What is the full form of MBBS?

What is MBBS?

The full form of MBBS is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae in Latin). MBBS is an undergraduate course which can be pursued by those students who have a dream of becoming an MBBS doctor. The duration of the course is five years. Candidates whose age is 17 years and who have completed their 12^th grade can pursue the MBBS course. The subjects taken in the 12^th grade should be Physics Chemistry, Biology(PCB).

Reasons for Pursuing MBBS Course

There are many reasons for pursuing the MBBS course and some of them are given below −

• Many aspirants choose the course to become doctors and help people in getting rid from medical related issues by diagnosing and curing different diseases

• There is a high demand for healthcare professionals in the healthcare industry and students can make a great career in the medical field

• The profession of doctor is respected as they are specialized in their field for curing diseases

• Students can specialize in different fields like surgery, medicine, ENT, cardiology, radiology, dermatology, and many more

• Aspirants will develop problem-solving techniques through the course

• The course will help students to earn more

Eligibility Criteria

Students have to fulfill the below-mentioned criteria to become eligible for the MBBS course −

• The overall percentage in the intermediate should be at least 50% Students have to pass the NEET exam to be eligible for the MBBS course

• NEET is conducted by the National Testing Agency

• NEET is conducted one time each year and the duration of the test is 3 hours and 20 minutes

• The test is currently being taken in any of the 13 languages

• Students who have taken PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) are allowed to sit in the NEET exam

Top MBBS Colleges

There are 89 government institutes and 138 private institutes where students can pursue the course of MBBS. Here is a list of some of the popular government and private colleges.

Top Government MBBS Institutes

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

• King George Medical University

• JIPMER Puducherry 

• Madras Medical College, Chennai

• AIIMS Jodhpur

• Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research

• Vardhman Mahavir Medical College

• Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

• Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Top Private MBBS Institutes

• Christian Medical College, Vellore

• Kasturba Medical College

• Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

• St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences

• KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences

• Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana

• JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

• M S Ramaiah Medical College

• PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

• Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai

Courses After MBBS

After pursuing the MBBS course, students have to go for some specialization to get a job or start self-practice. Some of these specializations are as follows −

MD/MS/DNB

Students can go for a postgraduate degree after completing MBBS. They can go for MS (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery). They can also go for the diploma course called DNB (Diplomate of National Board)

PG Diploma

The duration of a PG Diploma is short in comparison to postgraduate degree courses and many MBBS graduates pursue these diploma courses to start their careers.

Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

Students who pursue an MD or MS course can go for the course of Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh). It is considered as a super specialized course and students can make a career in the fields like neurosurgery, gastroenterology, cardiology, and many more.

PhD in Medicine

Students who want to conduct different research in the field of medicine can go for PhD in Medicine. Such students will be able to make a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Conclusion

MBBS can be expanded to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae in Latin). The course has to be pursued after completing the intermediate with the subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Students have to score at least 50% overall in the intermediate exam to apply for the NEET exam which is necessary to get admission in a medical institute.

FAQs

Q. 1 − What is the full form of MBBS

Ans − The full form of MBBS is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae in Latin).

Q. 2 − Can MBBS be done without taking the NEET exam?

Ans − No! Students have to appear in the NEET exam and pass it successfully to get admission in a medical institute for pursuing an MBBS.

Q. 3 − What is the duration of the MBBS course?

Ans − The duration of the MBBS course is 5 years.

Q. 4 − Which subjects do I have to take in intermediate to be eligible for the MBBS course?

Ans − You need to take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the intermediate to go for the MBBS course.

Q. 5 − What should be the minimum age of the candidates who have to take the NEET exam?

Ans − The minimum age of the candidates should be 17 years to take the NEET exam.