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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:

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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

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Popular Specializations

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MBBS at AIIMS Jodhpur is not very easy. The admission is done on the basis of NEET UG score. The seats alloted to MBBS AIIMS Jodhpur are also very limited. There is seat reservation also for MBBS AIIMS Jodhpur admission. The cutoff 2026 for NEET UG was 344 for general category and 714 for OBC.

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No, comparatively AIIMS jodhpur MBBS is not expensive. The total tuition fees is INR 3.39 lakh. This is for the whole duration of the course including hostels, tuition fees and other/miscellaneou charges. Internship days may or might not be included in this amount.

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No, there is no direct way to take admission in AIIMS Jodhpur MBBS. The only way to get admission in AIIMS Jodhpur is via valid rank in NEET UG. NEET UG is conducted every year. Candidates preapre for this exam for years. It has limited seats. AIIMS Jodhpur seats are reserved as per the norms of Gov

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As per the latest 2026 data, NEET UG Round 1 cut of was 344. It is very competitive to take admission in MBBS at AIIMS Jodhpur. This rank was for general category. For OBC, the cut off was 714.

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Riya Gupta

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To get admission in AIIMS Jodhpur MBBS, candidate must have a valid rank in NEET UG. The process actually starts much before the college release procedures and dates. Interested candidate must score at least 50-60 percent in their Class 12 to be eligible for admission in AIIMS Jodhpur. The step invo

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Anubha

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For Indian students who are looking for a globally recognised yet affordable MBBS university, East European University can be worth it. East European University can be more cost-effective than most of the private medical colleges in India. For average Indian students who are willing to get MBBS admi

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Anubha

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Yes, your Class 12th mark sheet with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB is required for your Smolensk State Medical University admissions. For the reserved category, an aggregate of around 40% in PCB is required. For students who do not have a class 12th mark sheet or equivalent, they will have

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Anubha

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As per NEET Round 1 General Category All India category cutoff 2026, MMU Mullana MBBS cutoff rank was 366214.

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Dhanya Arora

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Admission in MBBS course of SOA University is based on NEET. In NEET 2026 cutoff of SOA University, the closing rank was 349173 for General AI category. The cutoffs are less competitive for SOA University.

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With a NEET 2026 score of 340 under general category with MP domicile, getting into any government college is not possible. 

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AIIMS Deoghar MBBS fee includes tuition fee, hostel charges, registration fee and caution money. The hostel fee is INR 59,950, while the one-time fee is INR 125. Given fee amount is as per official sources, but can still vary and hence, is indicative.

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AIIMS Deoghar MBBS admission is based on NEET score. With the right approach and preparation strategy, candidates can clear the NEET UG exam. The preparation for the national-level test begins two years in advance from Class 11 onwards. 

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AIIMS Bhopal follows reservation policy as mandated by the government. There is 5% horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates across all categories. Details are given in the table below:

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40.0%

OBC

27.0%

SC

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EWS

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ST

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To be eligible for MBBS admission at AIIMS Bhopal, candidates need minimum 60% aggregate (50% aggregate in SC/ST/PwD candidates) in PCB in Class 12. The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year to apply for admission. Admission is given on the basis of

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Saumya Gairola

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MBBS programme at AIIMS Bhopal includes 4.5 years of academic curriculum and 1 year of compulsory rotating medical internship. So total course duration is 5.5 years.

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Saumya Gairola

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The documents (original & 2 self-attested copies) required for admission in MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal are given below:

  • MCC Allotment Letter
  • NEET-UG Admit Card
  • NEET-UG Scorecard / Rank Letter
  • Online Counselling Registration Slip
  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 10 Pass Certificate  (for Date of Birth proof)
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Saumya Gairola

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AIIMS Bhopal coordinates with Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to allocate seats in MBBS programme. There are 125 seats available in MBBS. The institute follows seat reservation policy as mandated by the government.

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Saumya Gairola

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Candidates need minimum 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD candidates) in PCB in Class 12 to be eligible for AIIMS Bhopal MBBS admission. Also, the candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year to apply for admission.

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Saumya Gairola

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AIIMS Bhopal MBBS placement data for 2026 is currently unavailable. However, according to the institute data submitted for NIRF 2026, out of the 97 students who completed MBBS in 2023-2024, 94 students got placements. The other 3 students were selected for higher studies. The median salary recorded

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Saumya Gairola

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Yes, MBBS students get a monthly stipend between INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 during the mandatory internship that they need to complete as part of the programme. The duration of internship is 1 year.

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Saumya Gairola

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Several scholarships are available for MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal such as:

  • Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students: 
  • National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
  • PM YASASVI Scheme
  • Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered a week ago

Total fees for MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal has many components such as tuition, registration, laboratory, library, gymkhana, student union, hostel rent, electricity, and a refundable Caution Deposit. Total tuition fees for 5.5 years is INR 4,790.

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered a week ago

AIIMS Raipur offers decent placement opportunities to its MBBS students. According to AIIMS Raipur NIRF report 2026, the median package offered during MBBS placements 2024 was INR 15 LPA. A total of 29 students were placed during placements 2024.

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Shruti Manchanda

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Answered a week ago

The AIIMS Raipur MBBS cutoff 2026 is not out yet. However, during the last round of AIIMS Raipur NEET UG cutoff 2025, the closing rank for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) admission was 1376 in the General category under the AI quota.

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Shruti Manchanda

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AIIMS Deoghar MBBS admission is based on NEET score. Students should check eligibility criteria before the form filling. The AIIMS Deoghar MBBS admission process is given below:

  • Visit the official website of NEET UG and fill up the application form.
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Himanshi Gupta

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Candidates applying for MBBS in AIIMS Deoghar need to be Class 12 pass with a minimum of 60% aggregate in PCB and English. The minimum aggregate for SC/ ST students is 50% and 45% for the PwD category candidates. Students should have the valid pass certificates with them for verification.

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Raushan Piplani

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AIIMS Deoghar MBBS tuition fee is INR 4,500 for the complete course duration. The hostel charges are INR 59,950 and one time fee is INR 125. It should be noted that the given fee is as per official sources, but can still vary.

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Yes, it's genuinely one of the cheapest states for MBBS if you get a government seat. Colleges like AIIMS Deoghar and Ranchi University charge just a few thousand rupees a year. Even RIMS Ranchi's fee is quite affordable compared to many other states. It's one of the biggest reasons students prefer

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