Best Medical Courses in India – A Complete Guide!

Best Medical Courses in India – A Complete Guide!

Ever since covid has struck the world, the importance of the medical field has increased manifold. The field of medicine is considered to be one of the most honorable, patrician and noble occupations. A world that is not graced by the presence of medicine will be an imprecated one to live in. Nevertheless, owing to the glamour this field holds, jobs that are related to the field of medicine also pay a handsome amount.

No wonder the youth of India aims to pursue (Pharmacy Course) this stream. The medical course is a mammoth field that provides the students with innumerable options to choose from according to their interests and needs. India has more than 1000 medical colleges and choosing the best one among them can be a hefty job. This article will make the reader well versed with the different streams one may opt for in the medical field, the best colleges, their fee structures and the remuneration one will get if a student decides to pursue this field.

1. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery:- Also known as MBBS, this course is often considered to be the most prestigious ones in the medical field. One needs to crack the NEET UG entrance exam with good marks to get into this course.

Duration:- 5.5 years including one year of mandatory internship.

• Bachelor Of Dental Surgery:- For students who aspire to become dental surgeons, this is the foundational course. This course also selects students based on their NEET UG score.

Duration: An obligatory year of internship in a 5-year long course.

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery:- Abbreviated as BAMS, this undergraduate course of medicine concentrates on the investigation of life structures with medication by integrating traditional methods with present-day science. This course has similar criteria for admission to the other courses i.e. through NEET.

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm):- This stream has gained a lot of popularity in today’s world, especially after the upsurge in covid. As the name suggests, this stream deals with educating an undergraduate student on the methods and process of drug production. This also provides knowledge of operational handling of a dispensary, pharmacy or drugs. Students need to clear the entrance exams for B.Pharm in their respective states to pursue this stream. With the advancement of technology in the present times, the scope and popularity of B.Pharm have reached huge heights.

Duration: 4 years

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc):- For animal lovers who want to pursue medicine, this stream is the right fit. This stream is based on handling the diseases of animals, their anatomy, nutrition, physiology and well being.

Duration: 5.5 years with 6 months - 1 year of internship

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT):- This science is the study of treating muscular spasms and recovery of muscle injuries. To get admitted to this course, one needs to clear the state level entrance exams.

Duration:- 4- 6 years

• Nursing:- With its main focus on the fundamentals of nursing, community diseases, health economics, surgical operations and ward management, nursing is the supportive pillar of MBBs. Admission is merit-based.

Duration:-3 years

• Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS):- This course focuses on the self-healing capability of the human body. Admission to this 5.5-year course is also done based on NEET UG entrance.

• Bachelor in Unani Medicine (BUMS):- This course trains a person in Unani skills like cupping, Turkish bath, diaphoresis, etc. and has NEET-UG as its entrance exam.

Duration: 5.5 years

• Bachelor of Occupational Theory (BOT):- This 4-5 year course equips a person to help physically and mentally challenged people to keep themselves happy.  The entrance exam for this course is not conducted. Admission is based on merit.

• Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom):- This undergraduate stream teaches about the science of eyes and the organs connected to them. The criteria for pursuing this course is also cracking the NEET UG. Duration- 4 years with a 6 months internship

Best Private Colleges to Study Medicine:

Name of the institution	Course(s) offered	Average annual fees
Christian Medical College, Vellore	MBBS, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacology	Rs 1,53,000 - Rs 2,79,000
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	MBBS	Rs 7080000
St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru	MBBS, Nursing, Paramedical Studies, BPT	Rs 6,28,000
Alva’s Ayurvedic Medical College, Karnataka	BAMS	Rs 176000
Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune	BAMS	Rs 49,000
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty	B.Pharm	Rs 3,30,000
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi	MBBS, B.Pharma, BPT,BAMS	Rs 33,61,000 , Rs 3,25,000, Rs 5,60,000 and Rs 3,09,000 respectively
Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai	B.Pharma	Rs 41,320
Grant Medical College,Mumbai	MBBS	Rs 1,02,961
KMC, Mangalore	MBBS	Rs 14,40,000

Best Government Colleges to Study Medicine:

Name of the institution	Course(s) offered	Average annual fees
AIIMS, New Delhi	Medicine and Allied Sciences, Pharmacy	Rs 7,330
PGIMER, Chandigarh	Nursing	Rs 6,035
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow	MBBS, BDS,Nursing, Diploma in Optometry	Rs 3000000- Rs 167000
JIPMER, Puducherry	MBBS	Rs 4,970
BHU, Varanasi	Pharmacy, BDS, MBBS, BAMS,	Rs 2,53,000, Rs 66,93,000, Rs 1,35,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligrah	MBBS	Rs 43,940
State Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Lucknow	BAMS	Rs 15,000
IPGMER, Kolkata	BPT, MBBS, Nursing	Rs 12,5000, Rs 7,5000,
		Rs 12,5000

Scope of medicine as a career in industry:

• A career in Pharmacy (medicine) is a respectful one that lets you serve the society
• There is financial stability in this field
• It includes a lot of diversifications which prevents constricting the number of career options for a student
• One can set up a consultancy
• This field is full of opportunities and promotions
• Although hectic, this field has flexible scheduling
• One can even join as a doctor of the Armed Forces

Advantages of pursuing the medical line:

• Diverse career opportunities
• Can settle anywhere in the world because there is a good uniformity in the requirement and eligibility of a career in the medical field all over the globe
• A persistently handsome salary
• Job safety
• Huge scope of research
• Ability to fit in a variety of work environments
• Has a mammoth contribution toward the wellbeing of the society
• Can accommodate people with varying personalities

PHARMACY	DENTISTRY	AYURVEDA	MBBS	OTHER
Pharmacist	Clinical Practice	Tutoring	Specialisation	Healthcare and Information Management
Clinical Pharmacy	Lecturer	Consultant	Combined Medical Services	Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology
Hospital Pharmacy	Government Job as a dentist	Panchakarma Centre	Defence Services	Physiotherapy
Clinical Research Associate	Research	Master’s in Public Health	Private and Government	Radiotherapy
			Hospital employment
Pharmacologist	Dental Cosmetology	Working in Dispensaries	Clinical Research	Nutritionist and Dieticians
Consultant Pharmacist	Forensic Dentistry	Research	MBA in Medical Field	Dialysis Therapy Technology
Ambulatory Care	Medical Transcription	MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management	Clinical Practice	Optometrist
Pharmaceutical Marketing	Dental Consulting	Drug Manufacturing	Medical Professor	Public health Worker

Conclusion

If you are eager to alleviate people’s pain and suffering, the medical field is your right fit. Besides being respectable, it is also one of the oldest jobs in the world. With the increasing advent of unhealthy lifestyles and diseases, the need for good medical professionals is increasing every single day. Hence the youth of India to pursue a career in this field.