FCPS Part 1 Pathology: Syllabus, Eligibility & Prep

What FCPS Part 1 Pathology tests, who is eligible, how to apply through the CPSP ePortal, and how to prepare.

FCPS Part 1 Pathology is the entry examination for doctors who want postgraduate specialist training in Pathology through the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). This guide covers who is eligible, how to apply and what the papers cover.

Who Is Eligible

An MBBS degree from an institution recognised by PMDC/PMC.
A completed house job at a recognised institution, the usual one-year requirement CPSP applies across FCPS Part 1 specialties.
Valid PMDC/PMC registration, or your renewal receipt if it is being renewed.
An application through the CPSP ePortal for your chosen specialty and session.

CPSP updates eligibility details from session to session, so confirm the current rules on cpsp.edu.pk rather than relying on a previous year's guide.

FCPS Part 1 Pathology Syllabus

Like other FCPS Part 1 specialties, the examination is built around two papers:

Paper 1: shared basic sciences. Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology and forensic medicine.
Paper 2: Pathology. General pathology (cell injury, inflammation, haemodynamics, neoplasia, immunopathology, genetic and environmental disease), systemic pathology, haematology and the microbiology and immunology that overlap with them.

This is a general orientation, not a replacement for the official prospectus. Download the exact CPSP syllabus from our FCPS Part 1 syllabus page and prepare from that. For the career side of the specialty, see FCPS Pathology: syllabus, scope and career path.

How to Apply

Use the CPSP ePortal, the only official route. Do not apply through third parties.
Choose your specialty and complete the form with your PMDC/PMC number.
Keep your form number and fee challan, which identify your application.
Pay the fee by challan or the approved online option. CPSP sets the fee independently, so read the amount on your challan.
Upload documents and submit. Unreadable scans are a common cause of rejection.
Download your roll number slip once payment and documents are verified.

How to Prepare

Build the mechanisms first (the why behind each disease), then drill by subject, and finish with timed mixed practice. Our FCPS Part 1 preparation guide gives a stage-by-stage timeline, and the most repeated Pathology MCQs post shows where the weight sits.

Practise With Explanations

HighYield's FCPS Part 1 Pathology QBank has 3,800+ MCQs across general and systemic pathology, haematology, microbiology and immunology, plus the shared basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and forensic medicine). Every question has a written explanation, four full-length mock tests mirror the two-paper layout, and subject analytics show which area needs another pass. Your first 20 questions are free, no card required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCPS Part 1 Pathology syllabus?

Paper 1 covers the shared basic sciences; Paper 2 covers pathology, haematology and the related microbiology and immunology. Always check the current CPSP prospectus.

Is Part 1 a prerequisite for training?

Yes. Passing FCPS Part 1 is the first step before CPSP-recognised structured training in your specialty.