Medical Entrance Exams After 12th

The top Medical entrance exams after 12th in India are NEET, AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, PGIMER, CMC VELLORE, BVP CET, MU OET, and KIITEE. These exams are conducted for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Being a doctor, though, takes more than the passion and interest. The NEET is the single entrance exam needed to get admission to several Indian medical schools, and passing it is a requirement for MBBS admission in 2025

For admission to the MBBS program in 2025, candidates must have completed at least Class 12 with the required subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics.

Scope of Medical Industry

The medical industry is ever-growing with multiple job prospects, benefits, and tasks to do. Still, it doesn't discount the dedication, effort, and a sense of responsibility that it expects from its candidates. 

• On top of that, India's global market value is cheaper than most countries, which means the costs involved in obtaining medical equipment and newer biotechnologies are lesser.
• The medical exams after are not easy to ace, and hence you must ensure that you're aware of all the vital requirements and eligibility for it.

Eligibility Criteria For MBBS

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) is the most familiar designation degree for doctors. MBBS is an undergraduate degree in the medical field. It takes 5.5 years to finish the course and obtain an MBBS degree.

If you were wondering, 'How to get admission into the MBBS program?', then these 2 criteria should put that question to rest:

1. You'll need to complete your 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as your core subjects and score a minimum of either 50% if you're under the General category, or 40% if you're under the Reserved category,  in your Class 12 final exams.
2. You'll need to prepare hard for the medical entrance exam of your choice. This is no easy task since there are lakhs of students appearing for the exams already, so the competition you'd be dealing with is fierce.

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Medical Entrance Exams After 12th

Firstly, you should know that the institutional-level medical entrance exams are now replaced with NEET.

• Secondly, as a point of reference, we've added how the medical entrance exams after the 12th were segregated before the NEET integration happened. So, use the following table as a simple reference.
• Before, the entrance exams were divided into two categories: National-level and Institutional-level. Depending on what you took up, the stakes you are playing against would've to vary.

NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test)

NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) is the single entrance examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for admission to medical (MBBS) as well as dental (BDS) colleges across India, be it public, private, or deemed-to-be.

• As per the order of the Supreme Court of India in May 2016, NEET has effectively scrapped All-India Pre-Medical Tests (AIPMT) and all individual state-level medical entrance exams.
• NEET is an offline medical entrance exam containing 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from PCB concepts studied in Class 11 and 12. Until 2018, CBSE used to conduct the exam in offline mode.
• In the press release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) published on July 7, 2018, it was declared that from 2019 onwards, NEET would be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The 3-hour long tests are held annually, usually during May.

AIIMS MBBS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS Entrance Exam)

Please note that for the year 2025, NEET 2025 will be the entrance exam for admissions into AIIMS, not AIIMS MBBS 2025

• The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences MBBS entrance exam (AIIMS MBBS) is among the 3 most eminent national-level entrance exams for undergraduates to write. This exam is particularly useful to anyone who wishes to join any AIIMS autonomous government medical institute in India.
• It's also the most competitive, seeing as how approximately 3 lakh aspirants would have applied for it annually. As a computer-based test, the AIIMS MBBS entrance exam's duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
• It contains 200 objective-type questions which are divided between MCQs and Reason Assertion. The topics covered include concepts coming right out of PCB (your core Class 12 subjects), General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning.

JIPMER MBBS (Jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education And Research MBBS Exam)

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research MBBS exam (JIPMER MBBS) is a national-level medical entrance exam conducted annually by JIPMER, Puducherry.

• The MBBS entrance exam of JIPMER offers admissions to 150 seats at the JIPMER Puducherry campus and 50 seats at the JIPMER Karaikal campus. More than 1.5 lakh aspirants apply for the online entrance exam.
• Since AIIMS and JIPMER are the Institutes of National Importance (INI), they are out of the NEET ambit and conduct their own entrance examinations.
• JIPMER Puducherry conducts JIPMER MBBS is a computer-based test with 200 objective-type questions (MCQs and reason assertive) asked from PCB subjects, English Language & Comprehension, and Logical and Quantitative Reasoning. 
• The questions asked in the MBBS exam will be based on the syllabus as prescribed by the State and CBSE board of Class 11 and 12.

AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College)

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) offers education in the field of medicine. This college gives admission to the MBBS course on the basis of NEET Scores. AFMC provides admission to 130 MBBS seats including 10 seats for SC/ST candidates (105 seats for boys and 25 seats for girls).

• Candidates can register online when the registration process starts.

Also Read: Minimum marks in NEET 2025 for MBBS in AIIMS

PGIMER (Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research)

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is conducted only for admissions to PG medical courses and is one of the most competitive entrance examinations in India.

• Similar to AIIMS PG and JIPMER PG, PGIMER is also conducted twice a year in January and July sessions.
• PGIMER is an offline medical entrance exam with 250 questions and 3 hours as its duration. Since it's out of NEET PG's ambit, PGIMER conducts its own exams.

CMC Vellore

CMC Vellore (Christian Medical College) is a Christian minority educational college that offers admissions to students in various UG, PG, and diploma courses in the medical field. The authority releases the application form in an online format only.

• Admissions to MBBS courses are done on the basis of entrance scores followed by an aptitude test set by CMC.

BVP CET

BVP CET is a university-level exam organized by the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed-to-be University (AKA Bharti Vidyapeeth). The institute does not conduct any entrance exam for providing admissions in MBBS & BDS, which is why candidates must qualify for the BVP CET exam instead.

• The admission and counseling process is done by MCC (Medical Common Counselling).

MU OET

MU OET (now called MET) is an entrance test carried out by Manipal University. No entrance exam is conducted by the university for admission to medical courses. Admissions in PG medical courses are done through NEET PG and MBBS & BDS admissions are given through MET scores.

The application form for MU OET 2025 exam is usually filled out online mode. 

MET 2025 Exam Dates

KIITEE

KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) gives admissions to PG Medical, PG Dental, and MBBS & BDS courses on the basis of the KIITEE exam. Students have to qualify for the KIITEE exam to get admission to medical and dental courses.

The application form can be accessed via online mode through the website.

This 3-hour exam is conducted annually. Even after filling up the form, if the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria for KIITEE, they cannot write the exam.

Also Read: NEET cut off marks for government colleges

Diploma Courses After 12th for Medical

There are a plethora of diploma courses in the medical field that students can pursue after 12th grade. These courses are provided by top medical colleges in various fields, including Geriatric Medicine, Clinical Research, and Home Nursing, among others.

Moreover, these diploma programs generally have a one-year duration. Take a look at the diploma courses that are available in the medical field after 12th. 

• Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research
• Post Graduate Diploma in Drug Store Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Transcription
• Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Diploma in Emergency Medicine
• Diploma in First Aid
• Diploma in First Aid, Medical Care, and Emergency
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radio-diagnosis

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Top Medical Colleges in India

India is home to top-notch medical institutions that are known for providing quality education and excellent facilities. A good medical college can be the first step to a successful career in medicine.

Therefore, make sure you select the right medical institution. To help you with your search, here we have compiled the list of top medical colleges in India.

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
• Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore
• Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi
• Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER),  Pondicherry
• Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi
• Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai
• Grant Medical College (GMC), Mumbai
• King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

Career In The Medical Field

With either a Masters in General Medicine (MD), an MS (Masters in General Surgery), or a medical diploma, you may continue your medical career as a specialist. Keep in mind that the first two are 3-year degree courses while diploma courses last for 2 years.

• The Diploma of National Board (DNB) is the second-best option for an MBBS graduate who wishes to continue with their dreams of becoming a specialist doctor. DNB is a postgraduate diploma course offered by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) and is recognized by the MCI.
• DNB courses are provided mostly in private hospitals, where the amount of exposure is minimal in comparison to government hospitals, especially in surgical branches.
• UPSC conducts Combined Medical Services (CMS) examinations every year during July and/or August for recruitment into government institutions as medical officers in places such as railways, and municipal corporations. Candidates can appear for the exam after clearing the final year of their MBBS degree.
• It is a good option if you want a permanent government job and if you'd like to be a part of the administrative workforce.

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