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With the growing relevance of medicine, and how fruitful medicine is as a career, the number of people pursuing it is increasing exponentially. This brings a question in every candidate’s mind, about which course to pursue. 

BAMS and MBBS are one of many renowned courses that one can pursue to begin their career as a medical professional. In 2023 only, approximately 20.3 Lakh candidates appeared for NEET out of which 11.46 Lakh (approx) qualified to get admission in these courses. 

Apart from recognition and respect, remuneration is another important aspect that attracts a large number of students to these courses as the average salary after pursuing an MBBS is INR 7.1 LPA. On the other hand, the average salary of a BAMS professional is INR 4.4 LPA. 

In this article, we will look into the various facets of these courses, that will help you to select the right one for you!

MBBS Vs BAMS: Course Overview

Before we dive deep into the details of MBBS and BAMS courses and understand them thoroughly let’s first understand the basics of them. 

Through the table given below, we will understand the basics of both the courses and the future opportunities. We will understand this through an analysis of a couple of things, which include the duration, eligibility criteria, average fees, top recruiting firms, and average salary.

Particulars 

MBBS

BAMS

Full Form 

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine, and Surgery

Course Level 

Undergraduate degree

Undergraduate degree

Duration

5.5 years (including one year of internship)

4.5 years - 5.5 years (depending on the university) 

Admission Criteria 

Through NEET exam

Through NEET exam

Eligibility

Should have studied PCM/PCB  in 12th standard with an average of 50% or more.

Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in 12th standard with an average of 50-60%.

Subjects

Medicine, Microbiology, Anatomy

Medicinal Plants, Pharmacology, and Ayurvedic Surgery

Course Fees (in INR)

Govt. colleges: INR 8,000 - INR 35,000
Private colleges:
INR 10 LPA - INR 45 LPA

Govt. colleges: INR 10,000 - INR 30,000
Private Colleges: INR 4 LPA - INR 25 LPA

Top Colleges

AIIMS Medical College, Maulana Azad College, and BHU Varanasi

BHU Varanasi, IMS BHU, DY Patil University Pune

Top Recruiters

Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, and Fortis Healthcare

The Himalayan Drug Company, Dabur India Ltd., and Surya Herbal Limited

Average Salary (in INR)

2.5 LPA- 15 LPA

1 LPA- 8 LPA

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MBBS vs BAMS: Definition

Till now, one might have known what is the purpose of applying for MBBS, or BAMS. Now, it's time to understand the courses in depth to recognize which course aligns with an individual's interest and how can one choose the right course for themselves. We will start by understanding the meaning of MBBS and BAMS, then move to the eligibility criteria, and finally look into the future opportunities with these courses. 

What is MBBS?

MBBS full form is Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. It is one of the most sought-after careers for individuals who wish to pursue a career in allopathy, or modern medicine. One can get ample job opportunities in hospitals for domains like General Physician, Dietician, Gynaecologist, and Dermatologist.
The course thoroughly studies subjects like Microbiology, Physiology, Anatomy, and Radiology.

What is BAMS?

Coming to BAMS, it is completely different and meant for people who want to pursue their medical career in Ayurveda and modern medicine altogether. With the passing of time and the changes in people’s lifestyles, we have eventually reached a point where people started realizing the importance of old age medicines and their healing powers.
BAMS includes an integrated study of modern medicine and Ayurveda. BAMS full form is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. The course involves an extensive study of traditional concepts like Sharir Kriya, Ayurveda Itihas, Roga Vigyaan, and Rasa. 

MBBS Vs BAMS: Eligibility Criteria 

To pursue a career in medicine through BAMS, or MBBS one has to fulfill some requirements. Let’s go through this table and understand them.

Particulars

MBBS

BAMS

Age

Candidate must be of 17 years

Candidate must be of 17 years

Academic Background

Must have completed 12th standard having  PCM/PCB with an average of 50% or more.

Must have completed 12th standard having PCB with an average of 50% - 60%.

Requirement of English

Must have studied English as a compulsory subject in 12th standard.

No such requirement is there.

Entrance Exam

Candidates must have cleared the NEET exam, and have the scorecard alongside.

Candidates must have cleared the NEET exam, and have the scorecard alongside.

MBBS Vs BAMS: Admission Criteria

To get into MBBS or BAMS you need to follow these certain steps:

Particulars

Admission to MBBS Course

Admission to the BAMS Course

Entrance Exam

To be eligible to enroll in the MBBS course, one must have the NEET scorecard.

To be eligible to enroll in the BAMS course, one must have the NEET scorecard.

Counseling

To get admission in the MBBS course, the candidate needs to undertake Ayush NEET counseling conducted by the AYUSH Department of the respected state.

For admission to the BAMS course, the candidate needs to undertake NEET counseling conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee.

MBBS Vs BAMS: Top Colleges

Till now, since we have discussed so much about the course one might be curious to know about the colleges that offer these courses and the salaries they offer. 
In this section, we will discuss top government and private institutions where candidates can enroll and pursue their dream of being a medical professional. 

Top MBBS Colleges in India
After the NEET scores are out, candidates tend to apply for medical colleges with an awareness of the top medical colleges. Here is a list of top medical universities, both public and private wherein you can apply to take admission to the MBBS course.

Top MBBS Colleges/Universities

Total Tuition Fees

AIIMS, New Delhi 

INR 6100

Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi

INR 12,400

JIPMER, Puducherry

INR 7300 – INR 30,500

(Based on 2 courses)

Institute of Medical Sciences BHU, Varanasi

INR 1.5 lakhs

Madras Medical College, Chennai

INR 68,000

King George's Medical University

INR 2.1 lakhs

AIIMS Jodhpur

INR 24,100

Aligarh Muslim University Medical College 

INR 2.2 lakhs

PGIMS Rohtak

INR 1.9 lakhs

University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi

INR 75,000

Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College

INR 2.6 lakhs

Top BAMS Colleges in India

After the NEET scores have arrived, the process of applying to colleges and counseling begins altogether. But before one starts applying, or even before the counseling begins one must be aware of them. So, here are a few top public and private institutions where you can apply.

Top BDS Colleges/Universities

Total Tuition Fees

Institute of Medical Sciences BHU, Varanasi

INR 13,410 per year

PDEA College of Ayurveda Research Centre

INR 10.3 lakhs

Dev Bhoomi Group of Institute

INR 13.7 lakhs

GGISPU, New Delhi

INR 4.8 lakhs

Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth - Pune

INR 5.5 lakhs per year

MBBS Vs BAMS: Career Prospects, Job Profiles and Salary

Your future holds numerous well-paying opportunities for you after pursuing either of the two courses. These are some of the top professional careers one can undertake, along with the remuneration you will receive.

MBBS Career Scope

Being so well-versed with what MBBS is, and how it can make you stand out in your medical career if done from a renowned university we should next know about the highest paying jobs one can get after MBBS. This table has a list of all high-paying professions one can pursue after doing MBBS.

Highest Paying Jobs (MBBS)

Average Salary (in INR)

Medical Surgeon

15 LPA

Medical officer

10.6 LPA

Psychiatrists 

9.8 LPA

Dermatologists 

87.7 LPA

Obstetricians and gynecologists

12.9 LPA

BAMS Career Scope

Here is a list of the top professional positions one can undertake after completing their BAMS.

Highest Paying Jobs (BAMS)

Average Salary (in INR)

BAMS Doctor

7.4 LPA

Clinical Research Associate

4.3 LPA

Medical Officer

6.15 LPA

Scientist 

6.45 LPA

Sales Representative

2.73 LPA

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Though both the courses are highly recognized and well-paid in the field of medicine entailing their pros and cons, the choice of pursuing one of them depends on humungous factors ranging from one’s interest to the salary it pays. We hope this helps in finding what’s best for you and making a decision thereafter.

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 MBBS Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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

1) Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)

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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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Answered 6 days ago

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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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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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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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 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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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: 

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NEET UG Last Round Cutoff 2025

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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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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

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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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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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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.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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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.
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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.
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Aashi Rai

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

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Answered 3 weeks ago

All the top MBBS colleges in Mangalore are privately owned. Candidates can below some of the top private college for MBBS in Mangalore with tuition fees -

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Admission

INR 43.95 lakh

K.S. Hegde Medical Academy Admission

INR 80.01 lakh

Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) Admission

INR 1.05 Cr.

Father Mullers Medical College Admission

INR 6.35 lakh

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Admission

INR 6.35 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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