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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 Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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Answered 2 days ago

No, AIIMS Delhi does not provide lateral entry for MBBS course. Students need to complete five-year course to get a degree. Students cannot apply through Diploma or other bachelor's degree. To get admission, students need to apply through NEET exam after completing Class 12.

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Manisha Pandey

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Answered 2 days ago

According to college reports, you have to do the compulsory 1-year internship for which stipend is approximately INR 14,000 to INR 20,000 per month.

Campus placements are not offered as mostly graduates choose government service or continue their studies. If needed, service bond usually lasts 1-2 yea

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, candidates from outside Rajasthan can apply for MBBS seats at SMS Medical College. Non-residence candidates can secure a seat exclusively through the 15% All India Quota seats. AIQ seats are allotted via central counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) based on open nati

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 days ago

Out of the 250 total seats, 15% (approximately 37–38 seats) fall under the All India Quota managed by MCC. The remaining 85% (approximately 212 seats) are allocated to Rajasthan state domicile candidates via state counselling. Seat reservations for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EWS, and PwD candidates are appl

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 days ago

SMS Medical College has an annual intake capacity of 250 students for its MBBS programme. All 250 seats are recognised by the National Medical Commission. Admissions to these seats are filled through two major quotas: 15% All India Quota and 85% Rajasthan State Quota. No direct, management, or priva

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 days ago

No, SMS Medical College does not conduct any independent entrance examination for its MBBS course. Admissions are based entirely on the NEET-UG conducted by the National Testing Agency. Candidates are allocated seats based on their NEET AIR via centralized state or national counselling rounds.

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 days ago

The total duration of the MBBS programme at SMS Medical College is 5.5 years. Where 4.5 years are divided into 9 semesters, which covers preclinical, paraclinical, and clinical subjects. After the completion of course, there is a 1-year rotating internship that students must complete to get a degree

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 days ago

With defence quota and NEET 2026 AIR 148065, SC rank 8655 and 461 marks, you may slightly get an MBBS seat in a government medical college through State Quota counselling or armed forces/defence priority state allocation depending on your home state.

 

 

 

 

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 2 days ago

MBBS candidates can claim a 10% tuition fee discount on their remaining 3.5 years of study. They would need to pay the full 4.5-year balance upfront right after paying their first-year fees.  

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, a specific upfront payment discount is available; no general merit scholarships are offered. Private, NRI, or Management quota students who pay the entire remaining course fees for 3.5 years (excluding the first-year fee) in one lump sum are eligible for a 10% discount on that remaining amount.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 3 days ago

No, the baseline fees at PESUIMSR for the MBBS course cover all your primary learning materials right from day one. Every single enrolled student receives a complimentary welcome kit, essential textbooks, and their medical apron without paying any extra charges.  

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 3 days ago

Students enrolled in Private, NRI, or Management categories can get a 10% discount on their remaining 3.5 years of tuition for the MBBS course at PESUIMSR. To qualify for this cost-saving option, families must pay the full 4.5-year balance upfront, right after clearing the first-year fees.  

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 4 days ago

No, the admissions for MBBS in AIIMS Delhi have not yet been opened. The admissions are likely to be opened in late July or early August. Students may visit the official website for any the latest updates on this matter.

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Manisha Pandey

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, all MBBS colleges in Hyderabad that participate in NEET counselling are approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). This approval ensures the college meets required standards for infrastructure, faculty, and clinical training. New medical colleges initially admit students under an NMC Le

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

Most MBBS colleges in Hyderabad are affiliated to Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), based in Warangal. This university oversees the curriculum, examinations, and academic standards for medical colleges across Telangana. Some deemed university colleges, like Malla Reddy Vish

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 5 days ago

Thane has very limited MBBS options compared to cities like Mumbai or Pune. Rajiv Gandhi Medical College in Kalwa is the only government MBBS college in the city, with admission based on NEET UG scores. Most other medical institutes in Thane offer paramedical or physiotherapy courses instead of MBBS

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 6 days ago

Mumbai's top MBBS colleges are affiliated with some of the city's the largest civic and government hospitals. Grant Medical College is linked to Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, offering extensive patient exposure. Seth GS Medical College is affiliated with KEM Hospital, one of Mumbai's the busiest medi

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, MBBS private colleges in Mumbai – K J Somaiya medical college, indeed have better infrastructure and good clinical exposure in india. They also have good tie-ups with hospitals to give clinical exposure. But, the fee for private college is considerably higher than government colleges. Managemen

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 6 days ago

Karnataka leads the MBBS seats list in 2026, with the highest number of seats- 15,395. In 2026, NMC has added 1,300 MBBS seats in Karnataka.

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Vikram Shukla

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Answered 6 days ago

Getting an MBBS seat in Karnataka with 300 marks in NEET is possible, but only through private colleges or deemed universities or management/NRI quotas. 

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Rashmi Shekhar

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Answered 6 days ago

The Karnataka MBBS registration 2026 has been opened by KEA. Candidates can register for Karnataka NEET counselling 2026 now.

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Rupali Pruthi

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, a number of private MBBS colleges in Kerala offer management quota seats for students who are eligible. Management quota seats are available at a high price as compared to regular seats. Candidates still need to have qualified NEET with that minimum score to be eligible. Management quota seats

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 6 days ago

Kerala has several government medical colleges that provide for several hundred seats for MBBS each annually. Primary among these Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode Government Medical College. The number of seats provided varies from year to year with approval from the Natio

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 6 days ago

No, NEET UG is mandatory for MBBS admission across India, including Uttar Pradesh. No college in the state, government or private, can admit students without a valid NEET score. This rule applies to both state quota and management quota seats.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, most MBBS colleges in Uttar Pradesh are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Recognition ensures colleges follow standard curriculum, faculty, and infrastructure norms. Many colleges are also affiliated with universities like KGMU or Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. This

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Yes, any MBBS student who fails to fulfill their two years of service after graduation will be asked to refund scholarship amount granted to them.

This amount will be charged alongside penalty for not fulfilling this service from such students at St John's Medical College.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

When deciding a candidate's residential status, St John's Medical College looks at period of study within India of a MBBS candidate. If a student has studied for seven consecutive years in India including their Class 10th and Class 12th, they will be considered Indian natives.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

Candidates can apply for St John's Medical College MBBS admission in offline mode once they receive their KEA allotment letter. However, registrations for NEET-UG and KEA counselling cannot be done in offline mode. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

Yes, candidates can begin applying for MBBS at St John's Medical College before Class 12 board exam result is announced. NEET-UG registration begin during these exams are ongoing and KEA counselling is also open to such candidates.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for admission to every MBBS college in Maharashtra, whether government or private. There is no alternate entrance route for MBBS admission anywhere in India. After qualifying NEET, students need to go through either the All India Quota counselling or the Maharashtra state

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Tasbiya Khan

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