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TNMGRMU MBBS Syllabus 2026: All Years, Subjects and Exam Pattern
This page gives you the complete MBBS syllabus structure at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai, from 1st Year to Final Year. It covers the subjects in each phase, what each subject includes, how you are assessed, and where to find year-wise syllabus pages, question papers and recommended books on GeckoMed.
Based on NMC CBME guidelines and TNMGRMU notifications. Updated 2026.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| University | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Chennai |
| Curriculum | Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) as prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) |
| Current NMC documents referenced by TNMGRMU | CBME guidelines published on 1 August 2023 (with a corrigendum on 1 September 2023) and CBME guidelines published on 12 September 2024 |
| Structure | Four professional phases: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 Part 1 and Phase 3 Part 2 |
| Subjects with university exams | 14 subjects across the four phases |
| Assessment | University theory and practical or clinical exams, viva voce, and continuous internal assessment |
| Official source | TNMGRMU website (tnmgrmu.ac.in), Academics > Syllabus and Regulations > Medical |
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Curriculum
Information
Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) as prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Detail
Current NMC documents referenced by TNMGRMU
Information
CBME guidelines published on 1 August 2023 (with a corrigendum on 1 September 2023) and CBME guidelines published on 12 September 2024
Detail
Structure
Information
Four professional phases: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 Part 1 and Phase 3 Part 2
Detail
Subjects with university exams
Information
14 subjects across the four phases
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Assessment
Information
University theory and practical or clinical exams, viva voce, and continuous internal assessment
Detail
Official source
Information
TNMGRMU website (tnmgrmu.ac.in), Academics > Syllabus and Regulations > Medical
Important: TNMGRMU publishes the official theory examination pattern, practical schemes and mark distribution through its notifications, including a theory examination pattern for the 2024-25 batch onwards. Always confirm marks and paper divisions for your batch on the official website.
Year-Wise Syllabus Pages
| Phase | Year | Subjects | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1st Year | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry | TNMGRMU 1st Year Syllabus |
| Phase 2 | 2nd Year | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine (taught) | TNMGRMU 2nd Year Syllabus |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | 3rd Year | Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Forensic Medicine (exam as per current scheme) | TNMGRMU 3rd Year Syllabus |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | Final Year | General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics | TNMGRMU Final Year Syllabus |
Phase
Phase 1
Year
1st Year
Subjects
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Detailed Syllabus
Phase
Phase 2
Year
2nd Year
Subjects
Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine (taught)
Detailed Syllabus
Phase
Phase 3 Part 1
Year
3rd Year
Subjects
Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Forensic Medicine (exam as per current scheme)
Detailed Syllabus
Phase
Phase 3 Part 2
Year
Final Year
Subjects
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics
Detailed Syllabus
Under CBME, the phase in which Forensic Medicine is examined differs from older regulations. Check your batch's scheme on the TNMGRMU website.
Subject-Wise Syllabus Overview
Phase 1 (1st Year)
| Subject | What the Syllabus Covers | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | General anatomy, upper and lower limb, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, head and neck, neuroanatomy, histology, embryology, genetics | Question papers |
| Physiology | General physiology, blood, nerve and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproduction, central nervous system, special senses | Question papers |
| Biochemistry | Biomolecules, enzymes, carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, molecular biology, vitamins and minerals, clinical biochemistry | Question papers |
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
General anatomy, upper and lower limb, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, head and neck, neuroanatomy, histology, embryology, genetics
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
General physiology, blood, nerve and muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproduction, central nervous system, special senses
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Biomolecules, enzymes, carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, molecular biology, vitamins and minerals, clinical biochemistry
Resources
Phase 2 (2nd Year)
| Subject | What the Syllabus Covers | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology | General pathology, haematology, systemic pathology, clinical pathology | Question papers |
| Pharmacology | General pharmacology, autonomic, cardiovascular, CNS, chemotherapy, endocrine and other drug groups, rational prescribing | Question papers |
| Microbiology | General microbiology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, applied microbiology | Question papers |
| Forensic Medicine | Medical jurisprudence, identification, thanatology, injuries, sexual offences, toxicology | Question papers |
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
General pathology, haematology, systemic pathology, clinical pathology
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
General pharmacology, autonomic, cardiovascular, CNS, chemotherapy, endocrine and other drug groups, rational prescribing
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
General microbiology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, applied microbiology
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Medical jurisprudence, identification, thanatology, injuries, sexual offences, toxicology
Resources
Phase 3 Part 1 (3rd Year)
| Subject | What the Syllabus Covers | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medicine | Epidemiology, biostatistics, communicable and non-communicable diseases, nutrition, environment, maternal and child health, health programmes, health care delivery | Question papers |
| ENT | Ear, nose and paranasal sinuses, throat, larynx, head and neck conditions | Question papers |
| Ophthalmology | Anatomy and physiology of the eye, refraction, diseases of the eye and adnexa, community ophthalmology | Question papers |
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Epidemiology, biostatistics, communicable and non-communicable diseases, nutrition, environment, maternal and child health, health programmes, health care delivery
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Ear, nose and paranasal sinuses, throat, larynx, head and neck conditions
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Anatomy and physiology of the eye, refraction, diseases of the eye and adnexa, community ophthalmology
Resources
Phase 3 Part 2 (Final Year)
| Subject | What the Syllabus Covers | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | Systemic medicine, infectious diseases, emergencies and allied specialities as per the university scheme | Question papers |
| General Surgery | General principles, trauma, systemic surgery and allied specialities as per the university scheme | Question papers |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Normal and abnormal pregnancy, labour, puerperium, gynaecological disorders, family planning | Question papers |
| Paediatrics | Growth and development, nutrition, neonatology, immunisation, childhood diseases | Question papers |
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Systemic medicine, infectious diseases, emergencies and allied specialities as per the university scheme
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
General principles, trauma, systemic surgery and allied specialities as per the university scheme
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Normal and abnormal pregnancy, labour, puerperium, gynaecological disorders, family planning
Resources
Subject
What the Syllabus Covers
Growth and development, nutrition, neonatology, immunisation, childhood diseases
Resources
Curriculum Elements Beyond Subjects
The NMC CBME curriculum adds several components alongside subject teaching:
| Component | What It Involves |
|---|---|
| Foundation course | Orientation to the MBBS programme at the start of Phase 1 |
| AETCOM | Attitude, Ethics and Communication modules across phases |
| Early clinical exposure | Linking basic sciences to clinical settings from Phase 1 |
| Family Adoption Programme | Village outreach, mandatory for batches admitted from 2023-24 as per NMC |
| Clinical postings | Ward rotations that grow in duration from Phase 2 onwards |
| Electives | Short elective blocks as per NMC guidelines |
| Logbook | Record of competencies and activities, used in assessment |
Component
Foundation course
What It Involves
Orientation to the MBBS programme at the start of Phase 1
Component
AETCOM
What It Involves
Attitude, Ethics and Communication modules across phases
Component
Early clinical exposure
What It Involves
Linking basic sciences to clinical settings from Phase 1
Component
Family Adoption Programme
What It Involves
Village outreach, mandatory for batches admitted from 2023-24 as per NMC
Component
Clinical postings
What It Involves
Ward rotations that grow in duration from Phase 2 onwards
Component
Electives
What It Involves
Short elective blocks as per NMC guidelines
Component
Logbook
What It Involves
Record of competencies and activities, used in assessment
Exam Pattern
General Structure for Each Subject
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Theory | University theory papers with long essays, short notes and short answers; number of papers per subject as per the TNMGRMU scheme for your batch |
| Practical or clinical | Subject-specific practicals (spotters, experiments, slides, specimens) or clinical cases |
| Viva voce | Oral examination on theory and practical topics |
| Internal assessment | Formative and continuous internal assessment through the year |
Component
Theory
Details
University theory papers with long essays, short notes and short answers; number of papers per subject as per the TNMGRMU scheme for your batch
Component
Practical or clinical
Details
Subject-specific practicals (spotters, experiments, slides, specimens) or clinical cases
Component
Viva voce
Details
Oral examination on theory and practical topics
Component
Internal assessment
Details
Formative and continuous internal assessment through the year
Where to Find Exact Marks
TNMGRMU notifications cover:
- The MBBS theory examination pattern for the 2024-25 batch onwards
- Practical schemes and distribution of marks for Phase 1 subjects
- Practical schemes for Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology
- The Third MBBS Part I practical scheme, distribution of marks and portions of Community Medicine Paper I and Paper II
These are available under the Medical syllabus and regulations section of the TNMGRMU website. GeckoMed will add verified mark tables here when they are confirmed for the current batch.
Internal Assessment and Attendance
| Area | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Internal assessment | TNMGRMU has implemented formative and continuous internal assessment for Phase 1 as per NMC CBME guidelines, with periodic tests and preliminary examinations for theory and practicals |
| Attendance (NMC) | A student with less than 75% attendance in theory or less than 80% in practical or clinical training cannot appear in the supplementary examination following the regular exam |
| Attempts (NMC) | No student is allowed more than four attempts for the First Professional MBBS examination |
Area
Internal assessment
Key Points
TNMGRMU has implemented formative and continuous internal assessment for Phase 1 as per NMC CBME guidelines, with periodic tests and preliminary examinations for theory and practicals
Area
Attendance (NMC)
Key Points
A student with less than 75% attendance in theory or less than 80% in practical or clinical training cannot appear in the supplementary examination following the regular exam
Area
Attempts (NMC)
Key Points
No student is allowed more than four attempts for the First Professional MBBS examination
Always check the latest TNMGRMU and NMC notifications, since rules on internal assessment and eligibility can be revised.
Recommended Textbooks
GeckoMed's book guides list the standard textbooks used by MBBS students for each year and subject:
Year
1st Year
Book Guide
Year
2nd Year
Book Guide
Year
Subject guides
Your department's recommended books should come first, since internal assessments follow them.
TNMGRMU Question Papers by Year
Year
1st Year
Question Paper Pages
TNMGRMU 1st Year Question Papers, MGR University Physiology Papers
Year
2nd Year
Year
3rd Year
Question Paper Pages
Year
Final Year
Question Paper Pages
Year
All years
Question Paper Pages
How the Phases Connect
| Phase | Builds On | Prepares You For |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | School-level biology, chemistry and physics | Understanding disease mechanisms and drug action in Phase 2 |
| Phase 2 | Normal structure, function and biochemistry from Phase 1 | Diagnosing and treating diseases in the clinical phases |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology from Phase 2 | Population health and speciality clinical skills |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | All earlier phases | Clinical decision-making across Medicine, Surgery, OBG and Paediatrics |
Phase
Phase 1
Builds On
School-level biology, chemistry and physics
Prepares You For
Understanding disease mechanisms and drug action in Phase 2
Phase
Phase 2
Builds On
Normal structure, function and biochemistry from Phase 1
Prepares You For
Diagnosing and treating diseases in the clinical phases
Phase
Phase 3 Part 1
Builds On
Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology from Phase 2
Prepares You For
Population health and speciality clinical skills
Phase
Phase 3 Part 2
Builds On
All earlier phases
Prepares You For
Clinical decision-making across Medicine, Surgery, OBG and Paediatrics
Phase-Wise Study Tips
| Phase | What Works Best |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Learn diagrams, pathways and normal values thoroughly; they are reused throughout MBBS |
| Phase 2 | Master the general sections of Pathology, Pharmacology and Microbiology first, then rotate subjects weekly |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | Keep national programme and schedule details current; practise ENT and Ophthalmology clinical examination early |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | Attend postings daily, take cases regularly and practise timed theory papers from months before the exam |
Phase
Phase 1
What Works Best
Learn diagrams, pathways and normal values thoroughly; they are reused throughout MBBS
Phase
Phase 2
What Works Best
Master the general sections of Pathology, Pharmacology and Microbiology first, then rotate subjects weekly
Phase
Phase 3 Part 1
What Works Best
Keep national programme and schedule details current; practise ENT and Ophthalmology clinical examination early
Phase
Phase 3 Part 2
What Works Best
Attend postings daily, take cases regularly and practise timed theory papers from months before the exam
For detailed strategies, see How to Pass MBBS 2nd Year and How to Pass MBBS Final Year.
How to Use the Syllabus for Exam Preparation
- Map the syllabus to past papers. For each topic, check how often it appears in TNMGRMU question papers.
- Prioritise high-yield topics first, then cover the rest of the syllabus.
- Track competencies in your logbook as you complete them.
- Revise practical components alongside theory, since they are assessed separately.
- Check notifications regularly for changes in exam pattern, internal assessment or dates on the TNMGRMU exam dates page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TNMGRMU follow the NMC CBME syllabus?
Yes. TNMGRMU's MBBS syllabus follows the NMC Competency Based Medical Education curriculum, and the university's syllabus page refers to the NMC CBME guidelines of 2023 and 2024.
Where can I find the official TNMGRMU marks distribution?
On the TNMGRMU website under Academics, Syllabus and Regulations, Medical. The university publishes the theory examination pattern, practical schemes and mark distribution for each phase.
What is the attendance requirement for MBBS?
As per NMC, a student with less than 75% attendance in theory or less than 80% in practical or clinical training cannot appear in the supplementary examination following the regular exam. Check the current rules for your batch.
When does the TNMGRMU syllabus change?
It changes when NMC revises the CBME curriculum or the university issues new regulations. Changes usually apply to specific admission batches, so always check which batch a notification covers.
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