MBBS

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery — the degree required to practise as a doctor in India.

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
5.5 years including 1-year internship

MBBS is the foundation medical degree in India. Admission to every MBBS seat in India is through NEET UG.

Eligibility

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, and a qualifying NEET UG score.

Admission process

Through NEET UG followed by All India Quota or state counselling. Private and deemed universities also admit through NEET counselling.

Subjects you will study

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Medicine
  • Surgery

Higher studies options

  • MD / MS
  • Diploma courses
  • MBA in Hospital Management

Path to join

  1. Check eligibilityClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, and a qualifying NEET UG score.
  2. Choose the examNEET UG
  3. Register & prepareApply on the official exam/college website
  4. Appear & get resultYour rank or score decides the options
  5. Counselling roundsChoice filling and seat allotment
  6. Documents & feesVerify documents, pay fees, confirm seat

Need help at any step? Ask a counsellor.

Careers after this course

Career

Doctor

Diagnoses and treats illness; requires an MBBS degree and registration.

Entrance exams for this course

Entrance exam

NEET UG

Single national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other medical courses in India.

Education levels

Education level

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Streams

Stream

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Last updated 1 Nov 2026. Information is for guidance only. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website of the college or exam body.

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