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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: FCPS Part-1 Exam

150

Official Questions

BCPS 2026 marking system

300

Total Marks

BCPS 2026 marking system

4 hours

Exam Duration

BCPS 2026 marking system

70% / 60%

Clinical / Basic-Science Pass Mark

BCPS 2026 marking system

Tk 11,000

New-Candidate Fee

BCPS July 2026 notice

Tk 10,000

Reseat Fee

BCPS July 2026 notice

The current BCPS Part-I paper has 75 Multiple True-False questions and 75 Single Best Answer questions for 300 marks in four hours. Clinical-subject papers require 210/300, while the listed basic-science subjects require 180/300. This site’s 100-question bank is an independent broad medical-foundation sampler, not an official subject paper or published BCPS weighting.

Sample FCPS Part-1 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your FCPS Part-1 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Within the main intercostal neurovascular bundle in a costal groove, what is the order of structures from superior to inferior?
A.Vein, artery, nerve
B.Artery, vein, nerve
C.Nerve, artery, vein
D.Vein, nerve, artery
Explanation: The main intercostal neurovascular bundle lies between the internal and innermost intercostal muscles. From superior to inferior in the costal groove, its order is vein, artery, then nerve (VAN). Collateral branches run near the superior border of the rib below.
2A patient presents with dyspnea due to a tumor occupying the posterior mediastinum. Which of the following structures would most likely be compressed by this mass?
A.Ascending aorta
B.Thymus
C.Descending thoracic aorta
D.Phrenic nerve
Explanation: The posterior mediastinum contains the descending thoracic aorta, esophagus, thoracic duct, azygos and hemiazygos veins, and autonomic nerves (vagus nerves, splanchnic nerves, and sympathetic trunk). The ascending aorta is in the middle mediastinum, the thymus is in the anterior/superior mediastinum, and the phrenic nerve runs in the middle mediastinum along the pericardium.
3Which pattern best describes a commonly used definition of co-dominant coronary circulation?
A.The posterior descending artery and all posterolateral branches arise from the right coronary artery
B.The posterior descending artery and all posterolateral branches arise from the left circumflex artery
C.The posterior descending artery arises from the right coronary artery while posterolateral supply comes from the left circumflex artery
D.The posterior descending artery arises from the left anterior descending artery while the right coronary artery supplies the apex
Explanation: Coronary dominance is based on the artery supplying the posterior descending artery and posterolateral branches. In a commonly used co-dominant pattern, the right coronary artery supplies the posterior descending artery while the left circumflex contributes posterolateral branches. Definitions vary somewhat across angiographic studies, so co-dominance should not be described simply as two arteries forming one posterior descending artery.
4In an upright adult, aspirated material most often enters which region because the right main bronchus is wider and more vertical?
A.Apical segment of the left upper lobe
B.Lingula of the left upper lobe
C.Basal segments of the right lower lobe
D.Anterior segment of the left upper lobe
Explanation: The right main bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertical than the left. In an upright person, gravity therefore tends to carry aspirated material into basal segments of the right lower lobe. Position changes the dependent segments: in a supine patient, posterior upper-lobe segments and superior lower-lobe segments are common sites, so a supine stem cannot uniquely distinguish those locations.
5Which of the following structures passes through the diaphragm at the level of the T10 vertebra?
A.Inferior vena cava
B.Aorta
C.Vagus nerves
D.Thoracic duct
Explanation: The three major openings of the diaphragm are: 1. Vena caval opening at T8 (passes Inferior Vena Cava and branches of the right phrenic nerve). 2. Esophageal hiatus at T10 (passes Esophagus, anterior and posterior Vagus nerves, and esophageal branches of the left gastric vessels). 3. Aortic hiatus at T12 (passes Aorta, Thoracic duct, and Azygos vein).
6During an open repair of an indirect inguinal hernia, a surgeon identifies the borders of the inguinal canal. Which structure forms the floor (inferior boundary) of the canal?
A.Aponeurosis of the external oblique muscle
B.Transversalis fascia
C.Inguinal ligament
D.Conjoint tendon
Explanation: The boundaries of the inguinal canal are: 1. Anterior wall: aponeurosis of the external oblique (reinforced laterally by the internal oblique). 2. Posterior wall: transversalis fascia (reinforced medially by the conjoint tendon). 3. Roof: arching fibers of the internal oblique and transversus abdominis. 4. Floor: inguinal ligament (reinforced medially by the lacunar ligament).
7A patient with a ruptured appendix develops an intraperitoneal abscess while lying supine. In which peritoneal space is fluid most likely to accumulate?
A.Rectovesical pouch
B.Hepatorenal pouch (of Morison)
C.Left subphrenic space
D.Lesser sac (omental bursa)
Explanation: The hepatorenal recess (Morison's pouch) is a deep peritoneal space located between the liver and the right kidney. In a supine patient, this pouch is the lowest, most dependent part of the upper peritoneal cavity. Consequently, pathological fluids (blood, bile, pus, ascites) originating from the upper abdomen or right iliac fossa (e.g., appendicitis) frequently pool here.
8A surgeon performing a partial gastrectomy needs to ligate the left gastric artery. This vessel arises directly from which of the following parent arteries?
A.Splenic artery
B.Celiac trunk
C.Common hepatic artery
D.Superior mesenteric artery
Explanation: The celiac trunk is a major branch of the abdominal aorta arising at the level of the T12/L1 vertebra. It immediately divides into three branches: the left gastric artery, the splenic artery, and the common hepatic artery. These vessels supply the stomach, spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and upper duodenum (foregut structures).
9A patient with cirrhosis of the liver presents with severe hematemesis. Bleeding is most likely from dilated anastomotic channels at the lower end of the esophagus, which connect which of the following veins?
A.Left gastric vein and azygos vein
B.Superior rectal vein and middle/inferior rectal veins
C.Paraumbilical veins and superficial epigastric veins
D.Colic veins and retroperitoneal renal veins
Explanation: Esophageal varices occur at the portosystemic anastomosis in the lower end of the esophagus. Portal circulation is represented by the esophageal branches of the left gastric vein, while the systemic circulation is represented by the esophageal branches of the azygos vein. Increased portal pressure causes backflow and dilation of these anastomosing channels, leading to life-threatening hemorrhage.
10During a cholecystectomy, the surgeon must identify the structures in the hepatoduodenal ligament. Which of the following describes the correct anatomical relationship of these structures from anterior to posterior?
A.Bile duct (right) and hepatic artery (left) are anterior; portal vein is posterior
B.Portal vein (right) and bile duct (left) are anterior; hepatic artery is posterior
C.Hepatic artery (right) and portal vein (left) are anterior; bile duct is posterior
D.Portal vein and hepatic artery are anterior; bile duct is posterior
Explanation: Within the free edge of the lesser omentum (hepatoduodenal ligament), the spatial orientation is highly consistent: 1. Anterior-right: Bile duct. 2. Anterior-left: Hepatic artery proper. 3. Posterior: Portal vein. This relationship is critical during surgery (such as Pringle's maneuver) to prevent accidental ligation of the portal vein or hepatic artery.

About the FCPS Part-1 Exam

FCPS Part-I is the written first-stage examination of the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons. Candidates sit a subject-specific paper; there is no single generic basic-medical-science blueprint shared by every specialty.

Questions

150 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours

Passing Score

70% for clinical subjects; 60% for listed basic-science subjects

Exam Fee

Tk 11,000 new candidate; Tk 10,000 reseat candidate (July 2026) (Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS))

FCPS Part-1 Exam Content Outline

Independent bank: 25%

Anatomy

Foundational gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology, and histology items used for broad preparation; not an official BCPS cross-subject weight.

Independent bank: 25%

Physiology

System physiology and applied mechanisms; the percentage describes this site bank only.

Independent bank: 15%

Pathology

General pathology, inflammation, neoplasia, and genetics; the percentage describes this site bank only.

Independent bank: 10%

Pharmacology

Core pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic mechanisms; the percentage describes this site bank only.

Independent bank: 10%

Microbiology

Bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology; the percentage describes this site bank only.

Independent bank: 15%

Biochemistry and Clinical Foundations

Biochemistry, biostatistics, study design, and medical ethics; the percentage describes this site bank only.

How to Pass the FCPS Part-1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% for clinical subjects; 60% for listed basic-science subjects
  • Exam length: 150 questions
  • Time limit: 4 hours
  • Exam fee: Tk 11,000 new candidate; Tk 10,000 reseat candidate (July 2026)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FCPS Part-1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with the official syllabus for the exact subject in which you are registered; content differs by specialty.
2Practise both five-statement Multiple True-False items and Single Best Answer items under the four-hour combined-paper constraint.
3Use this broad foundation bank to find weak mechanisms, then switch to subject-specific references and questions.
4For numerical physiology, pharmacology, and biostatistics items, write units and assumptions before selecting an answer.
5Verify any administrative rule against the current BCPS notice before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current FCPS Part-I format?

BCPS states that Part-I is a four-hour written examination with 75 Multiple True-False questions and 75 Single Best Answer questions. The two parts total 300 marks.

What is the passing mark?

The May 2026 BCPS marking system sets 210/300 (70%) for the listed clinical-subject examinations and 180/300 (60%) for Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, and Transfusion Medicine.

Does every FCPS Part-I candidate take the same basic-science paper?

No. Candidates register for a named subject or common specialty paper. BCPS does not publish one universal Anatomy/Physiology/Pathology percentage blueprint for all Part-I candidates.

How much is the July 2026 Part-I fee?

The official July 2026 notice lists Tk 11,000 for a new candidate (registration plus examination fee) and Tk 10,000 for a reseat candidate.

What happens after a score below 25%?

The May 2026 marking notice says candidates securing below 25% are debarred from appearing in the next examination.