1. MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MBBS is not just the most popular medical course but is also one of the most preferred courses amongst science aspirants after passing class 12. Students who aspire to practice medicine or become surgeons will have to take up this course before pursuing degrees concerning their preferred specialization.
Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: Rs. 6 lakh to 53 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET UG
2. BDS – Bachelor of Dental Sciences
Candidates who aspire to follow the career path of orthodontist or prosthodontist take up this course. BDS is a foundation course for those who want to become practising dentists or dental surgeons.
Duration: 4.5 years
Fee: Rs. 5 lakh to 20 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET
3. BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
Since homoeopathic medicine is quite popular in India, pursuing the BHMS course is a good proposition for candidates who seek careers in the medical field. The course helps students how to heal patients by changing their surroundings in a natural and adaptable manner.
Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: Rs. 4 lakh to 10 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET, IPU CET, BVP CET, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, KEAM, etc
4. BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Ayurveda was born in India and this is one of the reasons that people here believe in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is quite popular and many of the medical aspirants take up BAMS courses especially after the government started promoting AAYUSH and its benefits.
Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: Rs. 60,000 to 2.5 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET, KLEU AIET, Assam CEE, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET
5. DHMS – Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
For students who do not want to invest more than 5 years in the BHMS course, DHMS is a good option as the duration of the course is relatively short and it offers extensive education in the field of homoeopathic medicine.
Duration: 4 years
Fee: Rs. 60,000 to 3 lakh
Entrance Exam: Exams are conducted by individual universities
6. BUMS – Bachelor in Unani Medicine
This course comprises subjects that teach the students about the Unani medicine system that has originated from the Greek culture and is quite popular in the southern part of Asia. The graduates from this course are called Hakims.
Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: Rs. 20,000 to 2 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET, KEAM
7. B.V.Sc & AH – Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry
If you are a medical student and want to pursue courses in order to help treat animals then B.V.Sc & AH is the ideal course for you. After passing this course candidates can practice as a formal veterinarian and prescribe medicines for animals.
Duration: 5 years
Fee: Rs. 1.25 to 5 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET, AIPVT
8. B.Pharm – Bachelor of Pharmacy
Candidates who want to work in the pharmaceutical sector or want to start their own pharmacies are required to pursue the B.Pharm course in order to understand different chemicals, medicinal salts and solutions used to cure people.
Duration: 4.5 years
Fee: Rs. 5 to 12 lakhs
Entrance Exam:TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, WBJEE, IPU CET, MHT CET, BVP CET
9. D. Pharma – Diploma of Pharmacy
Candidates who are looking for short-term courses in pharmacy can pursue this course as this is quite short than the B.Pharm programme. The course enables students to work in government pharmacies and assist in the medical divisions of hospitals.
Duration: 2 years
Fee: Rs. 30,000 to 2 lakhs
Entrance Exam:UPSEE
10. BOT – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy deals with the measure that prevents, cure and rehabilitates various diseases and medical problems including physical, mental, emotional issues as well as neurological disabilities. BOT is a professional course that enables students to understand occupational therapy.
Duration: 4.5 years
Fee: Rs. 2.25 to 4.5 lakh
Entrance Exam: NEET
11. BMLT – Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology
With the integration of medicine and technology, the demand for modern medical instruments and experts who can manage and repair them are in demand. The course enables students to learn about different medical instruments and advances in medical instrumentation so that they can assist in hospitals and medical centres.
Duration: 3 to 4 years
Fee: Rs. 60,000 to 3 lakh
Entrance Exam: AFMC PMT, NEET, AIIMS, SAAT, KEAM, AIIMS Nursing, TS EAMCET, OJEE Medical, GUJCET, COMEDK UGET, KCET
12. BPT – Bachelor of Physiotherapy
With the high demand for physiotherapists, the demand for BPT courses is rising as they help treat muscular spasms and recover from muscle injuries. BPT graduates can make lucrative careers from themselves in urban regions as people in these regions rely of physiotherapists to ease high-stress levels.
Duration: 4.5 years
Fee: Rs. 60,000 to 3 lakh
Entrance Exam:JIPMER, State level entrance exams (CETs), NEET, IPU Physiotherapy Entrance Exam
13. B.Sc. Nursing – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nursing is one of the most respected professions and is also a very promising career path with job opportunities in the government as well as the private sector. One of the most popular courses in this field in a B.Sc. Nursing has to be complemented with general nursing and midwifery and auxiliary nursing and midwifery courses in nursing.
Duration: 4 years
Fee: Rs. 60,000 to 3 lakh
Entrance Exam: AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing Admission Test, NUPMET, AFMC B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam, BHU B.Sc (Nursing) Admission Test, CMC Ludhiana B.Sc Nursing Entrance Test, PPMET
14. BNYS – Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences is a field of medicine that enables the body to heal itself with certain natural mechanisms without the use of allopathic medicines. Students learn about these methods and mechanisms in this course.
Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: Rs. 3 lakh to 6 lakh
Entrance Exam: Merit in Class 12 Exams
