All About MBBS Course: Admission, Eligibility, Fees, Top Colleges, Salary etc.

All About MBBS Course: Doctor’s profession is regarded as a reputable profession in India and around the world. Students wanting to become a surgeon or doctors should opt for an MBBS course. An MBBS degree is an undergraduate course for applicants who want to achieve their dream of becoming a doctor. Even though MBBS holds a great reputation among Indian medical aspirants and their parents, it is still one of the most challenging courses in higher education. Are you preparing for the NEET Examination? In this article, we will let you about the All About MBBS Course.

There are ample job opportunities after MBBS as they can work in government or private hospitals. Companies like Fortis Healthcare, Medanta, and Dr Path Labs hire MBBS graduates. Through this article, readers can learn all about MBBS courses like admission, eligibility criteria, top colleges, salary, scope and more.

Quick Facts

Below is a quick summary of all about the MBBS course. Let’s have a look.

Particulars	Description
MBBS Full Form	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MBBS Course Duration	5.5 Years
Eligibility	10+2 with 50% marks
Average Fees	Rs. 71,000 to Rs.2,100,000
Average Salary	INR 3.6 LPA
Career Opportunities	Physician, Doctor, Endocrinologist,  Pathologist, Neurologist, Cardiologist,  Gynaecologist
Recruiting Companies	Fortis Health care, Medanta, Global Hospitals, Dr Lal Path Labs
NEET Rank Booster	Click Here

Index 1. What is MBBS Course 2. How to get admission to MBBS Course 3. MBBS Syllabus 4. Top Medical Colleges in India 5. State-wise MBBS Colleges in India 6. Career Opportunities for MBBS 7. Roles of a Doctor 8. Skills of a Doctor 9. Average Salary 10. Recruiting Companies 11. Frequently Asked Questions

What is MBBS Course?

MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery which lasts for 5.5 years including a one-year mandatory internship. It can be completed at a college accredited by National Medical Commission (NMC). MBBS course is the best for candidates wanting to become a surgeon as well. One is needed to score high in NEET ranks as it is the most competitive course in India.

How to get admission to MBBS Course in India?

• Aspiring candidates should have passed from 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the science stream (PCB) to be eligible for the MBBS course in India.
• Candidates should have a NEET scorecard required for the MBBS course in India.
• After qualifying NEET examination, candidates must participate in counselling conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for 15% AIQ and the remaining 85% State quota.

NEET Cutoff 2022

Category	NEET 2022 cutoff	NEET cut-off marks	Number of Candidates
UR/EWS	50th percentile	715-117	881402
OBC	40th Percentile	116-93	74458
SC	40th Percentile	116-93	26087
ST	40th Percentile	116-93	10565
UR / EWS & PH	45th Percentile	116-105	328
OBC & PH	40th Percentile	104-93	160
SC & PH	40th Percentile	104-93	56
ST & PH	40th Percentile	104-93	13

Eligibility Criteria

Before talking about the admission procedure of MBBS, let us tell you the Eligibility criteria of MBBS.

Particulars	Description
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany) with English as the main subject. The regulatory authorities i.e. National Medical Commission (NMC) mention additional eligibility requirements for MBBS.
Age Criteria	The minimum age limit is of 17 years and the maximum age limit is of 25 years.
Entrance Exam	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

MBBS Syllabus

MBBS Course Structure

The Medical candidates can relate to the table below to better understand how the MBBS course duration is split into phases.

Phase	Semester	Details
Phase I	2 semesters	Pre-Clinical Subjects
Phase II	3 semesters	Para-clinical and Clinical subjects
Phase III	4 semesters	Continuation of the study of clinical subjects for 7 semesters after passing semester I

MBBS Subjects

Given below are all the subjects that are taught during the MBBS academic years. However, it might change from college to college.

Anatomy	Dermatology & Venereology
Biochemistry	Medicine
Physiology	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	Ophthalmology
Microbiology	Orthopaedics
Pathology	Otorhinolaryngology
Pharmacology	Paediatrics
Anesthesiology	Psychiatry
Community Medicine	Surgery

Scholarship for MBBS Course

Below we have compiled the MBBS course scholarship. Let’s have a look.

Scholarship	Eligibility for scholarship	Amount
Bharati Scheme for Education	Brahmin families from Andhra Pradesh are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The applicant’s household income must not exceed INR 3 Lakhs	INR 20,000
Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test	This scholarship is open to first or second-year students with a BHMS, MBBS, BDS or BAMS degree. Applicants who meet the 12-hour criteria in the science stream are welcome to apply. Scholarships are awarded to third and fourth-year students who apply for the Senior II category.	INR 50,000
Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Scholarship	Applicants must be from Arya Idiga and reside in either Bangalore Rural or Urban Chikkaballapura, Ramanagara, Kolar, Mandya, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan or Bellary. Applicants must achieve an overall score of at least 60% and both family members of the applicant must have her BPL card.	Provides financial assistance to the selected ones.
Vahani Scholarship	The candidate must be a class 12 applicant and should have faced challenging circumstances.	Entire course fee of the bachelor’s program.

Top Medical Colleges in India

Several colleges offer MBBS courses. Below we have compiled the top 10 medical colleges in India according to the NIRF ranking 2022 with fees. Let’s have a look.

Ranks	College Name	State	Average Fees
1	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi	Delhi	INR 1350
2	Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research	Chandigarh	INR 24,979
3	Christian Medical College, Vellore	Tamil Nadu	INR 3K
4	National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore	Karnataka	N/A
5	Banaras Hindu University- IMS	Uttar Pradesh	INR 29,874
6	Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research	Pondicherry	INR 34,290
7	Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	Uttar Pradesh	N/A
8	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Tamil Nadu	INR 18 LPA
9	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	N/A
10	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Karnataka	INR 14.3 LPA

State-wise MBBS Colleges in India

The following are the state-wise medical colleges in India. Let’s have a look.

State	Click Here	State	Click Here
Andhra Pradesh	Click Here	Nagaland	Click Here
Arunachal Pradesh	Click Here	Odisha	Click Here
Assam	Click Here	Punjab	Click Here
Bihar	Click Here	Rajasthan	Click Here
Chhattisgarh	Click Here	Sikkim	Click Here
Goa	Click Here	Tamil Nadu	Click Here
Gujarat	Click Here	Tripura	Click Here
Haryana	Click Here	Telangana	Click Here
Himachal Pradesh	Click Here	Uttar Pradesh	Click Here
Jharkhand	Click Here	Uttarakhand	Click Here
Jammu & Kashmir	Click Here	West Bengal	Click Here
Karnataka	Click Here	Andaman & Nicobar	Click Here
Kerala	Click Here	Chandigarh	Click Here
Madhya Pradesh	Click Here	Delhi	Click Here
Maharashtra	Click Here	Daman & Diu	Click Here
Manipur	Click Here	Dadar & Nagar Haveli	Click Here
Meghalaya	Click Here	Lakshadweep	Click Here
Mizoram	Click Here	Pondicherry	Click Here

Career Opportunities for MBBS

Career after MBBS is considered at the highest regard as it is the most promising career choice. There are plenty job opportunities after MBBS as MBBS graduates can work at private nursing home, government health care centre, colleges etc. The salary for a doctor can range from 4 to 10 LPA. Job profile for MBBS course:

General Physician	Medical Professor
Medical Officer	Researcher
Dermatologist	Public Health Care
Medical Coder	Dietician

Roles of a Doctor

Below we have mentioned some of the roles of a doctor. Let’s have a look.

• Perform routine checkups on patients
• Keep detailed notes of the patient
• Perform diagnostic tests to diagnose patients
• Recommend patients see a specialist
• Provide quality healthcare to patients
• Take part in further education opportunities
• Treat patients in the office for minor injuries
• Create a care plan for a patient

Skills of a Doctor

There are various skills that one need to possess to be a doctor. Some of the skills of a doctor is mentioned below:

1. Technical skills:

Doctors often use medical equipment based on their duties, some physicians use a stethoscope to check the heart rate, and others use surgical equipment. Their knowledge of different categories of operative instruments may allow them to work as assistants to surgeons or in inventory management departments.

2. Documentation

Doctors create medical prescriptions after studying the symptoms. They may also create research papers which may help medical practitioners or medical students. Similarly, prescription helps patients understand the treatment plan as details like medicine name, consumption and alternative medicine treatments.

3. Leadership skills

Doctors may adopt a specific communication and behavioural style for their comfort because people depend on medical experts for their safety. This can involve their tone of voice, the answers they choose to provide patients’ specific questions, and how they treat patients who are under stress emotionally or physically. You can effectively lead a group of medical assistants if you are aware of cultural differences and have a positive outlook. Your professionalism as a doctor may be demonstrated by your ability to maintain your cool and patience over lengthy treatment cycles.

4. Attention to detail

When a physician examines a patient’s past medical history or current reports, diagnosing an ailment can be made simpler. Paying close attention to the details could help you spot potential drug interactions since your treatment strategy may involve researching the patient’s symptoms and current prescriptions. The data management software that compares the test results of patients with comparable issues is also familiar to skilled clinicians. Your understanding of the exact dosages and symptoms of particular ailments can be improved by such meticulous skills.

Average Salary

Below is the average salary for the MBBS course. Let’s have a look.

Job Profile	Average Salary
Medical Surgeon	INR 10 LPA
Dietician	INR 5 LPA
Physician	INR 6 LPA
Paediatrician	INR 5.4 LPA
Medical Officer	INR 7 LPA
Medical Coder	INR 4 LPA

Recruiting Sectors

The following are the recruiting sectors for the MBBS course. Let’s have a look.

Government Health care centres	Private Nursing Home
Private Clinics	Medical Colleges

Recruiting Companies

The following are the recruiting companies for the MBBS course. Let’s have a look.

Fortis Health care	Medanta
Global Hospitals	Dr Lal Path Labs
Columbia Asia	Apollo Hospitals
Max Health Care	Wockhardt Hospitals and

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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