This year’s NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) saw unprecedented competition with more than 18 lac applicants. The fight for the coveted government college medical seat is intense but all is not lost for those who could not secure good marks this year. What are your options apart from MBBS?
Course Options Apart From MBBS (Non Exhaustive)
- Bachelor of Dental Studies (BDS)
- Bachelors In Veterinary Sciences
- Food Science (B.Tech)
- Paramedics (DMLT)
- Bachelors In Pharmacy
- Nursing (BSc)
- BSc (Sciences, Psychology, Lab Tech etc.)
- AYUSH Courses (BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS)
Students should only consider dropping a year if they are confident in their ability to improve scores in the next attempt. Others may also consider joining foreign medical colleges. Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Nepal & Bangladesh are some of the most popular destinations to pursue foreign medical degrees. Students are advised to study the latest guidelines by the NMC wherein all students need to go through a similar process / test (NeXT) to be licensed medical practitioners in India.
The NEET is a national level entrance exam for admission into medical courses in India. The exam was conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency). The results were declared in early September and the official counselling is set to begin in few days (check the official MCC website for latest updates)
