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Medical Colleges in India

Medical education in India covers MBBS, BDS, nursing, physiotherapy, Ayurveda and allied health sciences. Discover top medical colleges, their courses, fees, cut-offs and the entrance exams required for admission.

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Colleges
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Entrance exams accepted in Medical

INI CETNEET PGICAR AIEEAAIIMS PGNIPER JEE

Careers after Medical

Medical graduates practise as doctors, dentists, nurses and allied-health professionals across hospitals, clinics and public health. MBBS graduates typically pursue postgraduate specialisation (MD/MS) via NEET-PG. Careers also extend into research, public health, hospital administration and medical education.

Salary outlook

Entry salaries vary widely by role: junior resident doctors commonly earn ₹6–12 LPA, while specialists and experienced practitioners earn substantially more. Allied-health starting salaries typically begin at ₹2.5–5 LPA.

Frequently asked questions

What entrance exam is required for MBBS and BDS?+

NEET-UG is the single national entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS and most other medical and allied undergraduate programmes in India.

How long is the MBBS course?+

MBBS is a 5.5-year programme, including 4.5 years of academic study and a 1-year compulsory rotating internship.

What can I study after 12th in the medical stream besides MBBS?+

Options include BDS (dental), BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (homeopathy), B.Sc Nursing, BPT (physiotherapy), pharmacy and a range of paramedical and allied-health degrees.

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