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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.

Particulars

MBBS Course Details

MBBS Full Form in Medical

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery

MBBS Course Level

Undergraduate

MBBS Course Type

Full-Time

MBBS Course Duration 

5 years + 6 months internship

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.

Entrance Test for MBBS

NEET

MBBS Fees

Government: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per year

Private: INR 3 Lakh - INR 25 Lakh per year  

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
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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Naturopathy

DMLT

Diploma in Anaesthesia

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:

MBBS Colleges 

MBBS Course Fees 

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

INR 6,000

King George Medical University

INR 2,00,000

JIPMER Puducherry 

INR 7,000

Madras Medical College, Chennai

INR 68,000

AIIMS Jodhpur

INR 24,000

Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research

INR 41,000

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College

INR 2,00,000

Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

INR 11,000

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

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 -

MBBS Colleges

MBBS Course Fees 

Christian Medical College, Vellore

INR 14,000

Kasturba Medical College

INR 44,00,000

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

INR 1,00,00,000

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences

INR 30,00,000

KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences

INR 83,00,000

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana

INR 68,00,000

JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

INR 6,00,000

M S Ramaiah Medical College

INR 6,00,000

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

INR 20,00,000

Padmashree Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai

INR 1,00,00,000

Note - This information is taken from the official site and may vary.

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Perfusion Technology

Cardiovascular Technology

MBBS Scholarship

You can find various MBBS scholarships in the section below.

MBBS Colleges

MBBS Scholarships

AIIMS Delhi

  • Post-Matric Scholarship
  • Merit cum Means Scholarship Schemes for Minority Communities
  • Post-Matric Top-Class/MCM Scholarship Schemes

King George's Medical University (KGMU) 

  • Grant – In – Aid for Students Presenting Research Paper in a Scientific Event
  • Financial Aid for Needy Undergraduate Students (In Campus Part-Time Jobs)
  • Scholarship Scheme under Dean Student Welfare

Madras Medical College

  • Central sector scholarship (MBBS)
    CBSE scholarship (MBBS)
    Free Education Scholarship (MBBS)
St. John’s Medical College
  • The Cardinal Gracias Scholarship
  • The SJMC Alumni Association Scholarships
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • Merit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty Programs
  • Kalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS

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Table of contents
  • Popular MBBS Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MBBS Colleges in India
  • Popular MBBS Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MBBS Colleges in India

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Popular Private MBBS Colleges in India

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Popular MBBS Specializations

Following are the most popular MBBS Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 14 hours ago

Yes, Indian students must qualify NEET to study MBBS abroad and to practice in India later. It is mandatory as per NMC guidelines. Other than this, you need fulfill other eligibility.

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Aayushi Dhawan

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Answered 14 hours ago

Tuition fee you need to study MBBS in Singapore INR 2 to 2.5 cr. To comfortably live in Singapore, you will need INR 1 to 1.5 Lacs per month. This includes your house rent. This amount totally depends on your living style. You need to budget it in advance.

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Vipra Panda

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Answered 14 hours ago

Yes, pursuing MBBS in Singapore is a smart choice. It is very competitive, expensive (INR 2 to 2.5 crore), and has limited seats for Indian students. NUS and NTU are top universities in Singapore.

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Loveleen Patra

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Answered Yesterday

As per NIRF ranking 2025, under "Medical" category, AIIMS ranked as the No. 1 MBBS college in Delhi followed by other top colleges like Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, majority of Go8 universities in Australia that offer PG medical courses, accept Indian MBBS degree. Still, applicants must check the requirements before they apply based on preferred specialisation as well.

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Raushan Madavi

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, it is possible to go for MS/MD in Australia with MBBS from India. Applicants can shortlist preferred Australian university and check for eligibility requirements. Indian applicants may have to submit MCAT or GAMSAT scores as well.

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Piyush Singh

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Answered 6 days ago

MGR Medical University MBBS fees is INR 15,000 - INR 1 Cr. MGR Medical University fees structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

Sharda Univeristy offers MBBS programme. The duration of this course is five and a half years. The duration includes compulsory internship of one year. The course is offered in full-time mode.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a week ago

Sharda University MBBS fees is INR 12.3 lakh. Sharda University fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MBBS is offered by Symbiosis International Pune at the UG level for the duration of 5.5 years. For MBBS course the total fee is INR 10.79 LPA.

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The total tuition fee of MBBS at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science and Research Center is INR 1.03 crore. It consist of different components. The number is taken from official source. It may change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 2 weeks ago

For taking admission in MBA at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science and Research Center, candidate has to be 17 years old in the year of admission. They are admitted based on score and rank in NEET UG exam. 

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Raj Priya

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To be eligible for MBBS at AFMC the students must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam first attempt with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology, with minimum of 60% of the aggregate marks in these three Science subjects taken together and not less than 50% marks in English and 5

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Choosing the best medical colleges in Delhi NCR can be very advantageous. Listed below are the top advantages of choosing the Delhi MBBS colleges -

  • Highly affordable colleges
  • immense patient inflow in major hospitals like AIIMS
  • Experienced Faculty
  • Excellent placement opportunities, etc.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS tuition fee costs around INR 51,500. The specialisation specific fee may differ. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.

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Tanu Rao

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Answered 2 weeks ago

All admissions to MBBS course are fulfilled through the Karnataka Examination Authority ( KEA). After completing MBBS students can go in Clinical or Non-clinical fields or opt for higher studies. The total fees of the course is INR 35.82 lakhs. Students interested to take admissions for MBBS need to

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MBBS is the flagship course. MBBS is offered for the period of 5 and a half years, with 4.5 years of study & 1 year of internship. The annual seats is 150 for MBBS programme. All admissions to MBBS course are fulfilled through the Karnataka Examination Authority ( KEA). The total fees of the course

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The below are the docs accepted by the VMMC for MBBS admissions:

  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Copy of NEET-UG/IPU CET score card
  • Identity proof
  • 2 the latest Passport size photographs
  • Address proof
  • Fee receipt of partial fee payment, etc.

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The mode of VMMC course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance test scores. The accepted entrance test for MBBS admissions is NEET. 

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Ishita B

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College is a government college offering MBBS and other UG/PG programmes to students. As per the NIRF Report 2025,  20 MBBS students were placed during placements 2023. The college is visited by top organisations like AIIMS, Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Max Hospitals

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Vikrant Shekhar

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. The cutoff was released for several categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the NEET UG last ro

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, you can not take admission in MBBS without giving NEET exam at MGUMST Jaipur. For courses such as MBBS and MD/MS, entrance exams such as NEET-UG are accepted followed by the counselling process.

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MBBS is the flagship course at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology. It is offered at the UG level. The total course fee for the programme is INR 1.2 Cr.

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MBBS is provided by MGUMST at the UG level for the duration of 5.5 years, which includes a 1-year compulsory internship program. The annual student intake for the course is 250. GMCH MBBS admission is based on the NEET-UG scores followed by Counselling process. The total course fee for the programme

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates can refer to the table below to view the RPGMC Kangra NEET UG cutoff 2025 for MBBS admission. Below is the NEET UG last round closing rank for different categories under the AI quota.

CategoryNEET UG Last Round Cutoff 2025
General6983
OBC8273
SC38629
ST51266
EWS10086

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

RPGMC Kangra - Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College MBBS cutoff 2025 was released for various categories under the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the last round closing rank for MBBS admission was 6983. Refer to the table below to view the round-wise NEET UG cutoff 2025 in the General

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 3 weeks ago

MMU Mullana determines the cutoff depending on the number of candidates and seats available: Students can refer to the table below to view the first and last round cutoffs 2025 for the General AI category students.

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)276229589850

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The MBBS course of Bashkir State Medical Uni is 6 years long. The language of instruction of this course Russian and English. The annual tuition fees for the MBBS course BSMU is around RUB 490080 or INR 5.3 lakh. 

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Rupali Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. The cutoff was released for several categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the NEET UG last round closing rank was 889 for

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. The cutoff was released for several categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the NEET UG last round closing rank was 889 for

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Puhup Kumari

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