Here is a complete, step-by-step guide to becoming a doctor through MBBS in India.

Full detailed steps from start to finish.

HOW TO BECOME A DOCTOR (MBBS ROUTE – INDIA)

1) Start Early (Class 9–10) – Foundation

Goal: Build strong basics in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)

• Focus on NCERT Class 9–10 science
• Strengthen mathematics (for reasoning)
• Build reading habits & concentration
• Avoid major gaps in biology basics

Not compulsory, but helpful.

2) Class 11–12 (PCB) – Most Important Stage

Subject combination:
✔ Physics
✔ Chemistry
✔ Biology
✔ English

Do NOT drop math if you can manage; helpful for NEET physics.

Books:

• NCERT Class 11 & 12 – must memorize line by line (especially Biology)

3) Appear for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

This is the only exam to enter MBBS in India.

NEET Eligibility

• Age: Minimum 17 years
• Qualification: 10+2 with PCB
• Marks: At least 50% for general category (40% for reserved categories)

NEET Exam Pattern

• Total Qs: 200 (attempt 180)
• Marking: +4 / –1
• Subjects:
  • Physics – 45 questions
  • Chemistry – 45
  • Biology – 90

NEET Syllabus

• Class 11 + 12 NCERT (PCB)

4) NEET Preparation Steps

Daily Strategy

• 6 hrs study (minimum)
• 2 hrs revision
• 1 mock test every 2–3 days (later daily)

Books

• NCERT Biology – 100%
• NCERT Chemistry + coaching modules
• Physics – HC Verma + previous NEET papers

Coaching?

Not compulsory but very helpful: Allen, Aakash, PW, etc.

5) Write NEET → Get Rank → Apply for MBBS

After results:

• Participate in Counselling
  • All India Quota (AIQ) 15%
  • State Quota 85%
  • Deemed Universities
  • Private Colleges
  • AIIMS & JIPMER

How counselling works

1. Register online
2. Fill college choices
3. Seat allotment
4. Document verification
5. Pay fees
6. Join college

6) MBBS Course Structure (5.5 Years)

Duration

• 4.5 years academics
• 1-year compulsory internship

MBBS Subjects Year-wise

1st Year

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry

2nd Year

• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Forensic Medicine

3rd Year (Part 1)

• Community Medicine
• ENT
• Ophthalmology

Final Year (Part 2)

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics & Gynecology

Internal Exams + University Exams

You must pass every year’s exam to continue.

7) Compulsory Rotating Internship (1 Year)

You work in hospital departments:

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Casualty
• Orthopedics
• Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Community health
• Psychiatry

You receive stipend (varies by state).

8) Get License to Practice

After completing MBBS + Internship:

1. Apply for Permanent Registration at:
   National Medical Commission (NMC) / State Medical Council
2. Receive License Number
3. Now you are officially a Doctor (General Physician)

9) NExT Exam (Important)

Government is implementing NExT, which will replace:

• Final MBBS exam
• Internship qualifying exam
• NEET-PG

Structure:

• NExT Step 1 (theory)
• Internship
• NExT Step 2 (clinical/practical)

This will be mandatory for:

• License
• PG admission

(Implementation year may change—check latest official announcement.)

10) Become a Specialist (Optional but common)

After MBBS, you can specialize through NEET-PG / NExT.

Postgraduate Options

1. MD (Medical Specializations)
   • Medicine
   • Pediatrics
   • Dermatology
   • Radiology
   • Psychiatry
   • Anesthesia
2. MS (Surgical Specializations)
   • General Surgery
   • ENT
   • Orthopedics
   • Ophthalmology
3. Super-Specializations (DM/MCh)
   • Cardiology
   • Gastroenterology
   • Neurosurgery
   • Plastic Surgery

11) Full Timeline Summary

Total to become specialist doctor:
➡ 10–15 years (depending on specialty)

12) Documents Needed

• 10th & 12th marksheets
• NEET admit card & scorecard
• Migration certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Identity proof
• Passport photos
• Fee receipts

13) Cost of MBBS

Government College

₹ 1,000 – ₹ 60,000 per year

Private College

₹ 8–25 lakhs per year

Deemed University

₹ 20–30 lakhs per year

AIIMS/JIPMER

Very cheap (~₹ 5,000 per year)

14) Additional Tips

• Prefer government colleges → better exposure + cheap fees
• Start NCERT Biology early
• Consistency is more important than long hours
• Avoid too many reference books
• Give mock tests regularly
• Don’t skip revision