MBBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
The primary medical degree for becoming a doctor in India. Study in India through NEET counselling, or abroad at NMC-compliant universities.
Course overview
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration (India)
- 4.5 years + 1 year internship
- Duration (abroad)
- 6 years incl. internship
- Entrance
- NEET-UG
- Regulator
- National Medical Commission
- Abroad tuition
- ≈ USD 3,300 – 8,000 / year
MBBS is the foundation for a career in clinical medicine. In India, the course runs for 4.5 years of academics followed by a one-year compulsory rotating internship, regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Studying MBBS abroad
Government seats in India are limited and private college fees can exceed ₹1 crore. Many NEET-qualified students therefore choose universities abroad that meet NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021:
- Minimum 54 months of medical study, taught entirely in English
- A 12-month internship at the same foreign institution
- Eligibility to register as a medical practitioner in that country
- After returning, clearing the licensing exam (FMGE, to be replaced by NExT) and a further internship in India as prescribed by NMC
Eligibility criteria
- Minimum age 17 years by 31 December of the admission year
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- 50% aggregate in PCB (40% SC/ST/OBC, 45% PwD)
- NEET-UG qualified
Where to study MBBS
MBBS in India
Through MCC and state NEET counselling. Very competitive for government seats; private fees are high.
MBBS abroad
NMC-compliant universities in Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia and more — with lower total cost.
Why this course
Why students choose MBBS
Career security
Doctors remain in high demand across India and abroad.
Postgraduate routes
MD / MS through NEET-PG (NExT in future), or USMLE / PLAB abroad.
Clinical to research
Options in clinical practice, public health, research and administration.
FAQ
MBBS: common questions
Once you meet FMGL 2021 conditions, clear the licensing exam and complete the prescribed internship, you can register with NMC and practise in India like any other doctor.
Not sure which university is right for you?
Speak to an admission counsellor. We check your eligibility, compare options honestly and give you a written fee package — free. From there, admission, visa, tickets and hostel are ours to handle.