MBBS Syllabus & Subjects List 2026: Download Semester-wise Syllabus PDF

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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.
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MBBS Subjects |
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Anatomy |
Physiology |
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Biochemistry |
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2nd Year MBBS Syllabus
Candidates can check the table below to see the list of MBBS second-year subjects.
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MBBS Subjects |
Description |
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Community Medicine |
Community Infections, Endemic diseases, pandemic diseases, statistical analysis, prevalence of a disease |
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Pharmacology |
General Pharmacology, Drug dosages, drug formations, calculation of Drugs |
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Systemic Pathology, General Pathology, Practical. |
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Microbiology |
Bacteriology, Virology, Sterilization Vaccines, Host-Parasite relationship, |
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Forensic Medicine and Toxicology |
Toxicology, Forensic Medicine. |
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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. |
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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.
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MBBS Subjects |
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Community Medicine |
Ophthalmology |
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ENT |
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4th Year MBBS Subjects
Candidates can check the table below to see the list of 4 year MBBS subjects.
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MBBS Subjects |
Descriptions |
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Psychiatry |
Psychiatric disorders Behavioural Sciences, Cognitive process and memory, OCD |
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Dermatology and Venereology |
Dealing with various skin diseases Veneral diseases |
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Deals with diseases of infants, |
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Anesthesiology |
Cannulation, Nasopharyngeal or Oropharyngeal Airway insertion. |
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Orthopaedics |
Orthopaedic Neurology, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Medicine and Disorders of Spine, Fracture. |
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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.
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Core Subjects |
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Community Medicine |
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Surgery |
Orthopaedics |
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Gynaecology |
Paediatrics |
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Ophthalmology |
Otorhinolaryngology |
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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.
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Elective Subjects |
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Psychiatry |
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Radio-diagnosis |
Blood Bank & Transfusion |
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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.
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Books |
Authors |
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Gray's Anatomy |
Richard L. Drake, Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchell |
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Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology |
John E. Hall, Arthur C. Guyton |
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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.
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Books |
Authors |
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Human Anatomy |
BD Chaurasia |
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Textbook of Medical Physiology |
Arthur Guyton and John E. Hall |
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Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry |
Victor W. Rodwell, David A. Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, Peter J |
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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:
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Book Name |
Author |
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Understanding Medical Physiology |
R.L. Bijlani |
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The Essential of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 21st Edition 2002 |
Dr.K.S.N.Reddy |
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology |
Dr. Krishan Vij |
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Medical Microbiology |
Greenwood Slack, Peutherer |
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The most well-liked specialisation in Jabalpur is Pharmacy, followed by Alternative Medicine (which includes Ayurveda and Homoeopathy). B.Pharm and D.Pharm are widely available across multiple private colleges in Jabalpur, making it easy to get admission even with moderate Class 12 marks. BAMS, BHMS
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There are multiple career paths. After MBBS from NSCBMC Jabalpur, graduates can join the Madhya Pradesh state health services as Medical Officers or serve in rural and urban health centres. Many also prepare for NEET PG to pursue MD, MS, or super-specialty courses. Some graduates join private hospit
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Yes, there is a compulsory rural service bond. A one-year rural service bond applies, with a penalty of INR 10,00,000 for MBBS and PG graduates who do not complete the service. This means after completing your MBBS and internship, you are required to serve in a rural or government health facility in
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Answered a week ago
First step is to Clear the NEET GMC cutoff
if you want the Govt Medical Colleges
2nd step is to pass class12th with Biology
3rd step is to be at least 17years of age
4th step is to clear the cutoff required for the kind of college one is preferring in Bangalore
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
First step is to Clear the NEET GMC cutoff
if you want the Govt Medical Colleges
2nd step is to pass class12th with Biology
3rd step is to be at least 17years of age
4th step is to clear the cutoff required for the kind of college one is preferring in Bangalore
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
The AIQ Counselling offers seat for B.Sc Nursing and MBBS
in BHU
For MBBS the closing ranks are
1700 for Gen
2600 for OBC
20k for SC
26k for ST
for B.Sc Nursing the closing ranks in BHU are as follows
59k for Gen
65k for OBC
2 Lac for SC
2.9 Lac for ST
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Beginner-Level 2
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No, the average MBBS fee is lower in Russia than in India. This is because the Russian government provide subsidies for medical education making it quite affordable for students around the world.
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Answered a week ago
Students from around the world aspire to study at MBBS in Russia because of its excellent quality of education and research and low fees. The low fees of MBBS at Russian universities are because most of them are state-funded which means that these courses receive financial support from the governmen
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The lowest MBBS in Russia is ₹1.5-3 L per year. However this fee accounts for only the tuition fee part and not for other expenses that include living expenses such as the cost of accommodation, food, travelling and other utility bills.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
MBBS at Government Medical College Ernakulam is considered a good course. It is approved by the National Medical Commission & offers affordable, high-quality medical education with extensive clinical exposure.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Depending upon your quota
If you're a ST candidate then there is a chances but for gen or obc it's not easy
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
The total tuition fee of MBBS at AIIMS Nagpur is INR 6,100. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm admission. It is taken from official sources. It can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The best countries to study MBBS abrorad is listed here. The one and most important things you have to look into is that any universities you are applying for should follow NMC guidelines:
- The MBBS course must be not less than 54 months.
- It should have 1 year internship after classes.
- Teaching should b
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Yes, you could get to study MBBS at Sharda University with a rank of 60,000 if you belong to the General HS category. For this category, the overall MBBS course cutoff ranged from 86482 to 313983. Hence, with a rank of 60,000, admission might be possible at this university.
Note: The cutoff for othe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Sharda University NEET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses for the Home State quota category. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS category, the last round cutoff for the BDS and MBBS courses was 80896 and 313983, respec
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Answered 2 weeks ago
To get into Sharda University for the MBBS and BDS courses, students have to appear in the NEET UG entrance exam and then in the UP NEET counselling process. To qualify for the exam, students have to get at least 55% in 10+2. So yes, with a 70% percentile in class 12, you are eligible to sit for the
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To get a seat at Sharda University for the UG-level medical courses, students have to first attempt the NEET UG entrance exam and then appear for the UP NEET counselling process to be considered eligible for admission. The cutoff is usually released in the form of ranks for different Home State cate
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital offered the highest number of seat intake, i.e., 350. Candidates can check below the seat intake other private MBBS colleges in West Bengal -
Source: The above mentioned seat intake was taken from the official college site and may vary.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
KGMU is a well known University for MBBS program. Check out the ley highlights of KGMU MBBS placements 2024 from the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
Total Students | 250 |
No. of Students placed | 191 |
Median Package | INR 12 LPA |
NOTE: The above data is obtained from the KGMU NIRF report 2026.
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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 -
- Over 100 different needs based scholarships are available
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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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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month 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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Answered a month 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 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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:
- Choose your reference books wisely
- Solve as many mock tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE NEET UG Mock Test Pap
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Answered a month 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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