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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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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 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 CollegesPlacement Rating
World College of Medical Sciences and Research4.7
School of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSR)4.4
ACMS - Army College of Medical Sciences4.0
SGT University, Gurgaon3.8
N.C. Medical College and Hospital3.8

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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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Tasbiya Khan

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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Tasbiya Khan

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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Gien below is the fee range of private MBBS colleges in Mangalore?

Fee RangeTop Colleges
INR 5-7 lakh5  (A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Father Mullers Medical College, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, etc.)
INR > 15 lakh3  (KMC Mangalore, K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, and Yenepoya (Deemed to be university)

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Tasbiya Khan

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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Tasbiya Khan

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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Liyansha Jain

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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Puhup Kumari

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Nishtha Shukla

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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Pragati Datta

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

CMC VelloreINR 15,000INR 4.34 LPA
Madras Medical College ChennaiINR 68,020INR 9.1 LPA
SIMTS ChennaiINR 1.25 Cr.INR 7.43 LPA
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and ResearchINR 20 lakhINR 10.12 LPA
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College And Research InstituteINR 94.5 lakhINR 6 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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

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

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Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute250

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Listed below is the seat intake of private MBBS colleges in Mumbai-

Private CollegeMBBS Seat Intake
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai 50
K J Somaiya Medical College100

Source: official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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 CollegeTuition Fee
MGM Medical College, Navi MumbaiINR 94.5 lakh
K J Somaiya Medical CollegeINR 49.09 lakh

Source: official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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

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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Tasbiya Khan

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

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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Tasbiya Khan

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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Rohini Rawat

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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Ranjeeta Shukla

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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Abhishek Mehra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

DY Patil Pune offers UG, PG, & PhD programmes to students. These programmes are available across the Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Science & Technology, & various other streams. At the undergraduate level, the available programmes are BTech, BSc,  BBA, MBBS,  BCA, & others. Hence, yes MBBS is avail

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Rashmi Arora

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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Pooja Divya

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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Nishtha Hazarika

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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Bhumika Jain

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

KGMU MBBS Course

INR 2.14 lakh

Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU MBBS Course

INR 1.49 lakh

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College AMU MBBS Course

INR 2.19 lakh

KGMU4 Gorakhpur MBBS Course

INR 6,080

AIIMS Raebareli MBBS Course

INR 7,330

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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

IUL MBBS Course

INR 81 lakh

Era's Mahaveer University MBBS Course

INR 72.9 lakh

Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS Course

INR 61.82 lakh

Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital MBBS Course

INR 74.7 lakh

SVSU MBBS Course

INR 53.33 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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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Raj Kumar

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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Ishita B

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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Jahnavi miriyala

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Listed below are the affordable private MBBS college in Delhi with tuition fees -

Private CollegesTuition Fee
ACMS - Army College of Medical Sciences AdmissionINR 14.4 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

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