MBBS

Yes! It is important to pass the NEET exam in India to study MBBS Abroad. NEET stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test that assess your knowledge and ensures you are eligibile to pursue medical studies in Canada. Other than this, students need to pass MCAT exam. It is an entrance exam required for admission to medical colleges in the USA and Canada.

Note: As per the National Medical Commission (NMC), NEET is mandatory for Indian students who wish to study MBBS abroad. It is mandatory, to be eligible to study medicine overseas and register as a doctor in India later on.

To pursue MD in Canada (Similar to an MBBS degree), students need to have a budget between 15 Lacs to 50 Lakhs. This is just a tuition fee and does not count living cost.  Students can check scholarships in Canada and apply to reduce tuition fees. In addition to the tuition fee, students will also have to bear the cost of living in Canada which can be nearly CAD 20,000 per annum.

Important dates for the NEET registration examination for admission blde University MBBS programme for year 2025 is expected to be may 4 2025 for NEET UG and for NEET SS is expected to be held on March 29 and 30 and 2025 for the eligibility criteria to give the entrance test  and have a minimum 50% marks in 10 + 2.

The candidate must be 17 years old and should have passed the class 10+2 with the subject physics, chemistry and biology. For a general category student, the marks aggregate must be a minimum of 50% in PCB and for the students of reserved categories (ST/SC/OBC), students must have a minimum aggregate of 40% in their PCB subjects. Also, the candidate must have appeared for and qualified the NEET exam. At the end, candidate can simply appear for the counselling process conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority and should complete all the necessary admission formalities as per declared by the institute. 

PhD in Medicine and MBBS serve different purposes and are not directly comparable, as they cater to different career paths. 

An MBBS is a medical degree focused on clinical practice, allowing graduates to become doctors and provide patient care. On the other hand, a PhD in Medicine is centred around research and academic inquiry, often leading to roles in medical research, teaching, or pharmaceutical development. 

While an MBBS enables direct interaction with patients and clinical problem-solving, a PhD opens doors to advancing medical knowledge, developing new treatments, and contributing to innovations in healthcare. 

No, you cannot directly pursue a PhD in Medicine after completing your MBBS, as it requires candidates to have a PG degree (MD/MS) or a Master's degree in a relevant field. 

MBBS is considered a professional undergraduate degree, and a higher level of specialisation is typically needed to meet the eligibility criteria for research-based doctoral programs. 

However, you can explore integrated MD-PhD programs or gain relevant qualifications to become eligible for a PhD in Medicine in the future.

The entrance exam for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission is NEET UG. As of now, the NTA has not released the exam schedule and application dates for NEET UG 2025. The NEET 2025 registration process will tentatively begin in the first week of March 2025. The registration window will remain open till the first week of April 2025 (tentative). The exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of May 2025.

As of now, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has not released the NEET UG counselling dates for GMCH Chandigarh MBBS admission 2025. It is expected to be released in July 2025. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the previous-year counselling schedule to get an idea of the counselling timeline:

• Counselling Schedule Release Date: July 29, 2024
• Counselling Process Commencement Date: August 14, 2024
• Counselling Rounds Conclusion Date: November 5, 2024
• Special Counselling Round Dates: November 20 to November 30, 2024
• Special Stray Vacancy Round 2: December 9 to December 16, 2024

NEET UG is the accepted entrance exam for MBBS admission at GMCH Chandigarh. Candidates aspiring to pursue an MBBS at the college must complete the NEET UG application process. The NEET UG application fee depends on the reservation category of candidates. The category-wise application fee are tabulated below: