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How do I study biochemistry for the PGMEE/AIIMS-PG/PGIMER Exam?

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Sanskriti Nigam Posted On : November 4th, 2022
Works at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (PGIMER)

You must open the previous year's exam papers of Biochemistry. Mark all of the topics in your biochemistry textbook where previous questions have been asked.

There is a good chance that questions on these topics will be asked again in future exams. This is especially true for PG Entrance exams in Biochemistry, Dermat, Psychiatry, and Physiology.

If you are an MBBS student, first watch the Kaplan biochemistry videos, then the Lippincott illustrated biochemistry videos, and finally the harper Kaplan videos. You will understand the concepts and there will be no need to memorize any reactions.

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How much Hard is to get an MD/MS seat through NEET PG or AIIMS PG?

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Sahil Khurana Posted On : January 8th, 2021
MBBS Medicine and Healthcare, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

To be very honest, to get an MD/MS seat through NEET PG or AIIMS PG is not an impossible task. It requires a lot of focus, dedication, and appropriate preparation.

The table below will give some recent insights about NEET PG and AIIMS PG.

Total Number of MD + MS + Diploma seats under NEET PG (Government + Private) 27,979
Total Number of MD+ MS+ Diploma Government seats under NEET PG 17,921
Total Number of MD + MS seats under AIIMS PG 680
Number of candidates registered for NEET PG (2020) 1,67,102
Number of candidates qualified NEET PG (2020) 89,549
Number of candidates registered for AIIMS PG (2020) 30,000 (approx.)

Key highlights:

  • The main thing to keep in mind is that ‘Focus and Dedication’ make everything sorted. You must focus on proper preparation from the 1st year of MBBS.
  • You will be required to do an internship after 4 years of MBBS. The time spent during the internship can be used in preparation for NEET PG or AIIMS PG. 
  • For some candidates, taking a drop of a year for preparation suits best. While for the rest, preparation along with internship and regular practice is enough.
  • It is very difficult to manage all subjects in a short period of time. The syllabus for the exam is also not fixed.
  • Getting a seat in AIIMS PG is definitely a more difficult option than in NEET PG. For candidates having full faith, they should have a more refined and clear in-depth concept for the exams.

If you are dedicated from the beginning, it is very easy to secure a seat through any entrance exam. Having a proper strategy from the initial days is the key to success in every competitive stage.

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How should I prepare for the AIIMS PG from my 3rd year of an MBBS?

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Advaith Bhaskar Posted On : March 28th, 2023
Lives in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (2000–present)

If you're in your 3rd year of MBBS and planning to appear for the AIIMS PG exam, here are some steps that you can take to prepare:

  • Get familiar with the exam pattern: Understand the AIIMS PG exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus thoroughly. This will help you to plan your preparation in a better way.
  • Start with the basics: Make sure you have a strong foundation in the basic concepts of all the subjects. Go through the textbooks and notes of your 1st and 2nd year to brush up on the basics.
  • Prepare a study schedule: Devise a study schedule that suits your routine and stick to it. Make sure you devote enough time to each subject.
  • Solve previous year papers and mock tests: Practice solving previous year papers and mock tests to get a good idea of the type of questions asked and to improve your time management skills.
  • Join a coaching institute: You can also consider joining a coaching institute that specializes in AIIMS PG preparation. This will help you to get expert guidance and a competitive environment to prepare.
  • Revise regularly: Regular revision is important to retain what you have learned. Make sure you revise the topics you have studied regularly.
  • Stay updated: Keep yourself updated with the latest developments in the field of medicine by reading medical journals, attending conferences, and discussing with your seniors and professors.

Remember, AIIMS PG is a highly competitive exam and requires consistent effort and dedication. So, stay focused and keep working hard towards your goal.

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What books should I use for AIIMS PG (I am studying first year MBBS now)?

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Nishant Jaiswal Posted On : January 8th, 2021
MBBS,MD, DM CARDIOLOGY Medicine and Healthcare, Maulana Azad Medical College

For a first-year MBBS student, any special preparation for AIIMS PG is not necessary. But following some books as listed below would help in overall development.

Subject/ Discipline

Book/ Author

Physiology (1st year)

Guyton

Anatomy (1st year)

Grays and BDC

Biochemistry (1st year)

Lange/ Harper’s/ Sathyanarayan

Pathology (2nd year)

Robbins

Microbiology (2nd year)

Ananthanarayan

Pharmaceuticals (2nd year)

KD Tripathi/ Lange

Forensics (2nd year)

KSN

PSM (2nd year)

Park

Ophthalmology

AK Khurana/ Parson

ENT

Dhingra

MCQs for 2nd and 3rd year

Arvind Arora

Key Highlights:

  • The first task is to build a stronghold on all basic concepts. The syllabus of PG entrance is based entirely on topics from MBBS. So, the first year is a vital part of the syllabus which needs to be covered well.
  • Reading the standard syllabus books is actually enough during the initial years. Books like Guyton, Grays, and Harper are good for both the MBBS course and PG entrance. Moreover, covering the syllabus from point to point is the overall necessity.
  • Only after clearing the theoretical concepts through standard syllabus books, it is advised to practice MCQs for entrance like AIIMS PG. 
  • If you are done with the syllabus and have practiced enough, you can opt for a standard crash course for AIIMS PG.

Having a consistent pace helps to extract the best out of college life, and achieve the ultimate goal at the same time. Studying every day to some extent and covering topics consistently decreases the one-time workload.

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Which one is tougher, AIIMS PG or USMLE?

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Sanchita Dasgupta Posted On : February 7th, 2022
lives in New Delhi

USMLE is more difficult than AIIMS PG.

  • If you clear AIIMS PG, you will get a residency. This is not the case with USMLE. As there are several other factors at play.
  • If you have a decent rank in AIIMS PG, you will get your preferred subjects barring a few. For USMILE, it's hard to get a few subjects, even with a ridiculously high score.
  • The interview and visa are the other two unpredictable factors for USMILE.
  • USMLE is more expensive. The entire selection process alone will cost over lakhs. USCE fees are separate. 
  • You can appear multiple times for AIIMS PG. It’s not the same with USMLE. If you fail in the examination, you can appear again but they will factor in your previous failure during your selection. Also, if you get a poor score, you can’t improve on it.
  • After your internship, you can appear anytime for AIIMS. While USMLE prefers fresh graduates. 
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What is the best for a non-AIIMSonian, the AIIMS PG or the USMLE?

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Aditya Sen Posted On : January 13th, 2021
Studied at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, (2019)

USMLE is a gateway to achieve your American dreams. Being an AIIMSonian or not, doesn’t quite matter a lot, when it’s about your dreams. Students are judged on the basis of their work performance and CV rather than being AIIMSonian or not. 

Though, being an AIIMSonian makes the process easier for an internship year of residency, if AIIMS is preferred by the university which you’re applying for. Some of the professors may acknowledge being an AIIMSonian, but the perks are limited to that only.

Categories

AIIMS-PG

USMLE

Conducting Body

AIIMS New Delhi

FSMB and NBME

Duration

3 hours

8 hours

Cut Off

50 Percentile

Must meet ECFMG criteria

Number of Questions

200

280

Application Fee

INR 1500

INR 9890.17 (ECFMG Certification - $135)

The score and your CV plays an important role rather than being an AIIMSonian which will not overpower these both. While entering the USMLE arena you will discover many achievers who were not AIIMSonian. Students apply for USMLE in search of better jobs, better education and better living conditions. USMLE is indeed an exam dominated by AIIMSonian but that doesn’t mean there is no scope for others.

The future of every student entirely depends upon their own rather than the university they are in. The goals of every student and their career preference along with personal choice plays an important role in deciding for the exam to apply for.

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How do I study biochemistry for the PGMEE/AIIMS-PG/PGIMER Exam?

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Samriddhi Sarkar Posted On : January 13th, 2021
MBBS from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (2019)

There are various ways by which you can prepare for the PGMEE/ AIIMS-PG/ PGIMER exam while studying biochemistry. Certain reference books, Notes and other study materials will help you improve your knowledge about the subject. Also nowadays you can refer to free online classes, with which you will get access to your course at any time of the day.

The following table shows the difference between AIIMS-PG and PGIMER -

Categories

AIIMS-PG

PGIMER

Exam Name

INI CET

PGIMER 2021 January session replaced by INI CET 2021

Conducting Body

AIIMS New Delhi

AIIMS New Delhi

Duration

3 hour

3 hour

Courses Offered

MD, MS, MCh, DM, MDS.

DM, MCh, MHA, PhD, Housejob, MSc, MSc (MLT), MD, MS.

No. of Questions

200

250

Cut Off 

50 percentile

55%

For MBBS students –

  • You can first go for Kaplan Biochemistry videos.
  • You should then refer to Lippincott Illustrated Biochemistry along with First Aid.
  • Lastly, you can refer to Harper.

For interns –

  • Interns may opt for referring class notes along with the following Rebecca James Biochemistry book. The book “Review of Chemistry” consists of sufficient texts and questions required for the preparation. The book is designed in a student friendly manner which will further make it easier to prepare. Rebecca mam’s classes are also helpful for preparation.
  • Interns and post interns can refer to Kaplan Usmle lectures by Sam Turco which will help them utilise their free time in the most meaningful manner. 
  • They should revise tables and figures from Harper.
  • They should focus more on molecular biochemistry for the PGI especially.

Previous year questions should be looked upon by every aspiring candidate appearing for the exam. The textbook of biochemistry should be marked with the topics covering the previous year questions. The probability is much higher of questions being set-up for upcoming exams from the topics covered in the previous year questions. This concept is applicable for biochemistry, dermatology, psychiatry and physiology in the PG entrance exams.

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