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Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Nuclear Medicine Specialists use radioactive substances for diagnosis and therapy of conditions like cancer, cardiology and neurology. In India this is typically reached via MBBS followed by MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or related radiology training, with options for research and technologist routes.

Salary range
₹8–40 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Focus on scoring well in science and math subjects
  • Attend hospital visits or career talks about medical careers
  • Start reading simple medical imaging and biology resources

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Nuclear Medicine Specialist

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

Clinical doctor route (MBBS → MD/DNB)
Science

After MBBS you must clear NEET-PG/DNB exams and pursue an MD/DNB or fellowship in nuclear medicine to become a specialist.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years) → MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or Radiology with nuclear medicine fellowship (3 years PG)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Pgimer Chandigarh · Cmc Vellore
  5. Career
    Nuclear Medicine Specialist
Allied-sciences & research route (non-MBBS)
Science

This route leads to technical, research or academic roles in nuclear medicine but does not qualify you as a clinical physician without MBBS + PG.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Sc. / B.Tech in Nuclear Medicine Technology / Medical Imaging (3 years) → M.Sc / MTech / PhD in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Physics
  4. Colleges
    Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai · AIIMS Delhi · Christ University Bangalore
  5. Career
    Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

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
Pgimer Chandigarh
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu
CMC Entrance Exam
Maulana Azad Medical College
Tata Memorial Centre Mumbai
Christ University Bangalore
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.