MD/MS Education

Medicine is considered one of the most esteemed professions in India and is a dream career for many. Due to the amazing employment opportunities and professional growth, students from all around India choose this discipline. However, earning an MBBS degree is only the first step in advancing in the sector. Various famous medical institutes in India offer postgraduate programmes, such as MD and MS. One of the most important factors in deciding between MS and MD is having a thorough awareness of what each profession has to offer. The major distinction between the degrees is the area of competence in which you will be trained.

MD specializes in

Cardiology

Endocrinology

Anaesthesiology

Community Medicine

Dermatology

Family Medicine

General Medicine

Geriatrics

Health Administration

Paediatrics

Physiology

Pulmonary Medicine

MS specializes in

General surgery

Plastic surgery

Urology

Paediatric Surgery

Orthopaedics

ENT

Ophthalmology

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Gynaecology

Entrance tests for MD/MS

All candidates must have a valid NEET score, much like any other medical course offered in India. Candidates must take the NEET-PG exam in order to pursue MD and MS programmes. All MD/MS colleges in India take admissions based on the candidate’s NEET PG scores, hence all intending applicants must take the exam.

Job Opportunities

Like many other professions, your abilities and qualifications, as well as your aptitude in the field, will have a direct impact on your career advancement. MS and MD careers are comparable in that they both specialise in distinct medical treatment approaches.

  • Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
  • Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road
  • Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
  • Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
  • Nanavati Hospital
  • Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
  • Max Superspecialty Hospital, Saket
  • Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
  • Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
  • Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon
  • Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai
  • Fortis Hospital, Kolkata
  • Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune

Overview

Basic Eligibility

MBBS with minimum 50% marks in aggregate

Entrance Exam

NEET-PG required

Examination Type

Yearly/semester

Course duration

3-6 years

Starting salary

Starting salary can be ₹50,000 to ₹1 Lakh