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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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MBBS Syllabus FAQs

Q. What is the duration of the MBBS Course?

A. The duration of the MBBS course is 5.5 years, which includes 4.5 years of academic study and one year of compulsory rotating medical internship. Students must complete the entire 5.5-year program, followed by the mandatory internship, to be eligible for a full medical degree. 

Q. How is the MBBS curriculum divided across the years of study?

A. In the 5.5 years of, the last 1 year is for mandator internship. For the remaining 4.5 years, there will be a mix of theory and practical studies. In between, there will be a series of examinations, practical assessments, and clinical evaluations.

Q. What is the internship period for MBBS students?

A. In the 5.5 years of MBBS, the last 1 year is for mandatory internship. As an Intern, you'll work under the supervision of experienced doctors, participating in patient diagnosis, treatment, and management. 

Q. Is there a focus on practical training during the MBBS course?

A. Of course. how will the students learn laboratory work, clinical skill development, and bedside teaching without practical training. Ultimately, the focus on practical training is vital for preparing students to become competent and confident medical professionals capable of delivering quality healthcare.

Q. Are MBBS exams conducted annually or semester-wise?

A. MBBS exams have a dual structure: they are conducted semester-wise with end-of-semester exams, but professional (university) exams are held annually or after specific phases. The MBBS course is divided into 9 semesters over 4.5 years, with the three major professional exams occurring at the end of the first, second, and final professional phases, respectively. 

Q. What role does research play in the MBBS syllabus?

A. Research plays a significant role in the MBBS syllabus, as it fosters critical thinking, enhances clinical knowledge, and promotes evidence-based practice among medical students. 

Q. What skills are emphasized during the MBBS course?

A. The MBBS course emphasizes a comprehensive set of skills across four main categories:

clinical, communication and interpersonal, cognitive, and professional. These skills are essential for transitioning from a student to a competent, compassionate, and ethical physician.

Q. How important is it to attend clinical rotations during MBBS?

A. The clinical rotations during the MBBS is important to give you the experience of different specialties like medicine, surgery, Paediatrics, and obstetrics and Gynecology, so that you can choose your best fit.

Q. What is the role of pharmacology in MBBS?

A. You can see Pharmacology as a part of the medical science. To become a doctor you have to know which medicines interact how with bodies, what their side effects are, their uses.

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  • Popular MBBS Colleges in India
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  • Popular MBBS Specializations
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Popular MBBS Colleges in India

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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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Candidates have to meet both the eligibility and entrance exam requirements to get admission in MBBS programme. Aspirants need to appear for NEET and get a good rank to secure a seat in the institute. Candidates who pass Class 12 with a minimum of 60% aggregate in PCB stream along with Englisha are

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The difficulty level of getting into the MBBS course at NTRUHS depends on the cutoff the university releases for each academic year. Check out the cutoff of the university from here: NTRUHS cutoff.

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Rachit Kumar

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For admissions to the MBBS course at NTR University of Health Sciences, the university accepts the valid scores of NEET UG. Therefore, one should be well-versed with the NEET UG pattern and syllabus. Additionally, for preparing to get admission into MBBS at NTRUHS, candidates should also consider th

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Atul Pruthi

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NTR University of Health Sciences offers a total of 3,240 seats across the university and its affiliated colleges. Further, the number of seats offered in the MBBS course at BFUHS is 500. Thus, the highest number of seats for the MBBS course is offered at BFUHS. The eligibility requirements and admi

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NTR University of Health Sciences is affiliated with around 20 colleges that offer MBBS courses, and the total number of seats offered for the courses is around 3240. Two of the affiliated colleges offer the highest number of seats in the MBBS course. Check out the name of the affiliated college wit

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Apart from the tuition fee, there are several other components of the NTRUHS MBBS course fee, such as the hostel fee, admission fee, application fee, etc. Some of the fee components are required to be paid semesterly, annually or one-time. Check out the fee components and their amounts in the table

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The total tuition fee for the MBBS course at NTR University of Health Sciences ranges from INR 54,400 to INR 5.4 lakh. The tuition fee differs according to affiliated colleges. Moreover, at the time of admission confirmation, applicants are required to pay a certain amount of the course tuition fee.

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Krishnendu Kumar

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Yes, applicants can apply for the MBBS course at a college affiliated with NTR University of Health Sciences through a single application form. Moreover, a candidate admitted to the course in any of the affiliated institutions shall apply for registration with this University in the prescribed form

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Tanisha Pandey

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Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS. The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). This is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses offered in India. The exam is conducted once a year in offline mode. Further, applicants who secu

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Rachit Kumar

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The application portal for the MBBS course usually begins in the initial months of the year. However, the applicant must keep track of the counselling dates of the entrance exam. The counselling registration usually begins in the month of July. Further, the classes for the new academic year usually

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Atul Pruthi

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Yes, for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS, applicants are required to appear and secure a valid score in NEET. Further, the candidates who got shortlisted according to their entrance examination scores are required to appear for the counselling process (NEET/ Andhra Pradesh NEET/ Telangana NEE

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Piyush Jain

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NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) accepts NEET UG scores for admission to MBBS courses. NEET UG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. Candidates who have qualified for NEET UG are eligible to

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Chanchal Gaurav

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The primary eligibility requirement for admission to the MBBS course at NTRUHS is that applicants must complete their Class 12 from  Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and English with a minimum of 50% in the Science subjects. Additionally, the relaxation on minimum aggregat

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Indrani Tyagi

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Yes, NTR University of Health Sciences does offer an MBBS course with the duration of four and a half years with one year of compulsory rotation internship. The university offers the MBBS course through the campus and its affiliated colleges. To be eligible for admission into the MBBS course at NTRU

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Abhishek Hazarika

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Yes, to take admission in Sai Tirupati University for the MBBS course the NEET UG exam is compulsory. Candidates must appear for this exam and achieve a valid aggregate in the same to take admission in the MBBS course at Sai Tirupati University. Additionally, they must ensure fulfilling the eligibil

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Sejal Baveja

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Joining Sai Tirupati University for MBBS course is generally considered a decent option. Candidates must consider factors such as infrastructure, faculty experience, hostel and mess facilities, curriculum, etc. while taking admission. They can apply online or offline for admission at Sai Tirupati Un

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Sejal Baveja

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Yes, hostel facilities are available for MBBS students at Maulana Azad Medical College. There are separate undergraduate hostels for boys and girls, with the college having three undergraduate boys hostel and four undergraduate girls hostel. The annual fee for UG hostels is as under:

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heau mishr

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Candidates are eligible for admission in MBBS at Maulana Azad Medical College after passing Class 12 (PCB) with atleast 60% of aggregate marks. Additionally, since the selection criteria for the same is NEET UG score, the candidate must also attempt and qualify NEET UG after Class 12.

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Maulana Azad Medical College offers an in-house internship programme that is mandatory for all final year MBBS students. Students after passing the final MBBS examination must register themselves provisionally with the Delhi Medical Council before they can be permitted to join the compulsory interns

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Yes, Maulana Azad Medical College offers an in-house internship programme that is mandatory for all final year MBBS students. Students after passing the final MBBS examination must register themselves provisionally with the Delhi Medical Council before they can be permitted to join the compulsory in

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Yes, Class 12 percentage matters for admission into MBBS at Maulana Azad Medical College. A minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Class 12 PCB stream has to be scored for the candidate to be eligible for admission into the same. The student must also check the selection criteria of MBBS at MAMC.

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Maulana Azad Medical College does not conducts an entrance exam for admission into MBBS and MDS courses. The admission for both programmes is merit based with the college accepting NEET UG and NEET PG/MDS scores for the same.

 

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heau mishr

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Candidates must have passed the HSC examination /equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC) taking together Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) and a pass in English. Aspirants have also secured not less than 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ S

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Nishtha Shukla

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Yes, candidates seeking admission in MBBS programme of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research must have a valid NEET score. Aspirants are allotted seats through centralised counselling by MCC of DGHS, New Delhi. There are a total of 250 seats available in the MBBS programme of SR

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Nishtha Shukla

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The Hind Institute of Medical Sciences application process takes place online. The application process is explained in the following steps:

Step 1: Apply for the NEET entrance exam on the official website of NTA NEET.

Step 2: Appear for the entrance exam, followed by the Counselling and seat allotment

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Hind Institute of Medical Sciences offers a 66-month MBBS course. The tuition fee for MBBS at HIMS costs around INR 52.7 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website, but is still subject to c

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Upon completion of the MBBS program, doctors can pursue their postgraduate programs, such as an MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery) in certain specific fields. Admissions for postgraduate programs generally require eligible candidates who can sit for certain entrance exams such as NEET

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Nishtha Chatterjee

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Yes, NEET is obligatory for Indian students who want to practice in India after returning from foreign MBBS. If students don't qualify from NEET, they cannot register with the Medical Council of India (NMC).

NEET is not required for admission into foreign medical schools themselves. This would includ

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Yatendra Pradhan

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Students from India are expected to have completed 10+2 from a recognised Board and studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology. A majority of the countries required an overall minimum mark of 50-60 % in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Whether it is necessary to qualify NEET depends on whether a student w

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Mani Sahni

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Indian students need to complete one undergraduate degree in 4 years, usually Science, before applying to a U.S. medical school. A requirement to apply is the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The MCAT tests material in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Critical Thinking. Indian students also ne

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