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General Physician

General physicians (MBBS doctors) are the first point of medical care for most patients in India, diagnosing and treating common illnesses, managing chronic conditions and coordinating referrals. Entry requires completing an MBBS (after clearing NEET UG), a one-year internship and registration with a state medical council. They work across hospitals, clinics, community health centres and government programmes.

Salary range
₹5–30 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Continue focusing on PCB subjects and aim for high marks
  • Join science clubs or biology olympiad preparatory groups
  • Start time management habits and explore NEET exam patterns

Your complete path from Grade 10 to General Physician

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

Direct MBBS (NEET UG)
Science

Clear NEET UG and participate in national/state counselling; complete internship and register with the medical council to practice.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years including 1-year compulsory internship)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Afmc Pune
  5. Career
    General Physician
MBBS at private/state colleges (via NEET UG)
Science

NEET UG score and state/college-specific cutoffs determine admission; fees and campus exposure vary widely.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years including internship) — private or state college route
  4. Colleges
    Kasturba Medical College Manipal · St Johns Medical College Bengaluru · Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
  5. Career
    General Physician

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

AIIMS Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
AIIMS Allied Health ExamAIIMS CBT
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu
CMC Entrance Exam
Afmc Pune
King George Medical University Lucknow
Kasturba Medical College Manipal
St Johns Medical College Bengaluru
Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.