Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Medical & Health · 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a compulsory rotating internship of 1 year. Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Overview
VerifiedThe primary undergraduate medical degree in India, regulated by the National Medical Commission, followed by a compulsory rotating internship.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Stream
- Medical & Health
- Discipline
- Medicine & Surgery
- Duration
- 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a compulsory rotating internship of 1 year
- Mode
- On-campus
- Entry stage
- After Class 12
- Typical outcome
- Prepares students for practice as a medical doctor after registration.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
Verified- Students committed to a long, clinically demanding training pathway
- Students comfortable with sustained study of biology and human sciences
Eligibility
Verified- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as prescribed by the National Medical Commission
- Admission is through NEET (UG) followed by the applicable counselling process
Duration
VerifiedFour and a half years of academic study followed by a compulsory rotating internship of one year.
Subjects
Verified- Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
- Pathology, pharmacology and microbiology
- Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology
- Community medicine
Skills developed
Verified- Clinical reasoning
- Patient examination and communication
- Evidence-based judgement
Career opportunities
Verified- Clinical practice after registration with a State Medical Council
- Postgraduate specialisation pathways
- Public health and research roles
Higher education options
Verified- MD and MS programmes through NEET PG
- DNB programmes and superspecialty pathways
Typical salary range
Not yet verifiedInformation not yet verified.
What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and the minimum marks prescribed by the regulator.
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
- Minimum age at admission as prescribed by the regulator.
- Admission is only through the centralised counselling process.
Set by National Medical Commission (NMC). Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- NEET UG
Single national qualifying-cum-entrance exam for admission.
Where this information comes from.
Official source
Course duration, internship requirement and admission through NEET-UG are prescribed by the National Medical Commission Graduate Medical Education Regulations published at nmc.org.in.
Important notes
- Medical practice requires registration with the relevant State Medical Council or the National Medical Commission.
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.