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Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose, treat and perform surgery for eye diseases and visual disorders. In India this typically requires MBBS followed by an MS/MD (Ophthalmology) or DNB; specialists work in hospitals, clinics and research institutions across public and private sectors.
Salary range
₹8–40 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes
Actions for your grade
- Focus on strong grades in Science and Biology
- Start building study routines for competitive exams
- Participate in biology Olympiads or health camps
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Ophthalmologist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
MBBS → MS/MD or DNB (Ophthalmology)
ScienceRequires a top NEET-UG rank for premier MBBS seats; postgraduate entry requires competitive NEET-PG/DNB selection.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeMBBS (5.5 years) → MS/MD (Ophthalmology) or DNB (3 years)
- CollegesAIIMS Delhi · Christian Medical College Vellore · Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
- CareerOphthalmologist
MBBS via foreign university → PG in India
ScienceRequires recognition (NMC/FMGE pathways) and competitive postgraduate entrance; verify licensure/registration rules.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeMBBS (foreign recognized) → MS/MD/DNB in India (postgraduate)
- CollegesAIIMS Delhi · Christian Medical College Vellore · Madras Medical College Chennai
- CareerOphthalmologist
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.
Christian Medical College Vellore
Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
Madras Medical College Chennai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.