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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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FAQs Regarding MBBS Course

Q: What is the duration of the MBBS course?

A: The duration of the MBBS course is 5.5 years, wherein students have to spend 4.5 years on campus and one year of compulsory rotating internship.

Q: What are the different modes of offering MBBS course?

A: MBBS is offered only in full-time classroom mode owing to the curriculum and scope of learning. Since MBBS is heavily practical-based, it is not possible to offer it in a part-time or virtual mode.

Q: Are there any part-time MBBS courses?

A: No, MBBS curriculum requires full-time pedagogy to complete the vast syllabus. Hence, it is not possible to deliver a part-time MBBS course.

Q: Can I pursue an MBBS course in distance learning mode?

A: MBBS course curriculum is quite vast and requires a long duration of physical classes. MBBS pedagogy includes not just theoretical classes but practical lessons and internships as well. Hence, it is not possible to deliver an MBBS course in a distance learning mode. Practical training is important. 

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for pursuing MBBS course?

A: Candidates should have passed or appeared for Class 12 Board exam from a recognised Board in Science stream. 

Q: Is there any age limit to study MBBS?

A: While the minimum age limit of candidates is 17 years, the upper age limit has been scrapped by a Supreme Court hearing. Earlier, the upper age limit for MBBS applicants was 25 years for General category candidates and 30 years for the reserved category candidates. Age limit isn't a factor. You can pursue MBBS.

Q: What is the admission process for an MBBS course?

A: Aspirants will have to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and qualify for the exam by clearing the cutoff. Qualified candidates will be called for the counselling, which is conducted for 15 per cent All India Quota seats and 85 per cent state-level seats.

Q: Which are the top colleges in India offering MBBS course?

A: There are many top colleges in India that offer MBBS course. Some of them are mentioned here for students understanding.
Top colleges are AIIMS, Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry, Calcutta Medical College, and AFMC Pune, etc.

Q: What is the total number of colleges in India providing MBBS course?

A: According to the National Medical Commission (NMC), the total number of colleges offering MBBS course is 612.

Q: What is the total number of MBBS seats in India?

A: The total number of MBBS seats in India is approximately 92,000 or 91,977 to be exact.

Q: If not MBBS, which are the other courses one can pursue?

A: If a medical aspirant is unable to secure admission to an MBBS course, there are several other medical course options such as BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Paramedical, Nursing and Physiotherapy, among others.

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

Following are the most popular MBBS Colleges in India. Learn more about these MBBS colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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43.95 L
9.5 LPA
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12.2 LPA

Popular Private MBBS Colleges in India

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6.35 L
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6.08 K
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15 K
4.34 LPA
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2.14 L
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5.4 K
12 LPA
1 Course
43.95 L
9.5 LPA

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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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham NEET Cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 4 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The MBBS 2025 cutoff was 199924 in Round 4 for students belonging to the General AI category. In 2024, the cutoff was 185389, and in 2023, it was 138654. For more information, click here.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Candidates can see the table below for the top affordable MBBS colleges in Delhi with tuition fees and entrance exam -

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
AIIMS Delhi FeesINR 6,080NEET
Lady Hardinge Medical College FeesINR 7,450NEET
MAMC DU FeesINR 12,350NEET

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

Medicine is the only specialisation offered by the best MBBS colleges in Bangalore. Medicine used in the prevention and restoring of health problems.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Students who want to get admission in Ukraine for MBBS are required to meet basic requirements-

  • Students complete class 12th with PCB with at least 50% of marks
  • Age of student should be 17-25 years at the time of admissions
  • Indian students must qualify NEET Exam to pursue MBBS 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Duration of each university in Ukraine varies depending on the structure of the university. The duration of MBBS courses in Ukraine Universities is mentioned below-

UniversityMBBS Course Duration
Sumy State Medical University6 years
Ternopil National Medical University6 years
Kharkiv National Medical University6 years
Kyiv Medical University6 years

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Not all ranking bodies rank Medical Universities in Ukraine including Shiksha Popularity Ranking. But there are some ranking bodies that rank some Medical Universities in Ukraine such as THE Ranking by Subject.

College NameRank
Sumy State University#601-800
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv#801-1000
Bogomolets National Medical University#1001+
V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University#1001+

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Delhi NCR has the largest number of Medical in India. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are recognised for their strong medical infrastructure, higher medical seats, top colleges like Madras Medical College, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, etc.

 

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates have to meet both the eligibility and entrance exam requirements to get admission in MBBS programme. Aspirants need to appear for NEET and get a good rank to secure a seat in the institute. Candidates who pass Class 12 with a minimum of 60% aggregate in PCB stream along with Englisha are

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

The difficulty level of getting into the MBBS course at NTRUHS depends on the cutoff the university releases for each academic year. Check out the cutoff of the university from here: NTRUHS cutoff.

Further, the level of competitiveness and difficulty depends on the affiliated colleges allotted to the

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Rachit Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

For admissions to the MBBS course at NTR University of Health Sciences, the university accepts the valid scores of NEET UG. Therefore, one should be well-versed with the NEET UG pattern and syllabus. Additionally, for preparing to get admission into MBBS at NTRUHS, candidates should also consider th

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Atul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

NTR University of Health Sciences offers a total of 3,240 seats across the university and its affiliated colleges. Further, the number of seats offered in the MBBS course at BFUHS is 500. Thus, the highest number of seats for the MBBS course is offered at BFUHS. The eligibility requirements and admi

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Chanchal Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

NTR University of Health Sciences is affiliated with around 20 colleges that offer MBBS courses, and the total number of seats offered for the courses is around 3240. Two of the affiliated colleges offer the highest number of seats in the MBBS course. Check out the name of the affiliated college wit

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Indrani Tyagi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The total tuition fee for the MBBS course at NTR University of Health Sciences ranges from INR 54,400 to INR 5.4 lakh. The tuition fee differs according to affiliated colleges. Moreover, at the time of admission confirmation, applicants are required to pay a certain amount of the course tuition fee.

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Krishnendu Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, applicants can apply for the MBBS course at a college affiliated with NTR University of Health Sciences through a single application form. Moreover, a candidate admitted to the course in any of the affiliated institutions shall apply for registration with this University in the prescribed form

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Tanisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS. The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses offered in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline mode. Further, applicants who secu

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Rachit Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The application portal for the MBBS course usually begins in the initial months of the year. However, the applicant must keep track of the counselling dates of the entrance exam. The counselling registration usually begins in the month of July. Further, the classes for the new academic year usually

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Atul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS, applicants are required to appear and secure a valid score in NEET. Further, the candidates who got shortlisted according to their entrance examination scores are required to appear for the counselling process (NEET/ Andhra Pradesh NEET/ Telangana NEE

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Piyush Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) accepts NEET UG scores for admission to MBBS courses. NEET UG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. Candidates who have qualified for NEET UG are eligible to

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Chanchal Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, hostel facilities are available for MBBS students at Maulana Azad Medical College. There are separate undergraduate hostels for boys and girls, with the college having three undergraduate boys hostel and four undergraduate girls hostel. The annual fee for UG hostels is as under:

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Maulana Azad Medical College offers an in-house internship programme that is mandatory for all final year MBBS students. Students after passing the final MBBS examination must register themselves provisionally with the Delhi Medical Council before they can be permitted to join the compulsory interns

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Maulana Azad Medical College offers an in-house internship programme that is mandatory for all final year MBBS students. Students after passing the final MBBS examination must register themselves provisionally with the Delhi Medical Council before they can be permitted to join the compulsory in

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Class 12 percentage matters for admission into MBBS at Maulana Azad Medical College. A minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Class 12 PCB stream has to be scored for the candidate to be eligible for admission into the same. The student must also check the selection criteria of MBBS at MAMC.

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Maulana Azad Medical College does not conducts an entrance exam for admission into MBBS and MDS courses. The admission for both programmes is merit based with the college accepting NEET UG and NEET PG/MDS scores for the same.

 

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates must have passed the HSC examination /equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC) taking together Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) and a pass in English. Aspirants have also secured not less than 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ S

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates seeking admission in MBBS programme of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research must have a valid NEET score. Aspirants are allotted seats through centralised counselling by MCC of DGHS, New Delhi. There are a total of 250 seats available in the MBBS programme of SR

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

The Hind Institute of Medical Sciences application process takes place online. The application process is explained in the following steps:

Step 1: Apply for the NEET entrance exam on the official website of NTA NEET.

Step 2: Appear for the entrance exam, followed by the Counselling and seat allotment

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Tanu Rao

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Hind Institute of Medical Sciences offers a 66-month MBBS course. The tuition fee for MBBS at HIMS costs around INR 52.7 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website, but is still subject to c

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Tanu Rao

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Upon completion of the MBBS program, doctors can pursue their postgraduate programs, such as an MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) in certain specific fields. Admissions for postgraduate programs generally require eligible candidates who can sit for certain entrance exams such as NEET

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Nishtha Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, NEET is obligatory for Indian students who want to practice in India after returning from foreign MBBS. If students don't qualify from NEET, they cannot register with the Medical Council of India (NMC).

NEET is not required for admission into foreign medical schools themselves. This would includ

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Yatendra Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Students from India are expected to have completed 10+2 from a recognised Board and studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology. A majority of the countries required an overall minimum mark of 50-60 % in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Whether it is necessary to qualify NEET depends on whether a student w

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Mani Sahni

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