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Cardiologist
Cardiologists are medical doctors who diagnose, manage and treat disorders of the heart and blood vessels. In India the common route is MBBS → MD/DM (Cardiology) or DNB, requiring strong NEET-UG performance for MBBS and subsequent competitive postgraduate training. The role combines clinical care, procedures, and long-term patient management in hospitals and clinics.
Salary range
₹8–60 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
1 routes
Actions for your grade
- Choose Science stream (PCB) in higher secondary and aim for strong board scores.
- Build study habits and time-management; participate in science fairs or Olympiads if available.
- Begin exploring career resources on medicine and hospital shadowing opportunities.
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Cardiologist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
MBBS → MD/DM (clinical cardiologist)
ScienceHighly competitive path: excellent NEET-UG rank needed for top government colleges; postgraduate cardiology training requires additional entrance/selection.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeMBBS (5.5 years incl. internship) → MD (Internal Medicine) or MD→DM (Cardiology) / DNB (Cardiology) (total postgraduate training 3+ years)
- CollegesAIIMS New Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
- CareerCardiologist
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
NEET UG NTA | Class 12 PCB, 50%+ | Very Hard | May |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.
AIIMS New Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
King George Medical University Lucknow
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.