Medical & Health Sciences Education in India
Explore India's premier medical colleges, AIIMS institutions, pharmacy schools, dental colleges, AYUSH institutes, and pathways to a career in healthcare.
Medical Career Pathway
From school to super speciality — the journey of a medical professional
12th PCB + NEET UG
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Gateway to medical education
MBBS / BDS / BAMS / B.Pharm / B.Sc Nursing
Undergraduate medical degrees
4 - 5.5 years
MD / MS / MDS via NEET PG
Specialisation in clinical subjects
3 years
DM / MCh via NEET SS
Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, etc.
3 years
PhD / Fellowship / ICMR
Medical research and academic careers
3-5 years
AFMC / ACMS / IAM
Armed Forces Medical Services
Military medical career
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AIIMS Institutions
13 institutions
Central Government & University Medical Colleges
10 institutions
State Government Medical Colleges
15 institutions
Pharmacy Institutes (NIPER & Others)
8 institutions
Dental Colleges
3 institutions
AYUSH Institutes (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy)
6 institutions
Nursing Colleges
4 institutions
Medical Entrance Examinations
Key entrance exams for medical, dental, pharmacy, and AYUSH admissions in India
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Eligibility
12th pass with PCB (50%+ General, 40%+ SC/ST/OBC), age 17+ at admission
Pattern
200 MCQs (Physics 50, Chemistry 50, Biology 100), 3 hours 20 minutes, pen & paper
Frequency
Once yearly (May)
Official Website
neet.nta.nic.inNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)
Conducted by: National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Eligibility
MBBS degree with completion of internship
Pattern
200 MCQs, computer-based, 3 hours 30 minutes
Frequency
Once yearly (March)
Official Website
natboard.edu.inNEET Super Speciality Entrance
Conducted by: National Board of Examinations (NBE)
Eligibility
MD/MS/DNB degree holders
Pattern
100 MCQs, computer-based, 2 hours, subject-specific paper
Frequency
Once yearly (September)
Official Website
natboard.edu.inINI-CET (AIIMS/JIPMER/PGIMER PG Entrance)
Conducted by: AIIMS New Delhi
Eligibility
MBBS degree with completion of internship
Pattern
200 MCQs, computer-based, 3 hours, for INI institutions only
Frequency
Twice yearly (January & July)
Official Website
aiimsexams.ac.inAFMC Screening (Interview & ToELR)
Conducted by: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
Eligibility
NEET UG qualified, age 17-22, medically fit for Armed Forces
Pattern
NEET UG Score shortlist + ToELR (penmanship, essay) + Personal Interview
Frequency
Once yearly (June-July)
Official Website
www.afmc.nic.inGraduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Eligibility
B.Pharm degree holders (final year appearing)
Pattern
150 MCQs, computer-based, 3 hours, pharmacy subjects
Frequency
Once yearly (February-March)
Official Website
gpat.nta.nic.inNIPER Joint Entrance Examination
Conducted by: NIPER Mohali (Coordinating Institute)
Eligibility
B.Pharm / M.Sc / MBBS degree holders
Pattern
200 MCQs, computer-based, 2 hours, pharmacy and allied sciences
Frequency
Once yearly (June)
Official Website
nfriper.ac.inAll India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Eligibility
BAMS / BUMS / BHMS / BSMS / BNYS degree holders
Pattern
100 MCQs, computer-based, 2 hours, stream-specific papers
Frequency
Once yearly (September)
Official Website
aiapget.nta.nic.in