AIIMS PG 2022 Exam Pattern, Type of Questions, Marking Scheme and Syllabus
AIIMS PG Exam Pattern 2022: Last year AIIMS had made some significant changes in the pattern of the exam. The authority made changes in the number of seats, marking scheme, and in the time duration of the exam.
Exam duration and number of questions have been increased for MDS program, now candidates have to attempt 200 questions in 3 hours instead of 90 questions in 1 hour 30 minutes. The marking scheme will be different for each type of question. AIIMS PG 2022 has made a very big change in pattern, from now, applicants have to seven types of questions in the exam.
The official exam pattern for this year has not been released yet. However, the exam pattern is expected to remain the same for this year also. Read the article to know more about AIIMS PG exam pattern, marking scheme, type of question, and much more.
AIIMS PG 2022 Exam Pattern Highlights
| Mode of Examination | Online mode i.e. CBT (Computer Based Test) |
|---|---|
| Number of papers | 1 |
| Number of questions | For MS/MD: One paper of 200 MCQ For MDS: One paper of 90 MCQ |
| Question Paper Type | Multiple-choice questions |
| AIIMS PG Total Marks | For MS/MD: 200 marks For MDS: 90 marks |
| Exam duration | For MS/MD: 3 hours (180 minutes) For MDS: 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Exam Language | English |
AIIMS PG 2022 Exam Pattern in Detail
AIIMS administers AIIMS PG Exam and there will be a single question paper consisting of multiple-choice questions based on the syllabus of MBBS programmes. The objective questions will be based on the syllabus of M.B.B.S and BDS programmes for MS/MD and MDS respectively.
- Mode: The exam will be conducted through online (CBT) mode.
- Duration: 180 minutes will be provided for the MD/MS courses and 90 minutes for MDS course.
- Language: The exam will be asked in English language.
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions will be asked in the exam.
- Number of Questions: 200 questions will be asked from MD/MS and 90 questions form MDS.
- Subjects or Syllabus: The objective questions for MS/MD will be included from the subjects taught at M.B.B.S level. The objective questions for MDS will be included from the subjects taught at BDS level.
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be provided for one correct answer.
- Negative Marking: -1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Type of Questions asked in AIIMS PG
- Single best answer type
- Multiple true-false types
- Match the following type
- Sequential arrangements type
- Multiple completion type
- Reason-assertion type
- Extended matching items/questions (EMI/EMQ).
AIIMS PG 2022 Marking Scheme
The conducting body AIIMS will employ negative marking for evaluation. 1/3rd marks will be deducted for incorrect answer from the total.
- For multiple-choice questions, out of four candidates should mark only one option as the answer.
- The marking scheme involves negative marking where every correct answer will add one mark and an incorrect answer will deduct 1/3rd marks from the total.
- No marks will be allotted or deducted for unanswered questions.
| Type of Question | Positive Marks | Negative Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Single best answer type | +1 | -1/3 |
| Multiple true-false types | +1/5 | -1/5 |
| Match the following type | +1/4 | -1/4 |
| Sequential arrangements type | +1 | -1 |
| Multiple completion type | +1/4 | -1/4 |
| Reason-assertion type | +1/4 | -1/4 |
| Extended matching items/questions (EMI/EMQ). | +1/2 | -1/2 |
AIIMS PG 2022 Syllabus
AIIMS PG syllabus includes Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical Phase from the M.B.B.S syllabus. The subjects divided into each of these phases should be thoroughly studied by the aspirants.
AIIMS PG 2022 Syllabus for MS/MD is listed below:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Community Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Clinical postings inwards
- OPDs
- Community Medicine
- Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology)
- Obstetrics
- Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Surgery and allied subjects (Anesthesiology, E.N.T., Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics)
- Clinical postings
Aspirants who seek admission for MDS programme in AIIMS should study the following syllabus taught for BDS.
AIIMS PG 2022 Syllabus for MDS is listed below:
- General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
- General Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral histology
- General Pathology
- General Microbiology
- Dental Materials
- General and Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
- Preclinical orthodontics
- Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Oral Pathology &Oral Microbiology
- Public Health Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Here is tabulation of Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical Phase for both MS/MD and MDS:
| Phase | Syllabus for MS/MD | Syllabus for MDS |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-clinical | Anatomy | Preclinical Conservative Dentistry |
| Bio-chemistry | Preclinical orthodontics | |
| Physiology | Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | |
| General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology | ||
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral histology | ||
| General Human Physiology & Biochemistry | ||
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral histology | ||
| Para-clinical | Community Medicine | General Medicine |
| Forensic Medicine | General Surgery | |
| Pathology | Periodontology | |
| Pharmacology | Oral Medicine & Radiology | |
| Microbiology | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | |
| Clinical | Community Medicine | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology) | Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | |
| Obstetrics | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | |
| Gynaecology | Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry | |
| Paediatrics | ||
| Surgery and allied subjects (Anaesthesiology, E.N.T., Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics) | ||
| Clinical postings |
AIIMS PG 2022 Exam Books
- AIIMS PG aspirants can prepare using the same syllabus as their UG courses. Applicants who seek admission for MS/MD course should study the M.B.B.S syllabus. MDS course applicants should study the BDS syllabus.
- Aspirants should solve previous years question papers and take mock tests online to check and improve their speed.
- An in-depth preparation is utmost necessary for the examination. Here is list of books for reference to study for AIIMS PG 2022.
| Subject | Book Name | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | Anatomy (Vol. 1-4) - Exam Success Review MCQs for MBBS Ist Prof & PG Entrance | Brijendra Singh | ISBN-10: 8172339429 ISBN-13: 978-8172339425 |
| Anatomy for MDS | NEET PG MCQs for Dental Students: Anatomy Question Bank (PB) | Singh | ISBN-10: 9386347040 ISBN-13: 978-9386347046 |
| All subjects | AIIMS and All India PG Medical Entrance Examinations: Review Questions 2002-2015 | Arun Kumar | ISBN-10: 9385915320 ISBN-13: 978-9385915321 |
| All subjects for MDS | Complete Review of AIIMS – 25 (PG Dental Entrance Examination) | Aman Sharma / Sandeep Goyal / Simranjit Singh | ISBN-10: 938631035X ISBN-13: 978-9386310354 |
| All subjects | AIIMS: PG Medical Entrance Examination November 2011 (with Explanatory Answers) | Nitin Gupta | ISBN-10: 8123921004 ISBN-13: 978-8123921006 |
| All subjects | DAMS AIIMS PG Medical Entrance Examination, May 2014 | Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamurthy / Dr. Rahul Rajeev / Dr. Sumer Sethi | ISBN-10: 8123925778 ISBN-13: 978-8123925776 |
| All subjects for MDS | Dental Desk (NEET MDS /AIIMS) | Dr. Santokh Singh Dr.Joohi Sharma, Dr.Varun Chopra | ISBN-10: 1632271699 ISBN-13: 978-1632271693 |
AIIMS PG 2022 Exam Day Instructions
- The mode of examination is online i.e. computer-based test. AIIMS PG aspirants should take a few mock tests as experience.
- The test will begin exactly at the time mentioned on the AIIMS PG Admit Card. A prior announcement will be made by the invigilator.
- The duration of the exam is 3 hours for MS/MD and 1.5 hours for MDS
- All questions will carry equal marks.
- There will be only one correct answer for each question from the given four options.
- Negative marking scheme will be employed for evaluating the answers. Applicants should only answer the question if they are sure about it.
- Unanswered questions will not affect the total marks
- One mark will be allotted for each correct answer while 1/3rd marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Applicants are required to sign the attendance sheet.
- Admit card should be carried along with a photo identity proof.
AIIMS PG 2022 Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques: How many questions are there in the exam as per AIIMS PG 2022 exam pattern?
Ans: According to the exam pattern of AIIMS PG there will be 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Ques: What is the duration of AIIMS PG 2022 examination?
Ans: AIIMS PG 2022 for January session will be conducted in the computer-based mode for a duration of 3 hours.
Ques: Is there any negative marking in AIIMS PG 2022 for January session?
Ans: Yes, the questions in AIIMS PG exam always carry certain negative marking if answered incorrectly.
Ques: Who is the conducting authority of AIIMS PG 2022?
<Ans: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi is the conducting authority of AIIMS PG 2022 January session.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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