Course Name: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery): A 5.5-year course, including a 1-year internship, focused on medical theory and clinical practice. It covers anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and surgery. Students gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating patients, preparing for a career as a doctor.

Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic education + 1-year mandatory internship)

Average Fees: ₹10,000 to ₹50,00,000 (Varies significantly depending on the institution, with government colleges being more affordable compared to private institutions)

Exams to Attend:

• NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate)

• AIIMS Entrance Exam (for AIIMS Institutions)

• JIPMER MBBS Entrance Exam (for JIPMER Institutions)

  
  Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown)

1st Year (2 Semesters):

• Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and genetics

• Physiology: General physiology, blood, muscle, and nerve physiology, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal physiology

• Biochemistry: Cell structure, chemistry of biomolecules, enzymology, metabolism, molecular biology

2nd Year (3 Semesters):

• Pathology: General pathology, systemic pathology, haematology

• Pharmacology: General pharmacology, drugs acting on the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, endocrine system, chemotherapy

• Microbiology: General microbiology, immunology, systemic bacteriology, virology, mycology

• Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Forensic science, medical jurisprudence, toxicology

3rd Year - Part 1 (2 Semesters):

• Community Medicine: Epidemiology, health programs, demography, biostatistics, nutrition

• Ophthalmology: Anatomy of the eye, ocular physiology, ocular pathology, refraction, eye surgeries

• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT): Anatomy of ear, nose, and throat, diseases, surgical procedures

• Clinical Postings: Practical knowledge in community health and surgeries

3rd Year - Part 2 (2 Semesters):

• General Medicine: Diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, nephrology, hematology, endocrinology

• General Surgery: Surgery principles, trauma, wound healing, hernia, thyroid diseases, breast diseases

• Pediatrics: Growth and development, pediatric infections, neonatal care, pediatric surgery

• Obstetrics & Gynecology: Pregnancy care, labor management, postnatal care, reproductive health, gynecological disorders

• Orthopedics: Bone and joint injuries, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, musculoskeletal system diseases

• Dermatology & Venereology: Skin diseases, sexually transmitted infections, leprosy, cosmetics dermatology

Internship (1 Year): The internship provides hands-on clinical experience in various departments, such as medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, emergency care, etc. It is a critical part of MBBS training, where students apply their academic knowledge to real-world cases under supervision.

Top Ten Ranking Institutions for MBBS in India (Combined Ranking)

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

2. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

3. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

4. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi

5. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal

6. King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

7. JIPMER, Puducherry

8. Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai

9. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore

10. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

Top Ten Medical Colleges in Kerala for MBBS

1. Government Medical College, Kozhikode

2. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi

3. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

4. T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha

5. Government Medical College, Kottayam

6. Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur

7. Sree Gokulam Medical College, Venjaramoodu

8. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla

9. MES Medical College, Malappuram

10. Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode