Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, commonly known as MBBS is a dream for every candidate who wishes to make his/her career as a doctor. This dream comes true only when candidates qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) with the minimum qualifying percentile. The process of admission in MBBS in government medical college involves a centralised counselling process which is conducted by the Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To be eligible for the same candidates will have to secure NEET cutoff as set by the authority for each category.

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The scores obtained by candidates in NEET 2021 will be used for admission to 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% State Quota MBBS seats in a government college. 15% of the total intake of seats from every government college will be reserved for AIQ quota. Whereas, remaining seats will be available for admission of candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria for 85% state quota seats. Eligible candidates must read the article to know the full process on how to get admission in MBBS in a government college.

MBBS Admission Quick Facts

• Every year over 15 lakh candidates appear for the NEET exam. Generally, 50% of the candidates are able to crack the entrance exam.
• India currently has a total of 562 Medical colleges and the total number of MBBS seats is 84, 649. 
• Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% (40% for reserved category students) of marks from any recognized board with Chemistry, Physics, and Botany/Zoology as compulsory subjects in their class 12th examination.
• The minimum age limit for NEET 2021 is 17 years old. 
• The admission process includes a counseling session after the announcement of results.
• NEET 2021 Syllabus  will comprise topics of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, from classes 11th and 12th.
• The MBBS is an undergraduate degree program in the medical field. It takes a duration of 5.5 years for the completion of the degree. It is very tough to pursue the MBBS course. This course is now in heavy demand by the students after the 12th.

Through this course, the students are taught all about the human anatomy, human cytology, medicine, chemistry, pharmaceutical, chemistry, drugs formulation & effect and method of surgery.

Courses & Durations

The MBBS is a 5.5-year (4.5 years academic education + 1-year mandatory internship) UG degree program leading to two degrees as Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery.

The MBBS is one of the most sought courses after the 12th science in the medical field. There are so many colleges and universities from across the countries which are offering the MBBS course.

The students, who have cleared the 10+2 examination and they had the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the 12th stream may go for the MBBS degree course.

The MBBS is the only course in India to become a medical doctor. The MBBS course contains basic subjects like physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and pathology.

It is a course with hands-on training for five years long. The students interact with the patient and get practical knowledge of diseases.

The skills required to make a career in MBBS:

• Ability to work with a team
• Deep interest in being a helping professional
• Good Stamina
• Responsible Attitude
• Patience and Compassion
• Constant updating of skills and knowledge
• Mental alertness at all times

Eligibility & Admission:

How to get admission into the MBBS program?

• To get admission into the MBBS program in India, students have to complete their 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry & Biology and score a minimum of 50% marks (40% in the case of reserved category).
• The student’s age should be between 17 years to 25 years.
• The given qualification is not enough to get admission into the MBBS course, students have to appear for the National Level Examination conducted by the CBSE, New Delhi, i.e. NEET 2020 (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test). Students also apply for AIIMS 2020 & JIPMER 2020 MBBS Entrance Exam to get admission into the MBBS program.
• From the year 2016, the Supreme Court bans the state-level or university-level examinations for admission into MBBS & BDS courses.
• Now, all admission into MBBS courses through NEET Exam.

Top Universities/Institutions in India offer MBBS Course:

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC)
• Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
• Christian Medical College (CMC)
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

Salary:

After completing the MBBS degree, every student wants to know how much they will earn. The salary of the MBBS degree holder depends upon how much knowledge & experience you have. The initial salary of a medical graduate doctor may be Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month. After getting the experience and good hands-on in this field, the candidate may get a handsome salary of 8 to 10 lakh per annum.