MBBS Admission in India: Key Facts
Eligibility requires passing Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and qualifying NEET-UG. The sole undergraduate (UG) course is the MBBS. Admissions occur through centralized NEET counselling for seats in 700+ Medical Colleges (Govt & Pvt). The program duration is 5.5 years (4.5 yrs academics + 1 yr internship). Fees vary drastically: Govt colleges (~₹10k-₹1L/yr), Pvt colleges (~₹5L-₹25L/yr). Total MBBS seats exceed 1 Lakh annually. Securing a seat demands a high NEET rank.