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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.

Useful Links for MBBS courses:

MPT

M Pharmacy

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

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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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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No, a gap year will not affect your MBBS admission in Kerala because the eligibility criteria for MBBS in private MBBS colleges in Kerala do not mandate or ask about gap years whatsoever. As long as you have passed Class 12 with PCB and English with at least 50% marks taken together in those subject

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Yes, generous scholarships are offered at the National University of Singapore for Indian students. As a matter of fact more than 90% of all students who get in receive a financial aid from this university. Look at the pointers given below - 

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Piyush Rastogi

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Answered 6 days ago

For your information NEET UG 2026 had been cancelled.

However if are willing to do BVSC you have to do a separate councilling for that go To official website.

 

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Usman Lone

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

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.

To answer your questions, it is possible only if you clear the medical entrance exam.

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Jaya Shukla

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Answered a week ago

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 CollegesTuition FeeNEET Seat Intake
World College of Medical Sciences and Research MBBS CourseINR 7.6 lakh250
Adesh Medical College and Hospital MBBS CourseINR 68.7 lakh250
N.C. Medical College and Hospital MBBS CourseINR 56.2 lakh200
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad Campus MBBS CourseINR 1.2 Cr150
Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre MBBS CourseINR 68.6 lakh200

Source: official site of the colleges and can change.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There is no minimum NEET cutoff for government college admission in Haryana because the cutoff will be different every year, according to the number of candidates appearing, the difficulty level of the paper, and total seats available. But, as per previous years trends, for general category candidat

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are the top MBBS colleges in Haryana with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical SciencesINR 3.6 lakh
World College of Medical Sciences and ResearchINR 7.63 lakh
Adesh Medical College and HospitalINR 68.74 lakh
N.C. Medical College and HospitalINR 56.23 lakh
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Faridabad CampusINR 1.25 Cr

Source: Official site of the colleges and my vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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  • Solve as many mock tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE NEET UG Mock Test Pap

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Anangsha Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

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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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

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 PlacementsINR 7 lakhINR 4.8 lakh
Sri Siddhartha Medical College PlacementsINR 13.5 lakhINR 7.2 lakh
Father Mullers Medical College PlacementsINR 6.9 lakhINR 7.2 LPA
Yenepoya University PlacementsINR 7 lakhINR 4.5 LPA
BLDE University PlacementsINR 85.5 lakhINR 16.1 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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 -

Private Colleges

NEET Seat Intake

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal MBBS Course

250

Kasturba9 John's National Academy of Health Science MBBS Course

150

JSS Medical College, Mangalore MBBS Course

250

JSS Medical College, Mysore MBBS Course

250

M S Ramaiah Medical College MBBS Course

150

Adichunchanagiri University MBBS Course150
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College MBBS Course250
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy MBBS Course250
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital MBBS Course150
BLDE University MBBS Course250
BLDE5 Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre MBBS Course250

Source: The above-mentioned data have been taken from the colleges' official sites and may change.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad does not mention NEET-UG as an accepted entrance exam for MBBS admissions. Only GUJCET has been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam in the selection criteria.

However, in the rules from 2016, NEET-UG has been mentioned as the mandatory entrance exam for candidates who

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MS Ramaiah Medical College MBBS fees is INR 26 Lacs per annum. MS Ramaiah Medical College MBBS 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, entrance test is required for admission in M.S. Ramaiah Medical College. The student has to clear NEET entrance exam and then participate in state-level counselling to get selected in M.S. Ramaiah Medical College for the MBBS programme.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Yes, MBBS in Netherlands is tough for Indian applicants. Tougher for those who do not know Dutch language at all. This is because majority of MBBS courses in Netherlands are offered in Dutch.

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Abhay Arora

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With an MBBS from Netherlands, Indian students can practice medicine there. Degree completion also requires Dutch proficiency, medical knowledge assessment and license to practice.

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Shruti Singh

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It is not ideal for most Indian students due to language barriers and limited English-taught options. Still it attracts students because of a good medical reputation.

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Yes, you could get into this college with a KEAM rank of 500 if you belong to the General HS quota. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 184 to 79440. Hence, you could get admission in the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram with a rank of 500. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, MBBS cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various Home State quota categories based on the NEET entrance examination, followed by the KEAM counselling process. 

For the General HS category, the overall cutoff ranged from 308 to 370. To know the

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Neerja Rohatgi

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MBBS course at Tribhuvan University can be completed in 4 & Half Years + 1 Year Compulsory Rotating Internship. The language of instruction of this course is English. For admission to Tribhuvan MBBS, a high school degree is required. The overall tuition fee of this course is NPR 45,95,120.  

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Kanishka Gambhir

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The total number of seats are not defined by North Caucasian State Academy. As per souces, over 5500 seats are available in the MBBA course. For exact number of seats, aspirants must contact the admissions department.

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Chandeep Singh

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Tver State Medical University is one of the best Medical university in Russia and a first choice of foreign students. Below mentioned are benefits of MBBS programme from TSMU- 

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  • Long term relation with faculty
  • Best career opportunities
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Kanishka Gambhir

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As per NIRF ranking 2025, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research ranked as the top Medical college in Kolkata followed by other top college like Medical College Kolkata.

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Tasbiya Khan

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MBBS equivalent in Japan (MD program) lasts 6 years. This includes approximately 2 years of pre-medical sciences and 4 years of clinical training and clerkships. To practice, you must also pass the National Medical Licensing Examination after completing these 6 years.

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