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The MBBS curriculum in India is structured in a way that it will equip you with in-depth medical knowledge and practical expertise. In its 5.5 years, including a one-year internship, this course is divided into three phases - pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical.

Firstly, in the pre-clinical phase, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry will be your core subjects. Then in the para-clinical phase, you'll study Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Forensic Medicine. And lastly in the clinical phase different specialities will be your focus area.

Plus the MBBS curriculum follows the guidelines set by the National Medical Commission.

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MBBS Subjects Semester-Wise 

The MBBS course subject is structured semester-wise, gradually introducing students to the vast field of medicine. Throughout the MBBS course subject, students also undergo clinical postings to gain hands-on experience.

Candidates can check below to learn about the MBBS course subject semester-wise.

MBBS 1st Year Syllabus

Candidates can check the table below to see the list of MBBS first-year syllabus.

MBBS Subjects

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

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2nd Year MBBS Syllabus

Candidates can check the table below to see the list of MBBS second-year subjects.

MBBS Subjects

Description

Community Medicine

Community Infections, Endemic diseases, pandemic diseases, statistical analysis, prevalence of a disease

Pharmacology

General Pharmacology, Drug dosages, drug formations, calculation of Drugs 

Pathology

Systemic Pathology, General Pathology, Practical.

Microbiology

Bacteriology, Virology, Sterilization Vaccines, Host-Parasite relationship, 

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Toxicology, Forensic Medicine.

Clinical postings inwards

Every MBBS student must undergo clinical postings, which involve practical exposure to various medical fields. Specifically, students will participate in 12 weeks of clinical postings focused on community medicine.

OPD

The Outpatient Department (OPD) refers to a specific area within a hospital that is equipped with medical and physical facilities, as well as support staff. This department operates during designated hours to provide care to patients who are not admitted as inpatients.

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Subjects in 3rd Year MBBS

Candidates can check the table below to see the list of 3 year MBBS subjects.

MBBS Subjects

Community Medicine

Ophthalmology

ENT

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4th Year MBBS Subjects

Candidates can check the table below to see the list of 4 year MBBS subjects.

MBBS Subjects

Descriptions

Psychiatry

Psychiatric disorders Behavioural Sciences, Cognitive process and memory, OCD

Dermatology and Venereology

Dealing with various skin diseases Veneral diseases

Paediatrics

Deals with diseases of infants,

Anesthesiology

Cannulation, Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal Airway insertion.

Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic Neurology, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Medicine and Disorders of Spine, Fracture.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Basic Sciences, Neonatology and Contraception.

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MBBS Syllabus: Core Subjects

Candidates can check the table below to see a list of core subjects offered in the MBBS course syllabus. 

Core Subjects

Community Medicine

Medicine

Surgery

Orthopaedics

Gynaecology

Paediatrics

Ophthalmology

Otorhinolaryngology

Casualty

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MBBS Syllabus: Elective Subjects

Candidates can check the table below to see a list of core subjects offered in the MBBS course syllabus. 

Elective Subjects

Psychiatry

Anaesthesia

Radio-diagnosis

Blood Bank & Transfusion

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Popular MBBS Books and Authors

Candidates can check the list below to check the popular MBBS books and authors.

Books

Authors

Gray's Anatomy

Richard L. Drake, Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchell

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology

John E. Hall, Arthur C. Guyton

Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry

Robert K. Murray, David A. Bender, Kathleen M. Botham

Popular MBBS First-year Books

Candidates can check the list below to check the popular MBBS books and authors.

Books

Authors

Human Anatomy

BD Chaurasia

Textbook of Medical Physiology

Arthur Guyton and John E. Hall

Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry

Victor W. Rodwell, David A. Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, Peter J

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry

Denise R. Ferrier

Popular MBBS Books in AIIMS

At AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), MBBS students are exposed to a rigorous curriculum, and the following books are popular and highly recommended to aid in their studies:

Book Name

Author

Understanding Medical Physiology

R.L. Bijlani

The Essential of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 21st Edition 2002

Dr.K.S.N.Reddy

Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Dr. Krishan Vij

Medical Microbiology

Greenwood Slack, Peutherer

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  • 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 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 3 days ago

The Round 4 closing NEET cutoff 2026 for MBBS at AIIMS Deoghar is 8481. Students who meet the cutoff criteria can take admission in AIIMS Deoghar for the five-year MBBS course. 

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Yes, AIIMS Deoghar has recently started a scholarship scheme called the Ambuj Sonu Smriti Scholarship. Students can apply for this scholarship by visiting AIIMS Deoghar official website. Students can also apply for scholarships via NSP.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Answered a week ago

MBBS classes for the 2026–27 batch at FH Medical College, Agra are generally scheduled to begin between September and October 2026 following the completion of UP NEET UG counselling.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, a NEET rank of 1,000 can be considered an excellent rank if you belong to the General AI category. For the aforementioned category, the highest rank acceptable was 222044. On the other hand, for the BDS course, the maximum rank acceptable was 522640. Hence, a NEET Rank of 1,000 could get you ad

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Check the table below for some of the top private colleges for MBBS in Nashik, along with their tuition fees and their seat intake.

Top Private MBBS Colleges in NashikMBBS Tuition FeeMBBS Seat Intake
SMBT Group of InstitutionsINR 51.9 lakh150
Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research CenterINR 47.8 lakh150

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Most are linked to large teaching hospitals. These see a mix of city and rural patients. That gives you varied cases, from common illnesses to emergencies. The exact bed count differs from college to college. Check the numbers on each college's page. A bigger patient load usually means better practi

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Government MBBS colleges are tough to get into as they are very competitive in nature and have limited seats. Check the table below for some of the top government Medical colleges in Nashik.

Top Government  MBBS Colleges in NashikMBBS Tuition FeeMBBS Seat Intake
Government Medical College, Nashik-100
Maharashtra Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Nashik-50

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Here is the table below showing the top colleges for MBBS in Nashik, along with their tuition fees.

Top MBBS Colleges in NashikMBBS Tuition Fee
SMBT Group of InstitutionsINR 51.9 lakh
Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research CenterINR 47.8 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

You work in the hospital as a trainee doctor after finishing classes. You rotate through departments like medicine, surgery and paediatrics. You treat real patients under senior doctors. Most colleges pay a monthly stipend during this year. You must complete it to get your final degree.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

There is no single score. It changes every year with the exam difficulty, the number of seats and your category. Government seats need a much higher rank than private ones. Home state students in Maharashtra get a big advantage in the state quota. Look at last year's cutoffs and aim a little higher.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Shiksha lists 4 MBBS colleges in Nashik. They include both government and private options. Each college offers about 100 to 150 seats. The number can grow when new colleges get NMC approval. SMBT Group of Institutions, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Government Med

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

AFMC is run by the Indian Armed Forces, giving it a unique defence-oriented structure. Students often get extra benefits like a stipend during their course. Training here is known to be more disciplined and rigorous than regular colleges. Many graduates also get an option to join the armed forces me

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Reputed colleges listed in rankings and official counselling lists are NMC (formerly MCI) approved. This approval is mandatory for a college to legally admit MBBS students. Students should always verify a college's current NMC status before applying. Approval status can occasionally change, so check

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Government are more affordable than private colleges. They have limited seats with tough competition. Listed below are some of the top government colleges with fees and seat intake.

Top Government MBBS Colleges in BhopalMBBS Tuition FeeMBBS Seat Intake
AIIMS Bhopal MBBS CourseINR 4,800125
Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal MBBS CourseINR 4.5 lakh250

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, quite a few private colleges in Bhopal run attached hospitals with 1,000-plus beds. This gives students real, hands-on clinical exposure from early years. Bigger hospitals also mean more patient variety for practical learning. It is one reason some private colleges remain popular despite the hi

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The lowest-cost MBBS option in Bhopal is AIIMS Bhopal, with the full course costing only around INR 4,800. GMC Bhopal is the next the cheapest, with fee of about INR 4.5 lakh. Both are government colleges, which keeps costs low compared to private colleges in the city.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Private Medical colleges are somewhat more expensive than government colleges as they are managed by private entities. Check the table below for some of the top private colleges.

Top Private MBBS Colleges in BhopalMBBS Tuition Fee
LNCT University MBBS CourseINR 74.6 lakh
Chirayu University MBBS CourseINR 1.22 Cr.
Chirayu Medical College and Hospital MBBS CourseINR 64.95 lakh
RKDF Medical College Hospital and Research Centre MBBS CourseINR 40.5 lakh
SRKU - Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University MBBS CourseINR 77.84 lakh
Mahaveer Institute of Medical Sciences and Research MBBS CourseINR 47.7 lakh
Ram Krishna Medical College Hospital Research Centre BBS CourseINR 42.93 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

AIIMS Bhopal is by far the hardest to get into in the city. Its cutoff rank of around 500 to 650 (general category) is extremely competitive on an All India level. It pulls applicants from every state, not just Madhya Pradesh. The limited seat count makes the race even tighter. For most students, cr

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for any MBBS admission in India, including Bhopal. There is no other entrance exam or backdoor route allowed legally. After NEET, admission happens either via AIIMS-specific counselling or MP state counselling. Management quota seats also require a valid NEET score first.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

There are about 12 MBBS colleges in Bhopal, of these, 8 are private colleges and 2 are government colleges. Some of the top collegs are AIIMS Bhopal, LNCT University, People's University, Grant Medical College, etc. Admissions to these colleges happens through NEET entrance exam.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of he top Medical colleges in Bhopal, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
AIIMS BhopalINR 4,790
LNCT UniversityINR 74.65 lakh
People's UniversityINR 1.22 Cr
Gandhi Medical College, BhopalINR 4.5 lakh
Chirayu Medical College and HospitalINR 64.95 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students need to attain a rank of at least 1746 in the NEET exam if they belong to the General AI category. The AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 is released in the form of ranks. Candiates can check the table below to know the maximum rank required for other categories. 

CategoryAIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026
General1746
OBC2185
SC18819
ST28998
EWS2928
PwD118549

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes. ESIC Medical College Ahmedabad's 50 seats are specifically reserved for insured workers and their dependent family members. So along with a valid NEET score, you also need to meet ESIC insurance-related eligibility. This makes it a very specific, limited-access quota compared to regular governm

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Gujarat conducts counselling in multiple rounds, including a mop-up round for leftover seats. If you don't get your desired seat in round one, later rounds still offer chances, though cutoffs may shift. The best seats, especially in top government colleges, usually get locked in round one itself. So

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, it doesn't. AIIMS Rajkot seats are allotted through separate central counselling, not the state's ACPUGMEC process. It offers 75 MBBS seats every year under All India rules. So even if you're a Gujarat domicile student, you'll apply for AIIMS Rajkot separately. This confuses a lot of students ev

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad takes the crown here. It regularly closes at some of the lowest ranks in the entire state, sometimes within the first 2,000-3,000 ranks. Medical College Baroda is the next the toughest competitor. Both are old, reputed government colleges with strong faculty and hospi

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

The PharmD syllabus is much more similar to B Pharmacy and M Pharm as compared to MBBS.
In MBBS you will learn Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology which all are common with Pharm D. However, anatomy will not include practicals (cadaver dissections) but will includ

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

No, an MBBS is generally considered more intense and stressful than a Pharm D degree. Both are long and demanding healthcare programs, they focus on different core concepts and problems. The concept of tough and easy ultimately depends on the student.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

BMLT can be a good backup option, but it's best chosen out of genuine interest in lab sciences, not just as a fallback. The career path, skills, and daily work are quite different from clinical medicine.

 

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Specific demographic data detailing the number of Odia students enrolled in the MBBS 2025 batch at AIIMS Deoghar is not publicly available.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

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