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Punjab MO · 2 papers · 2025 & 2026 · by Dr. Varun Agarwal
Where the marks are
Questions per subject in each of the two papers. Read the TOTAL column first.
| SUBJECT | '25 | '26 | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preventive & Social Medicine | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Pharmacology | 6 | – | 6 |
| Toxicology | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Forensic Medicine | – | 6 | 6 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| Infectious Disease | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| Cardiology | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Neurology | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Orthopaedics | – | 14 | 14 |
| Haematology | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Surgery | – | 13 | 13 |
| Gastroenterology & Hepatology | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| ENT | – | 10 | 10 |
| Paediatrics | – | 10 | 10 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Nephrology | 7 | – | 7 |
| Endocrinology | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Rheumatology & Immunology | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Ophthalmology | – | 5 | 5 |
| Emergency & Critical Care | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Nutrition & Metabolism | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Psychiatry | 1 | – | 1 |
| Anaesthesia | – | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 200 |
Contents — most-repeated topics
| # | TOPIC | Subject | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MALARIA | Infectious Disease | 2 of 2 papers · 3 questions |
| 2. | BONE MARROW FAILURE | Haematology | 2 of 2 papers · 3 questions |
| 3. | ASCITES | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | 2 of 2 papers · 3 questions |
| 4. | HYPERTENSIVE DISORDERS OF PREGNANCY | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 2 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 5. | ARBOVIRAL FEVERS | Infectious Disease | 2 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 6. | PLATELET DISORDERS | Haematology | 2 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 7. | OESOPHAGUS | Gastroenterology & Hepatology | 2 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 8. | VASCULITIS | Rheumatology & Immunology | 2 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 9. | VIRAL HEPATITIS | Infectious Disease | 1 of 2 papers · 3 questions |
| 10. | ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY | Cardiology | 1 of 2 papers · 3 questions |
| 11. | LIFESTYLE & DIET | Preventive & Social Medicine | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 12. | ANTIDOTES | Toxicology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 13. | CONTRACEPTION | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 14. | ECTOPIC PREGNANCY | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 15. | MENSTRUAL DISORDERS | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 16. | POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 17. | CNS INFECTIONS | Infectious Disease | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 18. | HEART FAILURE | Cardiology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 19. | VALVULAR & CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE | Cardiology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 20. | MOTOR SYSTEM EXAMINATION | Neurology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 21. | NUTRITIONAL & TOXIC NEUROLOGY | Neurology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 22. | PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY | Neurology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 23. | PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS | Orthopaedics | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 24. | IRON & CHRONIC DISEASE ANAEMIA | Haematology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
| 25. | TRANSFUSION MEDICINE | Haematology | 1 of 2 papers · 2 questions |
Repeated Topics — Subject-Wise · Topic-Wise
2025 · 2026
Part 1 — the highest-frequency topics
Appeared in BOTH papers — never absent
| Subject | Topic | Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Ascites | 3 |
| Haematology | Bone Marrow Failure | 3 |
| Infectious Disease | Malaria | 3 |
| Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Oesophagus | 2 |
| Haematology | Platelet Disorders | 2 |
| Infectious Disease | Arboviral Fevers | 2 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy | 2 |
| Rheumatology & Immunology | Vasculitis | 2 |
Asked TWICE within a single paper
| Subject | Topic | Qs | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | Electrocardiography | 3 | 2025 |
| Infectious Disease | Viral Hepatitis | 3 | 2025 |
| Cardiology | Heart Failure | 2 | 2025 |
| Cardiology | Valvular & Congenital Heart Disease | 2 | 2025 |
| ENT | Nasopharyngeal Tumours | 2 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology | Adrenal Disorders | 2 | 2025 |
| Gastroenterology & Hepatology | Liver Failure & Prognostic Scores | 2 | 2025 |
| Haematology | Iron & Chronic Disease Anaemia | 2 | 2025 |
| Haematology | Transfusion Medicine | 2 | 2025 |
| Infectious Disease | Cns Infections | 2 | 2025 |
| Nephrology | Glomerular Disease | 2 | 2025 |
| Nephrology | Acid-Base & Electrolytes | 2 | 2025 |
| Neurology | Nutritional & Toxic Neurology | 2 | 2025 |
| Neurology | Peripheral Neuropathy | 2 | 2025 |
| Neurology | Motor System Examination | 2 | 2025 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Postpartum Haemorrhage | 2 | 2026 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Contraception | 2 | 2026 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Ectopic Pregnancy | 2 | 2026 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Menstrual Disorders | 2 | 2026 |
| Orthopaedics | Paediatric Orthopaedics | 2 | 2026 |
| Preventive & Social Medicine | Lifestyle & Diet | 2 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | Pneumonia | 2 | 2025 |
| Rheumatology & Immunology | Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy | 2 | 2025 |
| Surgery | Burns | 2 | 2026 |
| Toxicology | Antidotes | 2 | 2025 |
Part 2 — subject-wise list of repeated topics
PREVENTIVE & SOCIAL MEDICINE · 1 recurring topic · 7 questions · 6 topics
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle & Diet | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antidotes | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy | 2 of 2 | 2 | 2025 2026 |
| Contraception | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
| Menstrual Disorders | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
| Postpartum Haemorrhage | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaria | 2 of 2 | 3 | 2025 2026 |
| Arboviral Fevers | 2 of 2 | 2 | 2025 2026 |
| Viral Hepatitis | 1 of 2 | 3 | 2025 |
| Cns Infections | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiography | 1 of 2 | 3 | 2025 |
| Heart Failure | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Valvular & Congenital Heart Disease | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor System Examination | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Nutritional & Toxic Neurology | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Peripheral Neuropathy | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paediatric Orthopaedics | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow Failure | 2 of 2 | 3 | 2025 2026 |
| Platelet Disorders | 2 of 2 | 2 | 2025 2026 |
| Iron & Chronic Disease Anaemia | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
Asked once so far (4): Haemolytic Anaemia · Iron Metabolism · Plasma Cell Disorders · Spleen & Myeloproliferative Disease
SURGERY · 1 recurring topic · 13 questions · 12 topics
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascites | 2 of 2 | 3 | 2025 2026 |
| Oesophagus | 2 of 2 | 2 | 2025 2026 |
| Liver Failure & Prognostic Scores | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
Asked once so far (5): Abdominal Examination · Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Malabsorption · Pancreas · Peptic Ulcer & H. Pylori
ENT · 1 recurring topic · 10 questions · 9 topics
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasopharyngeal Tumours | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2026 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
Asked once so far (5): Asthma · Blood Gas & Respiratory Failure · Clinical Signs · Pleural Disease · Tuberculosis
Nephrology · 2 recurring topics · 7 questions · 5 topics
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid-Base & Electrolytes | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
| Glomerular Disease | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
Asked once so far (3): Cystic Kidney Disease · Dialysis & Renal Replacement · Urinary Tract Tuberculosis
ENDOCRINOLOGY · 1 recurring topic · 7 questions · 6 topics
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal Disorders | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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
| Topic | Papers | Qs | Years in which it appeared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasculitis | 2 of 2 | 2 | 2025 2026 |
| Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy | 1 of 2 | 2 | 2025 |
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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