Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

by Gauravi Tiwariby Gauravi Tiwari
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What is MBBS ?

What is MBBS ?

MBBS (or Bachelor of
Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
is a 5½ years professional undergraduate course for students looking forward to make a career in the field of medicine and surgery.MBBS (or Bachelor of
Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
is a 5½ years professional undergraduate course for students looking forward to make a career in the field of medicine and surgery.
Duration : 5½ yearsDuration 5½ years
The duration of the course is 5 ½ years, including mandatory rotational internship of 1 year. The syllabus of MBBS includes subjects such as biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and surgery. Students holding MBBS degree can get themselves enrolled with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and start practicing as doctors. They can also pursue MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery) for further study, research and specialization. They can also work in government departments. The duration of the course is 5 ½ years, including mandatory rotational internship of 1 year. The syllabus of MBBS includes subjects such as biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and surgery. Students holding MBBS degree can get themselves enrolled with the Medical Council of India (MCI) and start practicing as doctors. They can also pursue MD/MS (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery) for further study, research and specialization. They can also work in government departments.
During MBBS, students are taught every aspect of the subjects, they are trained by experienced doctors and staff.During MBBS, students are taught every aspect of the subjects, they are trained by experienced doctors and staff.Getting into a medical college is not easy. Competitive exams are conducted for admissions into medical colleges. The entrance exams for both private and government medical colleges are tough.Getting into a medical college is not easy. Competitive exams are conducted for admissions into medical colleges. The entrance exams for both private and government medical colleges are tough.

Entrance Exam

Entrance Exam

NEET-UG is a paper-pen based single test entrance examination in India for students looking forward to study undergraduate medical courses (MBBS) in government or private medical colleges in India. NEET-UG accounts for admissions to more than 66,000 MBBS and BDS seats across India.NEET-UG is a paper-pen based single test entrance examination in India for students looking forward to study undergraduate medical courses (MBBS) in government or private medical colleges in India. NEET-UG accounts for admissions to more than 66,000 MBBS and BDS seats across India.
Note : In 2013, NEET-UG replaced the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and all individual MBBS exams conducted by states or colleges themselves.Note : In 2013, NEET-UG replaced the All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) and all individual MBBS exams conducted by states or colleges themselves.
It is also to be noted that now according to the Section 14 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the admission to MBBS, courses in AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER and all such Institutions will be done through NEET.It is also to be noted that now according to the Section 14 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the admission to MBBS, courses in AIIMS, New Delhi, JIPMER and all such Institutions will be done through NEET.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission.
  • Only those candidates who have Physics, Chemistry & Biology/ Biotechnology as their subject combination at (10+ 2) level along with English as mandatory subject are eligible.
  • The candidate must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained minimum percentage of –
  • Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission.
  • Only those candidates who have Physics, Chemistry & Biology/ Biotechnology as their subject combination at (10+ 2) level along with English as mandatory subject are eligible.
  • The candidate must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained minimum percentage of –
  • General: 50%
  • General – PwD: 45%
  • SC/ ST/ OBC/ Reserved-PwD: 40%
  • General: 50%
  • General – PwD: 45%
  • SC/ ST/ OBC/ Reserved-PwD: 40%

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