MBBS : Course, Subjects, Admission 2026, Syllabus, Distance, Colleges, Fees, Salary

MBBA Overview

MBBS full form is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. It is a 5.5 year UG medical course which is chosen by candidates who wish to become doctors and work in healthcare field. For MBBS, NEET UG is the sole exam through which admission is done and it is one of the toughest and most competitive exams in India.

Generally, candidates should have pass Class 12 (PCB) with passing marks and NEET UG to be eligible. The fees can range around INR 25,000 to INR 25 Lakh. Popular colleges include AIIMS Delhi, CMC, KGMU, etc.  

The profession of a doctor is commonly opted by candidates after completing MBBS but this is not the only option. Candidates can also become Resident Medical Officer, Medical Writer, Researcher, Lecturer, etc. 

Predict your MBBS course admission chances here: NEET UG College Predictor  

MBBS Latest Updates:

The NEET UG 2026 registration has started. The last date to register is Mar 8, 2026. Also, the NEET UG exam 2026 is going to be held on May 3, 2026. 

MBBS Admission 2025 is through NEET UG conducted by NTA. It is the only exam for government, private, and deemed colleges. Candidates must register, appear, qualify the cutoff, and join counseling. MCC conducts All India Quota (AIQ) and deemed/central institute counseling; state authorities conduct state quota counseling.

Eligibility (NEET UG / MBBS):

• Age: 17 years on or before December 31, 2025.
• Class 12 (10+2): Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board.
• Minimum marks: 50% (UR), 40% (SC/ST/OBC), 45% (PwD) in PCB (as per NMC).
• Nationality: Indian; NRI/OCI/Foreign eligible as per MCC/NMC rules.

Selection Criteria:

• NEET UG score/rank is the only selection basis.
• Seat allotment via choice filling and round-wise counseling (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray).
• Reservation as per Central (AIQ) and State policies.
• AIIMS, JIPMER, and deemed universities participate through NEET UG and MCC counseling.

After Seat Allotment:

• Accept/upgrade as per round rules.
• Upload/verify documents, pay admission fee, and report to the college within the deadline.
• Submit medical fitness, bond (if applicable), and complete registration with the university/state medical council.

About MBBS:

• Duration: 5 years 6 months (5.5 years) — 4.5 years academics + 1-year CRMI (internship).
• Structure: 9 semesters; pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical training.

MBBS Course Details

Candidates can see the detailed information about the course below –

Note: All Saturdays, Sundays, and gazetted holidays are counted as working days in this schedule.

NEET-UG 2026 State Quota Counselling Schedule 

The State Quota Counselling Schedule for NEET UG 2025 covers admission to 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats in government colleges and 100% seats in private colleges within each state. The process is supervised by state counselling authorities while MCC manages AIQ seats.

The table below provides the important counselling events and dates:

MBBS State Admission 2026

MBBS State Admission 2025 counselling is conducted individually by state authorities for admission to government and private medical colleges. Each state releases its own counselling schedule, eligibility rules, and admission process after the NEET 2025 result. Students must register on the respective state counselling portals to secure MBBS seats in their preferred colleges. The following table provides complete details of state-wise NEET counselling 2025, including conducting bodies, counselling dates, and direct links to official MBBS admission pages.