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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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Popular MBBS Specializations
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- General Surgery
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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
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Yes, you can do MBBS after Nursing courses. But you should clear NEET UG for that. There is no direct entry which means you will start from first year of MBBS.
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Private MBBS colleges in Haryana have modern infrastructure with modern labs and faculty. Check below for the top private colleges with fees and seat intake -
| Private MBBS Colleges | Tuition Fee | NEET Seat Intake |
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| World College of Medical Sciences and Research MBBS Course | INR 7.6 lakh | 250 |
| Adesh Medical College and Hospital MBBS Course | INR 68.7 lakh | 250 |
| N.C. Medical College and Hospital MBBS Course | INR 56.2 lakh | 200 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Campus MBBS Course | INR 1.2 Cr | 150 |
| Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre MBBS Course | INR 68.6 lakh | 200 |
Source: official site of the colleges and can change.
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As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are the top MBBS colleges in Haryana with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 3.6 lakh |
| World College of Medical Sciences and Research | INR 7.63 lakh |
| Adesh Medical College and Hospital | INR 68.74 lakh |
| N.C. Medical College and Hospital | INR 56.23 lakh |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Campus | INR 1.25 Cr |
Source: Official site of the colleges and my vary.
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Not directly, you'd have to reappear for NEET-UG and start MBBS from scratch. BDS credits are not transferable. However, many BDS graduates pursue MDS specialisation instead in PG, which is equally rewarding.
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Students have to start early to have betting admission chances at AIIMS Rishikesh. See the points below to get a basic idea on how to prepare for AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS admission:
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No, students do not need to apply separately for MBBS admission at AIIMS Rishikesh after NEET exam. The seats are allocated through the NEET exam + NEET Counselling. Interested students simply have to pick AIIMS Rishikesh while filling the preference list during counselling.
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These are expected cutoffs for NEET 2025 state quota. Exact figures depend on seat matrix, reservation rules, and NEET score distribution for the year.
College Type | Category | Score Required |
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Govt. Medical College | General/Open | 545–555 marks |
Govt. Medical College | OBC | ~530 marks |
Govt. Medical College | SC/ST | ~480–500 marks |
Private Medical College | General | 440–450 marks |
Private Medical College | OBC/SC/ST | ~380–420 marks |
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Since you are appearing for NEET, you must aim for safe scores. For MBBS in and around Faridabad, your best private college options are Amrita School of Medicine and Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences.
1. Amrita School of Medicine
- MBBS tuition fee: INR 1.2 Crore
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Private MBBS colleges in Karnataka are generally expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and great placement opportunities. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with fees and median salaries -
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Median Package |
|---|---|---|
| Father Institute of Medical Sciences Placements | INR 7 lakh | INR 4.8 lakh |
| Sri Siddhartha Medical College Placements | INR 13.5 lakh | INR 7.2 lakh |
| Father Mullers Medical College Placements | INR 6.9 lakh | INR 7.2 LPA |
| Yenepoya University Placements | INR 7 lakh | INR 4.5 LPA |
| BLDE University Placements | INR 85.5 lakh | INR 16.1 LPA |
Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the college
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Top private MBBS colleges in Karnataka offer significant seat intakes, often ranging from 100 to 250+ seats per institution. Given below are some of the top prvate colleges with their seat intake -
Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the colleges' official sites and may change.
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BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad MBBS admission deadline has not been revealed for academic year 2026. Generally, MBBS curriculum begins from the last week of September. Thus, candidates can expect that the admissions should be closed by August this year.
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No, BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad MBBS admissions are not open for 2026 academic year. Candidates who wish to apply for MBBS at BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad will need to go to the website to see MBBS application status from time to time to keep track of admissions.
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No, candidates cannot get direct admission in BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad MBBS course. In order to qualify for MBBS admissions, candidates must appear for the GUJCET entrance exam first.
Admissions to MBBS course will be based on this exam's scores.
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