Are you planning to pursue a medical career after your 12th grade? Becoming a doctor in India is certainly a rewarding journey. This is not just a prestigious career, but also a meaningful career!
If you have planned on becoming a doctor after your 12th grade, congratulations and best of luck! Becoming a doctor requires a lot of hard work and dedication. Are you confused about how to start your career in India? This blog provides a step-by-step guide for the Indian students to become a doctor in India.
Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey? Let’s go!
What is the First Step to Becoming a Doctor in India?
The first step is to prepare for the NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for your medical career. NEET is a standardized examination to get into the medical colleges in India and most students begin to prepare for the exam in Class 11 or sometimes even as early as Class 8.
How do You Crack NEET like a Pro?
- Mandatory in India: NEET is the only entrance exam for MBBS and BDS courses in India.
- Eligibility: You must have passed 12th with PCB and scored at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories).
- Preparation: Start preparing early, focusing on the NCERT syllabus and mock tests.
How to Prepare for your NEET Examination?
NEET is the common entrance exam for the candidates all over India. To qualify for the NEET examination, students should start with a streamlined process.
- Preparation Tips:
- Join a Coaching Centre: Enroll in a coaching institute or follow online courses for structured preparation.
- Self-Study: Use standard NEET preparation books like NCERT textbooks and guides like Trueman’s Biology, HC Verma for Physics, and OP Tandon for Chemistry.
- Practice Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your progress and improve time management.
- Consistency: Dedicate 6-8 hours daily to studying.
For NEET preparation, most students rely on NCERT textbooks. If you are from the CBSE(Central Board of Secondary Education), you can easily prepare for the NEET examination with the familiarity of the NCERT syllabus.
However, people from different educational backgrounds prepare for the NEET examination. Hence preparing with the NCERT syllabus becomes difficult.
What is the Next Step After the NEET Examination?
Apply for MBBS Admission
- Counseling Process: Based on your NEET rank, apply for counseling through the MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) or respective state authorities.
- Types of Colleges:
- Government Colleges: Affordable, with high competition.
- Private Colleges: Higher fees but less competitive than government colleges.
- Deemed Universities: Provide good infrastructure and facilities but have higher fees.
- MBBS Duration: The MBBS program is 5.5 years, including 4.5 years of academics and 1 year of compulsory internship.
- Provisional Registration: Obtain a provisional registration certificate from the State Medical Council after completing the MBBS internship.
- Permanent Registration: After fulfilling all requirements, apply for permanent registration to practice medicine in India.
NEET PG - After MBBS in India
In today’s competitive world, many feel that an MBBS is not enough. To enhance expertise, and become even more successful in your career as a doctor, many choose to pursue a postgraduate degree (MD/MS) or diploma in a specific medical field.
Entrance Exam: Appear for NEET-PG or INI-CET (for AIIMS and related institutes).
PG Duration: 3 years for MD/MS or 2 years for diploma courses.
Super Specialization: After MD or MS, you can pursue DM/MCh (Doctorate of Medicine/Master of Chirurgiae) for super-specialization.
Do you Have a Back-up Plan for MBBS in India?
While being a doctor is the dream that over 25 lakh students have when taking the NEET UG exam, the stiff competition and sheer numbers result in only about a lakh students finally realizing this dream each year. This in no way means that the students, who did not get an MBBS or BDS seat should give up on their dream. Thousands of students are brilliant enough to make exceptional doctors.
With the Miles US Pathway, you can bypass the numerous hurdles that India throws in your path to becoming a doctor, and start your journey towards becoming a doctor in the U.S. From skipping the MCAT to gaining international exposure and securing a lucrative U.S. residency, this is your golden ticket to a global medical career.
So, why wait? Your stethoscope, scrubs, and success story are just a step away. Let’s make it happen—because the world needs a doctor like you!
