MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science. 

An MBBS degree is an undergraduate course for aspirants who want to fulfill their dream of becoming a doctor . It is a well known degree in medical science. To become a certified medical practitioner, one has to pursue MBBS degree. The duration of MBBS course is five years and six months including one year of internship at hospitats and health centres. This study includes study on anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, community health, medicine, surgery and paediatrics. 

Entrance Exam

NEET (National Eligibility or Entrance Test) is the only entrance exam for admission to MBBS course. This exam is accepted by both government and private colleges. This is considered as most important medical entrance test in India. 

Top Medical Colleges in India 

1. AIIMS - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. Armed Forces Medical College
3. Christian Medical College
4. Maulana Azad Medical College - MAMC
5. Lady Hardinge Medical College - LHMC

Eligibility for MBBS Degree

• Students must have passed Class XII / higher secondary i.e Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany. English should be also main subject for their qualifying examination.
• Students must have completed their 17 years of age

Required skills for MBBS 

• Medical writing skills
• Patience
• Communication skills
• Caring skills
• Desire to learn new research
• Counselling skills
• Ability to work in critical environment
• Anger management
• Sharp memory and learning skills
• Professional commitments and medical ethics
• Sincereness towards studies

Job/career 

One can work as general physician by holding MBBS degree so that they can cure illness of patient. A physician treats illnesses at primary stages. 

The average salary is Rs 4-5 lakh per annum 

Top Recruiters 

The top recruiters for MBBS degree holders are mainly Hospitals, Medical Research Centres, Pharmaceuticals, etc. 

List of recruiters are : 

• Medanta Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare Ltd
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
• Apollo Munich Health Industries Co Ltd
• Sri Ganga Ram Hospital
• Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre
• Wockhardt Ltd
• Cipla Ltd

What can we do after MBBS? 

On completion of internship, the student can get themselves registered as doctors with Medical Council of India ( MCI). 

They can either apply for a post graduate degree in medical science i.e MD/MS .MBBS degree holders can choose a specialization for further majoring. 

Specialisations can be done in  

• Nephrology
• Cardiology
• Gynecology
• Anesthesiology
• Organ Transplant
• Endocrine
• General surgery etc

Top alternative career options after MBBS:

1. Hospital Administration
2. Medical Professor
3. Public Health Worker
4. Health/ Medical Journalism and Medical Writing
5. Clinical Forensic Medical Examiner
6. Medico-Legal Advisor
7. Forensic Psychiatry
8. Medical/ Pharmaceutical Researcher
9. Transplant Coordinator
10. Radiology/ Diagnostic Imaging
11. Academic Medicine
12. Sports Medicine
13. Public Services
14. Health Informatics and Analytics