Course Details

MBBS

🩺 MBBS Course – Full Details 

🔹 What is MBBS? 

MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. 

It is the primary medical degree awarded in India after the successful completion of the NEET-UG entrance exam. It qualifies a candidate to become a certified doctor and practice medicine. 

✅ Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Admission 

To get admission into an MBBS course in India, a candidate must fulfill the following criteria: 

Category  Requirement 

Academic Qualification  10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English 

Minimum Percentage (General)  At least 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) 

Minimum (SC/ST/OBC)   At least 40% in PCB 

Minimum (PwD - General)  At least 45% in PCB 

Age Requirement  Minimum 17 years as of 31st December in the year of admission 

Maximum Age Limit  No upper age limit (as per latest NMC/NEET-UG guidelines) 

Nationality Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals 

Entrance Exam  Must qualify NEET-UG with required cutoff marks 

⏳ MBBS Course Duration 

The total duration of the MBBS course is 5.5 years, which includes: 

Component  Duration Details 

Academic Study  4.5 years Divided into 3 phases (pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical) 

Compulsory Internship  1 year Clinical training in various departments 

Total Duration 5.5 years  Academic + Internship 

🧠 MBBS Course Structure (Subject-wise Breakdown) 

MBBS training is broadly divided into 3 phases and an internship year. Here's how: 

🔹 Phase I (Pre-Clinical) – 1 Year 

• Subjects: 
• Human Anatomy 
• Physiology 
• Biochemistry 

🔹 Phase II (Para-Clinical) – 1.5 Years 

• Subjects: 
• Pathology 
• Microbiology 
• Pharmacology 
• Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 
• Introduction to Clinical postings starts in this phase. 

🔹 Phase III (Clinical) – 2 Years 

Divided into two parts: 

▫️ Part 1 – 1 Year 

• Community Medicine 
• Ophthalmology 
• ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) 

▫️ Part 2 – 1 Year 

• General Medicine 
• General Surgery 
• Pediatrics 
• Obstetrics & Gynecology 
• Orthopedics 
• Dermatology 
• Psychiatry 
•  Anesthesia (minor subjects) 
• Radiology 

🏥 Compulsory Internship (1 Year) 

Internship is mandatory and divided into various clinical rotations: 

Department  Duration 

Medicine  2 months 

Surgery  2 months 

Community Medicine  3 months 

Obstetrics & Gynecology  2 months 

Pediatrics 1 month 

Emergency/Casualty  1 month 

Elective/Other departments  1 month 

📋 MBBS Course Criteria (Attendance & Examination) 

Requirement  Details 

Attendance  Minimum 75% in theory and 80% in practicals in each subject 

Internal Assessment  Must secure at least 50% to be eligible for university exams 

University Examinations  Held at the end of each phase; includes written, practical, viva 

Passing Criteria  Minimum 50% in each subject (theory + practical combined) 

Internship Requirement  Must complete entire 1-year internship to be awarded the MBBS degree 

Registration  After completion, register with State Medical Council / NMC