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TNMGRMU MBBS Question Papers (2025 to 2021)

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), established in 1987 and headquartered in Chennai, is the sole affiliating university for medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences colleges across Tamil Nadu. TNMGRMU papers follow the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) pattern across all four phases of MBBS. This page gives you access to every confirmed TNMGRMU MBBS question paper available on GeckoMed, organised by subject and phase.

Papers sourced from official TNMGRMU exam archive, SME-reviewed, and Updated 2026.
Papers sourced from official TNMGRMU exam archive, SME-reviewed, and Updated 2026.

Browse TNMGRMU Question Papers by Subject and Phase

Phase 1 — 1st Year MBBS

Subject

Anatomy

Available Year Pages

2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021

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Subject

Physiology

Available Year Pages

2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021

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Phase 2 — 2nd Year MBBS

Subject

Pathology

Available Year Pages

2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021

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Phase 3 Part 1 — 3rd Year MBBS

Subject

ENT

Available Year Pages

2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021

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Phase 3 Part 2 — Final Year MBBS

TNMGRMU MBBS Exam Pattern

TNMGRMU university examinations follow the NMC CBME framework across all four phases. Understanding the paper structure helps you allocate your revision time correctly.

Parameter

Pattern

Detail

NMC Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)

Parameter

Theory paper duration

Detail

3 hours per paper

Parameter

External theory marks

Detail

80 marks (per paper)

Parameter

Internal Assessment (IA)

Detail

20 marks (per paper, assessed by the college)

Parameter

Total theory marks

Detail

100 marks (IA + External)

Parameter

Practical and viva marks

Detail

Varies by subject; typically 100 marks combined

Parameter

Question types

Detail

Long Answer Questions (Essay), Short Answer Questions (SAQ)

Parameter

Phase-wise eligibility

Detail

Students must clear Phase 1 before proceeding to Phase 2, and so on

Long Answer Questions (Essay, 10 marks each): These require a structured answer covering definition, classification, pathophysiology or mechanism, clinical features, diagnosis, and management as relevant to the subject.

Short Answer Questions (5 marks each): These test specific factual recall or a defined clinical concept, answered in a single focused paragraph.

Previous year papers are your most reliable guide to the question-type mix, topic weighting, and marking expectations specific to TNMGRMU.


Topic-Wise Approach to TNMGRMU Exams

No two exam years are identical, but certain topics reappear consistently in TNMGRMU papers across multiple years. Rather than tracking specific question repeats, the most effective approach is to identify the high-yield topic areas in each subject and ensure you can write a structured answer for each.

High-yield topic areas by subject are available on each subject's question paper listing page. Topic analysis for individual TNMGRMU papers is accessible in the GeckoMed app.

Use PYQs from 2025, 2024, and 2023 as your primary revision dataset. For each topic that appears in two or more of those years, treat it as an exam priority. For topics that appear once, treat them as likely short-note candidates.


How to Prepare for TNMGRMU MBBS Exams

Five study habits that work specifically for TNMGRMU university exam preparation:

Start paper practice at least eight weeks before your university exam. Do not wait until you have finished reading the textbook. Attempting a 2023 or 2024 paper under timed conditions early in your revision cycle shows you exactly which topics need more work.

Write answers, not just read them. TNMGRMU examiners mark structured written responses. Reading your textbook and watching videos builds understanding, but it does not build the writing speed and structure that university exams actually reward. Practise writing at least three long answers and five short answers per week in your final two months.

Revise the same topic across multiple years. If a topic appears in the 2025 and 2023 papers, your answer needs to cover everything an examiner has expected across both papers, not just one. Cross-referencing year papers is more effective than revising a topic from a single paper.

Use the subject-level listing pages for each TNMGRMU subject. Each page shows all confirmed year pages for that subject with year-on-year context. Start at the most recent year and work backwards.

Note the specific TNMGRMU exam schedule and eligibility criteria. TNMGRMU has specific rules on IA submission and attendance requirements for appearing in university exams. Confirm these with your college examination cell each semester.


Frequently Asked Questions

Are TNMGRMU MBBS question papers available for free on GeckoMed?

Yes. Question papers for TNMGRMU MBBS from 2025 to 2021 are available on GeckoMed at no cost.

Does TNMGRMU follow the NMC CBME pattern for MBBS exams?

Yes. TNMGRMU university examinations follow the NMC Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework for all four phases of MBBS. Theory papers are three hours, with a total of 100 marks per paper (80 external marks and 20 Internal Assessment marks). Practical and viva examinations are conducted separately by the university.

Which TNMGRMU MBBS subjects have the most question papers available on GeckoMed?

All 14 MBBS subjects have dedicated question paper listing pages on GeckoMed: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.

How do I find the most repeated topics in TNMGRMU MBBS exams?

Open the GeckoMed app and navigate to TNMGRMU under your subject. The app shows topic-wise frequency analysis across all available paper years for each TNMGRMU subject.

Can I access TNMGRMU question papers offline?

Yes. Download the GeckoMed app on Android or iOS. Once downloaded, papers and their topic-wise analysis are available offline without an internet connection.

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