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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

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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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CollegeApprox. MBBS Fees (Merit Quota)Highlights
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)₹6–7 Lacs per yearStrong clinical exposure, RGUHS affiliation, reputed faculty.
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre₹7–8 Lacs per yearLarge hospital setup, good infrastructure, recognised by NMC.
St. John's Medical College₹6–7 Lacs per year (merit quota)NAAC A, strong placements, national reputation.
MS Ramaiah Medical College₹6.35 Lacs per year (merit quota)NIRF ranked, NAAC A+, excellent hospital tie-ups.

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

The total number of seats are not defined by North Caucasian State Academy. As per souces, over 5500 seats are available in the MBBA course. For exact number of seats, aspirants must contact the admissions department.

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Tver State Medical University is one of the best Medical university in Russia and a first choice of foreign students. Below mentioned are benefits of MBBS programme from TSMU- 

  • Learn from medical experts
  • Rewarding academic career
  • Long term relation with faculty
  • Best career opportunities
  • International Med

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

As per NIRF ranking 2025, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research ranked as the top Medical college in Kolkata followed by other top college like Medical College Kolkata.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

MBBS equivalent in Japan (MD program) lasts 6 years. This includes approximately 2 years of pre-medical sciences and 4 years of clinical training and clerkships. To practice, you must also pass the National Medical Licensing Examination after completing these 6 years.

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Loveleen Patra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

Honest answer is "No".

Some universities offer English support in the early years. Primary medium of education is Japanese. You must be proficient (JLPT N2/N1) for clinical rotations and hospital work.

The national licensing exam is conducted only in Japanese.

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Mani Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 6 days ago

Next step after completing yor MBBS course, is to do 1yr compulsory internship in private/government college. During this training, you will get experience in various healthcare fields such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Community Medicine, etc.

Intern stipend in Rajasthan is a

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Some of the top reasons to join the top Medical colleges in Rajasthan are mentioned below -

  • Quality Education
  • Affordable Tuition Fees
  • Experienced Faculty
  • Modern Infrastructure
  • Growing Healthcare Sector

Source: External site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

First things first, it is not easy to get into the MBBS program at the National University of Singapore due to its low acceptance rate

Indian students are required to be very competitive in terms of academics. Given below are the requirements -

  • Class 12th results (go as high as 95%+ in CBSE or ISC)
  • H

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Mayank Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

It depends from where you are if your are from Delhi itself, due to state quota relatively lower Cuttoff you need to get admission approximately 640-650

But for all India quota you need minimum 680

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Abhiek yadav

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can join Delhi university on the basis of 12th percentage

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Narender kumar

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

To get an MBBS seat at DU, students have to appear for the NEET UG entrance examination, attain valid ranks according to the DU NEET UG cutoff 2025 and attend the NEET UG counselling process. 

The DU cutoff 2025 was released for various All India categories, like General, OBC, etc. For the General AI

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The MBBS course duration in Kazakhstan is 6 years to 5 years of academic and clinical study followed by 1 year of mandatory internship.

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Raushan Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

On average, Kazakhstan graduates have a 24–30% pass rate, which is competitive compared to the overall foreign MBBS graduate average. However, pass rates vary by university.

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Raushan Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes. Degrees from NMC-approved universities in Kazakhstan are valid in India. Graduates must clear the NExT exam (replacing FMGE) to get a licence to practise in India.

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Raushan Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, Indian students must qualify NEET to study MBBS abroad and to practice in India later. It is mandatory as per NMC guidelines. Other than this, you need fulfill other eligibility.

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Aayushi Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Tuition fee you need to study MBBS in Singapore INR 2 to 2.5 cr. To comfortably live in Singapore, you will need INR 1 to 1.5 Lacs per month. This includes your house rent. This amount totally depends on your living style. You need to budget it in advance.

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Vipra Panda

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes, pursuing MBBS in Singapore is a smart choice. It is very competitive, expensive (INR 2 to 2.5 crore), and has limited seats for Indian students. NUS and NTU are top universities in Singapore.

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Loveleen Patra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

As per NIRF ranking 2025, under "Medical" category, AIIMS ranked as the No. 1 MBBS college in Delhi followed by other top colleges like Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, majority of Go8 universities in Australia that offer PG medical courses, accept Indian MBBS degree. Still, applicants must check the requirements before they apply based on preferred specialisation as well.

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Raushan Madavi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, it is possible to go for MS/MD in Australia with MBBS from India. Applicants can shortlist preferred Australian university and check for eligibility requirements. Indian applicants may have to submit MCAT or GAMSAT scores as well.

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Piyush Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

MGR Medical University MBBS fees is INR 15,000 - INR 1 Cr. MGR Medical University fees structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Sharda Univeristy offers MBBS programme. The duration of this course is five and a half years. The duration includes compulsory internship of one year. The course is offered in full-time mode.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Sharda University MBBS fees is INR 12.3 lakh. Sharda University fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

MBBS is offered by Symbiosis International Pune at the UG level for the duration of 5.5 years. For MBBS course the total fee is INR 10.79 LPA.

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The total tuition fee of MBBS at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science and Research Center is INR 1.03 crore. It consist of different components. The number is taken from official source. It may change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

For taking admission in MBA at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science and Research Center, candidate has to be 17 years old in the year of admission. They are admitted based on score and rank in NEET UG exam. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To be eligible for MBBS at AFMC the students must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam first attempt with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology, with minimum of 60% of the aggregate marks in these three Science subjects taken together and not less than 50% marks in English and 5

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Choosing the best medical colleges in Delhi NCR can be very advantageous. Listed below are the top advantages of choosing the Delhi MBBS colleges -

  • Highly affordable colleges
  • immense patient inflow in major hospitals like AIIMS
  • Experienced Faculty
  • Excellent placement opportunities, etc.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS tuition fee costs around INR 51,500. The specialisation specific fee may differ. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.

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