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Four years of Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) Anatomy question papers, all in one place. Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 are available to view online or download via the GeckoMed app, with topic-wise analysis and most-repeated question highlights included.
Papers below cover all available years for the TNMGRMU Phase 1 / 1st Year Anatomy theory paper. TNMGRMU does not have a 2022 paper in the current GeckoMed archive. The 2021 paper reflects the pre-CBME pattern and is included for topic-frequency reference.
2025
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| University | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| Year | 2025 |
| Phase | Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Paper Type | Theory |
| View | View Online |
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2025
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2024
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| University | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| Year | 2024 |
| Phase | Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Paper Type | Theory |
| View | View Online |
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2024
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2023
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| University | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| Year | 2023 |
| Phase | Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Paper Type | Theory |
| View | View Online |
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2023
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2022
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| University | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| Year | 2022 |
| Phase | Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Paper Type | Theory |
| View | View Online |
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2022
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2021
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| University | Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) |
| Subject | Anatomy |
| Year | 2021 |
| Phase | Phase 1 / 1st Year MBBS |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Paper Type | Theory |
| View | View Online |
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2021
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TNMGRMU Anatomy theory papers follow the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum structure. The paper tests gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroanatomy across long and short answer formats.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 (theory paper) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Question Types | Long Answer Questions (LAQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs) |
| Curriculum | NMC CBME |
| Subject Coverage | Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy |
| Practical Assessment | Separate from the theory paper |
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100 (theory paper)
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3 hours
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Long Answer Questions (LAQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
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NMC CBME
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Gross Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy
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Separate from the theory paper
The NMC CBME framework emphasises competency over rote recall. Questions often require students to link anatomical structures to clinical scenarios, surgical approaches, or common conditions. This is particularly noticeable in LAQs for topics like the brachial plexus, inguinal canal, and nerve supply of the upper and lower limbs.
When reviewing TNMGRMU papers from earlier years, note that the 2021 paper reflects a transitional period in CBME implementation. Use it for topic reference and pattern study, but prioritise 2023 to 2025 papers for format familiarity.
Based on analysis of TNMGRMU Anatomy papers from 2021 to 2025. For year-by-year question-level frequency data, open the GeckoMed app.
| Topic Area | Priority | Study Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Brachial plexus -- roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches | High | Brachial Plexus Mnemonic |
| Carpal tunnel and wrist -- contents, nerve supply, clinical correlations | High | Anatomy Notes |
| Femoral triangle and femoral sheath | High | Anatomy Notes |
| Inguinal canal -- boundaries, contents, hernias | High | Anatomy Notes |
| Heart -- surfaces, chambers, blood supply, conducting system | High | Heart Anatomy |
| Cranial nerves -- individual courses, exits, lesion effects | High | Cranial Nerves |
| Shoulder joint -- relations, nerve supply, dislocation | Regular | Anatomy Notes |
| Cubital fossa -- boundaries, floor, contents | Regular | Anatomy Notes |
| Popliteal fossa -- contents, nerve supply | Regular | Anatomy Notes |
| Colles fracture and anatomical snuffbox | Regular | Colles Fracture |
| General embryology -- germ layers, derivatives, placenta | Regular | Anatomy Notes |
| Histology -- epithelium types, connective tissue, specific organ slides | Regular | Histology Slides |
| Neuroanatomy -- internal capsule, thalamus, ascending and descending tracts | Periodic | Anatomy Notes |
| Carpal bones -- names, arrangement, clinical importance | Periodic | Carpal Bones Mnemonic |
Topic Area
Brachial plexus -- roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches
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High
Study Resource
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Carpal tunnel and wrist -- contents, nerve supply, clinical correlations
Priority
High
Study Resource
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Femoral triangle and femoral sheath
Priority
High
Study Resource
Topic Area
Inguinal canal -- boundaries, contents, hernias
Priority
High
Study Resource
Topic Area
Heart -- surfaces, chambers, blood supply, conducting system
Priority
High
Study Resource
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Cranial nerves -- individual courses, exits, lesion effects
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High
Study Resource
Topic Area
Shoulder joint -- relations, nerve supply, dislocation
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Regular
Study Resource
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Cubital fossa -- boundaries, floor, contents
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Regular
Study Resource
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Popliteal fossa -- contents, nerve supply
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Regular
Study Resource
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Colles fracture and anatomical snuffbox
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Regular
Study Resource
Topic Area
General embryology -- germ layers, derivatives, placenta
Priority
Regular
Study Resource
Topic Area
Histology -- epithelium types, connective tissue, specific organ slides
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Regular
Study Resource
Topic Area
Neuroanatomy -- internal capsule, thalamus, ascending and descending tracts
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Periodic
Study Resource
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Carpal bones -- names, arrangement, clinical importance
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Periodic
Study Resource
High = appears consistently across multiple years in the archive. Regular = appears in most but not all years analysed. Periodic = appears in some years; still worth covering.
These categories reflect broad pattern trends, not verified per-paper counts. Verify against each paper in the GeckoMed app before finalising your revision priority list.
GeckoMed has TNMGRMU Anatomy papers for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. TNMGRMU is a Tier-1 university on GeckoMed, which means all 14 MBBS subjects have multi-year coverage.
Yes. The paper itself is available to view or download via the GeckoMed app. Topic-wise answer guides and most-repeated question analysis are also available in the app alongside each paper.
Yes. TNMGRMU Anatomy theory papers are conducted under the NMC CBME curriculum. The paper includes LAQs and SAQs covering gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroanatomy.
Based on analysis of papers from 2021 to 2025, the brachial plexus, femoral triangle, inguinal canal, heart anatomy, and cranial nerves appear consistently. The GeckoMed app has the full topic-frequency breakdown with year-by-year tracking.
Yes, with some caution. The NMC CBME curriculum is common across all affiliated universities, so topic overlap is high. Practising papers from RGUHS or KNRUHS is useful for additional topic exposure, but prioritise TNMGRMU papers for format and question style familiarity before your exam.
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