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Medicine (MBBS)

MBBS → Junior Resident (3 years) → MD/MS Postgraduation (3 years) → Senior Resident → Consultant / Private Practice

Duration

5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year compulsory rotating internship)

Stream

PCMB

Entry Salary

₹60,000–₹1,00,000/month (Junior Resident during PG)

5-Year Salary

₹1,50,000–₹4,00,000/month (after MD/MS completion)

Eligibility

PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Age 17–25 at time of admission.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamNEET-UG
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
ScheduleMay (annually)
Pattern200 MCQs — Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology (90), Zoology (10). 3 hours 20 minutes. +4 correct, -1 wrong. Maximum 720 marks.

Career Progression

MBBSJunior Resident (3 years)MD/MS Postgraduation (3 years)Senior ResidentConsultant / Private Practice

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹60,000–₹1,00,000/month (Junior Resident during PG)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹1,50,000–₹4,00,000/month (after MD/MS completion)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

PU I — Build strong Biology and Chemistry fundamentals. Start NCERT thoroughly. PU II — Complete syllabus by December. January–April: full-length mock tests, previous 10 years NEET papers. Focus on NCERT line-by-line for Biology. Physics: focus on Mechanics, Optics, Modern Physics.

Available at The City Academy

The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).

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