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Radiologist

Radiologists are medical doctors who specialise in interpreting diagnostic images to detect diseases, injuries, and abnormalities. In India, demand is surging as hospitals expand imaging infrastructure and tele-radiology enables remote reporting. They work alongside clinicians to guide treatment decisions across virtually every medical specialty.

Salary range
₹12–70 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Score well in Board Science — aim for 90%+ to support future NEET coaching
  • Choose PCB stream without hesitation; Physics is as important as Biology here
  • Visit a diagnostic centre or hospital imaging department if possible for exposure

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Radiologist

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

MBBS + MD Radiology
Science

After MBBS, clear NEET PG for MD Radiology seat; DNB route via accredited hospitals is an alternative.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 yrs) → MD/DNB Radiology (3 yrs)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Jipmer Puducherry
  5. Career
    Radiologist
MBBS + DNB Radiology
Science

DNB seats are in accredited private/trust hospitals; equivalent to MD for practice and teaching eligibility.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    MBBS (5.5 yrs) → DNB Radiology (3 yrs via NBE)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Pgimer Chandigarh · Sri Ramachandra Institute Chennai
  5. Career
    Radiologist

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 Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
AIIMS Allied Health ExamAIIMS CBT
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu
CMC Entrance Exam
JIPMER
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Central GovtPuducherry, Puducherry
NEET UGNEET PG
MAMC
Maulana Azad Medical College
State GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
NEET UG
Grant Medical College
Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals
State GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
NEET UG
PGIMER
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Central GovtChandigarh, Chandigarh
Institute entrance
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)
Deemed UniversityChennai, Tamil Nadu
NEET UGNEET PGInstitute entranceMerit-based
Manipal Hospital Bangalore
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.