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| # | Chapter | Weight | Study note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High-risk pregnancy | high | Preeclampsia, GDM, APH, PPH. 4-5 Qs. |
| 2 | Labour & partograph | high | Stages of labour, monitoring, partograph interpretation. 3-4 Qs. |
| 3 | Contraception & MTP | high | IUCD, OCP, MTP Act. 3-4 Qs. |
| 4 | Gynaecologic oncology | high | Cervical, ovarian, endometrial cancer. 3 Qs. |
| 5 | Menstrual disorders | medium | Amenorrhoea, DUB, PMS. 2-3 Qs. |
| 6 | Pelvic anatomy & prolapse | medium | Supports of uterus, prolapse classification. 2 Qs. |
Week 1
High-risk pregnancy + labour
pp. 100-280 (Obstetrics)
Week 2
Contraception + MTP
pp. 540-620 (Obstetrics)
Week 3
Gynaecologic oncology + menstrual disorders
pp. 280-420 (Gynecology)
Week 4
Pelvic anatomy + revision
pp. 1-90 (Gynecology)
Williams Obstetrics (26th ed.)
Williams is the deep reference for physiology and evidence-based obstetrics. Use Dutta for exam-aligned MCQ prep, Williams for understanding the "why".
Yes — DC Dutta's Obstetrics + Gynecology cover ~95% of UPSC CMS OBG questions. Williams is optional for physiology depth.
Reviewed by Dr. Ananya Reddy, MBBS, AIIMS New Delhi (2018), UPSC CMS AIR-1 (2024). Last reviewed 21 July 2026.