Medical & Dental Courses After 12th: MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, NEET & Colleges
Study MBBS, BDS and AYUSH systems (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, Homeopathy) to become a healthcare professional after Class 12.
Medical, Dental & Allied Sciences
Study MBBS, BDS and AYUSH systems (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Naturopathy, Homeopathy) to become a healthcare professional after Class 12.
Medical Education focuses on the study of medicine, healthcare, and patient care — covering diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. Popular courses include MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT (Physiotherapy), Pharmacy, MD, and MS, preparing students for careers as doctors, surgeons, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
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NEET-UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
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National Testing Agency (NTA) | Details |
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JIPMER
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research | Details |
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AFMC
Armed Forces Medical College
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MBBS spans five and a half years: four and a half years of academic training plus a one-year compulsory rotating internship. On completion, graduates can practice and pursue PG courses.
There is a single all-India entrance test, NEET-UG, conducted by NTA. Qualified candidates register on the MCC portal and take part in central (All India Quota) and state counselling, where seats are allotted based on rank, reservation and preferences.
Fees vary widely by institute. Government colleges are relatively low-cost, while private colleges charge substantially more; the book cites annual fees around Rs. 15,000-40,000 at some government institutes and roughly Rs. 14-26 lakh per year at private ones (verify current figures with the college).
No. Eligibility for NEET requires Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12, so a non-medical (without Biology) background does not qualify.
MBBS trains doctors to diagnose and treat conditions across the whole body, while BDS focuses specifically on oral health and dental care (teeth, gums and jaws).
BDS is typically five years: four years of academic study followed by a one-year clinical internship treating patients under supervision.
Yes, but only within your system of training. BAMS graduates practice Ayurveda and BHMS graduates practice homeopathy; neither can practice modern allopathic medicine.
Both are postgraduate degrees after MBBS. MD focuses on non-surgical fields (diagnosis, medical management, therapies), while MS focuses on surgical fields and operative care.
Yes. A medical background is valuable in roles such as medical affairs, clinical research and development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, medical writing, consulting and sales & marketing.
A CRA ensures clinical trials are run ethically, scientifically and in line with regulations, acting as the bridge between the sponsoring pharma/biotech company and the investigators and research sites.