The “Medical field” is one of the best, reputed and respected professional fields in India and abroad.
When we talk about Medical, an image of an MBBS rises in our mind. But that’s not all to this field. There are a variety other options available in the medical field. You just have to make the right choice for yourself. Ask yourself what is the best medical course after 12th in science and biology for yourself and then prep up for the exam related to your field.
Medical Entrance Exams in India 2016-2017 are directed on an All India Basis as well as at the State Level to provide admissions to many Medical Colleges in India. Some national level institutions also conduct their own entrance exams. The Medical Council of India, Delhi is responsible for medical education in India. Most of the Govt. Medical Colleges make available admissions only to Indian Nationals on the basis of All India Medical Entrance exams. However, there are NRI/ Overseas student quotas in few Government Medical Colleges to make available admissions to NRIs and overseas students.
Here is a list of medical courses available in India from which you can choose the one meant for you.
Medical Course Available | Duration of Course |
|---|---|
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M. B. B. S.) | 5.5 years |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B. D. S.) | 4 years |
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (B. H. M. S.) | 5.5 years |
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B. A. M. S.) | 5.5 years |
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) | 3 years |
Master of Surgery (M.S.) | 3 years |
Doctorate in Medicine (D.M) | 2 to 3 years |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | 4 years |
B.Sc Nursing | 4 years |
Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) | 4.5 years |
Occupational Therapy (B.O.T.) | 3 years |
Unani Medicine (B.U.M.S.) | 5.5 years |
Ayurvedic, Siddha Medicine (D.Pharm) | 2 years |
Bachelor of Medical Lab Technicians (B.M.L.T.) | 3 years |
Diploma of Medical Lab Technicians (D.M.L.T.) | 1 year |
Once you've selected what course you want to take up, you need to give the entrance exams for the same. Here is a list of top 10 medical exams with their important dates for you to take in 2016.
TOP MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS IN INDIA 2016
S.NO | Name of Examination | Level | Notification Month | Date of Application | Exam Month | Exam Results | Counselling Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | AIIMS Entrance Examination | All India Level | January 2016 | 2nd week of February 2016 | June 2016 | July 2016 | August 2016 |
| 2. | MHT-CET | State Level | February 2016 | March 2016 | May 2016 | June 2016 | July 2016 |
| 3. | AIPMT | All India Level | November 2016 | 12.01.2016 without late fee 10.02.2016 with late fee | 1st May 2016 | 5th June 2016 | July 2016 |
| 4. | CMC Vellore Common Entrance Test | All India Level | December 2016 | 18th February 2016 | 20th May 2016 | June 2016 | July 2016 |
| 5. | COMEDK UGET | All India Level | February 2016 | March 2016 | 8th May 2016 | June 2016 | July 2016 |
| 6. | DUMET | State Level | January 2016 | January-March 2016 | May 2016 | June 2016 | July 2016 |
| 7. | GUJCET | State Level | February/March 2016 | March 2016 | May 2016 | May 2016 | June 2016 |
| 8. | BHU Medical Exam | All India Level | January 2016 | April 2016 | June 2016 | June/ July 2016 | August 2016 |
| 9. | PMET | State Level | First Week of April 2016 | Last Week of April 2016 | Third Week of May 2016 | Last Week of May 2016 | First Week of June 2016 |
| 10. | JIPMER | All India Level | February 2016 | 7th March 2016 | 5th June 2016 | June 2016 | July 2016 |
Good Luck!
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