PGIMER Syllabus

Subjects

Important Topics

Biology

Diversity in the Living World, Structural Organisation in Animals, Cell: Structure and Function, Plant and Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology and its application, Ecology and Environment, Biology and Human Welfare

Chemistry

Structure of an Atom, Classification of Elements, Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Redox Reactions, Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, States of Matter, Solutions, Solid State, Coordination Compounds, Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements, Environmental Chemistry, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Organic Chemistry (Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids), Hydrocarbons, Polymers, Biomolecules.

Physics

Physical World and Measurement, Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Work- Energy-Power, Thermodynamics, Optics, Oscillations and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Electromagnetic Waves, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems.

Current Affairs

History, Economy, National Organisations, International Organisations, Countries and Capitals, Awards and Honours, Inventions and Discoveries, Books and Authors, Sports

English

Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, Sentence Improvement, Spelling Error, and Close Passage.

Subjects

Important Topics

Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction to anatomical terms, Organisation of body cells, organs, tissues, etc.. Skeletal System, Muscular System, Cardiovascular System.

Microbiology

Scope of Microbiology, Micro-organisms, Infection and its transmission, Immunity, Introduction to Laboratory Techniques.

Psychology

Introduction, Human Behaviour, Learning, Observation, Intelligence, Personality.

Sociology

Scope and Nature of Sociology, Individual- Family- Society- Community, Economy.

Fundamentals of Nursing

Introduction to Nursing, Care of the Patient, Basic Nursing care and the needs of a patient, Assessment of the patient, Therapeutic Care, Introduction to Pharmacology.

First Aid

Importance, Community Emergencies, First-Aid in Emergency Situations.

Personal Hygiene

Health: Concept and Maintenance, Physical and Mental Health.

Medical-Surgical Nursing I

Nursing Assessment, Pathophysiological Mechanism of Disease, Altered Immune Response, Clinical Pharmacology

Communicable Diseases

Review of infection, Reparation- Care and Administration of antisera and vaccines, Isolation- review of epidemiology and control measures, Management.

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Assessment of the functions of the ear, nose, and throat, Disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat and their management.

Oncology

Management of Patients with Abnormal Cell Growth, Classification of Cancer, Detection and Prevention.

Psychiatric Nursing

History of Psychiatry, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Assessment, Community Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing Management.

Community Health Nursing

Computer Education

Introduction to word processing, database, disk operating systems, Graphics and use of Statistical software, Computer-aided teaching and testing.

Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing

Reproductive System, Nursing Management of Pregnant Women and Women in Labour, Complications of pregnancy and its management.

Community Health Nursing - II

Health System, Healthcare Services and Health Planning in India, Specialised Community Health Services, Vital Health Statistics.

Paediatric Nursing

Introduction to Child Healthcare, The Newborn, The Healthy Child, Disorders and diseases in Children, Welfare of children.