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OVERVIEW

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.

Highlights:

Features	Details
Course Name	Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Course Duration	Total: 5.5 years Academic Study: 4.5 years Internship: 1 year (compulsory)
Eligibility Criteria	Qualification: 10+2 with PCB & English Minimum Marks: 50% (Gen), 40% (SC/ST/OBC), 45% (PwD) Exam: NEET-UG (mandatory) Age: 17+ years (No upper limit as per latest rules)
Course Syllabus	The subjects in an MBBS course are divided into three phases: pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical. 1. Pre-clinical phase Anatomy: The study of the human body's structure and function Physiology: The study of how the human body's systems work Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes in the body and their role in health and disease 2. Para-clinical phase Pathology: The study of tissues and organs to diagnose diseases Microbiology: The study of microorganisms and their role in health and disease Pharmacology: The study of drugs, their effects, and therapeutic uses Forensic medicine and toxicology: The study of the legal aspects of medicine and the effects of poisons Community medicine: The study of public health principles and preventive medicine strategies 3. Clinical phase Internal medicine: The diagnosis and treatment of adult medical conditions Surgery: The study of the principles and practice of surgical procedures Pediatrics: The study of the care of infants, children, and adolescents Obstetrics and gynecology: The study of pregnancy, childbirth, and women's health issues Psychiatry: The study of mental health and its treatment
Entrance Exams	NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate) – Mandatory for MBBS admission in India AIIMS & JIPMER MBBS – Now merged with NEET-UG Foreign MBBS Exams: MCAT (USA), BMAT/UCAT (UK), IMAT (Italy)
Exam Authority	NEET-UG – Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) in India MCAT (USA) – Conducted by AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) BMAT/UCAT (UK) – Conducted by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing & Pearson VUE IMAT (Italy) – Conducted by Italian Ministry of Education
Exam Frequency	NEET-UG: Once a year (Usually in May) MCAT (USA): Multiple times a year BMAT/UCAT (UK): Once a year IMAT (Italy): Once a year
Fee Range	Government Colleges: ₹10,000 – ₹2,00,000 (for the entire course) Private Colleges: ₹10 lakh – ₹1 crore (total) Deemed Universities: ₹15 lakh – ₹25 lakh per year AIIMS & JIPMER: ₹1,500 – ₹10,000 (highly subsidized) Abroad (MBBS in countries like Russia, Ukraine, China): ₹20 lakh – ₹60 lakh (total)
Highest Salary Package	Freshers (Interns & Junior Doctors): ₹6–12 LPA Government Doctors (AIIMS, Railways, PSU Hospitals): ₹10–20 LPA Private Hospitals & Corporate Healthcare: ₹15–40 LPA Super-Specialist Doctors (after MD/MS/DM/MCh): ₹50 LPA – ₹1 Cr+ 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.
Educational qualifications	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
Epidemiologist

Healthcare administration

Hospital administrator
Healthcare policy consultant

Other options

Medical writer
Medical consultant for health organizations
Pharmaceutical industry professional
Healthcare informatician

Top Colleges

Top Government colleges for MBBS

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) – Multiple Campuses

Top AIIMS Campuses

AIIMS Delhi (Best overall)
AIIMS Jodhpur
AIIMS Bhubaneswar
AIIMS Rishikesh
AIIMS Bhopal

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