Medical Courses: After 12th, Colleges, Syllabus, Exams, Jobs, Salary 2024

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Medical courses include MBBS, BDS, MD, BAMS, MCh, etc. Medical courses are one of the top professional choices after class 12th colleges in India. Medical courses are available in a variety of specializations, such as medical, biomedical, or paramedical sciences, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, health, and so on.

Students who have studied PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in class 12 and have secured a minimum 50% aggregate score are eligible for Medical Courses After 12th. NEET is one of the prime entrance exams for MBBS Admission and admission to other medical courses.

AIIMS, KGMU Lucknow, CMC Vellore, and JNU are among the Top Medical Colleges in India. Students can also explore medical courses and certifications online, apart from degree courses. Udemy, Coursera, edX, and Simplilearn offer medical courses and degrees online in collaboration with foreign Universities.

Doctor, Surgeon, and General Physician is the most popular profession after pursuing medical courses after the 12th. Doctors can expect to earn INR 50,000 - INR 1,00,000 annually as freshers. The other job opportunities include Ayurvedic doctors, Dentists, Medical researchers, Medical officers, etc.

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Table of Contents

Medical Certifications

1.1 Admission Process

1.2 Top Colleges

Diploma Medical Courses

2.1 Top PG Diploma Medical Courses

2.2 Admission Process

Bachelor Medical Courses

3.1 Admission Process

3.2 Top Colleges

Master Medical Courses

4.1 Admission Process

Doctorate Medical Courses

5.1 Admission Process

Medical Courses Without NEET
Medical Courses: Jobs

Skills Required for Medical Courses

8.1 Best Medical Course Online

Medical Courses: FAQs

Medical Certifications

The medical certificate courses are offered both online and offline. Online certificate courses are more popular and get updated regularly with the trend. The duration of the medical courses varies from a few hours to a few months.

The main purpose of the certificate medical courses is to update the students with the latest trend and updates in any particular specialization. Since medicine never gets old and some new medicine, therapy, or technology comes every day, certification courses help the students to stay updated.
Certificate programs are opted for by candidates who are already pursuing a job and would like to gain some extra knowledge in any particular specialization.
Online certificate programs give the advantage of having flexible hours so that they won’t affect our daily schedule.

Completing more certificate courses helps you to get more salary packages and increase your value. The following table gives the best certificate courses available on different platforms.

List of Top 10 Medical Courses in India

S no.	Medical courses
1	MBBS
2	MS
3	MD
4	BAMS
5	BHMS
6	BPT
7	B.VSc
8	BUMS
9	BSMS
10	BNYS

Different Courses in the Medical field after Class 12

Name of the profession	Degree and Duration	Eligibility
Optometry	B.Sc in Optometry 4 years	10+2 with PCB
Medical Laboratory Technology	B.Sc in MLT, BMLT, DMLT, BVSc, BSc (Plant Science) 4 years	10+2 with a science background
Dialysis Therapy Technology	B.Sc DTT 4 years	10+2 with science or equivalent examination with science subject
Health Information Management	B.Sc Health Information Management 3 years + 1-year clinical training/ internship	10+2 or equivalent examination with PCB/PCMB from a recognized university or board
Audiology & Speech Language Pathology	B.Sc Audiology, Bachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) 4 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics/Electronics/Psychology
Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology	B.Sc Medical Imaging Technology, BSc Radiography, B.Sc MRIT 4 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, and English
Operation Theatre Technology	B.Sc OTT	10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
Physiotherapy	BPT 4 years	10+2 from a science background
Radiotherapy Technology	B.Sc RTT 4 years	10+2 with core science subjects
Nutrition & Dietetics	B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics, BSc Home Science 3 years	10+2 with a science background

Online Medical Certificates Course

Given below are some of the best Medical Courses Certificates for interested candidates:

Certificate Name	Provider	Fees
Anatomy	Coursera	Free
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer	Coursera	Free
Introduction to Psychology	Coursera	Free
Anatomy: Know your Abdomen	Future Learn	Free
Causes of Human Disease: Nutrition and Environment	Future Learn	Free
Causes of Human Disease: Transmitting and Fighting Infection	Future Learn	Free
How to read chest X-Ray	Udemy	INR 700
Emergency Medicine	Udemy	INR 700
Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology	Udemy	INR 700

Offline Medical Certification Courses

Given below are some of the best offline Medical Courses Certificates for interested candidates:

Course Name	Colleges Offering	Average Fees
Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology	Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Singhania University, JS University, Starex University, Apex Professional University, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute	INR 15,000 – INR 50,000
Certificate in Operation Theatre	Centurion University of Technology and Management	-
Certificate in Physiotherapy	Academy Allied Health Science, Thiruvalluvar University, Banaras Hindu University, Rabindranath Tagore University, University of Madras	INR 2,000 - INR 75,000
Certificate in Radio Imaging Technology	Starex University	INR 60,000
Certificate in Food and Nutrition	IGNOU	INR 30,000

Certificate Medical Courses Admissions

Certification medical courses are done with no entrance test will be conducted during the admission process.
The admission will be completely merit based on the marks obtained in the 10th or 12th examination.
For an online certification course, candidates could apply on the website of the course provider.

Colleges for Online Medical Course Certificates

Some of the colleges from where you can take up online medical certificate courses are:

NIRF Ranking	College/ University Name	Average Fees
3	CMC, Vellore	INR 85,400
6	BHU, Varanasi	INR 39,850
15	AMU, Aligarh	INR 23,856
20	JSS Medical College, Mysore	INR 12,487

Diploma Medical Courses

28 diploma medical courses could be pursued after the completion of class 10 or 12 depending upon the eligibility criteria of the course. PG Diploma in medical courses is pursued after the completion of the Diploma or Graduation. Admission will be based on merit and the marks obtained in the previous qualifying examination. No state-level or national-level entrance examination will be conducted for Diploma or PG Diploma admission.

A diploma in medical courses helps to know many facts based on a career like a Physiotherapist, nurse, or lab assistant.
It also helps the candidates to understand the functionality of Medical instruments like Infusion pumps, Surgical sutures, Glucose meters, Catheter, Nebulizer, Respirator, Operating tables, etc.
Diploma in medical courses are usually offered for 2 years and PG Diploma courses are offered in 1 year.
Diploma courses are preferred by students who prefer to gain knowledge in a short period and join a job instead of spending long years learning the concept.
A diploma in the Medical field should be opted for by students who have an interest in Medicine and who can use scientific methods and rules to help patients.

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Top Diploma Medical Courses

Some of the popular diploma courses pursued in the Medical field are given in the below tabulation.

Diploma Course	College offering	Average fees
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	NIMS University, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Madras Medical College, Government Medical College Kerala	INR 20,000 – INR 1,00,000
Diploma in Physiotherapy	NIMS University, Aligarh Muslim University, YBN University, Noida International University	INR 10,000 – INR 1,00,000
Diploma in Medical Radio Diagnosis	Christian Medical College, Madras Medical College, NIMS University, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Government Medical College Kerala	INR 5,000 – INR 1,00,000
Diploma in Clinical Pathology	Christian Medical College, Madras Medical College, NIMS University, University of Madras, Singhania University, PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research	INR 20,000 – INR 1,00,000

Top PG Diploma Medical Courses

PG Diploma in medical courses is pursued after the completion of Graduation or Diploma courses in the relevant stream. Some of the PG Diploma courses offered in India are given in the following tabulation.

PG Diploma name	College Name	Average fees
PGD in Forensic Medicine	Banaras Hindu University	INR 20,000
PGD in Health Administration	Sarvodaya College of Technology and Management	INR 13,700
PGD in Health Promotion and Education	Baba Farid University of Health Science	INR 7,000

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Diploma and PG Diploma Courses Admissions

Admission to a diploma in medical courses is completely based on the merit of class 10th and 12th and for PG Diploma, graduation marks are considered.
Certain private institutes provide admission based on entrance examinations conducted by the Institute or University itself.
For merit-based admission, candidates are provided seats based on the cut-off marks declared by the colleges and it varies for each college. If the candidates have secured the desired cut-off mark, they should proceed with the further admission process which is registration and payment of registration fees. The college will publish the selected student list on the official website.
For entrance-based admission, candidates should appear and secure a valid score in the entrance examination conducted by the respective University. After the results of the entrance examination, candidates should apply for the counseling process and pay the application fees.

Top Colleges offering Diploma and PG Diploma courses

The following tabulation gives the top Colleges offering Diploma and PG Diploma courses in the Medical field.

NIRF Medical Ranking	College/ University Name	Average Fees
3	CMC, Vellore	INR 37,996
6	BHU, Varanasi	INR 20,000
15	AMU, Aligarh	INR 47,570
17	Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	-
27	PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore	-

Bachelor Medical Courses

Many industries are highly evolving in recent times in India and Medicine is one of them. The Medical field produces a huge number of choices for students to pursue. Students who look forward to earning a full-time degree should choose Bachelor's Medical courses. Bachelor's courses are preferred by students who opt for a long-term career and dedicate full time.

The duration of Bachelor's Medical courses is 3 – 5 years
Bachelor and UG courses come in both general and specializations.
The admission method is based on the college. In most colleges, admission is done through state-level as well as national-level entrance examinations.
Bachelor's courses provide a strong foundation for the students and give a good understanding of basic concepts.

Top Undergraduate Medical Courses

In the tabulation given below, some of the top undergraduate Medical courses are mentioned.

Course Name	Top Colleges	Average Fees
BSc Cardiac Technology	Chandigarh University, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, NIMS University, Christian Medical College, Government Medical College Kerala, Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research	INR 20,000 – INR 4,50,000
BPT	Christian Medical College, Chandigarh University, Madras Medical College, NIMS University, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Technology	INR 20,000 – INR 3,00,000
MBBS	Christian Medical College, NIMS University, Madras Medical College, King George’s Medical University, Osmania Medical College, Bangalore Medical College, and Research Institute	INR 50,000 – INR 8,00,000
BDS	NIMS University, Manipal College of Dental Science, SRM Dental College, Kannur Dental College, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences	INR 50,000 – INR 8,00,000

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Bachelor Medical Courses Admissions

Admission to Bachelor Medical course is done through both state-level and national-level entrance basis

All the colleges follow entrance-based admission and provide admission based on the marks secured by the candidates in the state-level or national-level entrance examination.
Some of the top entrance exams for Undergraduate Medical courses (BSc) include NEST, IIT JAM, OUAT Entrance test, UPCATET, and GSAT.
The entrance examination for MBBS admission is based on NEET
Students appearing for the entrance examination should have passed 10 + 2 from a recognized board with 50% marks in aggregate.

Top Colleges for Bachelor Medical Courses

The table below gives some of the top colleges for Bachelor's Medical Courses.

College/ University Name	Average Fees
AIIMS, New Delhi	INR 1,628
CMC, Vellore	INR 48,330
BHU, Varanasi	INR 16,000
KMC, Mangalore	INR 14,40,000
AMU, Aligarh	INR 5,37,000
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	INR 15,450
PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore	INR 4,00,000
SRM IST, Chennai	INR 5,10,000

Master Medical Courses

Master Medical courses are pursued by students who look for more specializations after their bachelor’s degree.

The duration of the PG Medical course is 2 years.
A Master's degree enhances the knowledge of the students in that particular specialization and refines their skills
The admission method is based on the college. In most colleges, admission is done through state-level as well as national-level entrance examinations.

Top Master Medical Courses

The table below shows some of the most sought-after colleges for studying Masters's Medical courses:

Course Name	Top College	Average Fees
MD Thoracic Medicine	Institute of Medical Sciences, SMS Medical College, NIMS University, Christian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, and Madras Medical College.	INR 3,800 – INR 4,95,000
MD Dermatology	NIMS University, Ranchi University, Maulana Azad Medical College, Madras Medical College, All India Institute of Medical Science, Christian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College	INR 5,000 – INR 8,00,000
MD Infectious Diseases	Stanley Medical College, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, NIMS University, SRM Institute of Technology, SMS Medical College, Government Medical College Kerala, Aligarh Muslim University	INR 40,000 – INR 4 lakhs
MSc Anatomy	Christian Medical College, NIMS University, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Armed Forces Medical College, University of Madras	INR 10,000 – INR 1,00,000

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Master Medical Courses Admissions

Admission to the Master Medical course is done on both merit and entrance basis depending upon the college.

Almost all the colleges provide admission on an entrance basis, based on the marks secured by the candidates in the state-level or national-level entrance examinations.
The top entrance exams for Postgraduate Medical courses are NEET PG, AIIMS PG, etc.
Students appearing for the entrance examination should have graduated in the relevant stream from a recognized University or Institute with 50% marks in aggregate.

Colleges for Master Medical Courses

The table below shows some of the most sought-after colleges for studying Master's Medical courses:

College/ University Name	Average Annual Fees
AIIMS, New Delhi	INR 2,027
CMC, Vellore	INR 1,70,000
BHU, Varanasi	INR 6,720
KMC, Mangalore	INR 2,43,000
AMU, Aligarh	INR 8,980
SRM IST, Chennai	INR 5,885

Doctorate Medical Courses

The Doctorate in Medical course is pursued by students who wish to enter the research field. The minimum duration of the doctorate course is 2 years and it could be extended as per the demands of the research. Candidates who have completed doctorate courses have the option to become teachers or lecturers in colleges.

Top Doctorate Medical Courses

The following tabulation gives the major subjects one can opt for a doctorate Medical course.

Course Name	Top Colleges	Average Annual Fees
Ph.D. Medicine	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, NIMS University, Ranchi University, Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Singhania University	INR 10,000 – INR 2,50,000

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Doctorate Medical courses Admissions

Admission in the Doctorate Medical course is done on both merit and entrance basis depending upon the college.

In certain colleges, admission will be provided based on the counseling process and personal interviews. Private colleges provide admission through entrance exams.
Some of the top entrance exams for Doctorate Medical courses include GATE, GPAT, CSIR UGC NET, and AIIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam.
Students appearing for the entrance examination should hold a post-graduation degree in the relevant stream from a recognized University or Institute with 50% marks in aggregate.

Colleges for Doctorate Medical Courses

The following table gives the best colleges in India to pursue Medical courses at the doctorate level

College/ University Name	Average Annual Fees
AIIMS, New Delhi	INR 2,045
CMC, Vellore	-
BHU, Varanasi	INR 8,368
GKMC, Chennai	INR 1,10,000
AMU, Aligarh	-
JMI, New Delhi	INR 1,52,000
SRM IST, Chennai	INR 16,000

Medical Courses Without NEET

Most of the top medical courses can be pursued by candidates only if they can crack the NEET entrance examination. However, few medical courses can be pursued by candidates who have not appeared for the NEET examination.

In the given section we will discuss the medical courses that can be undertaken with NEET.

BPT

Bachelor in Physiotherapy or BPT course can be pursued by candidates who have completed their 12th examination in the science stream. The course mainly deals with providing fundamental knowledge about physical therapies to help the candidates, so that they can help patients recover from injuries. The BPT admissions are done through entrance examinations such as BCECE, VEE, IEMJEE, LPUNEST, etc.

The top BPT colleges are Christian Medical College, Vellore, NIMS University, Jaipur, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, etc.

BVSc

Bachelor of Veterinary Science or BVSc is another medical course that can be pursued without the NEET Exam. The course allows the candidates to treat and perform surgical procedures on animals. The duration of the course is for 5- 5.5 years with a 1-year internship. The BVSc admission can be done through various state entrance examinations such as AAU VET, UP Veterinary Entrance Exam, RPVT, BHU UET, etc.

The Top BVSc Colleges are Govind Ballabh University of Agriculture and Technology, Anand Agricultural University (College of Veterinary Science and animal husbandry), Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, etc

Job Options After Medical Courses

Medicine has the most scope these days and candidates have a lot of job opportunities after completing courses in Medicine. The following section gives various career options available for candidates who completed Medical courses. Some of the most popular jobs are that of medical representative, pharmacist, general surgeon, etc.

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Job Profile	Job Description	Salary
Pharmacist	Pharmacists' jobs include ensuring the supply of medicines is within the law and ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable. They should advise patients about medicines, including guiding them on how to take medicines and what reactions might occur.	INR 2,85,000
Physical Therapist	Physical Therapists should consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Diagnose movement dysfunction and develop treatment plans and teach patients how to use therapeutic exercise techniques	INR 2,50,000
Dermatologist	A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin, hair, and nail conditions. Identifying and treating any infection or skin problems.	INR 10,00,000
General Surgeon	General Surgeons use surgical procedures to remove disease, repair injuries, and promote health and healing. They also perform diagnostic tests and guide the need for surgery.	INR 11,60,000
Clinical Forensic Medical Examiner	They have a critical role in death investigation, examining the body of the deceased to define the cause of death, and factors contributing to death and assist with the reconstruction of the circumstances in which the death occurred.	INR 17,00,000
Hospital Administration	Professionals involved in hospital administration are responsible for the day-to-day operation of a hospital, clinic, managed care organization, or public health agency. The main job of the hospital administration is to coordinate the activities of all the departments and ensure their function.	INR 4,85,000

Skills Required for Medical Courses

Medicine is a technical stream and it requires candidates to have good knowledge and great patience. The following section gives some of the important skills required for a candidate to pursue medicine as a career.

Professional communication	General research skills
Numeracy	General IT skills
Problem identification and solving	Ability to approach

Comparison of Medical Courses Online

The table below gives some points to compare the online medical courses offered by the most popular agencies, Udemy and Coursera. In this case, we are comparing the Anatomy course offered by them.

Parameters	Udemy	Coursera
Fees	INR 700	Free
Student Rating	4.4	4.8
Enrolment	2,972	26,353
Duration	5 hours	5 months
Created by	Udemy	University of Michigan

Medical Courses: FAQs

Ques. What average salary is offered to students after completing Medical courses?

Ans. The salary earned will be completely based on the level of the course learned. The average salary provided in India varies from INR 4,00,000 to 20,00,000 per annum.

Ques. Do Medicine Courses have scope in the future?

Ans. Medicine is one of the growing industries which has the most scope in the future. Hence it provides a huge range of job opportunities to the students in both government and private sectors.

Ques. Does it cost too much to pursue a Medicine course in India?

Ans. It depends on the Institute. Certain institutes charge high and few institutes charge affordable. Usually, the fee for the Medicine course varies between INR 50,000 and 5,00,000.

Ques. Which is the best career after completing a Medical Course?

Ans. There is a wide range of options when it comes to a career after completing a Medical course. Some of the top job choices are medical researcher, general surgeon, physiotherapist, anesthesiologist, medical officer, medical laboratory technician, nurse educator

Ques. What subjects are taught in the Medical course?

Ans. The syllabus for the course changes for each college. But certain subjects are general for the Medical course which includes Anatomy, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Dermatology, Microbiology, Pathology, Surgery, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Psychology.

Ques. What are the best courses in the Medical field?

Ans. Some of the most popular medical courses that candidates could pursue to have a good career in medicine include MBBS, BDS, Pharmacy, Allied Health Science & Paramedical, and Ayurveda & Homeopathy.

Ques. What is the best course in medicine that a student can pursue without giving NEET?

Ans. Without appearing in NEET Exam there are certain medical courses that candidates could pursue such as B Pharm, BSc in Clinical Research, Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Physiology, Psychology, and Audiology.

Ques. What is the highest-paid medical job?

Ans. Candidates who pursued medicine in any specialty are paid higher than candidates with a general medicine degree. Family doctors and pediatricians are the highest-paid general practitioners. And Anaesthesiologists are paid more than any other type of doctor.

Ques. What type of doctor is difficult to become?

Ans. There are certain kinds of jobs in the medical sector which need more effort and are hard to become such as Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and Plastic Surgery.