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How to become a doctor

The stream to pick after Class 10, the entrance exams, and the route from school to doctor.

IN SHORT

To become a doctor in India, take Science with biology (PCB) after Class 10, clear NEET UG after Class 12, and complete the MBBS — four and a half years of study plus a one-year internship. NEET also opens BDS, BAMS, BHMS and other courses.

Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi

Stream
Science (PCB)
Entrance
NEET UG

The route

Class 11–12Physics, chemistry, biology, English
NEET UGUsually May, after Class 12
MBBS4.5 years + 1-year internship
After MBBSNEET PG for specialisation

Start in school

NEET is built on the NCERT books of Class 11 and 12. Students who master NCERT biology line by line, and practise physics numericals regularly, are ahead of the pack.

Questions parents ask

Can I become a doctor without NEET?

Not for MBBS in India — admission to MBBS and BDS is through NEET UG.

Sources

Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.

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