Medical & Health Sciences
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Full Time
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
5.5 Years
8 Colleges
MBBS Syllabus 2026
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) syllabus covers a structured programme spanning 5.5 Years designed to build both foundational knowledge and specialised expertise. Below is the detailed semester-wise subject breakdown and programme structure.
MBBS Semester-wise Subjects
The MBBS syllabus follows the NMC's Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum introduced in 2019. The programme is divided into three phases:
Phase I — Pre-clinical (First Year)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, surface anatomy, genetics |
| Physiology | General physiology, blood, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, GI, endocrine, neurophysiology, reproductive physiology |
| Biochemistry | Enzymology, metabolism (carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid), molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, nutrition |
| Community Medicine (Introduction) | Fundamentals of public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, health indicators |
| Foundation Course | Professional development, communication skills, bioethics, Indian medical heritage (first 1 month) |
Phase II — Para-clinical (Second & Third Year)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Pathology | General pathology, haematology, systemic pathology, clinical pathology, cytology |
| Microbiology | General microbiology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology |
| Pharmacology | General pharmacology, autonomic nervous system drugs, CNS drugs, chemotherapy, clinical pharmacology |
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology | Thanatology, traumatology, medical jurisprudence, toxicology, clinical forensic medicine |
| Community Medicine | Epidemiology, communicable & non-communicable diseases, maternal & child health, nutrition, health programmes |
Phase III — Clinical Subjects (Third & Final Year)
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General Medicine | Clinical methods, infectious diseases, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, critical care |
| General Surgery | Surgical procedures, trauma, GI surgery, urology, oncosurgery, plastic surgery, surgical emergencies |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Antenatal care, labour management, high-risk pregnancy, gynaecological disorders, family planning |
| Paediatrics | Neonatology, growth & development, nutrition, infectious diseases, paediatric emergencies |
| Orthopaedics | Fracture management, joint disorders, spinal conditions, sports injuries, rehabilitation |
| ENT | Ear, nose, and throat disorders, head & neck surgery, audiology |
| Ophthalmology | Refractive errors, cataract, glaucoma, retinal diseases, ocular emergencies |
| Psychiatry | Mood disorders, psychoses, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, child psychiatry |
| Dermatology | Skin diseases, sexually transmitted infections, leprosy, cosmetic dermatology |
| Anaesthesiology | General and regional anaesthesia, pain management, critical care, resuscitation |
Allied Components (Throughout)
- AETCOM Module: Attitude, Ethics and Communication — integrated throughout all phases
- Early Clinical Exposure (ECE): Hospital visits from Phase I
- Skill Labs: Simulation-based training for clinical procedures
- Electives: Students choose elective postings in Phase III
MBBS Programme Structure & Credit Distribution
The MBBS curriculum under the CBME framework spans 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship), divided into structured phases with integrated teaching and clinical exposure.
| Phase | Duration | Subjects | Examination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course | 1 month (at the start of Phase I) | Orientation, communication skills, bioethics, Indian medical heritage, basic life support, sports & extracurricular | No separate exam |
| Phase I (Pre-clinical) | 13 months | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine (Introduction), Early Clinical Exposure | University exam at the end of Phase I |
| Phase II (Para-clinical) | 12 months | Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, clinical postings | University exam at the end of Phase II |
| Phase III Part 1 (Clinical) | 12 months | Ophthalmology, ENT, Community Medicine (final), clinical rotations in all departments | University exam for Ophthalmology, ENT, Community Medicine |
| Phase III Part 2 (Clinical) | 12 months | Medicine & allied subjects, Surgery & allied subjects, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics | Final university exam (includes clinical & viva) |
| Compulsory Rotating Internship (CRRI) | 12 months | Rotations across Medicine, Surgery, Ob-Gyn, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, Casualty, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Psychiatry, and electives | Completion certificate (no exam) |
Assessment Pattern
- Internal Assessment: 20% weightage — based on periodic tests, assignments, log books, and clinical assessments conducted throughout each phase
- University Examination: 80% weightage — includes theory papers, practicals, clinical examinations, and viva voce
- Minimum passing marks: 50% in theory and 50% in practicals/clinicals separately in each subject
- Minimum attendance: 75% in theory and 80% in practicals/clinicals to be eligible for university exams
Skills Developed in MBBS
Clinical Skills
- Patient History Taking: Systematic elicitation of presenting complaints, medical history, family history, social history, and review of systems
- Physical Examination: General examination, systemic examination (cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal, neurological), and focused clinical assessments
- Clinical Diagnosis: Correlating symptoms, signs, and investigations to arrive at differential diagnoses and working diagnoses
- Emergency Management: Basic and advanced life support (BLS/ACLS), emergency triage, management of trauma, poisoning, cardiac arrest, and obstetric emergencies
- Surgical Skills: Suturing, wound management, abscess drainage, catheterisation, IV cannulation, nasogastric tube insertion, intubation, lumbar puncture
Diagnostic Skills
- Laboratory Interpretation: Reading and interpreting blood counts, biochemistry panels, urine analysis, CSF analysis, culture reports, and histopathology results
- Imaging Interpretation: Reading X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound reports, and ECGs
- Point-of-care Testing: Performing and interpreting rapid diagnostic tests, bedside glucose monitoring, and urine dipstick tests
Communication & Professional Skills
- Doctor-Patient Communication: Breaking bad news, informed consent, counselling for chronic diseases, health education, and motivational interviewing
- Medical Documentation: Writing case sheets, discharge summaries, death certificates, medicolegal reports, referral letters, and prescriptions
- Team Collaboration: Working in multidisciplinary teams — coordinating with nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and specialists
- Medical Ethics: Confidentiality, autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, informed consent, and ethical decision-making in clinical dilemmas
Research & Analytical Skills
- Evidence-Based Medicine: Critically appraising research papers, understanding clinical trial designs, and applying published evidence to patient care
- Biostatistics: Understanding study design, sample size calculation, statistical tests, p-values, confidence intervals, and interpreting research data
- Research Methodology: Formulating research questions, designing studies, data collection, ethical clearance, and scientific writing