Year
2025
Paper Name
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year)
Subject
OBG
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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TNMGRMU Obstetrics & Gynaecology Question Papers (2025-2021)
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) 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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Papers are listed by year. Click View Online to open the question paper in your browser, or use the GeckoMed app to download, annotate, and access topic-wise analysis.
2025
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year) | OBG | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
2024
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year) | OBG | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2024
Paper Name
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year)
Subject
OBG
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2023
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year) | OBG | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2023
Paper Name
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year)
Subject
OBG
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2022
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year) | OBG | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2022
Paper Name
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year)
Subject
OBG
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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2021
| Year | Paper Name | Subject | Phase | Marks | Duration | View Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year) | OBG | Final Year | 100 | 3 hours | View |
Year
2021
Paper Name
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theory (Final Year)
Subject
OBG
Phase
Final Year
Marks
100
Duration
3 hours
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TNMGRMU Obstetrics & Gynaecology Exam Pattern
The TNMGRMU OBG theory exam follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) format. The paper tests clinical knowledge across both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, requiring students to integrate anatomy, pharmacology, and clinical management within a three-hour theory exam.
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 require a structured clinical response covering definition, classification, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management. Diagram-labelling is regularly included in OBG papers, particularly for fetal presentations, mechanism of labour, and types of placenta praevia. Short essay questions and short answer questions test individual Obstetrics and Gynaecology topics in concise, focused responses.
Verify the current examination 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 OBG papers from 2021 to 2025, organised by Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Topic classifications follow the NMC CBME Final Year OBG syllabus.
Specific per-year frequency counts and model answers are available inside the GeckoMed app. Open the app to view the full frequency table for TNMGRMU OBG.
Obstetrics Topics
| Topic Area | Coverage | Study Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Antepartum haemorrhage (placenta praevia, abruptio placentae) | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Postpartum haemorrhage | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia, eclampsia) | High frequency | Topics: Pre-eclampsia |
| Ectopic pregnancy | High frequency | Topics: Ectopic Pregnancy |
| Normal labour and mechanism of labour | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Malpresentations (breech, transverse lie, face) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Operative obstetrics (caesarean section, forceps, vacuum) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Prolonged labour and obstructed labour | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Anaemia in pregnancy | Moderate frequency | Topics: Anaemia |
| Gestational diabetes mellitus | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
Topic Area
Antepartum haemorrhage (placenta praevia, abruptio placentae)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Postpartum haemorrhage
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia, eclampsia)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Ectopic pregnancy
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Normal labour and mechanism of labour
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Malpresentations (breech, transverse lie, face)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Operative obstetrics (caesarean section, forceps, vacuum)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Prolonged labour and obstructed labour
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Anaemia in pregnancy
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Gynaecology Topics
| Topic Area | Coverage | Study Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Fibroids (uterine leiomyomata) | High frequency | Topics: Fibroids |
| Carcinoma cervix (including FIGO staging) | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Ovarian tumours (benign and malignant) | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Dysfunctional uterine bleeding / Abnormal uterine bleeding | High frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Prolapse of the uterus | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Carcinoma endometrium | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Endometriosis | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
| Infertility (primary and secondary) | Moderate frequency | [GeckoMed App] |
Topic Area
Fibroids (uterine leiomyomata)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
Topic Area
Carcinoma cervix (including FIGO staging)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Ovarian tumours (benign and malignant)
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding / Abnormal uterine bleeding
Coverage
High frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Prolapse of the uterus
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Carcinoma endometrium
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Endometriosis
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Topic Area
Infertility (primary and secondary)
Coverage
Moderate frequency
Study Resource
[GeckoMed App]
Frequency ratings ("high" and "moderate") reflect general recurrence across the 2021 to 2025 paper archive and are not specific percentage claims. Use the GeckoMed app for exact year-by-year data.
Study Tips for TNMGRMU Obstetrics & Gynaecology
OBG is a broad Final Year subject that tests both clinical reasoning and applied pharmacology. Here are seven strategies specific to the TNMGRMU paper.
- Split revision equally between Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Both sections contribute LEQ and SEQ questions. Ensure you have at least five high-frequency conditions fully revised from each section before your exam, rather than loading one section at the expense of the other.
- Master obstetric emergencies with stepwise management. Antepartum haemorrhage, postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, and ectopic pregnancy are perennial high-yield LEQ topics. For each, practise writing a structured emergency management protocol, not just the clinical features.
- Practise OBG diagrams under timed conditions. TNMGRMU papers regularly include marks for labelled diagrams. Priority diagrams include the mechanism of normal labour (cardinal movements), fetal presentations and positions, types of placenta praevia, and the anatomy of the female pelvis. Practise drawing and labelling each from memory.
- Learn FIGO staging for gynaecological malignancies as a table. Carcinoma cervix, carcinoma endometrium, and ovarian carcinoma each have their own FIGO staging system. These appear frequently as short notes. Write out each staging table until you can reproduce it without prompts.
- Know the pharmacology of obstetrics cold. Oxytocics (oxytocin, ergometrine, carboprost, misoprostol), tocolytics (nifedipine, ritodrine), antihypertensives in pregnancy (labetalol, nifedipine, hydralazine), and the magnesium sulphate protocol for eclampsia are regularly tested in SAQs.
- Use the OBG viva questions page as a short-note checklist. If you can give a clear viva answer to each OBG topic, you are also ready to write a structured SAQ on it. Viva prep and theory prep for OBG overlap significantly.
- Revise contraception and family planning before your exam. Contraceptive methods, hormonal pharmacology, and family planning counselling are recurring SAQ and short note topics that are easy marks if revised systematically in the final week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are TNMGRMU Obstetrics & Gynaecology question papers free to download?
Yes. All TNMGRMU OBG 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 TNMGRMU OBG question papers are available?
GeckoMed hosts five years of TNMGRMU Obstetrics and Gynaecology theory papers, covering 2021 to 2025.
Does the TNMGRMU OBG paper follow the NMC CBME format?
Yes. TNMGRMU follows the NMC CBME curriculum and examination guidelines. The OBG theory paper covers both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is structured around Long Essay Questions, Short Essay Questions, and Short Answer Questions as per NMC CBME guidelines for Final Year MBBS.
Which OBG topics are most repeated in TNMGRMU papers?
Based on analysis of papers from 2021 to 2025 in the GeckoMed archive, antepartum haemorrhage, postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, fibroids, carcinoma cervix, and ovarian tumours appear with high frequency. Open the GeckoMed app for the complete topic-wise frequency table with per-year breakdown.
Do these question papers cover both Obstetrics and Gynaecology?
Yes. The TNMGRMU OBG theory paper covers both Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a combined subject, as per the NMC CBME Final Year MBBS curriculum. The papers available on GeckoMed reflect this combined format.
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