Year
2025
Paper Name
General Surgery Theory (Final Year)
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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TNMGRMU General Surgery Question Papers (2025-2021)
General Surgery question papers from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), covering the 2021 to 2025 exam cycle, are available to view online and download as PDF for free on GeckoMed. Papers are organised by year, with topic-wise frequency analysis and exam pattern breakdown available inside the GeckoMed app.
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2025
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | General Surgery Theory (Final Year) | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
2024
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General Surgery Theory (Final Year) | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2024
Paper Name
General Surgery Theory (Final Year)
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2023
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General Surgery Theory (Final Year) | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2023
Paper Name
General Surgery Theory (Final Year)
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2022
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | General Surgery Theory (Final Year) | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2022
Paper Name
General Surgery Theory (Final Year)
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2021
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | General Surgery Theory (Final Year) | General Surgery | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2021
Paper Name
General Surgery Theory (Final Year)
Subject
General Surgery
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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TNMGRMU General Surgery Exam Pattern
The TNMGRMU General Surgery theory exam follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) format. The paper tests clinical reasoning, applied anatomy, and management of surgical conditions across all chapters of the Final Year MBBS surgery syllabus.
Mark Distribution (As Per NMC CBME Guidelines)
| Section | Question Type | No. of Questions | Marks Each | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Long Essay Questions (LEQ) | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Section B | Short Essay Questions (SEQ) | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| Section C | Short Answer Questions (SAQ) | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| - | - | - | Total | 100 |
Section
Section A
Question Type
Long Essay Questions (LEQ)
No. of Questions
2
Marks Each
10
Total Marks
20
Section
Section B
Question Type
Short Essay Questions (SEQ)
No. of Questions
10
Marks Each
5
Total Marks
50
Section
Section C
Question Type
Short Answer Questions (SAQ)
No. of Questions
10
Marks Each
3
Total Marks
30
Section
-
Question Type
-
No. of Questions
-
Marks Each
Total
Total Marks
100
Duration: 3 hours
Question types: Long essay questions expect a structured clinical presentation including definition, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management. Short essay questions and short answer questions test individual topics in concise, focused responses. Diagram-labelling is commonly required in surgery papers.
Verify the current pattern with your department or TNMGRMU's official circulars before your exam.
Topic-Wise Frequency Analysis
The table below lists the major topic areas tested in TNMGRMU General Surgery papers from 2021 to 2025, as identified in the GeckoMed archive. Specific per-year frequency counts and model answers are available inside the GeckoMed app.
Note: "Asked in N of the last 5 years" data is sourced from paper analysis within the GeckoMed app. Open the app to view the full frequency table.
| Topic Area | Coverage | Study Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Hernias (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional) | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Appendicitis and acute abdomen | High frequency | Topics: Appendicitis |
| Intestinal obstruction | High frequency | Topics: Intestinal Obstruction |
| Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis) | High frequency | Topics: Cholecystitis |
| Thyroid diseases and thyroid surgery | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Carcinoma breast and benign breast disease | High frequency | Topics: Breast Cancer |
| Burns and scalds | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Shock and fluid management | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Wound healing and surgical infection | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Gastrointestinal tract tumours | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Anorectal conditions (haemorrhoids, fissure, fistula) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Trauma (head, chest, abdominal) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Peripheral vascular disease (varicose veins, arterial occlusion) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Peritonitis | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
Topic Area
Hernias (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Appendicitis and acute abdomen
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Intestinal obstruction
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Gallbladder disease (cholelithiasis, cholecystitis)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Thyroid diseases and thyroid surgery
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Carcinoma breast and benign breast disease
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Burns and scalds
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Shock and fluid management
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Wound healing and surgical infection
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Gastrointestinal tract tumours
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Anorectal conditions (haemorrhoids, fissure, fistula)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Trauma (head, chest, abdominal)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Peripheral vascular disease (varicose veins, arterial occlusion)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Peritonitis
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic classifications above are based on the NMC CBME General Surgery syllabus for Final Year MBBS. The frequency ratings ("high" and "moderate") reflect general recurrence across the paper archive and are not specific percentage claims. Use the GeckoMed app for exact year-by-year frequency data.
Study Tips for TNMGRMU General Surgery
Preparing for TNMGRMU General Surgery requires balancing a wide surgical syllabus with the ability to write structured, marks-focused answers in three hours. Here are seven strategies that work specifically for this paper.
- Start with high-yield surgical conditions. Hernias, appendicitis, thyroid disorders, breast carcinoma, and intestinal obstruction are perennially tested. Build a complete long essay answer for each of these before moving to moderate-frequency topics.
- Master the surgical management framework. TNMGRMU LEQ answers follow a predictable structure: definition, classification, clinical features, investigations, management (conservative, operative), and complications. Practise writing this structure for every major condition without prompts.
- Practice diagram-labelling under time pressure. Surgery papers frequently award marks for labelled surgical diagrams. Practise labelling hernial orifices, thyroid anatomy, the breast quadrant diagram, and bile duct anatomy as a timed drill.
- Cross-reference two consecutive years of papers. Topics that appear in 2023 and 2024 are strong candidates for 2025. Use the GeckoMed app to pull up adjacent years side by side and identify repeat questions.
- Write short notes in the 3-5 point format. The ten SEQs and ten SAQs make up 80 marks. Train yourself to write a complete, structured short note in five minutes. Speed and structure matter more than exhaustive detail in this section.
- Revise clinical surgical scenarios. TNMGRMU papers increasingly include clinical scenario-based questions (for example, "a 45-year-old man presents with a lump in the right groin"). Practise applying surgical principles to clinical vignettes rather than memorising isolated facts.
- Use the GeckoMed app for TNMGRMU General Surgery important questions. The important questions list for TNMGRMU General Surgery is compiled from paper analysis across 2021 to 2025 and is the fastest way to identify revision priorities in the final two weeks before your exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are TNMGRMU General Surgery question papers free to download?
Yes. All TNMGRMU General Surgery question papers available on GeckoMed are free to download as PDF. Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 are accessible inside the GeckoMed app.
How many question papers are available for TNMGRMU General Surgery?
GeckoMed currently hosts five years of TNMGRMU General Surgery theory papers, covering 2021 to 2025.
Does the TNMGRMU General Surgery paper follow the NMC CBME format?
Yes. TNMGRMU follows the NMC CBME curriculum and examination guidelines. The theory paper consists of Long Essay Questions (LEQs), Short Essay Questions (SEQs), and Short Answer Questions (SAQs), totalling 100 marks over three hours. This structure has been consistent across the 2021 to 2025 papers available in the GeckoMed archive.
Which topics are most repeated in TNMGRMU General Surgery papers?
Based on analysis of papers from 2021 to 2025, hernias, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, thyroid diseases, carcinoma breast, and gallbladder disease appear with high frequency across the archive. The complete topic-wise frequency table is available inside the GeckoMed app.
Can I use these papers for MBBS Final Year exam preparation at other Tamil Nadu medical colleges?
Yes. TNMGRMU is the affiliating university for the majority of medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. If your college is affiliated to TNMGRMU, these question papers reflect your actual university exam pattern and are directly relevant to your preparation.
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