MBBS
5.5-year MBBS program focused on medical science, clinical training, patient care, surgery, diagnostics, and modern healthcare practices for becoming a qualified doctor.
About MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
MBBS is a 5.5-year undergraduate medical programme (including 1-year compulsory rotating internship) and the primary medical degree in India. It is regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is the only recognised qualification for practicing as a doctor in India.
Admission is strictly through NEET-UG, the national entrance test for medical admissions conducted by NTA.
Why MBBS?
- The only recognised medical degree for practicing as a doctor in India
- Respected, socially impactful career serving patients across all age groups and settings
- Strong earning potential — especially after specialisation (MD/MS/DM/MCh)
- Government hospitals (AIIMS, ESIC, Railways, Armed Forces) offer direct employment
- Pathway to MD, MS, super-specialisation and academic medicine
What Is the Programme Structure?
- 1Year 1 (Pre-Clinical) — Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
- 2Year 2 (Para-Clinical) — Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine
- 3Years 3–4.5 (Clinical) — Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Community Medicine
- 4Year 5.5 (Internship) — 1-year compulsory rotating clinical internship across all departments
How Can You Get Admission?
- 1Qualify NEET-UG (conducted by NTA)
- 215% All India Quota (AIQ) — central counselling by MCC
- 385% State Quota — counselling by respective state medical authorities
- 4Private college management and NRI quota seats
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years + 1-year internship) | Approved by: NMC
Frequently Asked Questions About MBBS
Q. What is the minimum NEET score required for MBBS admission? For government medical colleges, a NEET score of 550–600+ is typically required for the 15% All India Quota. State quota cut-offs vary — generally 500–580 for general category. Private college cut-offs are lower.
Q. What is the MBBS fee in India? Government medical colleges charge ₹5,000–50,000 per year. Private medical colleges charge ₹5–25 lakh per year. Deemed universities charge ₹15–30 lakh per year. Management and NRI quota fees are significantly higher.
Q. What is the salary of a doctor after MBBS? A freshly graduated MBBS doctor earns ₹40,000–80,000/month as a junior resident. After MD/MS specialisation, monthly earnings range from ₹1–5 lakh depending on specialty. Specialist doctors in private practice earn significantly more.
Q. Is MBBS better than BDS? MBBS has broader scope and more specialisation options. BDS has a lower NEET cut-off, shorter duration and excellent self-employment scope through private dental clinics. Choose based on your interest — medicine vs dentistry.
Q. How many years does it take to become a specialist after MBBS? MBBS (5.5 years) + MD/MS (3 years) = 8.5 years minimum. Most doctors complete specialisation by age 28–30.
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with PCB minimum 50%. NEET UG mandatory.
How Gyan Sanchaar Helps You
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- 4Direct college counsellors — When you apply, you are connected to the actual admissions officer at the college — not an agent or intermediary.
- 5Northeast India context — GyanSanchaar is built for students across all 8 NE states. We understand what matters for your specific situation.
A Note from Gyan Sanchaar
The college you choose for MBBS shapes the quality of your training, the strength of your placement network, and the foundation of your entire career. Do not choose on brand name alone.
Verify the regulator approval (AICTE / UGC / INC / BCI), check the teaching infrastructure, understand the real fee structure, and talk to current students or alumni. Gyan Sanchaar makes verified information available so you can make that decision confidently.
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MBBS — FAQs
What is MBBS?+
5.5-year MBBS program focused on medical science, clinical training, patient care, surgery, diagnostics, and modern healthcare practices for becoming a qualified doctor.
What is the duration of MBBS?+
MBBS is typically a 5-year programme.
What are the fees for MBBS?+
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