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Physician MBBS

MBBS is the primary medical degree in India (typically 5.5 years including internship) that trains you to become a clinical physician. Admission is through the NEET UG exam and graduates work in hospitals, clinics, public health or start private practice; many later pursue MD/MS or other specializations.

Salary range
₹6–40 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Keep biology and chemistry marks strong; choose science stream (PCB) for 11th
  • Start reading basic human biology books and watch clinical exposure videos
  • Attend career counselling and short medical workshops or hospital shadowing

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Physician MBBS

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

MBBS via NEET (All India / State counselling)
Science

Highly competitive national entrance; seats allocated via MCC (All India) and state counselling with reservation rules.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years including 1-year internship)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS New Delhi · Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi · Christian Medical College Vellore
  5. Career
    Physician MBBS
MBBS in private/minority colleges (management/quota)
Science

Admission still requires NEET score; private/minority colleges may have different fee structures and counselling procedures.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 years including 1-year internship)
  4. Colleges
    Kasturba Medical College Manipal · St Johns Medical College Bengaluru · Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College Navi Mumbai
  5. Career
    Physician MBBS

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
Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
Christian Medical College Vellore
Madras Medical College Chennai
Kasturba Medical College Manipal
St Johns Medical College Bengaluru
Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College Navi Mumbai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.