Education and Career Forum

1. Can MBBS be done after B.Sc Nursing?
2. What are the criteria to do MBBS after B.Sc Nursing?
3. Any entrance requirements?
4. How many years would it take to complete MBBS if started after B.Sc Nursing?

Yes, you can definitely pursue MBBS degree course after completion of your B.Sc. in Nursing degree course if you hold the minimum educational requirement for pursuing the same degree course. Also, I would like to let you know that you will get enrolled to full time MBBS degree course of five and a half years (including an year of internship) even you opt for pursuing the same degree course after completion of your B.Sc. in Nursing degree.

The minimum education required to pursue MBBS is a Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as main subjects with at least 50% marks (or 40% marks in aggregate in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in aggregate from a recognised board of education. Also, your minimum age by the 31st December of year of admission must be at least 17 years.

For admission to MBBS degree course across in any medical college across India, you need to qualify NEET or AIIMS MBBS entrance examination or JIPMER MBBS entrance examination.

MBBS course can be done after Bachelor of Nursing course. The criteria is that you must have done 12th from a recognized board with PCB subjects and secured minimum of 50% marks.

The name of entrance examination is NEET. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is the all India exam for this course. It will take its natural time for MBBS course. No years relaxation for B.Sc Nursing candidates.

Yes, MBBS can be done after the B.Sc Nursing course.

To get the admission in MBBS course, you have to appear and qualify in NEET examination conducted by NTA. The eligibility to appear in the examination is that candidate must have passed 12th in PCB as main paper with minimum 50% aggregate.

The minimum age limit is 17 years but no maximum age limit. There will be no extra advantage for the admission in the course or duration of course on the basis of B.Sc Nursing course.

MBBS is Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery. To get admission you have to qualify in NEET.

Eligibility for NEET is that candidate must have passed 12th in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

You are not eligible for lateral entry after B.Sc Nursing in the course.