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Phase 1
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Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
Professional Exam
First Professional MBBS
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WBUHS MBBS Syllabus 2026
The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) regulates MBBS education across affiliated medical colleges in West Bengal. WBUHS follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) framework, which sets a uniform curriculum, assessment pattern, and competency standards for all NMC-affiliated universities in India. This page is an overview of the complete WBUHS MBBS syllabus across all four phases, linking to year-specific syllabus pages, subject question paper archives, and study resources. All WBUHS subject pages on GeckoMed are updated for the 2026 academic year.
Based on NMC CBME guidelines. Updated 2026-27.
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WBUHS MBBS spans 4.5 years of academic study followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship. The 14 paper-bearing subjects are distributed across four phases:
| Phase | MBBS Year | Subjects | Professional Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1st Year | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry | First Professional MBBS |
| Phase 2 | 2nd Year | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine | Second Professional MBBS |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | 3rd Year | Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology | Third Professional MBBS |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | Final Year | General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics | Final Professional MBBS |
Phase
Phase 2
MBBS Year
2nd Year
Subjects
Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine
Professional Exam
Second Professional MBBS
Phase
Phase 3 Part 1
MBBS Year
3rd Year
Subjects
Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology
Professional Exam
Third Professional MBBS
Phase
Phase 3 Part 2
MBBS Year
Final Year
Subjects
General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics
Professional Exam
Final Professional MBBS
Each theory paper is 100 marks and three hours in duration, using the NMC CBME format of Long Essay Questions (LEQ), Short Essay Questions (SEQ), and Short Notes (SN). Theory is assessed alongside a separate practical or clinical examination and continuous internal assessment throughout the year.
For the complete marks breakdown and session schedule, refer to the official WBUHS syllabus notification or the year-specific pages linked below.
Phase 1 -- 1st Year MBBS Syllabus
Detailed WBUHS 1st Year Syllabus
Anatomy
Anatomy is the foundation of Phase 1 and one of the most content-heavy subjects in 1st Year MBBS. The WBUHS syllabus covers regional anatomy across all body systems -- upper limb, lower limb, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and head-neck-brain -- alongside general anatomy (cell biology, basic tissues, embryology, surface anatomy, and histology). The subject is examined in the First Professional MBBS and has a separate practical examination covering dissection, osteology, and histology slides.
WBUHS Anatomy Question Papers | Anatomy Subject Hub
Physiology
Physiology covers the normal function of organ systems and the physiological basis of clinical medicine. The WBUHS 1st Year Physiology syllabus includes cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, renal physiology, gastrointestinal physiology, endocrine physiology, reproductive physiology, and neurophysiology. Practical examinations cover haematology, cardiovascular recordings, and sensory and motor function assessments.
WBUHS Physiology Question Papers | Physiology Subject Hub
Biochemistry
Biochemistry bridges molecular biology and clinical medicine. The 1st Year WBUHS Biochemistry syllabus covers carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism, enzymology, nucleic acids and genetics, vitamins and minerals, and clinical biochemistry including liver function tests and renal function tests. Practical examinations involve spot tests for biological molecules and quantitative analysis.
WBUHS Biochemistry Question Papers | Biochemistry Subject Hub
Phase 2 -- 2nd Year MBBS Syllabus
Detailed WBUHS 2nd Year Syllabus
Pathology
Pathology introduces the mechanisms of disease. The WBUHS 2nd Year Pathology syllabus covers general pathology (cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia, repair, and immunity) and systemic pathology spanning cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, haematological, and endocrine diseases. Practical examinations include gross specimen identification, histopathology slide interpretation, and haematology.
WBUHS Pathology Question Papers | Pathology Subject Hub
Pharmacology
Pharmacology covers the actions, uses, and adverse effects of drugs used in clinical medicine. The WBUHS Pharmacology syllabus includes general pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics), autonomic pharmacology, cardiovascular drugs, antimicrobials, CNS drugs, endocrine pharmacology, and chemotherapy. Practical examinations cover prescription writing, drug identification, and bioassay experiments.
WBUHS Pharmacology Question Papers | Pharmacology Subject Hub
Microbiology
Microbiology covers infectious agents and the immune response. The WBUHS 2nd Year Microbiology syllabus includes bacteriology (general and systematic), virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Students learn culture techniques, identification methods, antimicrobial sensitivity testing, and the epidemiology of common infectious diseases. Practical examinations test microscopy, staining, and laboratory techniques.
WBUHS Microbiology Question Papers | Microbiology Subject Hub
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Forensic Medicine covers the intersection of medicine and law. The WBUHS syllabus includes forensic pathology (cause of death, post-mortem examination, wound patterns), forensic toxicology (common poisons and their management), medical jurisprudence (medico-legal procedures, consent, and documentation), and clinical forensic medicine. This is one of four Phase 2 subjects and is examined in the Second Professional MBBS.
WBUHS Forensic Medicine Question Papers | Forensic Medicine Subject Hub
Phase 3 Part 1 -- 3rd Year MBBS Syllabus
Detailed WBUHS 3rd Year Syllabus
Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine)
Community Medicine shifts the focus from the individual patient to the population. The WBUHS 3rd Year Community Medicine syllabus covers epidemiology, biostatistics, national health programmes (including the Universal Immunization Programme), environmental and occupational health, nutrition, and health systems. The subject is also known as PSM (Preventive and Social Medicine) in older references.
WBUHS Community Medicine Question Papers | Community Medicine Subject Hub
ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat -- Otorhinolaryngology)
ENT covers diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and larynx. The WBUHS syllabus includes the anatomy and physiology of the ENT region, hearing and balance disorders, infections of the upper respiratory tract and middle ear, nasal conditions (deviated septum, sinusitis, polyps), pharyngeal and laryngeal conditions, and head and neck lumps. Clinical and surgical management is tested alongside diagnosis.
WBUHS ENT Question Papers | ENT Subject Hub
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology covers the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye and visual system. The WBUHS 3rd Year Ophthalmology syllabus includes refractive errors, cataract, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinal disorders, squint, uveitis, and the anatomy of the visual pathway and its clinical correlates. Practical examinations include visual acuity testing, fundoscopy technique, and slit-lamp examination.
WBUHS Ophthalmology Question Papers | Ophthalmology Subject Hub
Phase 3 Part 2 -- Final Year MBBS Syllabus
Detailed WBUHS Final Year Syllabus
General Medicine
General Medicine is the broadest subject in Final Year MBBS, covering the diagnosis and management of medical conditions across all organ systems. The WBUHS syllabus includes cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, heart failure, ischaemic heart disease), respiratory diseases (tuberculosis, asthma, COPD, pneumonia), neurological conditions (stroke, meningitis, seizures), endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid disease), and gastrointestinal and renal diseases. Clinical case-based reasoning is assessed alongside theory.
WBUHS General Medicine Question Papers | General Medicine Subject Hub
General Surgery
General Surgery covers surgical principles, common surgical conditions, and operative management. The WBUHS syllabus includes wound healing, shock, fluid and electrolyte management, abdominal surgery (hernia, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, hepatobiliary surgery), breast and thyroid surgery, peripheral vascular disease, trauma, burns, and basic orthopaedic principles. Clinical postings and operative surgical exposure accompany the theory curriculum.
WBUHS General Surgery Question Papers | General Surgery Subject Hub
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
OBG covers women's reproductive health across the full antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal spectrum. The WBUHS syllabus includes normal and complicated pregnancy, stages of labour, obstetric emergencies (antepartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy), gynaecological conditions (fibroids, ovarian cysts, menstrual disorders, pelvic inflammatory disease), contraception, and reproductive medicine. Students gain clinical exposure through obstetric ward postings and delivery participation.
WBUHS Obstetrics and Gynaecology Question Papers | Obstetrics and Gynaecology Subject Hub
Paediatrics
Paediatrics covers child health from the neonatal period through adolescence. The WBUHS Final Year Paediatrics syllabus includes neonatal medicine (neonatal jaundice, birth asphyxia, neonatal sepsis), growth and development milestones, childhood immunisation, common childhood infections, nutritional disorders, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases in children, and paediatric emergencies. Clinical postings in the paediatric ward and neonatal unit form part of the practical training.
WBUHS Paediatrics Question Papers | Paediatrics Subject Hub
WBUHS MBBS Exam Pattern
WBUHS assesses MBBS students under the NMC CBME framework using a three-component structure for each subject:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Theory | 100 marks per paper, 3 hours, NMC CBME format (LEQ + SEQ + SN) |
| Practical / Clinical | Conducted separately; includes laboratory, clinical, and viva components |
| Internal Assessment | Continuous formative assessment throughout the academic year |
Component
Theory
Description
100 marks per paper, 3 hours, NMC CBME format (LEQ + SEQ + SN)
Component
Practical / Clinical
Description
Conducted separately; includes laboratory, clinical, and viva components
Component
Internal Assessment
Description
Continuous formative assessment throughout the academic year
The theory paper format across all phases uses Long Essay Questions (LEQ), Short Essay Questions (SEQ), and Short Notes (SN). NMC CBME mandates a minimum internal assessment component; the specific weightage for internal assessment at WBUHS should be verified against the official WBUHS syllabus notification for the current academic year.
Professional examinations are conducted at the end of each phase. Supplementary examinations are held for students who do not pass in the main examination.
For WBUHS exam schedules, notification dates, and results:
Recommended Textbooks for WBUHS MBBS
WBUHS follows the NMC CBME curriculum, and the textbooks used across most affiliated colleges are standard Indian MBBS references. GeckoMed publishes subject-wise book guides linked below. Students should also refer to the textbook list in their institution's prospectus or the WBUHS official syllabus document.
WBUHS Question Papers by Subject
GeckoMed has previous year question papers for all 14 WBUHS MBBS subjects, covering 2023, 2024, and 2025. Use question papers alongside syllabus revision to identify high-frequency topics and practise exam-style answers.
Phase 1 (1st Year): Anatomy | Physiology | Biochemistry
Phase 2 (2nd Year): Pathology | Pharmacology | Microbiology | Forensic Medicine
Phase 3 Part 1 (3rd Year): Community Medicine | ENT | Ophthalmology
Phase 3 Part 2 (Final Year): General Medicine | General Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Paediatrics
WBUHS Syllabus by Year
or detailed, year-specific syllabus pages with subject-wise topic breakdowns and exam pattern notes:
- WBUHS 1st Year Syllabus 2026 -- Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
- WBUHS 2nd Year Syllabus 2026 -- Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine
- WBUHS 3rd Year Syllabus 2026 -- Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology
- WBUHS Final Year Syllabus 2026 -- General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WBUHS follow the NMC CBME syllabus?
Yes. West Bengal University of Health Sciences follows the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum, which is mandatory for all NMC-affiliated medical universities in India. This means the subject list, phase structure, and broad competency framework are uniform across WBUHS and all other Indian medical universities. University-specific examination patterns, internal assessment weightages, and paper formats may vary and should be verified with the official WBUHS syllabus notification.
How many subjects are in WBUHS MBBS?
WBUHS MBBS has 14 paper-bearing subjects distributed across four phases. Phase 1 (1st Year) has three subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry. Phase 2 (2nd Year) has four subjects: Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Forensic Medicine. Phase 3 Part 1 (3rd Year) has three subjects: Community Medicine, ENT, and Ophthalmology. Phase 3 Part 2 (Final Year) has four subjects: General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics.
What is the marks distribution for WBUHS MBBS theory papers?
Each WBUHS MBBS theory paper is 100 marks and three hours in duration, following the NMC CBME format. A separate practical or clinical examination and a continuous internal assessment component are conducted alongside the theory paper for each subject. The exact internal assessment weightage and practical marks allocation should be verified against the current WBUHS academic regulations, as these may be updated each year.
Where can I find previous year question papers for WBUHS MBBS?
GeckoMed has previous year question papers for all 14 WBUHS MBBS subjects from 2023 to 2025, free to view online. Download papers in PDF format using the GeckoMed app on Android or iOS for offline revision. Links to each subject's question paper page are listed in the "Question Papers by Subject" section above, and the full archive is accessible via the WBUHS University Hub.
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