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Surgeon
Surgeons diagnose, operate and manage surgical treatment of patients across specialties (general, orthopaedics, cardiac, neuro, etc.). In India the typical route is MBBS (NEET UG) followed by MS/DNB and then super-specialisation (MCh/DNB). It requires long training, strong manual skills and high responsibility.
Salary range
₹6–50 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
1 routes
Actions for your grade
- Choose science stream with biology in 11th and 12th; strengthen NCERT basics
- Begin time management routines and competitive-exam mindset
- Attend career talks or meet doctors to understand surgical work-life
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Surgeon
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
MBBS → MS / MCh (clinical surgeon)
NEET UG is required for MBBS; postgraduate surgical seats are highly competitive and require additional entrance exams/selection.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeMBBS (5.5 years incl. internship) → MS (3 years) or DNB → MCh/DNB super-specialisation
- CollegesAIIMS New Delhi · Christian Medical College Vellore · Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
- CareerSurgeon
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.
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.