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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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
- MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryMadras Medical College, Chennai
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
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AIIMS Bhopal follows reservation policy as mandated by the government. There is 5% horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates across all categories. Details are given in the table below:
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SC | 15.0% |
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ST | 7.5% |
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To be eligible for MBBS admission at AIIMS Bhopal, candidates need minimum 60% aggregate (50% aggregate in SC/ST/PwD candidates) in PCB in Class 12. The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year to apply for admission. Admission is given on the basis of
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MBBS programme at AIIMS Bhopal includes 4.5 years of academic curriculum and 1 year of compulsory rotating medical internship. So total course duration is 5.5 years.
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The documents (original & 2 self-attested copies) required for admission in MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal are given below:
- MCC Allotment Letter
- NEET-UG Admit Card
- NEET-UG Scorecard / Rank Letter
- Online Counselling Registration Slip
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 10 Pass Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Class 12 Mar
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AIIMS Bhopal coordinates with Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to allocate seats in MBBS programme. There are 125 seats available in MBBS. The institute follows seat reservation policy as mandated by the government.
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Candidates need minimum 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates) in PCB in Class 12 to be eligible for AIIMS Bhopal MBBS admission. Also, the candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year to apply for admission.
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AIIMS Bhopal MBBS placement data for 2026 is currently unavailable. However, according to the institute data submitted for NIRF 2026, out of the 97 students who completed MBBS in 2023-2024, 94 students got placements. The other 3 students were selected for higher studies. The median salary recorded
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Yes, MBBS students get a monthly stipend between INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 during the mandatory internship that they need to complete as part of the programme. The duration of internship is 1 year.
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Several scholarships are available for MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal such as:
- Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students:
- National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
- PM YASASVI Scheme
- Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes
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Total fees for MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal has many components such as tuition, registration, laboratory, library, gymkhana, student union, hostel rent, electricity, and a refundable Caution Deposit. Total tuition fees for 5.5 years is INR 4,790.
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AIIMS Raipur offers decent placement opportunities to its MBBS students. According to AIIMS Raipur NIRF report 2026, the median package offered during MBBS placements 2024 was INR 15 LPA. A total of 29 students were placed during placements 2024.
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The AIIMS Raipur MBBS cutoff 2026 is not out yet. However, during the last round of AIIMS Raipur NEET UG cutoff 2025, the closing rank for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) admission was 1376 in the General category under the AI quota.
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AIIMS Deoghar MBBS admission is based on NEET score. Students should check eligibility criteria before the form filling. The AIIMS Deoghar MBBS admission process is given below:
- Visit the official website of NEET UG and fill up the application form.
- Using the correction window, do the modification in
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Candidates applying for MBBS in AIIMS Deoghar need to be Class 12 pass with a minimum of 60% aggregate in PCB and English. The minimum aggregate for SC/ ST students is 50% and 45% for the PwD category candidates. Students should have the valid pass certificates with them for verification.
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AIIMS Deoghar MBBS tuition fee is INR 4,500 for the complete course duration. The hostel charges are INR 59,950 and one time fee is INR 125. It should be noted that the given fee is as per official sources, but can still vary.
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