What are the subjects of all years of mbbs in India
The MBBS program in India is regulated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and spans 5.5 years (4.5 years of academic study + 1 year compulsory rotating internship), divided into 4 phases.
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MBBS subjects all years phases India NMC 2024 curriculum
Here is a complete breakdown of all MBBS subjects in India as per the NMC CBME (Competency-Based Medical Education) Regulations 2024, which apply to batches admitted from 2024-25 onwards:
MBBS Subjects - All Years (India, NMC 2024 Curriculum)
The course is 5.5 years total: 4.5 years of academics divided into 4 phases + 1 year internship.
Phase 1 - 1st Professional (12 months)
| Subject | Notes |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Gross, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy |
| Physiology | General and systemic physiology |
| Biochemistry | Molecular biology included |
Additional curriculum elements:
- Foundation Course (2-week orientation at start)
- Introduction to Community Medicine + Family Adoption Programme (FAP)
- Early Clinical Exposure (ECE)
- AETCOM Module (Attitude, Ethics & Communication)
- Humanities & Professional Development
- Pandemic Module
University Exam: 1st Professional
Phase 2 - 2nd Professional (12 months)
| Subject | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pathology | General + systemic |
| Pharmacology | Including therapeutics |
| Microbiology | Bacteriology, virology, parasitology, immunology |
Additional curriculum elements:
- Community Medicine (continued, including FAP family visits)
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (introductory)
- Introduction to Clinical Subjects (General Surgery, General Medicine, OB-GYN)
- Clinical Postings begin
- AETCOM (continued)
University Exam: 2nd Professional
Phase 3 Part 1 - 3rd Professional Part 1 (12 months)
| Subject | Notes |
|---|---|
| Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT) | Legal medicine, toxicology |
| Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) | Public health, epidemiology, health administration |
| Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | Ear, Nose, Throat |
| Ophthalmology | Eye diseases |
University Exam: 3rd Professional Part 1
Phase 3 Part 2 - 3rd Professional Part 2 / Final MBBS (18 months)
This is the most extensive phase. Subjects are grouped as:
Medicine and Allied Subjects
| Subject |
|---|
| General Medicine |
| Psychiatry |
| Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL) |
| Respiratory Medicine (including Tuberculosis) |
Surgery and Allied Subjects
| Subject |
|---|
| General Surgery |
| Orthopaedics (including Trauma) |
| Anaesthesiology |
| Radiodiagnosis (Radiology) |
| Dentistry |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) |
Other Major Subjects
| Subject |
|---|
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Paediatrics |
University Exam: Final MBBS (as per NExT - National Exit Test regulations)
Compulsory Rotating Internship (12 months)
After passing the Final MBBS, students complete a 1-year internship rotating through all major departments. This is mandatory for MCI/NMC registration and to practice medicine.
Quick Summary Table
| Phase | Year | Main Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 1st Year | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry |
| Phase 2 | 2nd Year | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology |
| Phase 3 Part 1 | 3rd Year | FMT, Community Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology |
| Phase 3 Part 2 | 3rd-4th Year (Final) | Medicine, Surgery, OB-GYN, Paediatrics + allied specialties |
| Internship | 5th Year | Rotations across all departments |
Key changes under NMC CBME 2024 (vs. older MCI curriculum):
- Forensic Medicine was moved from Phase 3 Part 1 to beginning in Phase 2
- A formal Foundation Course was added at the very start
- Electives were introduced
- NExT replaces the old Final MBBS university exam for licensure
- Bilingual teaching is now permitted in 11 Indian languages alongside English
Source: NMC CBME Regulations 2024 and DigiNerve NMC Summary
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