Doctor

Diagnoses and treats illness; requires an MBBS degree and registration.

Demand
High

How to become a Doctor

  1. Class 10
  2. Science (PCB) in Class 11–12
  3. NEET UG
  4. MBBS (5.5 years)
  5. Registration and practice or MD/MS

Becoming a doctor in India requires NEET UG, an MBBS degree and registration with the medical council.

Skills needed

  • Clinical knowledge
  • Empathy
  • Decision making
  • Patience

Job roles

  • Medical Officer
  • General Physician
  • Specialist (after MD/MS)

Industries that hire

  • Hospitals
  • Government health services
  • Research

Streams

Stream

Science (PCB)

Physics, Chemistry and Biology — the route to MBBS, BDS, nursing, pharmacy, allied health…

Courses that lead here

Course

MBBS

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery — the degree required to practise as a docto…

Last updated 1 Nov 2026.

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