cpsp · july 2026 format
FCPS Part 1 syllabus
Two papers on the same day, 100 one-best-of-five MCQs each, three hours per paper, and a 70% pass line. Paper I is identical for every specialty; Paper II follows the specialty you apply in. Always confirm details against the current CPSP prospectus at cpsp.edu.pk.
Paper I — basic sciences, common to all
Anatomy
≈ 40–50% of Paper IGross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, head & neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Histology and embryology carry disproportionate weight — image-based questions are common.
Physiology
coreCell, CVS, respiratory, renal, GIT, endocrine and neurophysiology at Guyton depth.
Biochemistry
coreMetabolism, enzymes, molecular biology, nutrition — Harper's level.
Pharmacology
coreGeneral principles, ANS, CVS, chemotherapy and CNS drugs — mechanisms over doses, Katzung level.
Pathology & Microbiology
coreGeneral pathology (cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia), immunology and clinically relevant microbiology — Robbins and Levinson.
Paper II — your specialty
Pick your track once in the app; every Paper II question set, mock and drill follows it automatically.