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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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