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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Medical courses are different and focus on different areas.
MBBS is broadest, pays most, and allows you to practice allopathic medicine worldwide.
BDS is for teeth and dental care. Dentists earn well, especially in private practice.
BAMS is for Ayurvedic medicine, popular in India. Earnings vary.
Particulars | MBBS | BDS | BAMS |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG | UG |
Course Duration | 5 years + 6 months internship | 5 years | 5 years |
Course Fees | Government: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per year Private: INR 3 Lakh - INR 25 Lakh per year | INR 16,500 - INR 42.5 Lakh | INR 20,000 - INR 3 Lakh |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based | Entrance-Based | Entrance-Based |
Eligibility Criteria | Class 12 & NEET | Class 12 & NEET | Class 12 & NEET |
Entrance Exams | NEET | NEET & KEAM | NEET |
Popular Colleges | Government - AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc. | KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. | Banaras Hindu University, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Parul University, etc. |
Job Profiles | MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc. | Dentists, Dental officers in Defense Services, Dentists in Indian Railways, Lecturers, Researchers, etc. | Business Development Officer, Ayurvedic Doctor, Category Manager, Resident Medical Officer, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, etc. | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Government/Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ayurvedic Clinics, Own Businesses, Wellness Centres, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MBBS education in India requires students to have a compulsory internship where they are rotated through different fields of medicine. The internship provides students with hands-on training in different forms of medicine and is a requirement for a person to obtain their MBBS degree and become a registered practitioner in India.
The purpose of the MBBS internship is to give medical students an experience as their community's first point of contact to medicine. The internship must be completed within two years of the student passing their last MBBS/FMGE /NExT exam where applicable.
The students receive a stipend each month de
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
NEET UG is a highly competitive MBBS entrance examination in India. To prepare effectively for NEET, candidates will need comprehensive study materials and reference books that cover the subjects tested in the MBBS entrance examination, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Here are some important reference books commonly recommended for NEET UG preparation:
NEET UG Books | Authors | Details |
|---|---|---|
Concepts of Physics (Volumes 1 and 2) | H.C. Verma | A highly regarded book for building a strong foundation in Physics concepts |
NCERT Chemistry (Class 11 and 12) | - | NCERT textbooks are essential, as NEET questions are often based on NCERT content |
Physical Chemistry | O.P. Tandon | A useful book for building a strong foundation in physical chemistry |
Biology | Trueman | A helpful resource for in-depth biology concepts |
Objective Biology | Dinesh | Good for practice questions and objective-type problems |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Number of MBBS seats in India has increased with both government and private medical colleges contributing to total.
Candidates can check table below to see an overview of MBBS seats in India -
State/UT | Number of Government MBBS Seats | Number of Private MBBS Seats | Total Number of MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
Uttar Pradesh | 4,303 | 4,750 | 9,053 |
Delhi | 1,247 | 250 | 1,497 |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 100 | 0 | 100 |
Andhra Pradesh | 2,485 | 2,850 | 5,335 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 50 | 0 | 50 |
Assam | 1,150 | 0 | 1,150 |
Bihar | 1,515 | 900 | 2,415 |
Chandigarh | 150 | 0 | 150 |
Chhattisgarh | 965 | 600 | 1,565 |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 150 | 0 | 150 |
Goa | 180 | 0 | 180 |
Gujarat | 3,700 | 2,000 | 5,700 |
Haryana | 710 | 950 | 1,660 |
Himachal Pradesh | 770 | 150 | 920 |
Jammu and Kashmir | 1,047 | 100 | 1,147 |
Jharkhand | 680 | 250 | 930 |
Karnataka | 3,150 | 6,995 | 10,145 |
Kerala | 1,555 | 2,700 | 4,255 |
Madhya Pradesh | 2,180 | 1,900 | 4,080 |
Maharashtra | 4,825 | 5,070 | 9,895 |
Manipur | 225 | 150 | 375 |
Meghalaya | 50 | 0 | 50 |
Mizoram | 100 | 0 | 100 |
Odisha | 1,375 | 750 | 2,125 |
Puducherry | 380 | 1,250 | 1,630 |
Punjab | 800 | 950 | 1,750 |
Rajasthan | 3,055 | 950 | 4,005 |
Sikkim | 0 | 150 | 150 |
Tamil Nadu | 5,725 | 5,500 | 11,255 |
Telangana | 1,840 | 3,200 | 5,040 |
Tripura | 125 | 100 | 225 |
Uttarakhand | 700 | 450 | 1,150 |
West Bengal | 3,225 | 1,000 | 4,225 |
Total | 54,278 | 50,315 | 1,04,333 |
Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There are various scholarships available for students pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree. You can find them in the section below.
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New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
The application procedure for AIIMS Delhi differs for each course/program offered. In the case of admission to MBBS, there is no college-specific application form; candidates apply directly from the official site.
- For students who want to apply through the MBBS program, students need to register and apply for admission via the NEET UG entrance test.
- You can apply from the official NTA NEET undergraduate website (neet.nta.nic.in) or directly through the link from the MBBS program official site.
- Upon registration in MBBS, Students will fill out the application form, upload the necessary scanned documents and pay the applic
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The admission process for each course varies. However, the general steps include registering for the course-specific entrance exam, participating in the exam-specific counselling process, and receiving final seat allotment for shortlisted students.
- Step 1: Students seeking admission to MBBS must apply through the NEET UG entrance exam.
- Step 2: Participate in the exam-specific counseling and final seat allotment process.
- Step 3: After the final seat allotment, candidates wishing to secure admission can submit the fee to confirm their seat.
Further, candidates can check the MBBS course details at AIIMS in the table below:
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can check below the benefits of pursuing MBBS course in India:
Job Stability and Demand: The healthcare industry has a consistently high demand for MBBS degree graduates. As the global population continues to grow and age, the need for healthcare services, including doctors, remains strong.
Diverse Specializations: The field of medicine offers a wide range of specializations to choose from, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, and more.
Financial Rewards: An MBBS degree is often associated with solid earning potential. While the cost of medical e
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
Bahraich Medical College MBBS cutoff 2024 was concluded on the basis of UP NEET. As per the cutoff ranks, the cutoff for the General Home State category candidates was 19129. For the OBC HS category candidates, the cutoff was closed at 28930, in the last round. For the SC Home State and ST Home State quota candidates, the cutoff ranks were 163796 and 558267, respectively. Candidates can check more information on Bahraich Medical College cutoff 2024 here.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Kasna accepts UP NEET scores for admission to MBBS. The cutoff for the General HS quota candidates was 8849. Therefore, General HS quota candidates can get admission to the college at 10000 rank. For the OBC HS quota, the cutoff was closed at 11943. Thus, for OBC HS quota candidates, admission at 10000 rank is difficult. For other categories, admission at this rank is not possible, as the ranks are too high.
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