MBBS

Whether pursuing an MBBS in India is worth it is subjective but it is a highly secure, prestigious and also a stable career. But it also demans a massive cost in terms of time, mental and even physical energy.

To answer your question, yes MBBS is definitely worth pursuing in India because -

• There is almost 100% job security. You will always have work. 
• Doctors in India are still highly respected. 
• It is a lifelong profession with no strict retirement age. 
• While initial earnings are low with specialisation (PG) and experience doctors can earn very well. 
• High satisfaction from saving lives and helping people.

But just like everything has its minus points candidates should think properly because -

• it is a 5.5 years of study/internship followed by years of PG preparation and PG training (often 10+ years total). 
• After 5.5 years of hard work the internship stipend and early non PG salary can be very low. 
• There is a very tough competition to get a government seat (cheaper) or to get a PG seat later. 
• Private colleges can charge up to 1 Crore+ INR which may not offer a good return on investment unless you have scored really well in NEET UG and manage to get a government college. 
• Working hours are long (sometimes 48+ hours) and also job can be physically and mentally exhausting.

So lastly, It is absolutely worth it if you have a genuine passion for medicine, want to be a doctor and also helps people with ailments. But it is not worth it if you are doing it only for quick money or under some parental pressure. 

Neither course is strictly better as both lead to rewarding careers but they cater to different interests. MBBS is for treating general illnesses/surgeries across whole body and BDS focuses solely on oral health and dental surgery. 

Candidates should choose MBBS if they want a wider career in general medicine, enjoy working in hospitals and also don't mind long working hours and high stress. Or they can choose BDS if they prefer a focused field, desire a better work life balance (fewer emergencies), want to own a clinic sooner and also prefer focused or detailed work. 

Ultimately you should make a choice on the basis of your liking and career goals.

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

MBBS scope whether done in India or abroad is huge and offers a secure, respected and also high demand career.

Graduates can go for jobs like doctors, pursue PG specializations, enter healthcare management or even work in research. While Indian degrees are reputable foreign degrees often sometimes lower tuition fees and in some countries superior research facilities too. 

Candidates can see scope of studying MBBS in India below - 

• Join private/government hospitals, or start a private clinic. 
• Go for PG courses (MD/MS) by passing for NEET PG. 
• Join Armed Forces Medical Services or Public Health Services. 
• Get into Medical teaching, public health or even health management.

Candidates can see scope of studying MBBS abroad below - 

• Practice in India after passing mandatory FMGE or NExT exam 
• Work in country of study or move to countries like USA, UK or also Australia by clearing any mandatory exam (e.g., USMLE, PLAB). 
• Options like Russia, Uzbekistan and even Kyrgyzstan are affordable options
• than Indian private colleges.

Hope this helped your doubt! All the best!