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Medicine

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

Last updated 16 Oct 2026

The primary undergraduate medical degree in India, required to practise as a doctor, including a compulsory internship year.

5.5 Years (incl. internship) UG 12th (PCB) + NEET

Overview

Covers pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical medical subjects across several years, followed by a compulsory one-year rotating internship before full registration to practise.

Eligibility

12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB); admission is through the national NEET (UG) examination.

Career Opportunities

  • •General physician (after registration)
  • •Postgraduate specialisation (MD/MS) via NEET PG
  • •Public health / government medical service roles

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