What is MBBS?
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) is India's primary undergraduate medical degree, required to practice as a registered doctor. The course spans four and a half years of academic study, followed by a mandatory one-year rotatory internship.
Admission to MBBS in India is granted purely on the basis of NEET-UG scores, through All India Quota, State Quota, Management Quota or NRI Quota, depending on the college. The curriculum, prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), combines classroom learning, laboratory work and hands-on clinical training in hospitals.
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The MBBS program is divided into four progressive phases of learning.
Pre-Clinical (Year 1)
Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry — the foundational sciences of the human body.
Para-Clinical (Year 2)
Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine along with early clinical exposure.
Clinical (Years 3–4.5)
Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and other core clinical subjects with hospital postings.
Internship (1 Year)
Mandatory rotatory internship across departments before final registration as a medical practitioner.
MBBS Eligibility Criteria
Basic requirements every aspirant should meet before applying for MBBS admission.
Qualifying Exam
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks
At least 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (relaxed for reserved categories, as per norms).
Age Criteria
Minimum 17 years of age at the time of admission, as prescribed by NMC guidelines.
NEET-UG Qualification
A valid, qualifying NEET-UG score is mandatory for admission to any MBBS college in India.
Counselling Participation
Registration in the relevant AIQ, State, Deemed or Management quota counselling round.
Document Verification
Valid identity, academic and category certificates as required during admission.
Career Options After MBBS
An MBBS degree opens the door to a wide range of career paths in medicine.
MD / MS
Postgraduate specialization
Government Service
Medical officer roles
Private Practice
Clinics & hospitals
Research
Medical research roles
Academics
Teaching & faculty roles
Study Abroad
Foreign PG programs
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