A comprehensive, exam-pattern question bank covering 13 major pathology systems. Designed for NEET SS Pathology, INI-SS DM Histopathology, and FRCPath Part 1 candidates. Every question tests mechanism, morphology, and clinico-pathological correlation — with detailed explanations, not just answers.
By Dr. Akshay Bali & Dr. Maitrayee Roy · Practising Pathologists · eLearningFRCPath
Published January 2026 · Last updated March 2026 · 2026 Edition
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Jump to any system. Each section tests the highest-yield topics examiners favour.
BRAF V600E, RAS mutations, NIFTP, TERT promoter mutations, papillary carcinoma variants, calcitonin-negative MTC, WHO 5th Edition updates.
Invasive carcinoma subtypes, molecular classification (Luminal A/B, HER2, Basal), BRCA1/2, triple-negative breast cancer, prognostic markers, DCIS.
HCC, cholangiocarcinoma, autoimmune hepatitis, PBC, PSC, Wilson's disease, hepatic steatosis patterns, viral hepatitis grading.
IPMN, MCN, SPN, ductal adenocarcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma, PanIN, neuroendocrine tumours, WHO grading system.
BCC, SCC, melanoma staging, Breslow thickness, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Merkel cell carcinoma, inflammatory dermatoses.
Leukaemia classification, lymphoma subtypes, tumour lysis syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders, plasma cell neoplasms, bone marrow pathology.
GIST, colorectal carcinoma, FAP, juvenile polyposis, IBD patterns, carcinoma of unknown primary, GI NET grading.
RCC subtypes, urothelial carcinoma, prostate carcinoma Gleason grading, Wilms tumour, testicular germ cell tumours.
Endometrial carcinoma types, cervical SIL, ovarian tumour classification, gestational trophoblastic disease, LVI significance.
UIP pattern, DAD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, lung adenocarcinoma classification, carcinoid tumours, EGFR mutation significance.
WHO 2021 CNS tumour classification, IDH mutation, TERT promoter, 1p/19q co-deletion, glioblastoma, medulloblastoma molecular groups.
IHC markers, EGFR, KRAS, BRAF, NTRK fusions, next-generation sequencing, predictive vs prognostic biomarkers.
Audit cycles, quality indicators in pathology labs, clinical governance frameworks — high-yield for NEET SS and FRCPath examinations.
Four real questions from the free PDF. Every question tests clinical reasoning and mechanism — not rote recall.
Which molecular alteration is most commonly associated with invasive encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (EFVPTC)?
A 35-year-old female with a thyroid tumour is found to have a TERT promoter mutation. What is the most likely implication?
Congo red stain is positive, but IHC for calcitonin is negative. Which stain would be most helpful next to confirm medullary thyroid carcinoma?
A thyroid tumour shows cribriform areas with spindle-cell morules; IHC shows nuclear β-catenin and ER positivity. Which molecular alteration is most commonly associated?
This is a preview of 4 questions. The full PDF contains 199 across all 13 systems.
A 3-pass approach recommended by Dr. Akshay Bali for maximum retention.
Go through all 199 MCQs without reading the answers. Mark questions you're unsure about. This reveals your genuine weak areas — which is the whole point of the first pass.
For every question you got wrong or marked, read the explanation carefully. The explanations tell you why the correct answer is right and why the distractors are wrong — that's where real learning happens.
In the final weeks before NEET SS or INI-SS, use the PDF for rapid self-assessment. Re-attempt flagged questions. By now, your accuracy should visibly improve across all 13 systems.
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