What Comes After MBBS? Post-MBBS Career Roadmap (2025)
So, you’ve secured a seat in MBBS — through management quota, deemed universities, or counseling. Congratulations! 🎉
But what’s next?
The real journey starts after MBBS when you choose your specialization and long-term career path — be it clinical, surgical, academic, or even tech-driven.
🧭 Step-by-Step MBBS Career Path
🩺 1. Complete MBBS (5.5 Years)
- 4.5 years academic + 1 year internship
- Internship must be NMC-recognized
Pro Tip: Start preparing for PG entrance by 3rd year.
🎓 2. Appear for NEET PG / INI-CET / NEXT
- NEET PG 2025 will be the last exam before NEXT becomes mandatory from 2026
- NEXT = Licensure + PG seat allotment
PG admissions are based on your rank via AIQ, State Quota, or Deemed Counseling.
🔍 PG Pathways After MBBS
✅ 1. MD – Medical Branches (3 Years)
- General Medicine, Pediatrics, Radiology, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine
✅ 2. MS – Surgical Branches (3 Years)
- General Surgery, Ortho, ENT, Obs & Gynae, Ophthalmology
✅ 3. DNB – Equivalent to MD/MS
- Offered in private hospitals
- NEET PG rank required
✅ 4. Diplomas (2 Years)
- DCH, DGO, DMRD (now being phased out)
✅ 5. Super-Specialty (DM/MCh)
- After MD/MS – via NEET SS
- Examples: DM Cardiology, MCh Neurosurgery
💼 Other Career Paths After MBBS
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Hospital Jobs | As RMO, Junior Doctor, Duty Officer |
| 🏛️ UPSC CMS | Government services via Combined Medical Services |
| 🎓 Research | Medical PhD & academic research |
| 🌍 MBBS Abroad | PG in UK/USA/Australia via PLAB, USMLE, AMC |
| 🧪 Healthcare Mgmt | MBA in Hospital Admin / MPH / MHA |
| 💻 MedTech | Work with EdTech, Health IT companies |
📉 NEET PG 2024 Cutoff Trends – Top Branches (Gen Category)
| Branch | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|
| Radiology | 580+ |
| Dermatology | 560+ |
| Gen. Medicine | 530+ |
| Pediatrics | 500+ |
| Surgery | 470+ |
| Orthopaedics | 460+ |
| Psychiatry | 380+ |
| DNB Clinical | 350–450 |
💡 Want an alternative to government colleges? Explore our guide to Deemed PG Medical Colleges.
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