Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Commonly referred to as MBBS.
- Degree
- MBBS
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 5.5 years
- Mode
- Full Time
About this programme
The standard professional medical degree framework in India, integrating rigorous human biological theory with clinical medical execution. The five-and-a-half-year journey spans preclinical disciplines (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry), paraclinical studies (Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, FMT), and extensive clinical postings across primary departments, concluding with a mandatory 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) and exit examination clearing.
Eligibility
Minimum academic requirement for this programme. Individual institutions may publish additional criteria.
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and NEET qualification
Programme structure
Indicative coursework across the duration of the programme.
Pre-Clinical (Year 1)
- Human Anatomy & Embryology
- Human Physiology & Biophysics
- Medical Biochemistry
Para-Clinical (Year 2-3)
- Systemic Pathology
- Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Medical Microbiology & Immunology
- Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Clinical Phase (Year 4-5)
- Community Medicine & Public Health
- Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)
- Ophthalmology Clinical Practices
- General Medicine & Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics
Internship (Final Year)
- 12-Month Mandatory Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) Across Hospital Wards
Entrance exams
Exams commonly used for admission to medicine programmes in India.
| Exam | Full name | Mode | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test | Pen and paper | Once a year |
Career outcomes
Typical roles for graduates of this programme, with indicative salary ranges.
| Role | Indicative package |
|---|---|
| General Physician / Medical Officer | ₹9–18 LPA |
| Clinical Consultant | ₹8–16 LPA |
| Public Health Administrator | ₹7–15 LPA |
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