MBBS 1st Year Subjects: Syllabus, Semester-Wise, Recommended Books

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MBBS 1st year subjects include Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology. These subjects fall under pre-clinical subjects. In the first year of the MBBS Syllabus, there are 2 semesters. The subjects under Anatomy are Microanatomy, Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology and Genetics. While the subjects under Biochemistry are Molecular Biology, Biological Cells, Hormones, Metabolic pathways, Enzymes, Biomolecules, Food assimilation, Nutrition, Cancer and Cancer makers. The subjects under Physiology are Respiratory system, Gastrointestinal system, Nutrition, General Physiology, Kidney, Nerve-Muscle, Neurophysiology, Blood Environmental, Physiology, Cardiovascular system, Nutrition and Yoga. Vishram Singh, Chandi Charan Chatterjee, Guyton and Hall, Vasudevan, KD Tripathi are some of the top authors whose books are followed in MBBS 1st Year Syllabus. 

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MBBS 1st Year Subjects 

There are mainly 3 subjects that a candidate studies in the first year of MBBS namely Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology. These subjects cover extensive topics that study medicine, microanatomy, embryology, genetics, gross anatomy and neuroanatomy etc. Let's check the subjects and detailed topics covered under first year syllabus:

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MBBS 1st Year Subjects: Anatomy

Some of the topics covered under Anatomy are listed below for your reference, 

  • Microanatomy
  • Embryology and Genetics
  • Gross anatomy
  • Neuroanatomy

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MBBS 1st Year Subjects: Biochemistry 

Some of the topics covered under Biochemistry are listed below for your reference,

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biological Cell
  • Hormones
  • Metabolic pathways
  • Enzymes
  • Cancer and Cancer makers
  • Biomolecules
  • Food assimilation
  • Nutrition

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MBBS 1st Year Subjects: Physiology

Some of the topics covered under Physiology are listed below for your reference,

  • Respiratory system
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Nutrition
  • General Physiology
  • Kidney
  • Nerve-Muscle
  • Neurophysiology
  • Blood Environmental
  • Physiology
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Nutrition
  • Yoga

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MBBS Subjects List 

MBBS is of 5 years duration. During that period many general as well as specialized subjects are taught which helps to study medicine. Some of the important subjects taught during the course are listed below, 

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Community Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathology
  • Microbiology
  • Community Medicine
  • Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
  • Clinical postings inwards
  • OPD
  • ENT
  • Ophthalmology
  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology and Venereology
  • Pediatrics
  • Anesthesiology
  • Orthopedics
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Anatomy Subjects in MBBS Syllabus 

  • Gross Anatomy: This subject includes Introduction to Anatomy, nomenclature, anatomical position, panes, tissues and movements etc.
  • Muscular system: This subject includes classification and identification of the muscles of the body, main attachments, nerve supply, microscopic anatomy of muscles and nerve terminations etc. 
  • Arthrology: Arthrology deals with the definition and classification of joints, general features of different types of joints, detailed study of major joints of the limbs and movements, microscopic anatomy of articular cartilage etc

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Biochemistry Subjects in MBBS Syllabus

  • Biomolecules: This subject includes the function and classification of carbohydrates, lipids, protein and amino acids, molecular mechanism, plasma proteins, their functions and clinical significance etc. 
  • Enzymes: These include nomenclature, classification, kinetics, mechanism of enzymatic catalysis, regulation of enzyme activity etc. 
  • Metabolic pathways, their regulation and metabolic interrelationships: This includes carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, TCA cycle, food assimilation and nutrition etc.

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Physiology Subjects in MBBS Syllabus 

  • General Physiology - This subject includes the mutual introduction of dramatis personae, homeostasis, characteristics of control systems, reading efficiently etc. 
  • Nerve Muscle-  This subject includes Physicochemical properties of the cell membrane, cell membrane, principles of bioelectricity, the genesis of resting membrane potential, action potential, functional anatomy etc.
  • Blood- This includes functions of plasma proteins, principles of hematopoiesis, anemia, functions of WBC, Hemostasis, blood groups, functions of platelets etc. 

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Medical Courses After 12th 

After MBBS, candidates can start practicing in the medical field. A postgraduate degree will provide specialization in the medical field. Some of the top postgraduate courses are MD and MS which are both 2- 3 year programs. Apart from that, there are Diploma courses, DNB courses, fellowship courses, or other short-term courses. Some of the top courses that can be pursued after MBBS are listed below for your reference, 

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Top MBBS Colleges

There are a total of 643 Medical Colleges in India offering MBBS Course. Out of these 320 colleges are government colleges, 49 are deemed colleges while the rest are private medical colleges. Every year more than 90,000 seats are released. Some of the top colleges are listed below for your reference, 

MBBS Syllabus Division 

Division Subjects
Pre-Clinical (Semesters 1-2) Anatomy
Biochemistry
Physiology
Para-clinical (Semesters 3-5) Community Medicine
Forensic Medicine
Pathology
Pharmacology
Microbiology
Clinical postings in Wards
Clinical (Semesters 6-9) Community Medicine
Medicine and allied subjects
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pediatrics
Surgery and allied subjects
Clinical postings

MBBS 1st Year Books

The books of MBBS first Year are prescribed by the Medical Council of India which are used in colleges and students can refer to the same for advanced knowledge. These books will help to understand the concepts better. Some of the important books recommended by MCI are tabulated below for your reference, 

Subject Book name Author Name
Biochemistry Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students Damodaran M. Vasudevan and S. Sreekumari
Anatomy Textbook of Anatomy: Upper Limb and Thorax Vol.1 Vishram Singh
Anatomy Textbook of Anatomy Vishram Singh’s
Physiology Human Physiology Chandi Charan Chatterjee
Physiology Medical Physiology Guyton and Hall
Medical Embryology Textbook of Medical Embryology Langman’s
Biology Molecular Biology Vasudevan
Pharmacology Essentials of Pharmacology Book KD Tripathi

MBBS 1st Year Subjects: FAQs

Ques. How many subjects are there in First years?

Ans. The first year comprises three major subjects to study which include Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology. 

Ques. Which year is the toughest in MBBS?

Ans. The fourth year of MBBS is the toughest as it comprises major subjects including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics etc

Ques. What is the syllabus of First Year MBBS?

Ans. Anatomy, Biochemistry, biochemistry and physiology are the main subjects which include topics such as microanatomy, gross anatomy, biomolecules, Enzymes, Food assimilation etc, 

Ques. How long is MBBS?

Ans. The duration of the MBBS is 5 and a half years which includes 4.5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship. 

Ques. Which subject is the toughest in MBBS?

Ans. Anatomy is the toughest subject in MBBS and is considered as one of the main subjects in developing the foundation.

Ques. Is there Physics in MBBS first year?

Ans. Yes, Physics, chemistry and biology are considered as one of the important subjects in MBBS.

Ques. Is MBBS easy?

Ans. No, this course is not at all easy. It is tough, time-consuming and requires a great amount of hard work and dedication, and financial stress. etc

Ques. Can I complete MBBS in 3 years?

Ans. No, there is no fast track way to complete the course early. Candidates need to undergo 5.5 years of training and classroom lectures. 

Ques. Is MBBS tougher than IIT?

Ans. It depends. Engineering requires conceptual study and strong analytic and math skills while medicine requires strong memorization and social skills.

Ques. What are the fees of MBBS?

Ans. The average fees of MBBS range between INR 39,000- 18,00,000. 

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● Top Answer By Yogesh Choudhary on 30 Apr 26

Ans. yes, AIIMS Delhi students do get opportunities to go to US/UK during MBBS — but the reality is a bit more complicated than it sounds. ICMR research grants: if you do solid research and get it approved by ICMR, the trip is fully funded. this is the best route. but you need actual research output, not just applying randomly Self-funded electives: Oxford, Hopkins, Harvard all have elective programs open to AIIMS students. most students who go this route pay out of pocket. AIIMS administration actually discourages it since it means missing classes, but students manage it during vacations or by getting internship extended later Formal exchange programs: AIIMS has MoUs with Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Oxford. spots are limited and selection is competitive — academic performance and research experience matter a lot real talk — most AIIMS students are genuinely too busy during MBBS to go abroad. the ones who do are usually research-oriented or from very well-off families who can self-fund. if you're planning post-MBBS though, AIIMS is a great launchpad for USMLE (US medical licensing) and UK PLAB prep — the brand carries serious weight internationally.Read more
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Ques. Which is better for an MBBS course, KMC Manipal or Mangalore?

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Ques. How much marks should I score in the AIIMS entrance exam to secure an MBBS seat in AIIMS Delhi??

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Ques. How are the placements for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] at CMC Vellore?

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Ques. What is the fees for M.B.B.S. in CMC Vellore?

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Ques. How is the course curriculum of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS] in CMC Vellore?

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