RUHS MBBS 3rd Year Syllabus (2026-27)

RUHS 3rd Year Syllabus at a Glance

Combined university exam marks across the three subjects: 900. This figure excludes Internal Assessment (IA), which is assessed separately (see the Internal Assessment section below).

This structure follows the NMC CBME regulations, which prescribe two theory papers of 100 marks each plus a 100-mark practical (including viva voce) for every Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Part 1 subject except Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. RUHS, like all NMC-recognised universities, administers exams within this framework. Paper duration and any state-specific scheduling should be confirmed against the official RUHS academic notification for your batch, since these details are set at the university level and are not standardised in the national CBME document.

Do not treat topic-wise weightage or unit-wise mark splits as fixed unless your college or the RUHS syllabus notification confirms them. These are decided at the question-paper-setting stage and can vary by year.

RUHS 3rd Year Subject-Wise Syllabus Overview

Community Medicine Syllabus

Community Medicine (also called Preventive and Social Medicine, or PSM) covers epidemiology, biostatistics, national health programmes, environmental and occupational health, nutrition, and the organisation of India's healthcare delivery system. It trains you to think about disease at the population level rather than the individual patient level, which makes it a distinct shift from the pre-clinical and para-clinical years.

Explore the Community Medicine subject hub for notes, PYQs, and important questions, or go straight to Community Medicine notes for MBBS.

ENT Syllabus

ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) covers the anatomy, physiology, and common clinical conditions of the ear, nose, and throat. The subject is heavily practical and viva-driven, with strong emphasis on instrument identification, clinical examination technique, and case presentation alongside the theory syllabus.

Explore the ENT subject hub for notes, PYQs, and important questions.

Ophthalmology Syllabus

Ophthalmology covers the anatomy and physiology of the eye, vision assessment, and common eye conditions encountered in general practice. Like ENT, it combines a theory syllabus with a strong practical and clinical examination component.

Explore the Ophthalmology subject hub for notes, PYQs, and important questions.

Exam Pattern: MBBS 3rd Year (Phase 3 Part 1)

Under NMC CBME regulations, each of the three subjects in RUHS MBBS 3rd Year follows the same structure:

• Theory: Two papers of 100 marks each (200 marks total), covering long-answer questions, short-answer questions, and MCQs
• Practical and viva voce: One practical examination worth 100 marks, which includes clinical or practical stations along with viva voce
• Total university exam marks per subject: 300

Passing criteria (NMC CBME): You need a minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate, with a required minimum percentage in Theory and in Practical when scored separately (in a 60:40 or 40:60 minimum split between the two components). In subjects with two theory papers, a minimum aggregate across both papers is also required. Because NMC has revised this criterion more than once since 2023, always cross-check the exact current threshold against the RUHS examination notification for your academic year before relying on it for pass or fail calculations.

For subject-wise question papers and past exam patterns, see RUHS Community Medicine question papers, RUHS ENT question papers, and RUHS Ophthalmology question papers.

Internal Assessment Components

Internal Assessment (IA) for MBBS 3rd Year subjects is cumulative, meaning it is built up across earlier phases as well, not assessed fresh in 3rd year alone:

This means your Phase 3 Part 1 performance carries the heaviest weight in your final IA score for ENT and Ophthalmology (75 percent of the cumulative IA), and a meaningful share for Community Medicine (50 percent). IA typically draws on class tests, practical or clinical postings, attendance, and assignments, with exact weighting for each component set by your college within the NMC framework. Confirm the precise breakup and minimum eligibility threshold to sit the university exam with your RUHS-affiliated college, as this can vary slightly by institution.

Recommended Books for RUHS MBBS 3rd Year

• Community Medicine: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine is the standard reference used across Indian medical colleges for this subject.
• ENT: Dhingra's Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat is the most widely used textbook for MBBS-level ENT.
• Ophthalmology: Khurana's Comprehensive Ophthalmology is the standard undergraduate textbook for this subject.

These are the most commonly recommended titles across Indian MBBS colleges rather than an RUHS-specific prescribed list. Check with your department for any RUHS-specific reading list or edition preference before you buy.

RUHS 3rd Year Question Papers

Practising previous year papers is the fastest way to understand how each subject is actually examined at RUHS:

• RUHS Community Medicine Question Papers
• RUHS ENT Question Papers
• RUHS Ophthalmology Question Papers

MBBS Syllabus by Year (RUHS)

• RUHS MBBS 1st Year Syllabus
• RUHS MBBS 2nd Year Syllabus
• RUHS MBBS 3rd Year Syllabus (this page)
• RUHS MBBS Final Year Syllabus

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