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a year agoContributor-Level 10
MBBS is a professional degree. It prepares students for a career in medicine. You will be trained to become a medical doctor, and your focus will be on clinical practice, patient care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Biotechnology prepares individuals for careers in research and development. Biotechnologists work with biological systems, conduct experiments, and apply technology to develop new products, processes, or applications.
Check out the following comparison from the table below
Particulars | Biotechnology | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG, PhD, Diploma & Certificate | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 2 - 3 years | 5 years |
Course Fee | INR 654 - INR 13 Lakh | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
Entrance Exam | CUET, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA, GPAT, etc. | CUET, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA, GPAT, etc. |
Top Colleges | Banaras Hindu University, Bharathiar University, Calcutta University, Delhi University, Amity University, CGC Landran | AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
Job Profiles | Biochemist, Epidemiologist, Lab Technician, Research Scientist, etc. | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery), etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.8 LPA - INR 6 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Biocon, Cipla, GlaxoSmithKline, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Life Sciences, etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc. |
Source - Multiple external/official sites, hence the data may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Microbiologists are involved in laboratory research, data analysis, and conducting experiments to understand microorganisms and their impact on various aspects of life, including healthcare, agriculture, and the environment.
On the other hand, Medical doctors are responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, performing surgeries, and providing medical care to individuals with various health conditions.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars | Microbiology | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG and PG | Undergraduate |
Course Duration | 2-3 years | 5 years |
Course Fee | Up to INR 10 Lakh | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
Entrance Exam | CUET PG, CPGET, ICAR AIEEA, etc. | NEET |
Top Colleges | Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, VIT Vellore, UoH, etc. | AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
Job Profiles | Bacteriologist, Mycologist, Parasitologist, Virologist, etc. | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, Medical Assistant (Surgery), etc. |
Average Annual Salary | Up to INR 20 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Food Industry, Beverage Industry, Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories, Environmental Agencies, Agriculture Industry, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Industries, etc. | Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, Paediatrics, Oncology, Nephrology, etc. |
Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AIIMS Hyderabad NEET Cutoff 2025 was published for admission to the MBBS course for various categories under the All India quota. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff in the last round was 3464. Therefore, for this category, students can avail admission at AIIMS Hyderabad with a rank of 2000.
Please remember that other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs and that admission depends on various factors, like the total number of seats, the difficulty level of the exams, etc.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AIIMS Mangalagiri NEET UG Cutoff 2025 was released for all rounds and categories under the All India quota for the MBBA course. The closing rank for the General AI category in the last round was 706. On the other hand, for the OBC AI category, the cutoff rank to get MBBS was 2575.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AIIMS Raebareli provides the MBBS course based on the NEET UG entrance examination results. The AIIMS Raebareli NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released for various categories under the All India quota. For the General AI quota, the round 1 cutoff was 2600, which later increased to 3736 in the last round. Hence, students with a rank of 1500 stand a chance at admission. For other categories cutoff, go to the official shiksha cutoff page.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi accepts NEET UG scores for admission to the MBBS and BDS courses. The MAMC New Delhi MBBS Cutoff 2025 was 103 in the last round. On the other hand, for the BDS course, the last round cutoff was 27386. In comparison, the MBBS course was more competitive for this category.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AIIMS Raipur NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBBS course. The AIIMS Raipur MBBS Cutoff 2025 was released for all rounds and for different categories under the AI quota. The cutoff rank for the General AI category was 1376 in the last round. Therefore, a General AI student can get AIIMS Raipur with a 1200 rank.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AIIMS Bhopal accepts NEET UG scores for admission to the MBBS course. The AIIMS Bhopal MBBS Cutoff was released for Round 1. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI and the HS quota. The Cutoff rank for the General AI category was 992. Therefore, student under the General AI category cannot get MBBS at 1500. However the admission depends on category and quota as well.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
AIIMS Jodhpur NEET UG cutoff 2025 was published for admission to all rounds and various All India categories. For the General AI category, the minimum rank required for admission to the MBBS course was 386. To be safe, students should aim to secure a rank above 386, as this was the last round closing cutoff.
Note: For other categories, the qualifying cutoff will be different.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences accepts the NEET UG scores for admission to the MBBS course. For the General AI category, the minimum rank required for admission was 358216. Please remember that the cutoff for other categories will vary accordingly.
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