CMS 2026 Exam Pattern
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CMS 2026 Exam Pattern
CMS 2026 Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Medicine and Paediatrics | 120: 96 General Medicine + 24 Paediatrics | 250 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine | 120: 40 from each subject | 250 | 2 hours |
The written examination therefore carries 500 marks. The Personality Test carries a further 100 marks.
Negative marking
For every incorrect response, one third of the marks assigned to the question is deducted. A question left unanswered does not attract a penalty.
The papers are objective-type multiple-choice papers and are set in English.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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