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How to Become a Doctor in India, in which I tell you the everything step-by-step. If you thing to become a doctor in India it is going to be very challenging and long journey, but if you have dedication, ability to do same thing for a long with discipline and consistency, If you are committed doing hard work then it is likely that you can achieve easily. I will provide a road map on how to set a career in India in Medical field.
1. Complete Higher Secondary exam (12th class)
To become a doctor in India firstly, you need complete your 12th class in school. you choose the physics, chemistry and biology to study in 12th standard. It necessary to have good command over these subjects and have good excellency these subjects because there are the basic foundation in medical study. I you are committed to become a doctor you need to grab these subjects strongly.
Required marks: in 12th class: To take admission in medical field, you will have pass higher secondary exam with minimum marks of 50% especially, you belong to general category. but if you are from SC, ST, OBC then minimum marks remains lower comparatively. the minimum mark varies according to your category.
2. Prepare for the NEET Exam
NEET that means (National Eligibility and Entrance Test). It is famous exam in India which provide ability to students to get admission in government medical colleges with the lowest fees who pass this exam. If you pass this exam you will be eligible to take admission in MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) colleges and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) colleges. this exam is very competitive so candidates should start preparation at earlier.
Subject For NEET: the syllabus of NEET remains nearly same as 12th standard’s but candidate need to study deeply in these subjects. the subjects are BIOLOGY, PHYSICS, AND CHEMISTRY but in Biology it is divided in two parts BOTANY AND ZOOLOGY.
in Botany candidate need to study about plants and in Zoology candidate needs to study about human and animals.
Preparation Tips:
- Consistency: You want to crack this exam you have to be very consistent. follow your routine strictly on daily basis, revise your topics regularly. you have to devoted to this exam heartly if you are committed to crack this exam.
- Mock test: To crack any exams, it very necessary for candidates to give mock test of the previous year questions. while solving mock test you will learn how to deal with the questions, how to manage time, which question you need to leave and which question you need to solve. you will get expertise while solving previous question in mock test.
- Concept Clarity: It is not enough to mugging your questions and answer. it is very important to for you to understand the numerical and concepts of physics and chemistry. if we talk about biology you need to read line by line NCERT books and memories them at daily basis.
- Coaching classes: If you think it is not enough to cover the your syllabus by self study you go for the coaching classes. but you have to give a clarity yourself that you will not be distracted from obstacles in classes. it is not possible anything without self-discipline and dedication.
- Health and Rest: In student life it is very important to keep your health well maintained. you should take rest and have good sleep.
3. Crack the NEET exam
NEET exam is conducted every year. It is based on Pen and paper. Candidates get admissions in different medical colleges in India according to their performances. this exam is based on multiple choice question (MCQs) of physics, chemistry and biology subjects. 03 hours are given to the students to solve the question in this exam.
NEET Score: NEET score decides the eligibility of students to selects colleges for their admissions. Higher the marks candidate gets, better the opportunity to take admission in government colleges. so, candidates should prepare for the exam with whole dedication and perseverance. getting high marks in NEET exam means get better opportunity to for MBBS and BDS courses.
4. Select a medical college.
After having selected in NEET. Candidates have to select a medical colleges accordingly. There are two categories of Medical colleges in India.
- Government medical college: It is quite difficult for the students to take admission in Government colleges. because there is tough competition between the students in NEET exams and seats of government medical colleges are limited too.
- Private College: It is quite easy and affordable to take admission in private medical colleges comparison with government medical colleges. but the problem, there is a need of large amount of the money to take admission so, a middle class family can’t afford it.
Candidates should take decision after considering the theeir NEET score, budget and most importantly reputation of college. the you can give preferences to the government colleges but you should you have good marks in NEET exam. buut if you have got low score in exam you can keep the private colleges as backup option. you havee to choose wisely according to your career goal.
5. Need to complete your MBBS: 5 years & 6 months
After getting admission in Medical collegess, you will have to spend five years and six months to get degree of MBBS, in which you will need to do fours and six months academic study and one year mandatory internship in a hospital.
MBBS: Course structure: In MBBS courses Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Surgery like subjects are coverer. During the Internship you will get experience in hosptials under the supervision of expert doctors. This course provides theocratical knowledge and practical skills to become a complete doctor. this journey helps you to set a career in medical fields with hard work and dedicationn.
6. Doing Postgraduate Studies (Optional)
It is an optional for the students. one who wants to explore oneself deeply in medical sectors can go for the postgraduate studies in medical sector. After the completion of MBBS candidates find opportunity to explore theirself. He can do postgraduate in MD (Doctor of Medicine) or MS (Master of Surgery). after completing postgraduate candidate can become specialist in specific field like pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, etc..
PG Entrance Exams: To take admission in MD/MS program, candidate has to give NEET-PG entrance exam. It is also a competitive exam which through candidate gets admission in Top PG medical colleges. It is a important step for specialization.
7. Register with the Medical Council of India (MCI)
After having completed MBBS, a student needs to register with the National Medical Commission (NMC), It is basically known as the Medical Council of India (MCI). Registration is compulsory to practice medicine in India.
8. Start Practicing Medicine
Once a student is registered, he can start practicing as a doctor. he can work in government or private hospitals, he can setup his own clinics, or even he can join medical research or teaching institutions.
Conclusion:
it very challenging and also rewardable in the way of becoming a a doctor India. If one wants to become a doctor, his will required hard work, perseverance, consistency, discipline, hard commitment to oneself and deep passion for ones aim also. during the preparation of NEET exam, candidates feel depressed, demotivated, journey will seem too long. All the ups and downs will come during these period of time but one who can get success, who will fight with these obstacles, stand against it.
one should stay focused, keep working hard, and remember that this path, even it difficult, can lead to a deeply fulfilling career.
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