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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes for BAMS course candidates must appear for NEET UG.
NEET is a common exam for admissions to UG Medical courses in various medical colleges across India. Candidates must qualify NEET if they wish to be eligible for admission to BAMS colleges.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
When it comes to choosing between a Paramedical course and MBBS, both options offer unique opportunities for professional growth in the medical field. A paramedical course focuses on equipping individuals with specialised medical skills and knowledge which allows graduates to contribute to patient care and support the work of medical professionals. On the other hand, pursuing an MBBS degree provides a comprehensive education in medicine, covering subjects like anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical practice.
Candidates can look at the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars | Paramedical Courses | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG, PG, Diploma & Certificate | UG |
Course Duration | 3-4 years | 5 years |
Average fee |
| INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
Entrance Exam | NEET PG, CUET, NEET, IPU CET, INI CET, NEET MDS | |
Popular Colleges | Christian Medical College, AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, Jamia Hamdard, etc. | AIIMS Delhi, 6 lang="EN-US"> Christian Medical College Vellore, 9 lang="EN-US"> Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
Average annual salary | INR 1.7 LPA - INR 17 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Job profiles | Advanced Life Support Paramedic, Medical Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, etc. |
Top Recruiters | Nanavati Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospital, MaxCure Hospital, Billroth Hospital, etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can check the table below to know the comparison between the two.
Particulars | BSc Nursing | MBBS |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG |
Course Duration | 4 years | 5 years |
Course Fees | INR 8,500 to INR 1.3 lakhs | INR 25,000 to INR 1.15 crore |
Entrance Exams | NEET UG, AIIMS Nursing, PGIMER Nursing, CMC Ludhiana BSc Nursing, Indian Army Nursing, JIPMER Nursing, KGMU Nursing, RUHS Nursing, BHU Nursing, Jamia Hamdard Nursing | |
Popular Colleges | AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, Armed Forces Medical College, JIPMER, Government Medical College | AIIMS Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Banaras Hindu University, JIPMER Puducherry, etc. |
Job Profiles | Executive Administrative Assistant, Staff Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, etc. | Medical Surgeon, Medical officers, Paediatrician, General Physician, etc. |
Average Salary | Up to INR 5.1 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Fortis Healthcare, Medanta Medicity, Columbia Asia Hospital, etc. | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
The Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) in Secunderabad admits students based on their NEET UG merit ranking. The cutoff for admission to the BDS programme in 2023 was based on the NEET UG-2023 marks For students aspiring to join the BDS, the expected ACDS Secunderabad cutoff for NEET 2024 in the general category (home state) will be between 467,555 and 467,565. As per the reservation criteria for the NEET Exam 2024, 15% of the seat allocations at the ACDS Secunderabad are under the All India Quota (AIQ).
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
No, you cannot take admission to the MDS course at Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) without NEET; admission is strictly based on merit obtained in the NEET MDS examination, meaning you must qualify NEET to be eligible for admission to their MDS program.
Key points about ACDS MDS admission:
NEET Mandatory: Admission to the MDS course at ACDS is solely based on your NEET MDS score.
Merit-based selection: Candidates are selected based on their NEET MDS rank.
No alternative entry: There is no other way to gain admission to the MDS programme at ACDS without appearing for NEET.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 1
No you cannot take admission into the MDS programme at Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) without taking NEET; admission is strictly based on merit obtained in the NEET MDS exam, meaning you must qualify NEET to be eligible for admission to their MDS course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The primary distinction between the BDS and MBBS programmes is the cost of education. People from all socioeconomic levels can more easily enrol in the BDS programme because it is far less expensive than the MBBS programme. A BDS degree is affordable and ensures a successful career. Furthermore, owing to the high level of competition, obtaining a seat on merit for the MBBS course is quite tough.
A graduate degree in either the MBBS or BDS programme opens the door to a lucrative career. The main distinction between the two medical Science programmes is that MBBS doctors begin earning much later than dentists. Admission to MBBS programmes
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
The NEET UG 2023 cutoff for Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) was 8081 for the MBBS course in Round 1.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NEET UG 2023 cutoff, which was 720 to 137 for the general category and 136 to 107 for OBC/SC/ST. The OBC category's cut-off marks are typically 10 to 15 marks lower than the General category.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 4
With a score of 325 in NEET 2024 you can't get any government medical college for MBBS if you come in BC B category. Due to thenrank inflation this year.
You cab try your luck at other courses like BUMS etc
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