MBBS Course Duration & Curriculum Explained

Is MBBS 2025 your dream? Then you must have a lot of doubts regarding this course. It is natural for NEET Aspirants in India to have doubts regarding the MBBS Course Duration,  MBBS Curriculum and a lot more regarding the entire course. Candidates also need info on how it shapes one’s routine and life.

The MBBS Course is 5 years and 6 months long. Out of these 4 years and 6 months are dedicated to theoretical learning and observations during clinical postings. The last year is the mandatory internship period to get hands-on experience.

In this blog, we will discuss all of the above in detail, providing complete information regarding your queries. So keep reading.

What is the MBBS Course Duration 2025?

The following points describe the MBBS Course Duration in an elaborated way for all the semesters pursuing MBBS.

• The MBBS Course duration is about 5 years and 6 months.
• The MBBS Course is divided into 9 semesters.
• The last year is a mandatory rotatory internship.
• The first two semesters are known as the Pre-clinical phase.
• The next three semesters are known as the Para-clinical phase.
• The last four semesters are known as the Clinical phase.

What is the MBBS Curriculum 2025?

Now that we have discussed the basics of the MBBS course and its duration. Let’s further discuss the entire MBBS curriculum, which includes all the subjects that are taught in this course. The complete MBBS syllabus has been divided into the table below according to the phases for better understanding. Applicants can look at the table for a better understanding.

The subjects are divided on the basis of semesters-

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Let’s discuss these subjects in detail. A total of about 19 subjects are taught in the entire course duration. These subjects in MBBS are taught in the first four and a half years of this course. As we read earlier, this consists of the pre-clinical phase, the para-clinical phase and the clinical phase. During these phases, the following subjects are taught to the students.

1. Anatomy- The following topics are taught under this subject :

• Gross Anatomy - This is an introduction to anatomy. It consists of topics like osteology, muscular system, arthrology, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, genito-urinary system, endocrine system, nervous system, sensory organs, lymphatic system, surface anatomy, and cross-sectional anatomy. This also consists of various practicals such as upper limb dissection, thorax dissection, head & neck dissection, and many more.
• Micro Anatomy - This contains the basics of microscopy, such as the detailed study of cells, connective tissues, muscles, and nervous tissue. The students are also taught about the various organs of the human body, like the exocrine glands, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine glands and the reproductive system.
• Embryology - This contains details about fertilisation and the entirety of embryology. This contains the study of all stages of embryo development and human genetics.
• Neuroanatomy - This is a detailed study of the nervous system, the spinal cord and its demonstration.

2. Biochemistry - The following topics are taught under this subject :

• This subject contains detailed information about biomolecules, the biological cell, enzymes, metabolism, nutrition, hormones, immunology, cancer, and cancer markers.
• This also consists of practical knowledge such as urine analysis, renal and liver function tests, and many more.

3. Physiology - The following topics are taught under this subject :

• This subject contains detailed information about general physiology, the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system, the reproductive system, neurophysiology,  electroencephalography, and much more.
• This also consists of practical knowledge like determination of platelet count, determination of total leucocyte count, and much more.

4. Forensic Medicine & Toxicology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, medical jurisprudence, forensic psychiatry, forensic sciences, general toxicology, clinical toxicology, and analytical toxicology.
• This also consists of practical knowledge such as estimation of age of fetus by postmortem examination and the identification of ABO & RH blood groups.

5. Microbiology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as the study of infectious diseases and their treatments. It also consists of topics like bacteriology, parasitology, virology, mycology, vaccines, and much more.
• This also consists of practical knowledge such as microscopy, micrometry and many more.

6. Pathology -  The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as general pathology, cardiovascular pathology, respiratory pathology, hematopathology, osteopathology, neuropathology, and many more.
• This also consists of practical knowledge, such as grouping and cross-matching the blood, collecting and dispatching clinical samples from patients, and many more.

7. Pharmacology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as general pharmacology, central nervous system, autacoids, hormones, and chemotherapy.
• This also consists of practical knowledge, such as experimental exercises on pharmacy, exercises on drug interactions, and many more.

8. Anaesthesiology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as acute medicine, care of an unconscious patient, and much more.

9. Community Medicine -  The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as behavioural science, health education, biostatistics, epidemiology, maternal & child health, rehabilitation, occupational health, health administration, and much more.

10. Clinical Postings to gain even better experience in actual real-life scenarios.

11. Dermatology & Venereology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as diagnosing skin diseases, laboratory diagnostic skills, which help in the confirmation of the diagnosis, leprosy, and much more.
• This also consists of practical knowledge, such as cases with diseases like alopecia, scabies, and many more.

12. Medicine - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as medical ethics, medicine, genetics, and much more.

13. Obstetrics & Gynaecology - The following topics are taught under this subject

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as the physiology of pregnancy, anatomy of the female reproductive organs, contraception, and much more.

14. Ophthalmology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as eye problems, blindness, vision, and much more.
• This also consists of practical knowledge such as performing visual acuity testing, first aid, and many more.

15. Orthopaedics - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as pediatric orthopaedics, oncology, radiology, and many more.

16. Otorhinolaryngology - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as diagnosis of the ear, nose, and throat, septoplasty, tracheostomy, and much more.

17. Paediatrics - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as the diagnosis of the needs of a child. Dealing with diseases of infants and much more.
• This also consists of practical training.

18. Psychiatry - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as understanding human behaviour, thinking, personality traits, and many more.

19. Surgery - The following topics are taught under this subject : 

• This subject contains detailed information about topics such as knowledge of surgical emergencies, different types of surgeries, and much more.

20. Internship - This is a mandatory one-year period where students are trained in the field so as to get practical knowledge. This consists of various speciality postings such as medicine, surgery, and many more.

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Examination Information

Let’s discuss the flow of examination during the entire course duration of MBBS : 

• There are 3 examinations during the entire duration of the course.
• The first professional examination is conducted at the end of the 2nd semester.
• The second professional examination is conducted at the end of the 5th semester.
• The third professional examination is conducted at the end of the 9th semester.
• Along with this, mid-semester examinations, end-semester examinations and end -posting examinations are conducted regularly.
• All the above is summed up into 4 years and 6 months of theoretical knowledge.
• The last one year is a mandatory rotatory internship.
• This internship enables the individual to gain hands-on experience in their field.

Now that we have understood the MBBS Course Duration and MBBS Curriculum 2025, we will be reading about the eligibility criteria which is required by the candidates to be eligible for the MBBS course through NEET UG.

What are the eligibility criteria for NEET?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set up some educational requirements for medical aspirants. Candidates need to qualify the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 to get admission in MBBS. Only the candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can fill out the form for the examination and register for the NEET counselling.

Let’s read more about the eligibility criteria of NEET 2025. 

• Candidates must have passed their class 12th intermediate examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects that are mandatory.
• For general category applicants, a 50% score including Physics, Chemistry and Biology is accepted. For General (PH) candidates, a 45% score is acceptable.
• For OBC/SC/ST and PwD category applicants, the cutoff score is 40%.
• Students can give the NEET exam as many times as they want. There is no limit set up currently.

Conclusion

Now, as we have reached the end of the blog, the candidates have read about all the details related to the duration of the MBBS course, the subjects and curriculum of MBBS and the requirements that they need to fulfill to be eligible for NEET 2025. Candidates are advised to read the curriculum to get familiar with the subjects of MBBS. With this, we wish you all the best for your journey ahead.

FAQs

1. What is the entire duration of the MBBS course?

The course duration for the MBBS programme is 5 years and 6 months, out of which 4 years and 6 months is for theoretical knowledge, whereas one year is for internship.

2. How many subjects are there in the MBBS programme?

There are about 20 subjects in the entire MBBS programme which includes subjects for pre-clinical phase, the para-clinical phase and the clinical phase.

3. What is the full form of MBBS?

The full form of MBBS is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

4. How many semesters are there in MBBS?

There are a total of 9 semesters, which are completed during the first 4 years and 6 months of the MBBS Course.

5. Why is the internship period mandatory?

The internship period is mandatory because students are trained in the field so as to get practical knowledge. This consists of various speciality postings such as medicine, surgery and many more.