The test format for the FCPS Part-I courses at the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) has been altered, with the changes taking effect from the January 2024 session.
A recent circular issued by BCPS stated that the FCPS Part-I examination would now be conducted within a single day instead of being spread across three days. Additionally, the three individual exams will be consolidated into a single paper.
In addition, it is worth noting that the examination will span a duration of four hours. Furthermore, the total marks allocated for the examination amount to 150, with each question carrying a weightage of 2 marks. It is essential to highlight that a minimum score of 70% or 210 out of 300 marks is required to pass the examination.
FCPS Part-I Examination Format (From January 2024)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration of Examination | 1 Day (Previously 3 days) |
| Number of Papers | 1 (Previously 3) |
| Duration of the Examination | 4 hours |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 (Multiple True False-75 & Single Best Answer-75) |
| Marks per Question | 2 |
| Total Marks for 150 Questions | 300 |
Pass Marks: 210 out of 300 (70%)
| Subjects | Examination |
|---|---|
| Medicine, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Pulmonology, Hepatology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease & Tropical Medicine, Medical Oncology, Palliative Medicine | FCPS Part-I in Medicine (Common Questions) |
| Surgery, Urology, Neuro-surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Casualty and Emergency Surgery | FCPS Part-I in Surgery (Common questions) |
| Paediatrics, Neonatology, Paediatric Haematology & Oncology, Paediatric Nephrology, Paediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Paediatric Pulmonology, Paediatric Neurology & Development, Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatric Endocrinology, Paediatric Critical Care Medicine | FCPS Part-I in Paediatrics (Common questions) |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Feto-Maternal Medicine, Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery | FCPS Part-I in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Common Questions) |
| Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Vitreo-Retina | FCPS Part-I in Ophthalmology |
| Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | FCPS Part-I in Dental Surgery |
| Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | FCPS Part-I in Psychiatry |
| Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | FCPS Part-I in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Anaesthesiology | FCPS Part-I in Anaesthesiology |
| Radiology & Imaging | FCPS Part-I in Radiology & Imaging |
| Radiotherapy | FCPS Part-I in Radiotherapy |
| Dermatology & Venereology | FCPS Part-I in Dermatology & Venereology |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | FCPS Part-I in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
| Haematology | FCPS Part-I in Haematology |
| Family Medicine | FCPS Part-I in Family Medicine |
Pass Marks: 180 out of 300 (60%)
| Subjects | Examination |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | FCPS Part-I in Biochemistry |
| Histopathology | FCPS Part-I in Histopathology |
| Microbiology | FCPS Part-I in Microbiology |
| Anatomy | FCPS Part-I in Anatomy |
| Physiology | FCPS Part-I in Physiology |
| Pharmacology | FCPS Part-I in Pharmacology |
| Forensic Medicine | FCPS Part-I in Forensic Medicine |
| Community Medicine | FCPS Part-I in Community Medicine |
| Transfusion Medicine | FCPS Part-I in Transfusion Medicine |
BCPS has revamped the FCPS Part-I exam format effective from January 2024. It’s now a single-day, 4-hour test, consolidating three papers into one with 150 questions, each carrying 2 marks. The passing score is 70%, requiring a minimum of 210 out of 300 marks to pass. These changes apply across multiple medical specialities.
