What after MBBS? MD/MS/Diploma Courses & Other Career Options

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) are the basic degrees for doctors in India. MBBS degree qualifies a doctor to teach and practice applied human biology. This basic MBBS degree allows a person to gain sequential experience for multiple specialties.

When one takes admission in a medical college, he thinks that he has made a career choice for himself.  However, after four and half years in college, there is once again a tickling question at a crossroad, what after MBBS?

What after MBBS? MD/MS/Diploma  Courses & Other Career Options

After completing MBBS and getting degree, a common cause of dilemma for medicos is what to do after MBBS? After MBBS candidates look for all other options. The best courses after MBBS include specialization in MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery) and other diploma programs. CareerMantra.Org brings this article for the candidates after MBBS to get a clear idea. 

But both can prescribe medicines, both can use instruments, but MD doctor does more of the former and MS doctor does less of the latter. In addition, some MD degrees enable even more specialization such as MD in Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OBG, Internal Medicine. There are some super-specialty degrees after MD that one can go after these MD degrees.

For example, MD in Internal Medicine can be followed by DM in Rheumatology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Neurology etc. Same is the case for MS degree. A general surgeon can do - specialization with MCh in neurosurgery or cardio-thoracic surgery etc. NEET PG exam is going to be held on 5th March 2023. The results will be declared within one month.

Number of Seats in NEET PG Colleges:

Limited numbers of seats are allotted for MD MS Admission. Students who have enrolled for the NEET PG Exam will have to compete for around 42,182 seats including Doctor of Medicine (MD) Master of Surgery (MS) seats, and Diploma. These seats are offered by various Govt. Private and Deemed Medical Colleges in India and are open for admission through NEET PG Rank. Those who clear the exam with the required cut-off marks are allotted to top Government, Private Colleges and Deemed medical universities for PG in India.

NEET PG State-Wise Seats:

Apart from the above, there are 9795 DNB/FNB seats and 2432 CPS Diploma seats available in the country.

NEET PG Admit Card

The admit card for NEET PG 2023 will be available online on the official website for the eligible candidates before the exam. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website by entering the required details. The admit card will contain details like name, roll number, exam date and time, and exam center.

Candidates must bring admit card along with one photo identity proof such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving license etc. to appear in the exam. Without admit card candidates cannot enter in the examination hall.

NEET PG Result 2023

The result of NEET PG Exam 2023 will be declared by the competent authority most probably in the month of March-April 2023. Candidates can access the result by visiting the official portal using their roll number / registration number etc.

After this merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained and rank card will be issued accordingly. Rank card is an important document which contains the score and All India Rank of the candidate.

NEET PG 2023 Counseling

Based on the result of NEET PG 2023, the eligible candidates can participate in the counseling process. Directorate General of Health Sciences (DGHS) and Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will facilitate the process for 50% All India Quota seats. The counseling for the remaining 50% seats will be done by the state authorities. Final admission will be based on NEET PG score, choice-field and number of seats available.

Candidates must keep all the relevant documents ready, as the competent authority will verify all the original documents during the counseling process. If anyone fails to submit the relevant documents his/her candidature will be cancelled. Admission to the students will be allotted purely on the basis of merit.

Important documents to be verified:

NEET PG Admit Card 2023

NEET PG 2023 Result/Score Card

Graduation Degree Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Counselling letter

Passport Size Photograph

Category Certificate (If applicable) etc.

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NEET PG Marks VS Rank

NEET PG Marks vs Rank is a common question that comes in the mind of the NEET PG aspirants. Even medical students preparing for PG entrance exam are curious to know that how many candidates usually score the same marks in NEET PG exam.

The uncertainty about which institute one will get for a particular score can also be resolved to some extent by referring to NEET PG score vs rank analysis. NBE will release the cut off of NEET PG 2023 along with the result on 31st March. NEET PG 2022 exam will be held on 5 March.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to know the expected rank for the respective marks limit. In this article, apart from the details of NEET PG marks vs rank, candidates can also check previous year NEET PG cutoff. Also, know what factors determine the All India Rank in case of a tie in NEET PG Result 2023.

NEET PG 2023 Marks VS Rank

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBE) will release the rank list for NEET PG 2023 based on the cut off. The below table highlights the marks and expected rank based on previous years cut off trend and record. Official figures will be updated here as and when released by NBE:

NEET PG Cutoff 2023:

NEET PG 2022 Cutoff:

NEET PG Revised Cutoff 2022: