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia, haemodynamics) and Systemic Pathology (organ-wise disease processes), along with haematology and clinical pathology. Full topic-wise breakdown is being compiled and will be added here once confirmed against the RGUHS syllabus document.
Practical components: Histopathology slide study, haematology practicals (blood counts, peripheral smear), and clinical pathology (urine, stool, body fluid examination).
Recommended textbooks: Robbins Basic Pathology, and Harsh Mohan's Textbook of Pathology, are widely used references for this subject in Indian MBBS curricula.
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Pharmacology covers general pharmacological principles (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics), systemic pharmacology by drug class, and applied/clinical pharmacology including rational prescribing. Full topic-wise breakdown is being compiled and will be added here once confirmed against the RGUHS syllabus document.
Practical components: Prescription writing, experimental pharmacology (demonstrations), and clinical pharmacology case discussions.
Recommended textbooks: KD Tripathi's Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, and Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, are widely used references for this subject in Indian MBBS curricula.
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Microbiology covers general microbiology (bacteriology, immunology basics), systemic bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and applied/clinical microbiology including infection control. Full topic-wise breakdown is being compiled and will be added here once confirmed against the RGUHS syllabus document.
Practical components: Staining techniques, culture and identification methods, and serology practicals.
Recommended textbooks: Ananthanarayan and Paniker's Textbook of Microbiology, are a widely used reference for this subject in Indian MBBS curricula.
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Forensic Medicine covers thanatology, forensic pathology, forensic toxicology, medical jurisprudence and ethics, and clinical forensic medicine (injuries, sexual offences, identification). Full topic-wise breakdown is being compiled and will be added here once confirmed against the RGUHS syllabus document.
Practical components: Medico-legal case discussions, autopsy demonstrations (where applicable), and toxicology case studies.
Recommended textbooks: Reddy's The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, is a widely used reference for this subject in Indian MBBS curricula.
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Exact per-subject exam pattern details for RGUHS (theory paper count, marks per paper, practical exam structure, viva structure, internal assessment weight, and pass criteria) are being confirmed with our subject matter experts against official RGUHS regulations. In general, 2nd Year MBBS subjects under NMC CBME are assessed through a combination of theory papers, practical/clinical examinations, viva voce, and internal assessment, with a minimum pass requirement in each component.
Internal assessment for 2nd Year MBBS at RGUHS typically includes periodic theory and practical tests, attendance, and assignment or logbook completion, conducted through the academic term. Exact weightage and frequency are being confirmed and will be added here.
| Subject | Book | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology | Basic Pathology | Robbins |
| Pathology | Textbook of Pathology | Harsh Mohan |
| Pharmacology | Essentials of Medical Pharmacology | KD Tripathi |
| Pharmacology | The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics | Goodman & Gilman |
| Microbiology | Textbook of Microbiology | Ananthanarayan and Paniker |
| Forensic Medicine | The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | Reddy |
Subject
Pathology
Book
Basic Pathology
Author
Robbins
Subject
Pathology
Book
Textbook of Pathology
Author
Harsh Mohan
Subject
Pharmacology
Book
Essentials of Medical Pharmacology
Author
KD Tripathi
Subject
Pharmacology
Book
The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
Author
Goodman & Gilman
Subject
Microbiology
Book
Textbook of Microbiology
Author
Ananthanarayan and Paniker
Subject
Forensic Medicine
Book
The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Author
Reddy
The syllabus follows the National Medical Commission's Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, which RGUHS adopts and applies to its affiliated colleges.
The core CBME framework is set nationally by the NMC and updated periodically. RGUHS-specific implementation details (marks split, internal assessment structure) are confirmed by the university each academic year.
Yes. Most Indian universities, including RGUHS, require a minimum internal assessment score to be eligible to sit the university exam, alongside the university exam pass requirement itself.
Exact pass criteria (minimum marks per component) are being confirmed against official RGUHS regulations and will be added here.
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