The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course in India is a rigorous and comprehensive undergraduate program designed to train students to become qualified medical professionals. Typically spanning a duration of five and a half years, the course is divided into four and a half years of academic study followed by a one-year mandatory internship known as the “compulsory rotating internship” (CRI).

Medical education in India is governed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or the National Medical Commission (NMC) as per the latest regulations. Admissions to MBBS programs are typically based on competitive entrance exams like NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), and the curriculum is structured to provide students with a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through clinical exposure.