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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

5.5 Years UG ₹6,000 - 25 LPA Avg. Salary: ₹5 - 20 LPA

About MBBS

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate medical degree program, including 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of a compulsory rotating internship. It is one of the most prestigious and sought-after medical courses for students aspiring to become qualified doctors and healthcare professionals. The program provides comprehensive knowledge of medical sciences, clinical practice, disease diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and patient care. The MBBS course combines theoretical education with practical clinical training, allowing students to develop the skills needed to diagnose diseases, perform medical procedures, prescribe treatments, and manage patient care effectively. The curriculum covers essential subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic medicine, community medicine, general medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and emergency medicine. Students also receive extensive hospital-based training, clinical rotations, laboratory sessions, and internships to gain real-world medical experience. An MBBS degree opens doors to rewarding career opportunities in government and private hospitals, healthcare institutions, medical colleges, research organizations, armed forces medical services, public health departments, and international healthcare organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology, and English must be compulsory subjects in the qualifying examination.
Candidates should secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for the general category.
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age on or before the prescribed date of admission.
Qualifying for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is mandatory for admission to MBBS programs in India.
Admission is conducted through centralized counseling based on NEET-UG scores and applicable reservation policies.

Syllabus Overview

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Biochemistry
Introduction to Community Medicine
Medical Ethics and Professionalism
Pathology
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Community Medicine
General Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
Psychiatry
Dermatology
Respiratory Medicine
Anesthesiology
Radiology
Emergency Medicine

Career Options

General Physician · ₹5-12 LPASpecialist (MD/MS) · ₹15-50 LPA

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