1. What is MBBS?
MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. It is an undergraduate professional degree in the field of medicine and surgery awarded by medical colleges and universities. MBBS is the primary medical qualification required to become a certified doctor (physician) in India and many other countries.
Key Points:
Duration: 5.5 years (including 1-year internship)
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and NEET-UG qualification
It trains students in human anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, surgery, medicine, and more
2. Types of Colleges
A. Government Colleges
Low tuition fees (₹20,000–₹1,00,000 per year)
Extremely competitive (cutoffs are higher)
NEET rank must be in the top percentile
Examples: AIIMS, MAMC, KGMU, JIPMER, etc.
B. Private Colleges
Higher tuition fees (₹10–25 lakhs per year)
Management quota available (but costly)
Examples: Manipal, Kasturba Medical College, SRM, etc.
C. Deemed Universities
Recognized as private universities with autonomy
Fees are similar to private colleges
D. AIIMS/JIPMER/AFMC
AIIMS and JIPMER now take students through NEET
AFMC has a separate interview + physical test post-NEET
3. Course Structure
| Phase | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | 12 months | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry |
| Second Year | 1.5 years | Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine |
| Third Year | 1 year | Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology |
| Final Year | 1 year | Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynaecology |
| Internship | 1 year | Rotational posting in all major departments |
4. NEET-UG: Entrance Exam
Conducted once a year by NTA
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)
Total Marks: 720
180 MCQs (45 each in Physics and Chemistry, 90 in Biology)
Negative marking: -1 for every wrong answer
📌 You need to score well to get into a government college.
5. Fees (Approximate)
| Type of College | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Government (Central/State) | ₹20K – ₹1L |
| Private | ₹10L – ₹25L |
| Deemed | ₹15L – ₹30L |
| NRI Quota | ₹30L – ₹50L+ |
6. Career After MBBS
Postgraduate Studies (MD/MS)
Through NEET-PG
Specializations: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology, Pediatrics, etc.
Government Jobs
UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMS)
State medical officer positions
Practice or Open Clinic
After registration with the Medical Council
Research & Teaching
Join medical colleges as lecturers
Pursue PhD or research fellowships
Other Paths
MBA in Hospital Management
Public Health (MPH)
USMLE for medical practice in the USA
PLAB for the UK
7. MBBS Abroad (Alternative Option)
Countries like Russia, Ukraine, Philippines, Georgia, China offer MBBS at lower fees (₹20–30 lakhs for full course).
However, FMGE/NExT must be cleared to practice in India.
