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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Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. The cutoff was released for several categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the NEET UG last round closing rank was 8
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Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. The cutoff was released for several categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI quota, the NEET UG last round closing rank was 8
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Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences is an autonomous body established under an act of Jharkhand Assembly and is one of the premier medical colleges in the state and India.The institute was originally called Rajendra Medical College Hospital after Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. The
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MBBS is the most popular programme offered by RIMS Ranchi. The duration of the MBBS course is 4 ½ years followed by compulsory rotating internship training of one year. The intake capacity of under graduate MBBS course 180 every year. The admission to MBBS is based on the score of competitive exams
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The admission to MBBS is based on the score of competitive exams like NEET followed by the counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Commitee. Students need to pass Class 12 in Science stream with Biology as a subject to be eligible to apply for the programme.
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The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) conducts the counseling and admission process for 85% state quota MBBS seats in Odisha. However, the main exam required for MBBS admissions in Odisha in NEET UG exam.
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Listed below are some of the top Bangalore MBBS colleges with a fee range of INR 1-3 Lacs -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | INR 2.9 lakh |
| Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute | INR 2.9 lakh |
| Bowring and Ladycurzon Medical college and Research Institute | INR2.69 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered Yesterday
The Apollo University does not give MBBS programme to students. However, there is BPharmacy course available for students. The total programme fee for the BPharmacy course is given below:
| One-Time Fee | Admission Fee | INR . 7,000/- |
| 1st Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | INR 165,000 + INR 13,000 |
| 2nd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | INR 165,000 + INR 13,000 |
| 3rd Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | INR 165,000 + INR 13,000 |
| 4th Year | Tuition Fee + Annual Recurring Fee | INR 165,000 + INR 13,000 |
| Total Programme Fee (4 Years) | INR 719,000 |
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BHU NEET cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various AI categories for courses, like MBBS, BDS, and BSc in Nursing. Whether a 470 is a good NEET score would depend entirely on the category you belong to.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff varied between 1165 and 82615. Hence, stu
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BHU NEET Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various All India categories. For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 1808, which later increased to 86892 in the last round. In the last round, the cutoff was the lowest for the MBBS course, at 2620, meaning that this course was the most d
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BHU NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released based on the NEET UG counselling results. The cutoff lists were valid for all students who belonged to the All India categories.
For the General AI category, the last round cutoff rank was 82615 for various UG-level courses. Hence, students would need to attain a
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JIPMER Puducherry and AIIMS are both top colleges for MBBS. However, AIIMS is widely popular among the students due to its wide presence in various states, low fee, and various facilities available for students.
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GMCH Chandigarh takes admissions on the basis of the scores of competitive exams like NEET-UG, NEET-PG, etc. GMCH Chandigarh NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. NEET Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India) 2025 is g
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GMCH Chandigarh takes admissions on the basis of the scores of competitive exams like NEET-UG, NEET-PG, etc. GMCH Chandigarh NEET UG cutoff 2025 was concluded with the release of the final seat allotment result for admission to the MBBS course. The cutoff was released for several categories belongin
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Madras Medical College is the top government MBBS college in Chennai. Government MBBS colleges have lower tuition fees with limited seats and admission will be based on NEET entrance exam basis.
Listed below are some of the top government colleges -
Public/Govt. Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | MBBS Seat Intake |
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Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital MBBS Course | INR 68,020 | 250 |
| Stanley Medical College MBBS Course | INR 81,330 | 250 |
| ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, Chennai MBBS Course | INR 4.5 lakh | 150 |
INR 69,340 | 150 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
Refer to the pointer below to know the total number of seats for this course. To be able one of these seats, students have to appear for the NEET UG exam and the counselling process to be considered eligible.
- Total Number of Seat: 250
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Answered a week ago
MBBS (General Doctor) is superior for broader career options, higher long-term earnings and also treating the whole body but it is more competitive and stressful.
BDS (Dentist) is better for a faster, specialised career, better work-life balance and also faster early income.
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Answered a week ago
NEET is the most accepting entrance exam in the best MBBS colleges in Hyderabad. Some of the top colleges are mentioned below -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 1.87 Cr. |
| CMR Institute of Medical Sciences | INR 2.7 lakh |
| Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Bachupally | INR 2.7 lakh |
| Deccan College of Medical Sciences | INR 2.7 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
Listed below are some of th top MBBS colleges in Hyderabad with their infrastrcture rating -
| Top Colleges | Infrastructure Rating |
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| Osmania Medical College | 3.9 |
| KIMS - Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences | 3.7 |
| Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences | 4.6 |
| CMR Institute of Medical Sciences | 5.0 |
| AIIMS Hyderabad | 3.8 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
Listed below are some of the top MBBS colleges in Hyderabad with their seat intake -
| Top Colleges | Seat Intake |
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| Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences | 200 |
| Deccan College of Medical Sciences | 150 |
| MNR Medical College and Hospital | 150 |
| Osmania University | 250 |
| AIIMS Hyderabad | 100 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
The top private MBBS colleges in Hyderabad include Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, etc., known for their modern infrastructure with modern labs and classrooms, experienced faclty, etc.
Listed below are some of the top private MBBS colleges in Hyderabad -
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Answered a week ago
Yes, students seeking admission to MBBS programme can apply through OJEE for colleges in Odisha for state quota seats. However, the primary entrance for MBBS remains NEET.
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Answered a week ago
The total tuition fees for MBBS course at Kasturba Medical College is INR 43,95,500. The duration of the course is 66 months. The total seats offered in the course is 250. Students must pay the fees at the time of admission to confirm their seat.
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Answered a week ago
West Bengal NEET is the most accepting entrance exam is the best MBBS colleges in Kolkata. Listed below are some of the colleges with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Medical College Kolkata | INR 40,500 |
| KPC Medical College and Hospital | INR 50,25 lakh |
| ESI-PGIMSR Medical College and Hospital, Joka | INR 4.5 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
Candidates must keep in mind certain factors to choose medical colleges mentioned below -
- Focus on NEET score
- Compare colleges based on accreditation and affiliation
- Check reputation, location and infrastructure of colleges
- Check specialisations offered by top MBBS colleges aligned with your goals
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Answered a week ago
The top government MBBS colleges in Kolkata inclde IPGMER, Medical College, etc., known for their affordable tuition fees as compared to private colleges. Listed below are some of the top government colleges with their tuition fees and seat intake -
| Public/Govt. MBBS Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | MBBS Seat Intake |
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Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | INR 40,500 | 200 |
Medical College | INR 40,500 | 250 |
College of Medicine & JNM Hospital Nadia | INR 40,500 | 150 |
| ESI-PGIMSR Medical College and Hospital, Joka | INR 4.5 lakh | 150 |
| Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital | INR 40,500 | 250 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Answered a week ago
Private MBBS colleges in Kolkata offer larger number of seats to candidates than government colleges. Private colleges generally accept admission both on merit basis or entrance exam basis. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with their MBBS seat intake -
Private MBBS Colleges | MBBS Seat Intake |
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| KPC Medical College and Hospital | 200 |
R G Kar Medical College & Hospital | 249 |
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital | 350 |
| ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 150 |
Source: Official site and may v
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Answered a week ago
The top private MBBS colleges in Kolkata including KPC Medical college, RG Kar Medical college and hospital, etc., known for their modern infrastructure, experienced faculty with great placement and internships offered to private colleges.
Listed below are some of the colleges with their tuition fees
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Listed below are some of the top private MBBS colleges in Rajasthan with their seat intake -
| Private Colleges | MBBS Seat Intake |
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Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology | 250 |
Geetanjali University | 250 |
National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research NIMS University | 250 |
Tantia University | 250 |
| RUHS College of Medical Sciences | 150 |
Source: official site and may vary.
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