Medical courses are different and focus on different areas.
MBBS is broadest, pays most, and allows you to practice allopathic medicine worldwide.
BDS is for teeth and dental care. Dentists earn well, especially in private practice.
BAMS is for Ayurvedic medicine, popular in India. Earnings vary.
Particulars | MBBS | BDS | BAMS |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Level | UG | UG | UG |
Course Duration | 5 years + 6 months internship | 5 years | 5 years |
Course Fees | Government: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per year Private: INR 3 Lakh - INR 25 Lakh per year | INR 16,500 - INR 42.5 Lakh | INR 20,000 - INR 3 Lakh |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based | Entrance-Based | Entrance-Based |
Eligibility Criteria | Class 12 & NEET | Class 12 & NEET | Class 12 & NEET |
Entrance Exams | NEET | NEET & KEAM | NEET |
Popular Colleges | Government - AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc. | KGMU, SRIHER, SRM Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, etc. | Banaras Hindu University, Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Parul University, etc. |
Job Profiles | MBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc. | Dentists, Dental officers in Defense Services, Dentists in Indian Railways, Lecturers, Researchers, etc. | Business Development Officer, Ayurvedic Doctor, Category Manager, Resident Medical Officer, Jr. Clinical Trial Coordinator, Medical Representative, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 9 LPA | INR 3 LPA - INR 15 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Medanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, etc. | Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Educational Institutes, Dental Product Manufacturers etc. | Government/Private Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ayurvedic Clinics, Own Businesses, Wellness Centres, etc. |
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