MCh Surgical Oncology / FNB Surgical Oncology — National Board of Examinations, India

Practice for the MCh-SO / FNB with 3,800 board-referenced questions written by surgical oncologists. Each question carries a detailed explanation citing ESMO, NCCN, or specialty-specific guidelines.

Format

Written theory (MCQ + long answer) + clinical/viva examination

Duration

Written: 3 hours; Viva: 45–60 minutes

Frequency

Annual (December–January)

Pass rate

~60–70%

Exam fee

₹15,000–25,000 INR

• ›MS General Surgery from a recognized Indian university
• ›Completion of 3-year MCh Surgical Oncology residency at an accredited institution (MCI/NMC approved)
• ›For FNB: completion of 2-year fellowship in surgical oncology at NBE-accredited center
• ›Minimum operative logbook as per NBE/NMC requirements

• ›Focus your first weeks on the highest-weight syllabus areas — they account for over half the marks and offer the fastest return on study time.
• ›Use active recall with timed question sessions rather than passive re-reading. The MCh-SO / FNB written component rewards speed and precision under pressure.
• ›Cross-reference every question explanation with the cited guideline section. Over a 3–6 month preparation cycle, this builds the mental index examiners expect in the oral component.

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50 questions free, no credit card required. Filter by board, topic, or difficulty. Explanations cite current ESMO and NCCN guidelines.