MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, BAMS and BHMS — duration, NEET and eligibility rules, top colleges, careers and fees in one place.
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Medical and health-science courses train you to diagnose, treat and care for patients. MBBS and BDS lead to careers as doctors and dentists, BAMS and BHMS to Ayurveda and Homoeopathy practice, while B.Pharm and B.Sc Nursing open the pharmacy and nursing professions.
Admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH degrees is through NEET-UG, run by the National Testing Agency, followed by MCC/AACCC counselling for all-India seats and state counselling for state-quota seats. Rules for B.Pharm and B.Sc Nursing differ by state and institute, so check the course page and the official notice.
NEET-UG is required for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and other AYUSH degrees. Many states and institutes also use NEET for B.Sc Nursing, while B.Pharm usually uses state tests or Class 12 marks. Always check the current notice.
MBBS takes five and a half years: four and a half years of study plus a one-year compulsory rotating internship.
BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.Pharm and B.Sc Nursing are strong options, as are allied health courses such as physiotherapy, medical lab technology and optometry. Pick based on interest, cost and career path.
For the general category it is usually the 50th percentile, and the 40th percentile for SC, ST and OBC candidates (45th for general PwD). Admission to a government seat needs a much higher score.
Government colleges have low fees. For other costs, use scholarships such as the AISEE scholarship, NSP schemes, state scholarships and education loans.