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Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose, treat and prevent mental, emotional and behavioural disorders in India. The usual route is MBBS followed by MD/DNB in Psychiatry; psychiatrists work in hospitals, clinics, research and public health settings.
Salary range
₹8–35 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes
Actions for your grade
- Keep consistent scores, especially in science and English.
- Explore career talks or webinars about medicine and psychiatry.
- Begin time-management and foundational NEET preparation if interested early.
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Psychiatrist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
MBBS → MD/DNB Psychiatry (clinical specialist)
ScienceEnter MBBS via NEET UG; postgraduate specialization requires NEET-PG or equivalent entrance and clinical residency.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeMBBS (5.5 years including internship) → MD Psychiatry / DNB Psychiatry (3 years)
- CollegesAIIMS Delhi · Nimhans Bengaluru · Christian Medical College Vellore
- CareerPsychiatrist
MBBS → Clinical practice / Academic psychiatry
ScienceAfter MD/DNB, opportunities include hospital consultant, private practice, academic/research roles and multidisciplinary teams.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeMBBS (5.5 years) followed by MD/DNB, fellowships or senior residency (3+ years)
- CollegesAIIMS Delhi · Nimhans Bengaluru · Christian Medical College Vellore
- CareerPsychiatrist
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.
Nimhans Bengaluru
Christian Medical College Vellore
Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
King George Medical University Lucknow
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.