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MBBS jobs are not just among the most difficult in the country, but also among the most prestigious. With the expansion of healthcare infrastructure and the pandemic, the demand for medical personnel in India is increasing. Other than hospitals, there is a high demand for MBBS professionals in biomedical companies, health centres, laboratories, nursing homes, polyclinics, private practice, and so on. 

MBBS career provides various job opportunities such as MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc. The MBBS salary offered at entry-level positions ranges between INR 6 - 7.2 LPA, for mid-level profiles INR 7.2 - 10 LPA and for senior-level profiles INR 12 - 24 LPA. 

Nursing graduates can either go for jobs or choose to pursue further options such as MS, MD,  DNB, or MBA in Hospital ManagementContinue reading the article to learn more about MBBS career scope and MBBS jobs. 

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Top MBBS Job Profiles

After graduating, candidates have a plethora of job opportunities in the healthcare sector. From heart surgeons and dermatologists to paediatricians and medical officers, they can opt for any MBBS job based on their interests and skills. 

Some of the top well-paid MBBS jobs are given below.

Job Profiles 

Description

Average Salary 

General Physicians

These professionals usually deal with and take care of all the general adult diseases, are those medical professionals who deal with all kinds of general adult diseases. 

INR 7.4 LPA

Chief Medical Officer

These officers are the most senior physicians, in charge of all areas of patient care within their departments. 

INR 23.5 LPA

Surgeons

They diagnose and treat a patient's injuries or illnesses. 

INR 14.5 LPA

Paediatricians

These professionals take care of a child’s health. 

INR 13.9 LPA

Cardiologists

They possess a specific education which only focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart conditions. 

INR 6.1 LPA

Dermatologists

They are medical practitioners who specialise in skin, hair, and nail disorders. 

INR 7.5 LPA

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MBBS Emerging Trends

Here are some emerging trends in MBBS:

  • Telemedicine
  • Personalized Medicine
  • AI and Machine Learning
  • Remote Patient Monitoring

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MBBS Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

MBBS is the first step towards becoming a doctor. Upon graduation, students are offered internships at colleges or hospitals. Candidates typically practise in private hospitals or open their clinics. 

There are several posts available at prominent PSUs and government entities such as railways, military forces, state hospitals, and so on. 

Most MBBS graduates get the opportunity and opt for working in hospitals. However, MBBS candidates can also pursue careers in other sectors besides hospitals. 

Some of the industries which are flourishing nowadays are mentioned below.

Industry

Description

Government Sector

There are endless government jobs for MBBS graduates be it teaching or defence. 

Indian Railways

If you wish to work in the Indian railroads after finishing your MBBS, you must take the UPSC Combined Medical Services (CMSE) examination. 

Armed Forces

As a Navy doctor, you will be able to learn and practise military medicine while also caring for the health of service members and their families in both peace and conflict.

Biomedical Companies

Medical affairs physicians design and implement the overall medical strategy by recognising where medicines may provide the most benefit to patients and establishing plans to overcome data gaps and provide significant evidence.

Nursing Homes

These doctors visit the nursing home on a regular basis to evaluate and treat nursing home patients. 

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Courses after MBBS

Here are some of the prominent options after MBBS -

Course Name

Description

Postgraduate Specialization (MD/MS/DNB)

Many MBBS graduates opt for further specialization through postgraduate degrees. In India, these include Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS). Additionally, the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) is another recognized qualification.

Diploma Courses (PG Diploma)

Some MBBS graduates choose to pursue postgraduate diploma courses that are typically shorter in duration than MD/MS programs.

Doctor of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

These are super-speciality programs that come after an MD or MS. They lead to careers in highly specialized medical fields like cardiology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and more.

PhD in Medicine or Medical Research

For those interested in research, a Ph.D. in medicine or medical research is an option. This path can lead to careers in academia, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies.

MBA

Many individuals opt for an MBA program following completion of MBBS , aiming to broaden their understanding across diverse domains. This advanced degree typically spans two years and equips students with a range of managerial competencies.

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Top Recruiters for MBBS Graduates in India

Here are some top employers for MBBS graduates -

MBBS Top Recruiters

Medanta Hospitals

Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre

Fortis Healthcare Ltd

Wockhardt Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd

Apollo Munich Health Industries Co Ltd

Cipla Ltd

Sri Ganga Ram Hospital

Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd

Best MBBS Colleges for Placements

Check some of the best MBBS colleges in India known for their excellent placement records -

College Name

MBBS Highest Package

Christian Medical College, Vellore

INR 1.8 LPA

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

INR 8.8 LPA

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

INR 8.88 LPA

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

INR 9.01 LPA

JIPMER Puducherry

INR 12 LPA

King George's Medical University

INR 1 LPA

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences

INR 3.6 LPA

Madras Medical College, Chennai

INR 7.2 LPA

AIIMS Rishikesh

INR 0.6 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official site and may vary.

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Table of contents
  • Popular MBBS Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MBBS Colleges in India
  • Popular MBBS Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses

Popular MBBS Colleges in India

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Popular Private MBBS Colleges in India

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Popular MBBS Specializations

Following are the most popular MBBS Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 17 hours ago

For a general category applicant with a NEET rank around 2,46,000, getting an MBBS seat in a Government Medical College is extremely unlikely. Govt MBBS seats usually close much earlier in All India + State quota for General. Even in lower cutoff states, the closing ranks for government MBBS are far

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Yash

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The University of Delhi directly affiliates 3 major government medical colleges for MBBS:

1) Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)

2) Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)

3) University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS).

These colleges along with others like Vardhman Mahavir Medical Colleges are affiliate

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Tasbiya Khan

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The Delhi University MBBS Cutoff was released for admission for all categories under the All India quota. The MBBS course is offered by MAMC, and University College of Medical Sciences. The MAMC cutoff was 381 in the first and last round for the OBC AI category, whereas for the other previously ment

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 4 days ago

MBBS cutoffs for Mumbai colleges vary by category and college, with top government colleges like Seth GS (KEM) and Grant Medical College requiring very high NEET ranks with often under 1000-2000 for General category, while private or semi-government colleges have much lower, but still competitive, r

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, candidates from other states can also apply through All India Quota seats, NRI quota, or management quota depending on eligibility for admissio n to the MBBS colleges in Kerala including both private and government colleges.

Source: External site and may vary.

 

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, qualifying the NEET entrance exam is mandatory for MBBS admission in Kerala colleges, including for both government and private quota seats, as per NMC regulations. Candidates just have to clear an entrance exam and participate in counselling process for admission.

Source: External site and may

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Kursk State Medical University and Kazan Federal University are both well known universities, especially in MBBS program. Both the universities offer a 6-year course duration with not much difference in their fee structure. A Comparison between the two universities based on the MBBS course offered b

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered a week ago

The basic eligibility criteria for the MBBS programme at Jamia Hamdard is pass in Class 12th with 50% aggregate. The accepted entrance examination is NEET, In the coming years, the eligibility requirement may change. Hence, keep visiting the official site for updated information. 

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered a week ago

For top Delhi government medical colleges like AIIMS, MAMC, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, typical NEET cutoff for General category candidates is very high, often above 650-670+ marks, while OBC, SC, and ST categories have lower but still competitive cutoffs, for e.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

MBBS fees in Delhi vary from college to colleg. Government colleges like AIIMS, MAMC have very low, affordable fees often under INR 1 lakh, some even just a few thousand, while private colleges like ACMS - Army College of Medical Sciences  have high fees of around INR 14+ lakh. So, government seats

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

The Bharati Vidyapeeth NEET Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the MBBS and BDS course. According to the Bharati Vidyapeeth MBBS Cutoff 2025, the closing cutoff ranged from 374028 to 716192 in the first and last round for the General category candidates under the All India quota. The BDS

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

 GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research NEET Cutoff 2025 is out for admission to the MBBS programme for all categories under the All India quota till Round 5. For the General AI category students, the Round 5 cutoff rank was 475650. The  GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research acc

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

MBBS admission in Bangalore colleges is mainly through NEET UG scores, followed by state-level counselling managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, which involves registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment based on rank, and final fee payment and reporting to the all

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The MAHE Karnataka NEET UG Cutoff 2025 has been released for various categories belonging to the Home State and All India quota. For the SC AI category candidates, the cutoff for the MBA course admission in the last round was 123662. On the other hand for the SC HS quota candidates, the cutoff was 1

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The Manipal University Karnataka NEET UG Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India and Home State quota. The  Manipal University cutoff 2025 for the General AI category was 5766 in the last round closing ranks for MBBS course admission. Please note that t

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Annamalai University category-wise cutoff 2025 for admission to the MBBS course is tabulated below. The below data is the last round NEET UG closing rank: 

Category

NEET UG Last Round Cutoff 2025

General

19490

OBC

20243

SC

132020

ST

144649

PWD

785589

EWS

29569

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Annamalai University accepts the NEET UG entrance exam for admission to the MBBS course. In 2025, for the General AI category, the NEET UG cutoff rank was 19490 for MBBS. 
 

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Rashmi Sinha

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The minimum eligibility requirement for SVSU is passing Class 12 in PCB stream with at-least 50% aggregate. The selection criteria is entrance based with the university accepting NEET UG scores for the same. Make sure that candidate holds valid NEET UG scores during or before applying for admission

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, students who have a rank of 30000 can get admission to the Manipal University based on the last year cutoff rank, i.e., 31834, if they belong to the General category All India quota. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education accepts the NEET UG Cutoff ranks, followed by the counselling process to

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

The Manipal University NEET UG Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories belonging to the All India quota. As per the Manipal University MBBS Cutoff 2025, the cutoff range was from 40008 to 31834, in the first and last round closing cutoff ranks. Please note that the cutoff for eac

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MBBS admission in Maharashtra is mainly based on NEET-UG scores, followed by online state counseling managed by the Maharashtra CET Cell for state quota seats, requiring a valid NEET score, Class 12 marks with PCB, Maharashtra domicile, and relevant documents for selection based on rank and reservat

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 2 weeks ago

There are many government MBBS colleges in Maharashtra which are affordable than private but have limited seats with tough NEET competition. Candidates can check the table below for the MBBS seats offered in Maharashtra -

MBBS Colleges in MaharashtraMBBS Seats Offered
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research250
Armed Forces Medical College150
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College200
DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai250
Grant Medical College250

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Students needs to qualify as per the CCSU UP NEET Cutoff ranks to gain admission to the MBBS and BDS programme at Chaudhary Charan Singh University. According to the CCSU UP NEET Cutoff 2022, the qualifying rank was 495308 for the General category candidates under the Home State quota. This is the c

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

CCSU NEET UG Cutoff 2025 for admission to the MBBS course at Chaudhary Charan Singh University via its affiliated colleges is out. As per the CCSU NEET UG Cutoff 2024, students needed to attain at least 106735 rank in the last round for those who belong to the General HS category. Students can click

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

MBBS in Russia roughly comes to around ₹15 L to ₹40 L for the full 6 year course with annual tuition fees ranging from ₹2.25 L to ₹5 L depending on university plus living costs. 

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Jiya Arora

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The Gujarat University NEET Cutoff is released for admission to the MBBS course based on the NEET UG ranks and followed by Gujarat University NEET counselling process. According to the Gujarat University NEET Cutoff 2024, the cutoff for the OBC HS category ranged from 10699 to 112877.

Among all the c

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The Gujarat University NEET Cutoff 2025 has been released till Round 5 for admission to the MBBS course for all categories in the All India quota. Candidates who want admission to this university via the NEET exam, have to attain the qualifying cutoff to get a chance at admission. 

According to the l

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, DM is not pursued immediately after completing the MBBS degree in India most of the times. Instead, DM is a postgraduate medical programme that follows the completion of both the MBBS and MD degrees.
To become a specialist in a particular medical field like Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, or G

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Pallavi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

In general, a DM course lasts for a minimum of 3 years, although some of the specialities may have longer durations that is totally based on colleges and specialities that you choose.
DM courses specialities are Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology, and have a durati

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Aashi Rai

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

Homeopathy (BHMS) and MBBS are different medical systems. MBBS is based on allopathic medicine. BHMS follows homeopathy principles. 

Both are recognised degrees under different medical systems in India. Know that MBBS doctors are licensed for a broader range of treatments and surgeries. BHMS doctors

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