Tools need to buy before entering into 1 st year of MBBS ??

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Academic Essentials

  1. Stethoscope – Preferably a good quality one like Littmann (Classic III is a popular choice).

  2. Dissection Kit – Includes forceps, scissors, scalpel, blades, and a probe.

  3. Bone Set / Mini Skeleton – Useful for anatomy practice.

  4. Anatomy Atlas – e.g., Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy or BD Chaurasia’s Atlas.

  5. Textbooks (as per your college recommendations) – Usually:

BD Chaurasia for Anatomy

Guyton & Hall or Ganong for Physiology

Lippincott or Harper for Biochemistry

Stationery & Study Supplies

  1. Lab coat (2–3 white aprons) – Knee-length, cotton, with name tag.

  2. Notebooks and Stationery – Pens, pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, files.

  3. Clipboard / Exam Board – For practical labs and viva.

  4. Pen Torch – For clinical examination practice.

  5. Measuring Tape – Used in physical exams (anthropometry).

  6. Gloves and Masks – For cadaver dissections and lab safety.

Digital Tools

  1. Tablet or iPad – With stylus for digital note-taking (optional but helpful).

  2. Laptop – For presentations, assignments, and online resources.

  3. Good Internet Connection – For online classes and research.

Personal Care for Hostel Life

  1. Lock & Key – For your hostel cupboard or drawer.

  2. Bucket, Mug, Toiletries – If living in a hostel.

  3. Laundry Bag & Detergent – For managing your clothes.

  4. Basic Medicines & First Aid Kit – Painkillers, antiseptic, etc.

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Two more things:
And make yourself available.
Say goodbye to near and dear ones :cry::cry:

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Homemade Snacks … Important and makes you feel like home , away from home :raising_hands:

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Well listed
Don’t forget maggi n instant stuff for late night study sessions during exams .
You should have your own boundaries set before u face the harsh toxicity of college n colleagues.

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For 1st year MBBS, consider buying:

  1. Stethoscope
  2. Dissection kit
  3. Reflex hammer
  4. Lancet
  5. Thermometer
  6. White lab coat
  7. Pen torch
  8. Gloves

Check with your college for specific requirements.

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Another tip, don’t buy standard books. Pirate them. They’re expensive for no reason.

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Well listed but my experience says a tablet or ipad is better than a laptop since it can be carried to clinical postings and college classes.

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Tablet or iPad, cuz it’s more handy than the laptop also it can contain most of your textbooks until you have professor who demands for a hard copy.