MBBS is an undergraduate medical degree course. The duration of the course is 5.5 years which includes 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of mandatory internship.
It is the foundational course for aspiring doctors. By pursuing this course students can grab knowledge in medicine, surgery, and healthcare. The curriculum covers subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Medicine, and Surgery.
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is an undergraduate medical degree required to become a doctor. It is one of the most sought-after professional degrees for those aspiring to work in the healthcare field.
The entire MBBS syllabus has been divided into a total of nine semesters. These nine semesters will be for a period of 6 months each.
Admission to MBBS in India is based on the NEET-UG entrance exam. Eligible candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% marks.
After successfully completion of the course graduates can work as doctors, surgeons, researchers, or medical officers in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations. Graduated students can also go for
further higher studies though MD, MS, or DNB programs.
MBBS is a highly respected degree. It offers diverse career opportunities in clinical practice, medical research, public health, and academics.
Abroad (USA, UK, Canada, Middle East): ₹1–3 Cr per annum
Top Recruiters
Government Hospitals: AIIMS, Safdarjung, PGIMER, JIPMER, ESIC, Railways Hospitals
Private Hospitals & Chains: Apollo, Fortis, Max Healthcare, Manipal, Medanta, Narayana Health
Research & Pharma: ICMR, WHO, DRDO, Pfizer, Sun Pharma, Cipla
Global Healthcare & NGOs: UNICEF, Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
Abroad Opportunities: NHS (UK), Mayo Clinic (USA), Cleveland Clinic, UAE & Middle East hospitals
By the figures published in various reports by the year end of 2024, total no of colleges (Govt & Private both) offering MBBS programme are numbered below:
Particulars
Number Of Colleges
Total Number of Seats
Government Colleges
434
60760
Private Colleges
287
46265
Deemed Universities
55
10800
Total
776
117825
Top 10 states:
S No
State
Number of Colleges
Total Number of Seats
1
Uttar Pradesh
84
12125
2
Maharashtra
80
11845
3
Tamil Nadu
77
12050
4
Karnataka
72
12545
5
Telangana
65
9065
6
Rajasthan
43
6505
7
Gujarat
41
7250
8
Andhra Pradesh
38
6785
9
West Bengal
37
5650
10
Kerala
34
4905
Eligibility Criteria
To pursue an MBBS degree, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Eligibility Criteria
Details
Nationality
Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals are eligible.
Age Requirement
Minimum age of 17 years by admission or before December 31st of the joining year.
Age Limit
No upper NEET Age Limit for UG applicants.
Educational qualifications
Candidate must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Bio-technology
at the qualifying examination as mentioned in the Regulations of NMC and DCI.
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology taken together in the qualifying
examination shall be 40% marks
Qualifying Year
Candidates who have passed Class XII or appearing for Class XII in the Academic Year are eligible for NEET UG exam, subject to fulfilling other conditions.
Number of Attempts
No limit on the number of attempts.
Apart from the above eligibility criteria for appearing NEET UG exam, candidate must qualify the NEET entrance examination to apply for MBBS
Additional information
You can apply for the NEET UG exam even if you have not completed Class 12 but appeared in the same academic year and your results are expected before the counselling starts.
Medical Aspirants who have passed / appearing Class 12 from National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) can also apply for the NEET UG exam from 2024 Onwards.
Mathematics scores are not considered for the NEET examination
Counselling and Admission
All NEET Qualified candidates must apply for the counselling.
It is mandatory for all Indian Medical Aspirant to qualify NEET UG exam to remain eligible to get admission under MBBS course. Even if a candidate wants to study MBBS outside India, still he/she has to qualify the NEET
UG exam.
Role of NTA is limited to conduct the NEET exam and provide score & All India Rank. After qualifying NEET UG exam, candidate has to apply for the respective State Counselling to get admission into the State Government
Medical Colleges or Private Colleges of that State. Or candidates can apply for Central Counselling conducted by MCC to get admission into Central Universities/Central Government Medical Colleges or Deemed Medical Colleges.
There is no provision for Direct Admission in MBBS course without counselling.
Step-by-step process of counselling and admission:
Step 1: Qualify NEET-UG
Clear the NEET-UG exam with required cutoff marks.
Counselling – Conducted by state education boards or institutes.
Final Selection – Based on 10+2 marks or entrance exam rank.
Step 2: Register for Counselling
Apply for All India Quota (AIQ) counselling via MCC (for 15% seats) or State Counselling (for 85% state quota seats).
Step 3: Choice Filling & Seat Allotment
Select preferred colleges and lock choices. Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and availability.
Step 4: Document Verification
Submit required documents (NEET scorecard, 12th marksheet, ID proof, etc.).
Step 5: Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation
Pay the admission fees and confirm the seat.
Step 6: Reporting to College
Join the allotted college and begin classes.
Documents Required for MBBS Admission
NEET-UG Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets & Certificates
Birth Certificate (for age proof)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (for state quota seats)
ID Proof (Aadhar Card/Passport/Voter ID)
Passport-size Photographs (as per guidelines)
Medical Fitness Certificate
Allotment Letter (issued during counselling)
Migration & Transfer Certificate (if required)
Career Options
Clinical practice
General Physician
Specialist doctor (e.g., Cardiologist, Oncologist, Dermatologist, Neurologist) - requires further specialization through MD/MS
Surgeon (requires further specialization through MS in General Surgery)
Research
Medical researcher in a research institution or pharmaceutical company
Clinical trial researcher
Academia
Medical professor or lecturer at a medical college
Public Health
Public health practitioner working on preventive medicine initiatives
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