The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially released the MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India, bringing clarity and uniformity to the academic timeline for MBBS students across all phases. The revised calendar is applicable to all medical colleges affiliated with NMC and includes updates on semester start dates, internal assessments, and final professional examination schedules.
With this revision, the NMC aims to bring consistency across institutions and ensure structured academic planning. The calendar outlines not only teaching timelines but also clinical postings, holidays, and internship commencement dates. The MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India is mandatory for all government, private, and deemed universities to follow.
Year-Wise MBBS Calendar Breakdown
The MBBS course is divided into four academic years and one year of internship. The MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India gives a clear breakdown for each phase:
| Academic Phase | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Remarks |
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| First Year | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | 12 months | Includes Foundation Course |
| Second Year | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | 12 months | Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology |
| Third Year (Part I) | Feb 15, 2027 | Dec 15, 2027 | 10 months | Shorter phase – Community Medicine & Forensic |
| Third Year (Part II / Final Year) | Jan 5, 2028 | Dec 31, 2028 | 12 months | Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc. |
| Internship | Jan 5, 2029 | Jan 4, 2030 | 12 months | Compulsory rotating internship |
These dates are structured to ensure timely completion of the MBBS degree with minimal delays, addressing past inconsistencies between colleges.
Internal Assessment & University Exam Schedule
Along with the course structure, the MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India also lays out internal assessment timelines and exam months.
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Internal Assessments: Conducted quarterly per subject
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Mid-Term Exams: 5th month of each academic year
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Pre-Final Exams: 10th month of each phase
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Final Professional Exam: December every year for respective batch
Attendance above 75% in theory and 80% in practicals is mandatory for eligibility to appear in final exams. These rules are strictly enforced across institutions.
Clinical Postings and Holidays
Clinical exposure remains a core component of the MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India. Clinical postings begin:
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From 3rd semester onwards (start of 2nd Year)
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Hospital-based learning in Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, etc.
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Minimum of 12 hours/week dedicated to practicals and ward visits
Official holidays include national holidays, 2-week summer break after each academic phase, and 1-week winter vacation. However, clinical duties may continue for students posted in emergency and critical care departments.
Key Features of the 2025 NMC Calendar
The MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India also includes some progressive additions:
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Dedicated slots for elective modules
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Structured skill-lab assessments
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Integration of NEET PG prep slots in Final Year
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Synchronized calendar across universities to streamline transfers and migration
The calendar ensures that students do not face unpredictable delays, and it sets a clear academic flow aligned with NEET UG and PG timelines.
FAQs
When does the first year of MBBS 2025 begin?
The first academic year for MBBS students begins on January 15, 2025, across all NMC-affiliated colleges.
Are there changes in exam schedules?
Yes, internal assessments will be held quarterly and final professional exams will be scheduled every December as per the revised NMC calendar.
Is attendance mandatory to appear in exams?
Yes, students need at least 75% in theory and 80% in practicals to be eligible for university examinations.
Will clinical postings start from the first year?
No, clinical postings begin in the second year (third semester) under the 2025 MBBS academic calendar.
Are private and government colleges following the same calendar?
Yes, the MBBS Academic Calendar 2025 India is binding on all NMC-recognized medical colleges including private, government, and deemed universities.
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