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Parul Thapa

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No, candidates cannot do MD medicine without MBBS. An MBBS degree from any college recognised by the MCI is required for both the MS and MD programmes in India. For candidates to pursue a specialisation in MD or MS, they must also have a NEET score or clearance from any other exam.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery is the full form of MBBS. MBBS is an undergraduate programme for people who desire to pursue their ambition of becoming doctors. It is a medical Science professional degree. The MBBS programme consists of five years of study in 19 medical courses, followed by six months of internship. The NEET is used to assess MBBS a

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Parul Thapa

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A Medical student will graduate with an MBBS. Earning an MBBS is a requirement for becoming a doctor. Participants can learn how to detect and treat certain problems by reading descriptions of various medical specialities and human anatomy in the course content. The MBBS programme is 5.5 years long.
A doctor of medicine, or MD Medicine, is a postgraduate degree that involves extensive medical education. Graduates of the two-year degree are trained to conduct research, prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases.
Jobs in both private and public hospitals are available in the dynamic field of Medicine. Medical school graduates can apply fo

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Parul Thapa

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The results of medical entrance exams, such as NEET, are used to determine admission to all medical programmes in India. Candidates must have a NEET-PG score or rank in order to be considered for admission to one of the MD Medicine specialisations in India because MD Medicine is a postgraduate degree.

The National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET) is India's sole entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. The exam is given once a year in offline format and lasts three hours and twenty minutes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, Veterinary, and other medical/paramedic

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Akansha Bisht

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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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Akansha Bisht

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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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Mukul Kumar Mishra

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Choice filling for Gujarat NEET 2025 counselling began on August 4, 2025. Candidates have to declare choices for college and course and lock them in the given deadline. Deadline to declare choices for round-1 counselling was extended till August 13, 2025. Seat allotment result was announced on August 13 based on declared choices and other factors.

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Neha Arora

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RUHS College of Dental Science NEET UG Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI and the HS quota. As per the cutoff list, the cutoff rank for the General AI category to get BDS was 14991. Therefore, the chances of getting BDS with this score is low if one belong to the General AI category. However, for the OBC AI catdegpry candidates, it is possible to get BDS admission with this score, as the cutoff rank for this category is 22122.

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Neha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

AIIMS Mangalagiri NEET UG Cutoff 2024 was released for Round 1. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI and HS quota. As per the cutoff, the closing rank for the General AI category candidates was 1836. For the OBC AI category candiates, the cutoff rank to get MBBS was 3214

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Neha Arora

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JIPMER NEET UG Cutoff 2024 was released for Round 1. The Cutoff was released for different categories under the AI Quota. As per the JIPMER MBBS Cutoff, the Cutoff rank for the General AI category candidates was 350. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff rank to get MBBS was 807.

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