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Medical students, while researching, have often come across two medical courses. MBBS and MBChB. At first glance, they may look different; however, they both are the same degrees, the differentiating factor being the nomenclature and the short form. MBChB is a short form for Medicinae Baccalaureus et Chirurgiae Baccalaureus; in English it is MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery).
MBBS and MBChB are essentially the same degree, which is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in English or Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae in Latin. The difference lies in the naming conventions used by different countries. MBBS is a common convention used in India, Pakistan, Australia and some parts of the UK. While MBChB is used in the majority of the UK, Commonwealth and European countries.
Particulars | MBBS | MBChB |
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Full Form | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Medicinae Baccalaureus et Chirurgiae Baccalaureus (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) |
Origin | India, Australia, Pakistan and some parts of the UK | The majority of the UK (Especially in Scotland), New Zealand, and South Africa |
Course Curriculum | More or less similar to MBChB | More or less similar to MBBS |
Course Duration | 5-6 years (depending on the institute) | 5-6 years (depending on the institute) |
Internship | Mandatory (included in the curriculum) | Mandatory (included in the curriculum) |
Recognition | Global recognition | Global Recognition |
MBBS full form is Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate degree programme in medicine that prepares candidates to become doctors. The course duration is 5.5 years (four years of coursework and one year of compulsory internship). An MBBS is a basic requirement in India to become a Doctor.
MBChB is another naming convention used for the MBBS degree. It is more common in the UK and Commonwealth countries.
Both MBBS and MBChB are undergraduate degrees, just differing in the naming conventions used in different countries.
The course curriculum for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery includes Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Forensic Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, and Pharmacology.
While the names may differ, MBBS and MBChB both prepare students to be qualified doctors. The names may differ depending on the regions where they are awarded. Both MBBS and MBChB graduates can practice medicine after meeting the licensing requirements.
To conclude, MBBS and MBChB refer to the same degree, which is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The only difference between the two is the naming conventions used by different countries. In India, Australia, and some parts of the UK, it is referred to as MBBS, while in the majority of the UK, Commonwealth countries, and European countries, it is referred to as MBChB.
Application Date:18 June,2025 - 11 July,2025
Dear Candidate ,
If you are aiming for a government MBBS seat in the general category , you will likely need 500 + marks , with 550+ being safer , especially in open / student state quotas . For reserved categories ( SC/ST/OBC) , the required marks drop-around 420-500 , depending on your region and round .
Dear Candidate ,
With a NEET score of 471 and an All- India rank of 90,500 , it is highly unlikely that you will secure admission to Jamia Hamdard's MBBS program under the Muslim Minority quota . Historically , the closing ranks for this quota tend to fall within the 20,000-25,000 range .
If you are looking for MBBS admission through the All India Quota (AIQ), the cutoff marks and ranks depend on the popularity and ranking of the college. For example, top colleges like AIIMS Delhi and MAMC Delhi have very high cutoff marks (above 690), while other government colleges in various states might accept ranks up to 15,000–20,000 under AIQ. If your NEET rank is below 3,000, you may get a seat in a good college through AIQ. As your rank increases, your chances may go down in central colleges but you can still try state counselling.
With a NEET 2025 AIR of 9,86,456 and a General EWS rank of 89,366, admission to MBBS in government colleges is not possible, as the cutoff for EWS category in most states typically closes around 500–550 marks, which usually corresponds to ranks below 1,50,000. Your current rank is too low for any government seat, even in the mop-up or stray vacancy rounds.
MBBS in private colleges under management quota may still be an option, but it will depend on availability and fees, which are generally high. You might also have chances in private BDS colleges, or courses like BAMS, BHMS, BPT, and BSc Nursing, where cutoffs are lower and more relaxed. If MBBS remains your first goal, preparing again for NEET next year could also be considered.
With a NEET rank of two lakh forty six thousand and belonging to the BC-D category, it is very unlikely to get an MBBS seat in a government medical college. In recent years, BC-D girl candidates have secured seats in government colleges only with ranks up to around fifty thousand to seventy thousand, depending on the state and reservation quota.
However, you may still have chances in private medical colleges. You can also consider Bachelor of Dental Surgery in private or minority colleges. Other good options include allied health science courses such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, or Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery.
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