USMLE Step 1 Syllabus 2027
USMLE Step 1 Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics | 70 | 70 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 70 | 70 |
| 3 | Biology | 70 | 70 |
| 4 | General Knowledge | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 280 | 280 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Physics
Key topics covered as per the official USMLE Step 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Physics.
View Physics Syllabus →Chemistry
Key topics covered as per the official USMLE Step 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Chemistry.
View Chemistry Syllabus →Biology
Key topics covered as per the official USMLE Step 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Biology.
View Biology Syllabus →General Knowledge
Key topics covered as per the official USMLE Step 1 syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Knowledge.
View General Knowledge Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MBBS degree from recognized institution
ANumber of Attempts
3 attempts for general category
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
TBA 2027
Registration Opens
TBA
Preparation Tips
- 1Understand the exam pattern and marking scheme thoroughly before starting preparation
- 2Practice with mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy
- 3Focus on weak areas identified through mock test analysis
- 4Revise important topics and formulas regularly
- 5Solve previous year papers to understand question patterns
- 6NCERT Biology textbooks are the foundation for medical entrance exams
- 7Practice diagram-based questions and numericals in Physics and Chemistry
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