About the Course
In India, medical education offers a diverse array of courses and specializations, catering to different interests and career goals. Below is a comprehensive list of medical courses with their specializations and eligibility criteria:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS):
Specializations: General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat), Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Radiology, etc.
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 (or its equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects from a recognized board. Admission is usually based on performance in national-level entrance exams such as NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) or state-level medical entrance exams.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):
Specializations: Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Public Health Dentistry, etc.
Eligibility: Same as MBBS.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS):
Specializations: Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Shalya Tantra (Surgery), Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology), Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Kaumara Bhritya (Pediatrics), Panchakarma, etc.
Eligibility: Same as MBBS.
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS):
Specializations: Organon of Medicine, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Materia Medica, Homeopathic Repertory, Homeopathic Pediatrics, Homeopathic Psychiatry, etc.
Eligibility: Same as MBBS.
Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS):
Specializations: Maruthuvam (General Medicine), Noi Nadal (Pathology), Gunapadam (Pharmacology), Sirappu Maruthuvam (Special Medicine), Kaaya Kalpa Maruthuvam (Rejuvenation Therapy), etc.
Eligibility: Same as MBBS.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & AH):
Specializations: Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary Public Health, etc.
Eligibility: Candidates must have completed 10+2 (or its equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects from a recognized board. Admission is usually based on national-level entrance exams or state-level veterinary entrance exams.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT):
Specializations: Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Geriatric Physiotherapy, Community Physiotherapy, etc.
Eligibility: Same as MBBS.
Eligibility criteria may vary slightly between different institutions and states in India. Additionally, some courses may have specific requirements related to age, physical fitness, and other factors, so candidates should carefully review the admission criteria of the respective institutions before applying.