ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MBBS IN INDIA

The duration of this undergraduate MBBS course is 5.5 years with one year of compulsory rotation.

The candidate must complete the 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of admission and must have passed the higher secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate examination, equivalent to the 10+2 Higher Secondary examination. The student must have obtained 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have qualifying marks in English. For SC, ST, or OBC, the minimum marks shall be 40%. The selection is based on NEET UG rank and marks obtained by the candidates and counselling conducted by MCC.

The subjects for the MBBS course include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, PSM (Preventive and Social Medicine), Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, ENT, Radiology, Forensic Medicine, Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Anaesthesia.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Madras Medical College, Chennai, St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Padmashree Dr D.Y.Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, and more.

After completing MBBS, candidates can do postgraduation where MBBS is a feeder qualification. These include Postgraduation in various specializations both clinical and non-clinical, such as MD, MS, DNB, MBA in Hospital Management or Healthcare Management, and PG Diploma in different specialities.

Being an MBBS student involves striking a balance between rigorous academics and personal well-being. The content explores the daily life of an MBBS student, discussing study routines, practical sessions, extracurricular activities, student organizations, and the importance of self-care and stress management.

After completing MBBS, candidates can get government and private sector employment opportunities. In the Government sector, candidates can be recruited in government job profiles in central and state health service departments, defence Services, and opportunities in research and academics. While in the Private sector, candidates can opt for clinical practice or be employed in Hospital Chains. Doctors with management skills can opt for Hospital Management career options to enhance their knowledge of medicine. Career opportunities in Public health include medical social workers, research consultants, entrepreneurs, counsellors, and trainers.