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Sports Medicine Physician

A Sports Medicine Physician is a medically qualified doctor who treats sports injuries, manages rehabilitation and advises on injury prevention and performance optimization. In India this typically follows MBBS and postgraduate training (MD/DNB/PG diplomas) plus specialized fellowships or certificates in sports medicine.

Salary range

₹6–35 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Hospital

Paths to entry

2 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose Science stream with Biology for higher secondary
Join school/club sports teams and take leadership roles
Begin reading introductory anatomy and physiology resources

Actions for your grade

Choose Science stream with Biology for higher secondary
Join school/club sports teams and take leadership roles
Begin reading introductory anatomy and physiology resources

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Sports Medicine Physician

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

MBBS → MD/DNB (clinical route)

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After MBBS you'll need NEET-PG or equivalent for MD/DNB seats; many pursue additional fellowships in sports medicine or musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

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Exams
NEET UG
Degree
MBBS (5.5 yrs) → MD/MS/DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Orthopaedics or related (3 yrs) + sports medicine fellowships/certificates
Colleges
AIIMS Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Jipmer Puducherry
Career
Sports Medicine Physician

Postgraduate & Fellowship route

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Fellowships and certificate programmes vary in duration and recognition; clinical experience and networking with sports teams is key.

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Science Stream
Exams
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Degree
MBBS followed by focused fellowships/certifications in Sports Medicine (1–2 yrs) or diploma courses alongside clinical practice
Colleges
AIIMS Delhi · Nis Patiala · Sports Authority of India
Career
Sports Medicine Physician

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.

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 Puducherry

Maulana Azad Medical College

Pgimer Chandigarh

Kem Mumbai

Nis Patiala

Sports Authority of India

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.