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Punjab Medical Officer exam analysis — repeated topics (2025–2026)

Every question from every Punjab MO paper was solved and tagged subject-wise and topic-wise. This page lists the topics that repeat, the ones that have never missed a paper, and the ones asked only once so far.

Punjab MO · 2 papers · 2025 & 2026 · by Dr. Varun Agarwal

200questions scanned 2papers 23subjects 33repeated topics

Where the marks are

Questions per subject in each of the two papers. Read the TOTAL column first.

SUBJECT'25'26TOT
Preventive & Social Medicine617
Pharmacology66
Toxicology426
Forensic Medicine66
Obstetrics & Gynaecology11617
Infectious Disease13316
Cardiology12214
Neurology9514
Orthopaedics1414
Haematology10313
Surgery1313
Gastroenterology & Hepatology10212
ENT1010
Paediatrics1010
Respiratory Medicine617
Nephrology77
Endocrinology617
Rheumatology & Immunology437
Ophthalmology55
Emergency & Critical Care314
Nutrition & Metabolism213
Psychiatry11
Anaesthesia11
TOTAL100100200

Contents — most-repeated topics

#TOPICSubjectFrequency
1.MALARIAInfectious Disease2 of 2 papers · 3 questions
2.BONE MARROW FAILUREHaematology2 of 2 papers · 3 questions
3.ASCITESGastroenterology & Hepatology2 of 2 papers · 3 questions
4.HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS OF PREGNANCYObstetrics & Gynaecology2 of 2 papers · 2 questions
5.ARBOVIRAL FEVERSInfectious Disease2 of 2 papers · 2 questions
6.PLATELET DISORDERSHaematology2 of 2 papers · 2 questions
7.OESOPHAGUSGastroenterology & Hepatology2 of 2 papers · 2 questions
8.VASCULITISRheumatology & Immunology2 of 2 papers · 2 questions
9.VIRAL HEPATITISInfectious Disease1 of 2 papers · 3 questions
10.ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHYCardiology1 of 2 papers · 3 questions
11.LIFESTYLE & DIETPreventive & Social Medicine1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
12.ANTIDOTESToxicology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
13.CONTRACEPTIONObstetrics & Gynaecology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
14.ECTOPIC PREGNANCYObstetrics & Gynaecology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
15.MENSTRUAL DISORDERSObstetrics & Gynaecology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
16.POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGEObstetrics & Gynaecology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
17.CNS INFECTIONSInfectious Disease1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
18.HEART FAILURECardiology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
19.VALVULAR & CONGENITAL HEART DISEASECardiology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
20.MOTOR SYSTEM EXAMINATIONNeurology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
21.NUTRITIONAL & TOXIC NEUROLOGYNeurology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
22.PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHYNeurology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
23.PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICSOrthopaedics1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
24.IRON & CHRONIC DISEASE ANAEMIAHaematology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions
25.TRANSFUSION MEDICINEHaematology1 of 2 papers · 2 questions

Repeated Topics — Subject-Wise · Topic-Wise

2025 · 2026

33 RECURRING TOPICS · 23 SUBJECTS · 200 QUESTIONS SCANNED

Part 1 — the highest-frequency topics

Appeared in BOTH papers — never absent

SubjectTopicQs
Gastroenterology & HepatologyAscites3
HaematologyBone Marrow Failure3
Infectious DiseaseMalaria3
Gastroenterology & HepatologyOesophagus2
HaematologyPlatelet Disorders2
Infectious DiseaseArboviral Fevers2
Obstetrics & GynaecologyHypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy2
Rheumatology & ImmunologyVasculitis2
💎 CLINICAL PEARL — Only 8 topics appear in BOTH papers. With 162 topics across 200 questions, Punjab spreads very wide and repeats very little at topic level, so revision must follow SUBJECT weight rather than repeated topics. 127 of the 200 questions are sourced from the master notes.

Asked TWICE within a single paper

SubjectTopicQsPaper
CardiologyElectrocardiography32025
Infectious DiseaseViral Hepatitis32025
CardiologyHeart Failure22025
CardiologyValvular & Congenital Heart Disease22025
ENTNasopharyngeal Tumours22026
EndocrinologyAdrenal Disorders22025
Gastroenterology & HepatologyLiver Failure & Prognostic Scores22025
HaematologyIron & Chronic Disease Anaemia22025
HaematologyTransfusion Medicine22025
Infectious DiseaseCns Infections22025
NephrologyGlomerular Disease22025
NephrologyAcid-Base & Electrolytes22025
NeurologyNutritional & Toxic Neurology22025
NeurologyPeripheral Neuropathy22025
NeurologyMotor System Examination22025
Obstetrics & GynaecologyPostpartum Haemorrhage22026
Obstetrics & GynaecologyContraception22026
Obstetrics & GynaecologyEctopic Pregnancy22026
Obstetrics & GynaecologyMenstrual Disorders22026
OrthopaedicsPaediatric Orthopaedics22026
Preventive & Social MedicineLifestyle & Diet22025
Respiratory MedicinePneumonia22025
Rheumatology & ImmunologySeronegative Spondyloarthropathy22025
SurgeryBurns22026
ToxicologyAntidotes22025

Part 2 — subject-wise list of repeated topics

PREVENTIVE & SOCIAL MEDICINE · 1 recurring topic · 7 questions · 6 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Lifestyle & Diet1 of 222025

Asked once so far (5): Diarrhoeal Disease · Immunization · Modes Of Transmission · Vector-Borne Disease · Zoonoses & Rabies

Pharmacology · 0 recurring topics · 6 questions · 6 topics

Asked once so far (6): Anticoagulants · Antidiabetic Drugs · Antitubercular Drugs · Cardiac Drugs · Cns Drugs · Drugs In Pregnancy

TOXICOLOGY · 1 recurring topic · 6 questions · 5 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Antidotes1 of 222025

Asked once so far (4): Envenomation · Heavy Metals · Organophosphates · Toxidromes

Forensic Medicine · 0 recurring topics · 6 questions · 6 topics

Asked once so far (6): Asphyxial Deaths · Infanticide & Live Birth · Legal Procedure · Mechanical Injuries · Toxicology Sampling · Traffic Injuries

Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 5 recurring topics · 17 questions · 12 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy2 of 222025 2026
Contraception1 of 222026
Ectopic Pregnancy1 of 222026
Menstrual Disorders1 of 222026
Postpartum Haemorrhage1 of 222026

Asked once so far (7): Fetal Circulation · Fetal Monitoring · Obstetric Examination · Ovarian Pathology · Placenta · Postpartum Complications · Third Stage Complications

Infectious Disease · 4 recurring topics · 16 questions · 10 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Malaria2 of 232025 2026
Arboviral Fevers2 of 222025 2026
Viral Hepatitis1 of 232025
Cns Infections1 of 222025

Asked once so far (6): Covid-19 & Respiratory Viruses · Enteric Fever · Fungal Infections · Herpes Viruses · Hiv · Urinary Tract Infection

Cardiology · 3 recurring topics · 14 questions · 10 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Electrocardiography1 of 232025
Heart Failure1 of 222025
Valvular & Congenital Heart Disease1 of 222025

Asked once so far (7): Acute Coronary Syndrome · Aorta & Peripheral Vessels · Cardiac Physiology · Cardiovascular Examination · Hypertension · Oedema · Pulmonary Embolism

Neurology · 3 recurring topics · 14 questions · 11 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Motor System Examination1 of 222025
Nutritional & Toxic Neurology1 of 222025
Peripheral Neuropathy1 of 222025

Asked once so far (8): Dementia · Demyelinating Disease · Epilepsy · Movement Disorders · Neurocutaneous Syndromes · Neuromuscular Junction · Stroke & Brainstem Syndromes · Visual Pathway

ORTHOPAEDICS · 1 recurring topic · 14 questions · 13 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Paediatric Orthopaedics1 of 222026

Asked once so far (12): Avascular Necrosis · Bone & Joint Infection · Bone Tumours · Dislocations & Nerve Injury · Fracture Complications · Fracture Principles · Hand Injuries · Knee Injuries · Metabolic Bone Disease · Peripheral Nerve Compression · Skeletal Dysplasias · Upper Limb Fractures

Haematology · 4 recurring topics · 13 questions · 8 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Bone Marrow Failure2 of 232025 2026
Platelet Disorders2 of 222025 2026
Iron & Chronic Disease Anaemia1 of 222025
Transfusion Medicine1 of 222025

Asked once so far (4): Haemolytic Anaemia · Iron Metabolism · Plasma Cell Disorders · Spleen & Myeloproliferative Disease

SURGERY · 1 recurring topic · 13 questions · 12 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Burns1 of 222026

Asked once so far (11): Abdominal Trauma · Airway Surgery · Biliary Disease · Head & Neck · Intestinal Obstruction · Maxillofacial & Craniofacial · Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery · Trauma Assessment · Urology · Vascular Disease & Gangrene

Gastroenterology & Hepatology · 3 recurring topics · 12 questions · 8 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Ascites2 of 232025 2026
Oesophagus2 of 222025 2026
Liver Failure & Prognostic Scores1 of 222025

Asked once so far (5): Abdominal Examination · Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Malabsorption · Pancreas · Peptic Ulcer & H. Pylori

ENT · 1 recurring topic · 10 questions · 9 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Nasopharyngeal Tumours1 of 222026

Asked once so far (8): Audiology · Emergency Airway · Laryngeal Anatomy · Larynx & Voice · Nose & Foreign Body · Otosclerosis · Pharyngeal Infections · Vestibular Disorders

Paediatrics · 0 recurring topics · 10 questions · 10 topics

Asked once so far (10): Congenital Heart Disease · Genetic Syndromes · Growth & Development · Haemoglobinopathies · Juvenile Arthritis · Malnutrition · Muscular Dystrophy · Neonatal Sepsis · Respiratory Infections · Seizure Disorders

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE · 1 recurring topic · 7 questions · 6 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Pneumonia1 of 222025

Asked once so far (5): Asthma · Blood Gas & Respiratory Failure · Clinical Signs · Pleural Disease · Tuberculosis

Nephrology · 2 recurring topics · 7 questions · 5 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Acid-Base & Electrolytes1 of 222025
Glomerular Disease1 of 222025

Asked once so far (3): Cystic Kidney Disease · Dialysis & Renal Replacement · Urinary Tract Tuberculosis

ENDOCRINOLOGY · 1 recurring topic · 7 questions · 6 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Adrenal Disorders1 of 222025

Asked once so far (5): Bone & Mineral Disorders · Calcium Disorders · Diabetes Mellitus · Metabolic Syndrome · Thyroid Disorders

Rheumatology & Immunology · 2 recurring topics · 7 questions · 5 topics

TopicPapersQsYears in which it appeared
Vasculitis2 of 222025 2026
Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy1 of 222025

Asked once so far (3): Antiphospholipid Syndrome · Hypersensitivity · Inflammatory Markers

Ophthalmology · 0 recurring topics · 5 questions · 5 topics

Asked once so far (5): Cornea & Red Eye · Eyelid Disorders · Glaucoma · Lens & Cataract · Ophthalmic Investigations

Emergency & Critical Care · 0 recurring topics · 4 questions · 4 topics

Asked once so far (4): Ards & Ventilation · Environmental Emergencies · Sepsis · Trauma & Coma Scoring

Nutrition & Metabolism · 0 recurring topics · 3 questions · 3 topics

Asked once so far (3): Lipid Disorders · Nutrition Support · Vitamin Deficiencies

Psychiatry · 0 recurring topics · 1 questions · 1 topics

Asked once so far (1): Psychotic Disorders

Anaesthesia · 0 recurring topics · 1 questions · 1 topics

Asked once so far (1): Airway Management

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