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NExT Exam Syllabus 2026

What subjects does NExT test? How does DMSF curriculum cover them? Full breakdown.

Quick Answer

NExT Step 1 covers all MBBS subjects โ€” anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic medicine, community medicine, and all clinical subjects (medicine, surgery, OBG, paediatrics, and specialties). DMSF's curriculum is fully aligned with NExT syllabus.

NExT Syllabus โ€” Subject-wise with DMSF Teaching Year

Subject GroupSubjectsDMSF Year Taught
Pre-ClinicalAnatomy, Physiology, BiochemistryMD Year 1
Para-ClinicalPathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic MedicineMD Year 2
Community MedicinePSM (Preventive & Social Medicine)MD Year 2-3
Clinical โ€” MedicineGeneral Medicine, Dermatology, PsychiatryMD Year 3-4
Clinical โ€” SurgeryGeneral Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, OphthalmologyMD Year 3-4
Clinical โ€” OBGObstetrics & GynaecologyMD Year 3-4
Clinical โ€” PaediatricsPaediatricsMD Year 3-4
Clinical Skills (NExT Step 2)Patient examination, clinical reasoning, proceduresMD Year 4 + Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DMSF curriculum cover all NExT subjects?+
Yes โ€” DMSF's MD curriculum is aligned with NMC's MBBS syllabus, which forms the basis of NExT. All subjects are taught in depth across the 54-month program.
How early should Philippines MBBS students start NExT prep?+
DMSF recommends students begin NExT-focused preparation from Year 3 MD. Many use Qbanks and study NExT patterns alongside regular coursework.

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