Which is better, MD medicine or DNB medicine?
Choice between DNB and MD often depends on medical speciality a candidate wants to pursue. Some specialities might have more seats available for DNB while others are more commonly associated with MD programs.
Candidates can look at table below to see comparison between two -
Particulars | DNB | MD |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Postgraduation | Postgraduate |
Duration | 3 years | 2 years |
Course Fee | Up to INR 1.1 lakh | INR 1,000 - INR 1 Crore |
Entrance Exams | NEET PG, INI CET | |
Average Salary | Up to INR 35 lakh | INR 3 LPA - INR 30 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation CBI), Hospitals, Police departments, Law Firms, Defence/Army, Central govt., Forensic Sciences Lab, Private Detective Agencies | Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Medanta- Medicity, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, etc. |
Job Positions | Forensic Expert, Investigative Officer, Crime Reporter, CrimeScene Investigator, Forensic Scientist, Handwriting Expert, Fingerprint Expert | Dermatologist, Nutritionist, Pediatrician, Pathologist, etc. |
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