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MBBS Doctor

MBBS is the primary medical degree in India for becoming a practicing physician, typically completed after clearing NEET UG and 10+2 (PCB). Doctors work in hospitals, clinics and community settings; specialization is possible through postgraduate medical degrees. The path is competitive but leads to high demand and diverse career options across clinical practice, research and public health.

Salary range
₹6–50 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) if available and maintain high marks.
  • Practice time management and attempt topic-wise tests.
  • Attend career counselling and learn about NEET exam pattern.

Your complete path from Grade 10 to MBBS Doctor

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

Government / All-India quota MBBS
Science

Requires very high NEET UG rank for top government colleges; state quotas and counselling rules vary by state.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years including 1 year internship)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS New Delhi · Madras Medical College · King George Medical University Lucknow
  5. Career
    MBBS Doctor
Private / Deemed University MBBS
Science

Fees and seat availability differ widely; many private and deemed colleges admit via NEET UG rank and management quotas.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years including 1 year internship)
  4. Colleges
    Christian Medical College Vellore · St Johns Medical College Bengaluru
  5. Career
    MBBS Doctor

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 New Delhi
Madras Medical College
King George Medical University Lucknow
Christian Medical College Vellore
St Johns Medical College Bengaluru
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.