The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate medical degree awarded to students who have completed the necessary coursework and clinical training in medicine and surgery. In India, the MBBS is the essential qualification required to practice as a physician or surgeon. The MBBS curriculum typically includes subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, and clinical skills, preparing students for a career in healthcare.

After completing the 5.5-year MBBS program, all medical graduates must undergo a Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) for at least six months. This internship is necessary for graduates to become eligible for the MBBS degree, as required by their respective medical universities. After obtaining their MBBS degree through NEET UG, candidates are qualified to practice as medical doctors. Top MBBS colleges in India that offer admission through NEET UG include AIIMS Delhi, CMC, JIPMER, KGMU, and Kasturba Medical College.

This year, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has relaxed the eligibility criteria for MBBS. To enroll, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English (with practical tests in these subjects), and Mathematics, and be over 17 years of age. Additionally, candidates must achieve a rank in the NEET merit list to be eligible. The average fees for the MBBS program range between INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 Crore. Admission to the MBBS program is solely based on the NEET UG entrance test, and the NEET results have been declared.

Graduates of the MBBS program have opportunities to pursue careers as physicians in both private and public hospitals, military services, or establish their own independent clinics. The average salary for an MBBS graduate ranges between INR 2.5 LPA and INR 15 LPA.