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Key Facts: FCPS Part-I Exam

200

Official MCQs

2 h

Per paper

Rs. 25,050

Jan 2026 fee

Specialty groups

CBT

Delivery

CPSP FCPS Part-I is a two-paper computer-based MCQ exam (100 single-best questions per paper, 2 hours each). Fee for the January 2026 session was Rs. 25,050. Both papers must be passed separately before fellowship training registration.

Sample FCPS Part-I Practice Questions

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1Which structure forms the outermost meningeal layer covering the brain?

A.Pia mater

B.Arachnoid mater

C.Dura mater

D.Ependyma

Explanation: The dura mater is the tough outermost meningeal layer. The arachnoid lies beneath it, and the pia closely invests the brain surface.

2The right coronary artery most commonly arises from which aortic sinus?

A.Left posterior aortic sinus

B.Anterior (right) aortic sinus

C.Non-coronary sinus only

D.Pulmonary trunk

Explanation: The right coronary artery typically arises from the anterior (right) aortic sinus, while the left coronary artery arises from the left posterior sinus.

3Which cranial nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to the parotid gland?

A.Facial nerve (CN VII)

B.Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)

C.Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

D.Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

Explanation: Parasympathetic secretomotor fibers to the parotid travel via the glossopharyngeal nerve through the otic ganglion and then the auriculotemporal nerve.

4The portal triad at the porta hepatis contains all of the following EXCEPT:

A.Hepatic artery

B.Portal vein

C.Common bile duct (hepatic duct)

D.Hepatic vein

Explanation: The porta hepatis transmits the hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct. Hepatic veins drain into the inferior vena cava at the bare area, not through the porta hepatis.

5Which spinal nerve roots contribute to the phrenic nerve?

A.C1–C2

B.C3–C5

C.C6–C8

D.T1–T3

Explanation: The phrenic nerve arises chiefly from C3–C5 ventral rami ("C3, 4, 5 keep the diaphragm alive") and provides motor innervation to the diaphragm.

6In adults, the spinal cord typically ends at which vertebral level?

A.L1–L2

B.L4–L5

C.S2

D.T8–T9

Explanation: In adults the conus medullaris usually terminates around the L1–L2 vertebral level. Lumbar puncture is performed below this level to avoid cord injury.

7Which embryonic structure gives rise to the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk?

A.Truncus arteriosus

B.Bulbus cordis alone

C.Sinus venosus

D.Primitive atrium

Explanation: Neural crest–influenced partitioning of the truncus arteriosus forms the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk. Abnormal partitioning causes persistent truncus arteriosus or transposition-spectrum defects.

8The median nerve is formed by contributions from which cords of the brachial plexus?

A.Posterior and lateral cords

B.Lateral and medial cords

C.Medial and posterior cords

D.Upper and lower trunks only

Explanation: The median nerve is formed by lateral and medial cord contributions (C5–T1). It supplies most forearm flexors and thenar muscles.

9Which cell type lines alveoli and is primarily responsible for surfactant production?

A.Type I pneumocyte

B.Type II pneumocyte

C.Clara (club) cell only

D.Alveolar macrophage

Explanation: Type II pneumocytes synthesize and secrete pulmonary surfactant, reducing alveolar surface tension. Type I pneumocytes form most of the gas-exchange surface.

10The ureter crosses which structure as it enters the pelvis in males?

A.Obturator nerve only

B.Bifurcation of the common iliac vessels

C.Pudendal nerve

D.Femoral artery

Explanation: Each ureter descends on the psoas and crosses the pelvic brim near the bifurcation of the common iliac artery before entering the pelvis.

About the FCPS Part-I Exam

FCPS Part-I is the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan entry examination for fellowship training. It is a computer-based, single-best-answer MCQ assessment of basic medical sciences relevant to the chosen specialty group. Candidates sit two papers of 100 MCQs each (2 hours per paper). Passing Part-I (or obtaining an approved exemption) is required before registration for CPSP fellowship training. This practice bank focuses on Medicine and Allied content spanning anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, biostatistics/epidemiology, and medical ethics.

Exam sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two computer-based papers. Paper-I covers common basic medical sciences for all specialty groups. Paper-II is specialty-specific (this bank emphasizes Medicine and Allied topics). Official January 2026 groups include Anaesthesiology, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Diagnostic Radiology, Psychiatry, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT), Medicine and Allied, and Surgery and Allied.

Time Limit

2 hours per paper

Passing Score

Both papers must be passed separately; confirm current CPSP standard-setting on the e-portal (public notifications reviewed do not publish one fixed percentage).

Exam / Certification Fees

Rs. 25,050 (Rs. 25,000 examination fee + Rs. 50 handling charges) for the January 2026 FCPS-I online examination per CPSP notification

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly published in the official pages reviewed. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~20%

Anatomy

Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, CNS pathways, limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head and neck, and endocrine gland structure.

~25%

Physiology and Biochemistry

Cell transport, nerve-muscle, blood and coagulation, cardiac cycle and blood pressure, respiration, renal and acid-base, GI, CNS, endocrine, and metabolism.

~25%

Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology

Cell injury, inflammation, repair, thrombosis, neoplasia, genetics, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, mycobacteria, hepatitis viruses, HIV, and parasites.

~15%

Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics, antimicrobials including anti-TB agents, cardiovascular and autonomic drugs, analgesics, antidiabetics, and selected CNS drugs.

~8%

Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Disease measures, screening concepts, data summarization, normal distribution, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

~7%

Behavioral Science and Medical Ethics

Ethics principles, communication and counseling, and psychosocial aspects of healthcare.

Preparing for the FCPS Part-I Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Both papers must be passed separately; confirm current CPSP standard-setting on the e-portal (public notifications reviewed do not publish one fixed percentage).
Assessment: Two computer-based papers. Paper-I covers common basic medical sciences for all specialty groups. Paper-II is specialty-specific (this bank emphasizes Medicine and Allied topics). Official January 2026 groups include Anaesthesiology, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Diagnostic Radiology, Psychiatry, Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT), Medicine and Allied, and Surgery and Allied.
Time limit: 2 hours per paper
Exam / certification fees: Rs. 25,050 (Rs. 25,000 examination fee + Rs. 50 handling charges) for the January 2026 FCPS-I online examination per CPSP notification Official sources

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FCPS Part-I: Suggested Study Strategy

1Anchor preparation to the CPSP FCPS-I curriculum for your specialty group; Paper-I is common while Paper-II is specialty-specific.

2Weight study time toward anatomy, physiology, and pathology because they dominate both papers for Medicine and Allied candidates.

3Drill integrated basic-science items (mechanism → clinical implication) rather than isolated rote facts.

4Practise timed blocks of 100 MCQs in two hours to match the official paper duration.

5Review biostatistics/epidemiology and ethics early; they are smaller domains but appear in Paper-I and are easy to neglect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the CPSP FCPS Part-I exam?

Official FCPS-I notifications describe two papers of 100 single-best-answer MCQs each (200 MCQs total).

How long is each FCPS Part-I paper?

The January 2026 CPSP FCPS-I notification states each paper is two hours long.

What is the FCPS Part-I examination fee?

For the January 2026 online FCPS-I examination, CPSP listed Rs. 25,000 examination fee plus Rs. 50 handling charges (Rs. 25,050 total). Confirm the current session fee on the CPSP notification before applying.

Is FCPS Part-I only multiple choice?

Yes. FCPS Part-I is a computer-based single-best-type MCQ examination. Clinical TOACS assessments appear later (IMM/FCPS-II), not at Part-I.

Does this bank cover every specialty group?

Paper-I topics are shared across groups. This practice bank emphasizes Medicine and Allied Paper-II depth while still covering the common basic-sciences domains used by all candidates.

Are these official CPSP questions?

No. These are original practice questions covering topics from publicly described FCPS Part-I basic-sciences topics, not copied CPSP items.