Summary

Summary

Since the beginning of time, medical profession has been regarded as the noblest of all. The medical practice is both a science and an art. This field requires people who are compassionate as well as adept at challenging tasks. Today, the adoption of technology in the healthcare sector has given rise to numerous specializations. From diagnosis and treatment to prevention, the field needs various kinds of experts at each step. In every medical duty, the doctors are now accompanied by a team of paramedics, physiotherapists, counsellors, etc.

Career Prospects

A large number of institutes offer medical and allied courses of 2-6 years. Depending upon their interests and skills, aspirants can choose to pursue the suitable course. After the course, they can start their own practice or work in public/private sector. Given below are the lists of potential job profiles and hiring sectors:

  • Anaesthetist
  • Gynaecologist
  • Dieticia
  • Cardiologist
  • Haematologist
  • Paediatrician
  • Dermatologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Pathologis
  • Endocrinologist
  • Neurologist
  • Physician
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Radiologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • General Surgeon
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Naturopathic Doctor

Stream & Eligibility

Given below are the basic eligibility conditions for admission to Bachelor of Medicine/Allied courses:

Streams applicable (post-10th)

  • MEDICAL
  • For mainstream medical courses, candidate should have passed class 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from a recognized board or equivalent.
  • For allied courses, candidate must have qualified class 10+2 (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics) from a recognized board or equivalent.
  • As per the desired course,candidate needs to have cleared NEET/AIMS-EE/CET or college-specific entrance exam.
* For specific courses, kindly refer to the respective college website for eligibility criteria and other details.

Courses/Specialization

Given table displays the major courses in medicine and allied fields:

Courses

  • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
  • B. Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
  • BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)
  • BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
  • BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery)
  • B. Optom. (Bachelor of Optometry)
  • BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences)
  • BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
  • B. Sc. (Nursing)
  • BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)
  • D. Pharm. (Diploma of Pharmacy)
  • DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery)
  • B. Pharmacy (Ayurveda)
  • Pharm. D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

Specialisations

  • Anaesthesiology
  • Family Medicine
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiotherapy
  • Anatomy
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Obstetrics& Gynaecology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Odontology
  • Siddha
  • Toxicology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Social & Preventive
  • Ayurveda
  • General Medicine
  • Orthopaedics
  • Bacteriology
  • General Surgery
  • Paediatrics
  • Bio-Chemistry
  • Geriatrics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Bio-Physics
  • Homeopathy
  • Pathology
  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Chronic Care
  • Hospital Administration
  • Pharmacology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Maternity & Child Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Occupational Therapy

Skill set/ Interests

A doctor’s profession can be very demanding and thus, he/she would require some of the following skills to cope well:

  • Dedication
  • Sharp Memory
  • Patience & Empathy
  • Counselling Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Compassion

Major Entrance Exams

NEET(National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test)

Medical and Dental colleges in India

www.ntaneet.nic.in

AIMS-EE(AIIMS Entrance Exam)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

www.aiimsexams.org

PGIMER-EE(PGIMER Entrance Exam)

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh

www.pgimer.edu.in

Top Colleges in India

The most premier institutes in India for pursuing courses in Medicine & Allied Fields are as listed below:

College / University Entrance Exam Website
AIIMS, New Delhi NEET, AIMS-EE www.aiimsexams.org
Maulana Azad MC, New Delhi NEET www.mamc.ac.in
CMC, Vellore NEET www.cmch-vellore.edu
Armed Forces MC, Pune NEET, AFMC-EE www.afmc.nic.in
Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Patna,Bihar Based on 12th Marks www.bcpopatna.com
Kasturba MC, Manipal NEET www.manipal.edu
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal NEET www.manipal.edu
Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai NEET www.gdcmumbai.org
Sri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh NEET www.shridhanwantrigroup.com
Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai NEET www.sionayurved.org
JSS Institute of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Coimbatore NEET www.jssinys.org
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Delhi NEET www.nhmc.delhigovt.nic.in
Government Siddha Medical College, TN NEET http://www.gsmcchennai.ac.in/
Ayurveda and Unani Tibbia College (Unani), Delhi NEET www.du.ac.in
Panjab University, Chandigarh P.U. CET www.pharma.puchd.ac.in
Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu Based on 12th Marks www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
S.D.M. College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Karnataka NEET www.sdmbnys.in
College of Nursing, JIPMER, Puducherry JIPMER-EE www.jipmer.edu.in
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore CMC-CBT www.cmch-vellore.edu

Top Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Famous medical colleges of Himachal Pradesh are listed below:

College / University Entrance Exam Website
Bahra University, Solan Based on 12th Marks www.bahrauniversity.edu.in
Shoolini University, Solan Entrance Test www.shooliniuniversity.com
Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla NEET, CET wwwww.igmcshimla.edu.inw
Himachal Institute of Dental Science, Sirmaur NEET www.hids.ac.in
Abhilashi College of Pharmacy, Mandi Based on 12th marks www.abhilashi-edu.in
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla NEET www.hpushimla.in

Important Facts