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Best Books for FCPS Part 1 (Updated 2025)

May 28, 2025

Preparing for the FCPS Part 1 exam in 2025 isn’t just about hard work anymore — it’s about smart work. With limited time, endless subjects, and a confusing jungle of books, many aspirants find themselves stuck in the loop of “پڑھنا تو سب کچھ ہے، مگر کیا چھوڑیں؟”
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already Googled “best books for FCPS Part 1” more times than you’ve opened your Biochemistry notes. 😀

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FCPS is not your average exam. It’s unpredictable, punishing, and borderline philosophical. One day you’re solving 80% MCQs right, the next day you’re questioning your entire existence. But let’s be honest — your book selection will either make or break you! This guide brings you the latest, most recommended books for FCPS Part 1 in 2025, based on real feedback from recent pass-outs, toppers, and even some repeaters who now know what not to do.

نہ تھا کچھ تو خدا تھا، کچھ نہ ہوتا تو خدا ہوتا
ڈوبویا مجھ کو ہونے نے، نہ ہوتا میں تو کیا ہوتا

Now — before we dive into books — let’s address the elephant in the CPSP office: the recently released FCPS Part 1 pass/fail stats.

Out of 2,646 candidates who appeared in Medicine & Allied, only 359 passed. That’s a pass rate of just 13.57%. It gets worse in Surgery & Allied and Obstetrics/Gynae, both scraping the bottom at 10.46%. Even specialties like Psychiatry (16.28%), Pathology (18.87%), and Anaesthesia (18.31%) barely made a dent above 15%.

CPSP FCPS Part 1 Result (May 2025) – Result Break Down

And let’s not forget the heartbreak that is Community Medicine — 5 candidates appeared, not a single one passed.
پانچ لوگ تھے۔۔۔ اور سب رہ گئے۔۔۔ ایسا لگتا ہے CPSP نے اُن کے سپنوں کی DMC پر لکھا ہو:

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے

The numbers are brutal — but if you choose your books wisely, plan your prep smartly, and avoid common traps, you won’t be a part of these stats next time.

Let’s begin.

Table of Contents

Part A: Best Theory Books for FCPS Part 1 (2025)

🏆 First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2025 Edition)

The Bible of FCPS Part 1. Let’s be real — First Aid is not just a book; it’s a cult classic. Despite being designed for the USMLE, CPSP loves First Aid more than candidates love caffeine during prep. It’s concise, visual, brutally high-yield, and covers almost everything — from biochemistry mnemonics to micro charts to pathology buzzwords.

If FCPS Part 1 were an open-book exam, CPSP would still ask questions that are straight out of First Aid — but disguised like it’s some divine revelation.

تُو کتابی سوال پوچھتا ہے، میں زمانے کے حال میں الجھا ہوں
First Aid کھولی، تو لگا پرچہ تو یہی تھا۔۔۔ پر سمجھ نہ آیا!

That’s the issue though. Studying First Aid is one thing… retaining it is a whole different beast. The layout is dense, the information is packed, and it can be overwhelming for fresh graduates or first-time candidates. Many students say:

“Sir, First Aid parhna mushkil nahi… yaad rakhna mushkil hai!”

And that’s where smart FCPS-specific books come in — high-yield, exam-focused, and retention-friendly.

⚡ Smart Theory Book Combo (Alternative to First Aid)

If First Aid feels like too much to digest — or you simply want something tailored to the FCPS Part 1 pattern, we recommend this golden trio:

1️⃣ FCPS Pearls by Dr. Rafiullah

Crisp, categorized by subjects
Highlights key FCPS-tested facts
Best for second/third revision
Highly rated by repeat candidates who know what matters

2️⃣ Fast Aid by Dr. Rafiullah

Not to be confused with First Aid — this is FCPS-specific
Simplified summaries of high-yield concepts
Great for quick learning and MCQ clue spotting
Ideal for those who want rapid recall close to the exam

3️⃣ MNS FCPS-1 High Yield

A newer addition but extremely focused
Smartly curated topics seen in recent papers
Short explanations with MCQ relevance
Especially helpful for short-prep-time candidates

These three books work best in combination, not isolation. One book may miss a detail that another picks up. But together? You get 90%+ coverage of exam-tested theory — in a way that’s way easier to absorb than a dense USMLE prep book.

Part B: Best MCQ Books for FCPS Part 1 (2025)

No matter how many theory books you read — if you don’t practice MCQs the right way, FCPS Part 1 will feel like blind archery.

That’s because the exam isn’t just testing what you know… it’s testing how well you can recall it in 60 seconds under stress.

So if theory is the foundation, MCQs are the battlefield. And here are the two giants of FCPS MCQ prep:

1. The Legendary SK Series (1 to 20)

This series is the backbone of MCQ practice for most FCPS aspirants.

Features:

Books 1 to 17: Core subject-wise MCQs, covering anatomy to pathology
Book 18: Mixed MCQs — excellent for assessment and identifying weak areas
Book 19-A and 19-B: High-level recall MCQs, often debated and discussed in study groups
Book 20 (Coming Soon): Rumored to include new pattern questions and latest recalls for 2025 (up to May 2025 FCPS Part 1 Recalls)

2. Double “A” Notes for FCPS Part 1 (2 Volumes)

This two-volume MCQ set is relatively new but rapidly growing in popularity, especially among candidates from KPK, Punjab and Balochistan regions.

Key Features:

Sorted by subject, with clear and updated explanations
More concise than SK, but still covers high-yield topics
Great for second revision or last-month prep
Many questions are based on repeated FCPS recall patterns

How to Study These Books?

The question everyone wants answered — and rightly so.

It’s not about how many books you collect — it’s about how you use them.
And the biggest mistake FCPS Part 1 aspirants make? Jumping into MCQs without first understanding the theory.

Here’s the strategy we strongly recommend: