MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) Overview

The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree is an undergraduate medical program that lasts five years and gives students a thorough understanding of medicine, surgery, and healthcare. This entails 4.5 years of academic study followed by a required one-year rotating internship at a hospital. The curriculum prepares students to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses by covering fundamental  topics like anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and surgery. The NEET UG entrance test is the primary factor determining admission to the highly competitive MBBS program.  A wide range of employment options are provided by the degree, such as becoming a  general practitioner, specialist, surgeon, or public health professional. Graduates can improve  their  professional chances by pursuing advanced degrees like an MD or MS in a variety of  disciplines. Starting earnings for MBBS professionals normally range from ₹8 to ₹12 lakhs annually, and for experts, they are much higher because to their great demand. Additionally,  the course offers a path toward employment in academia, research, and public health management.

MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) Course Highlights

Features	Details
Course Duration	5.5 years, which includes a one-year internship
Career Paths	Pathology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Surgery
Internship	Must be rotational internship in hospitals for a duration of one year
Average Fees	INR 10 to  INR 15 lakhs for the government; INR 20 to INR 80 lakhs for private
Entrance Exams	The National Eligibility and Entrance Test, or NEET-UG
Top Colleges (NIRF 2023)	PGIMER Chandigarh, AIIMS Delhi, and CMC Vellore,
Career Paths	Surgeon, Specialist, General Practitioner (MD/MS)
Average Starting Salary	Between ₹8 and ₹12 lakhs annually

MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) Top Colleges

Rank	College Name	Location
1	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)	New Delhi
2	Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research	Chandigarh
3	Christian Medical College (CMC)	Vellore, Tamil Nadu
4	National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences	Bengaluru, Karnataka
5	Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
6	Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences	Kochi, Kerala
7	Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
8	Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education	Puducherry
9	King George’s Medical University	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
10	Kasturba Medical College	Manipal, Karnataka

MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) Entrance Exam

Exam Name	Details
Entrance Exam	NEET-UG  (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Conducting Body	National Testing  Agency  (NTA)
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (minimum 50%)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Subjects Covered	Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and  Zoology)
Duration	3 hours
Maximum Marks	720
Frequency	Once a year
Syllabus	Based on NCERT syllabus for 11th and  12th