MBBS Courses: Fees, Admission 2026, Duration, Top Colleges

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The MBBS course is 5.5-year UG programme which is usully opted by candidates who wish to become doctors. The course is divided in multiple semesters which are a balance of theoretical as well as practical sessions. The MBBS course helps candidates learn about medicine, basic knowledge about surgery and how to treat patients effectively.
The MBBS course is not offered in online or part-time mode since the curriculum is very rigorous and physical attendance is must for every semester. Further, the MBBS course is divided into three phases which are Pre Clinical, Para Clinical and Clinical. After the course, candidates are also go through a Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI). The internship lasts for approx. 12 months. Once the candidate has done their internship and passed their National Exit Test (NExT) exam, they will be get the degree.
MBBS Course Details
The following table brings the key features of the MBBS course.
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Particulars |
MBBS Course Details |
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MBBS Full Form in Medical |
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery |
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MBBS Course Level |
Undergraduate |
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MBBS Course Type |
Full-Time |
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MBBS Course Duration |
5 years + 6 months internship |
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MBBS Course Admission Process |
Entrance-Based |
| MBBS Course Eligibility Criteria |
Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics subjects and be over 17 years of age. |
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Entrance Test for MBBS |
NEET |
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MBBS Fees |
Government: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per year Private: INR 3 Lakh - INR 25 Lakh per year |
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Top Colleges for MBBS Course |
Government - AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc. Private - CMC, KMC, SRIHER, St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee, etc. |
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Semester-Wise MBBS Course Syllabus
As stated before, MBBS is a full-time degree course which is divided into nine semesters across 5.5 years and three phases. Also, you must know that the MBBS syllabus differs as per the universities the candidates are applying to.
The table below shows the semester-wise subjects taught in an MBBS course. The syllabus given below is a general outline of an MBBS course and may vary.
| MBBS Course - Semester 1 | |
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| Anatomy | Physiology |
| Biochemistry | Pharmacology |
| MBBS Course - Semester 2 | |
| Pathology | Microbiology |
| Forensic Medicine | Community Medicine |
| MBBS Course - Semester 3 | |
| Anatomy | Physiology |
| Pharmacology | Pathology |
| MBBS Course - Semester 4 | |
| Microbiology | Biochemistry |
| Forensic Medicine | Community Medicine |
| MBBS Course - Semester 5 | |
| Medicine | Surgery |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | Paediatrics |
| MBBS Course - Semester 6 | |
| Medicine | Surgery |
| Orthopedics | Ophthalmology |
| MBBS Course - Semester 7 | |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | Paediatrics |
| Psychiatry | Dermatology |
| MBBS Course - Semester 8 | |
| Surgery | Orthopedics |
| Ophthalmology | ENT |
| MBBS Course - Semester 9 | |
| Medicine | Surgery |
| Paediatrics | Preventive and Social Medicine |
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Top Colleges for MBBS Course
Here are some of the top colleges offering MBBS course in India.
Top Colleges for MBBS Course According to NIRF
Some top-ranked colleges offering MBBS course in India, as per NIRF ranking are -
| MBBS Colleges | MBBS Course Fees |
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| AIIMS Delhi | INR 6,000 |
| CMC Vellore | INR 13,500 |
| BHU | INR 1.5 Lakh |
| Kasturba Medical College | INR 80.1 Lakh |
| JIPMER | INR 30,500 |
| King George`s Medical University | INR 2.1 Lakh |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | INR 1.1 Crore |
| St. John’s Medical College | INR 30 Lakh |
| AMU | INR 2.2 Lakh |
| Maulana Azad Medical College | INR 12,400 |
Note - This information is taken from the official site and may vary.
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Top Government Colleges for MBBS Course
There are 89 government medical colleges for MBBS courses in India. Candidates can check some of the top government medical colleges offering MBBS course mentioned in the table below:
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MBBS Colleges |
MBBS Course Fees |
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INR 6,000 |
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INR 2,00,000 |
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INR 7,000 |
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INR 68,000 |
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INR 24,000 |
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INR 41,000 |
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INR 2,00,000 |
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INR 11,000 |
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INR 1,00,00,000 |
Note - This information is taken from the official site and may vary.
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Top Private Colleges for MBBS Course
Check the top private medical colleges offering MBBS course mentioned in the table below -
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MBBS Colleges |
MBBS Course Fees |
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INR 14,000 |
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INR 44,00,000 |
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INR 1,00,00,000 |
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INR 30,00,000 |
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INR 83,00,000 |
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INR 68,00,000 |
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JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research |
INR 6,00,000 |
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INR 6,00,000 |
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INR 20,00,000 |
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INR 1,00,00,000 |
Note - This information is taken from the official site and may vary.
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MBBS Scholarship
You can find various MBBS scholarships in the section below.
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MBBS Colleges |
MBBS Scholarships |
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| St. John’s Medical College |
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| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal |
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Popular MBBS Specializations
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Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryChristian Medical College, Vellore
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)KGMU - King George's Medical University
- MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryJIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)AIIMS Rishikesh - All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
- MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryMadras Medical College, Chennai
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered 20 hours ago
World College of Medical Sciences and Research in Delhi NCR has the highest placement rating followed by other top colleges. Listed below are someof the top private colleges -
| Private MBBS Colleges | Placement Rating |
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| World College of Medical Sciences and Research | 4.7 |
| School of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSR) | 4.4 |
| ACMS - Army College of Medical Sciences | 4.0 |
| SGT University, Gurgaon | 3.8 |
| N.C. Medical College and Hospital | 3.8 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Scholarships depend on varios factors. Some of them are -
Karnataka domicile students
Minority scholarships (in some colleges like Father Muller/Yenepoya)
Government schemes
Merit-based scholarships
Private management quota usually has limited scholarships.
Source: External site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Mangalore is known as an educational hub of Karnataka. It has:
Good climate
Safe environment for students
Multi-specialty hospitals for good clinical exposure
Students from all over India
Because there are many private medical colleges in one city, students get strong competition and learning exposure.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes — as long as the college is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and also recognised for MBBS degrees, candidates degree is valid. All major private colleges in Mangalore follow this.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Gien below is the fee range of private MBBS colleges in Mangalore?
| Fee Range | Top Colleges |
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| INR 5-7 lakh | 5 (A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Father Mullers Medical College, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, etc.) |
| INR > 15 lakh | 3 (KMC Mangalore, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, and Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Admission to all private MBBS colleges in Mangalore is based on:
NEET-UG score (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Undergraduate).
Karnataka NEET counselling — Based on candidate NEET rank, seats are allotted.
There is no separate private exam — candidates must qualify NEET to be eligible.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
MBBS admissions are possible for the Dr. M.G.R. Medical University students basis the entrance examinations such as Tamil Nadu NEET, NEET, and others. Students must have the knowledge of their eligibility criteria and application must be done accordingly.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
There are several medical colleges famous for MBBS, AFMC is one of them. It is the first medical college set up by Armed Forces of any country in Asia. It is accreditated with NAAC with Grade "A+". Students interested in MBBS from this college can get information regarding eligibility and course fee
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 days ago
The total tuition fees for MBBS is INR 15.8 lakh at The White Medical College and Hospital. Candidates who offered seat in the college need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. The fees can be paid in the mode accepted by the college.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
There are 150 seats in MBBS programme of The White Medical College and Hospital in each academic session. The college offers seats to candidates based on their NEET-UG scores. Once selected, aspirants need to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, candidates can get the MBBS seat in Uttat Pradesh medical colleges with 50,000 rank in NEET. Though getting into the top government colleges could be a bit challenging with 50,000 NEET rank, but, candidates can get seat in other government colleges or private medical colleges.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, the top MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu like CMC Vellore, Madras Medical College, have lower tuition fees especially government colleges, as compared to private MBBS colleges. Listed below are the colleges with tuition fees and average salary -
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Average Median Package |
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| CMC Vellore | INR 15,000 | INR 4.34 LPA |
| Madras Medical College Chennai | INR 68,020 | INR 9.1 LPA |
| SIMTS Chennai | INR 1.25 Cr. | INR 7.43 LPA |
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | INR 20 lakh | INR 10.12 LPA |
| Shri Sathya Sai Medical College And Research Institute | INR 94.5 lakh | INR 6 LPA |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Most of the private MBBS colleges in Tamil Nadu have the seat intake of 250 seats. Listed below are the top private colleges -
Private Colleges | MBBS Seat Intake |
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Christian Medical College | 100 |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 250 |
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 250 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | - |
| Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute | 250 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Listed below is the seat intake of private MBBS colleges in Mumbai-
| Private College | MBBS Seat Intake |
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| MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai | 50 |
| K J Somaiya Medical College | 100 |
Source: official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Private MBBS Colleges are expensive than government collegeswith tuition fees of more than INR 15 lakh. Listed below are the top private colleges with tuition fees -
| Private College | Tuition Fee |
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| MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai | INR 94.5 lakh |
| K J Somaiya Medical College | INR 49.09 lakh |
Source: official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MGM Institute of Health Sciences is the top private MBBS colleges, offered the highest number of seats. Listed below are the other top private colleges with their seat intake -
Private Colleges | MBBS Seat Intake |
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Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai | 250 |
KJ Somaiya Medical College | 100 |
Terna Medical College | 150 |
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai | 50 |
MGM Institute of Health Sciences | 500 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Private MBBS colleges in Mumbai (All) offer modern infrastructure, advanced technology, and better classrooms and labs compared to many government colleges. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with their tuition fees -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
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Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai | INR 1.49 Cr. |
KJ Somaiya Medical College | INR 49.09 lakh |
Terna Medical College | INR 32.32 lakh |
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai | INR 94.5 lakh |
MGM Institute of Health Sciences | INR 91 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
A qualifying NEET score is generally considered good for MBBS in Kyrgyzstan. Along with this, students must have scored at least 50% marks in their class 12th exams.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
Yes. An MBBS degree from Kyrgyzstan is valid in India - provided the university is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). To practice in India - graduates must comply with National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines - includin
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
MBBS from Kyrgyzstan is considered worth it for most Indian students as it is budget-friendly alternative to private medical colleges in India - provided you choose a top-tier NMC-approved university. It's a value-for-money destination that fulfils all legal requirements for practising back in India
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
As per Medical NIRF report 2025, 100% placement was recorded in 2023. MBBS median package recorded in 2023 was 1.5 LPA.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Government Medical College, Ernakulam MBBS fees is INR 1 Lacs (approx). The fees has to be paid through accepted payment gateways. This includes the tuition fees, caution deposit, verification fees, and more
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Government Medical College, Ernakulam MBBS eligibility is fairly simple. Students have to meet the basic eligibility to get admission. The requirement is as below:
- Pass Class 12 with PCB subjects from a rcognised board
- Have a valid NEET score
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Government colleges are affordable than private but tough to get into admission as seats are offered to candidates only NEET score basis. Listed below are the top government MBBS colleges UP with their tuition fees -
| Public/Govt. Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
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INR 2.14 lakh | |
INR 1.49 lakh | |
INR 2.19 lakh | |
INR 6,080 | |
INR 7,330 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Check the table below for a detailed list of private MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh with their tuition fees -
Private Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
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INR 81 lakh | |
INR 72.9 lakh | |
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS Course | INR 61.82 lakh |
INR 74.7 lakh | |
INR 53.33 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MBBS courses at M S Ramaiah Medical College eligibility criteria is given below:
- Passed in 2nd PUC / 12th Std /Equivalent Exam with English as one of the Languages and obtained a Minimum of 50% of Marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects. (40% for SC, ST, Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
A total of 150 seats are available for the MBBS students at M S Ramaiah Medical College for different categories. To get admission, students must first reach the official website of the college. Then, apply for these available seats.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Getting into a government medical college depends on your NEET rank and also the cut off mark in that particular year. It also depends on various factors like reservation
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Listed below are the affordable private MBBS college in Delhi with tuition fees -
| Private Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| ACMS - Army College of Medical Sciences Admission | INR 14.4 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
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