Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences,Pondicherry

MBBS

What is MBBS?

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) course is 5.5 years undergraduate degree with 4.5 years of course study and 1 year of mandatory internship in various fields of medicine.

The course is divided into 9 semesters in which one will gain an overview of various MBBS subjects like anatomy, pediatrics, biochemistry, and many other subjects during the whole course.

The syllabus, prescribed in such a way that MBBS degree holders can choose a specialization for further majoring and practicing medicine. The career specializations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed Class XII/higher secondary/pre-university qualifying examination with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany. They also must have studied English as the main subject for their qualifying examination.
• Moreover, candidates also need to fulfil the age limit criteria i.e. they must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
• There are additional eligibility conditions as mentioned by the regulatory authorities for MBBS i.e. Medical Council of India (MCI).

Syllabus

The MBBS syllabus for 9 semesters is tabulated below for aspirants to refer to.

Job Profiles

• General Physician
• Medical Officer
• Medical Coder
• Dietician
• Dermatologist,

Recruiters

• Biomedical Companies
• Health Centers
• Hospitals
• Laboratories,
• Nursing Homes
• Polyclinics
• Private Practice

Average Fee

MBBS fees vary depending on government and private colleges. With average MBBS course fees ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 6 Lakhs per semester.

Average Salary

The initial salary of a medical graduate doctor may be the Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month. After getting the experience and good hands on in this field, the candidate may get the handsome salary as 2 to 5 lakh per per month.

MD

Doctor of Medicine, commonly known as MD, is a postgraduate degree where graduates study medicine in detail. It is a two-year course that trains medical graduates in the study, prevention, diagnosis, and the treatment of adult diseases. Someone who holds an MBBS degree can pursue MD degree to obtain training on a specialization of choice. Some of the specializations include pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology and dentistry. Graduates should know that the admission to MD course in many of the colleges is granted through the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test PG, commonly known as NEET PG. On the other hand, colleges that do not come under the ambit of the aforementioned exam have their own admission criteria. As per the Medical Council of India, there are a total of 220 medical colleges in India (both government and private) that offer around 17950 seats for MD course.

Doctor of Medicine Highlights

Advantages of MD

There are several advantages when it comes to pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine. Some of them are mentioned below:

BDS

B.D.S. / Bachelor of Dental Surgery 

B.D.S. or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is an undergraduate Dentistry course. The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is 4 years regular study followed by 1 year of internship. After M.B.B.S., Bachelor of Dental Surgery is one the most sought after course in the field of medical science. B.D.S. enables one to become a Dentist. The curriculum of BDS is being regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Information on eligibility, admission procedure, exams, fee and other details is given below.

BDS: BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is an undergraduate course for five years duration. Under this degree duration, four years will be for theory and one year will be for internship on rotation basis in every department. Dental Council of India (DCI) regulates dental education in the country.

Eligibility: Candidates have to fulfill the specified criteria in terms of nationality, age limit if any, qualifying exam, pass percentage, and more. In addition, they must also qualify NEET .

• For NEET candidates belonging from the general category must have to obtain a minimum of 50th percentile, for SC/ST/OBC candidates 40th percentile and candidates with locomotor disability 45th percentile.
• Candidates have to pass a recognized Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology. Unreserved candidates and OCI, NRI, foreign candidates must have secured at least 50% in their qualifying exam in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC)must have secured 40%.
• Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the year of admission.

Syllabus of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):

Candidates can go through the below-mentioned syllabus of BDS degree, which an aspirant has to go through while completing the degree.

First Year of BDS

• General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
• General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Dental Anatomy Embryology and Oral Histology
• Dental Materials
• Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Second Year of BDS

• General Pathology and Microbiology
• General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Dental Materials
• Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
• Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

Third Year of BDS

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
• Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Fourth Year of BDS

• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Public Health Dentistry

Scope:

In today's world, where oral health is one of the primary concerns for everyone, the scope of BDS in India and abroad is very high. People like to visit the dentist for their oral checkup in a month or two. The scope of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India is very vast and increasing at a rapid speed day by day. It depends on the respective aspirant’s skills, knowledge, calibers, and the place they are practicing. The course of BDS is very career-oriented and serves society with its application. BDS graduates can easily earn a handsome salary by working in both private or government organizations. Some of the employment area after graduating from BDS are mentioned below

• Dental Clinics
• Government hospitals
• Dental Institutions
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Dental Products Manufactures
• Private Practice

Careers opportunities after BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

A wide variety of career choices is open for students after BDS. The most obvious choice would be to practice as a dentist. An important point is that students must register with the Dental Council of India to be able to practice as a dentist. Some of the career options are mentioned below:

• Set up private practice: A common option followed by many dentists who have passed and registered themselves with the Dental Council of India. This will require some amount of funds and a good location. It also will take sometime before the dentists can establish themselves.
• Consultant: In case setting up one’s own practice is not appealing, working as a consultant with established hospitals is another option. Here, one would be like an employee who is required to take on the patients who visit the hospital for their dental problems.
• Teaching: Generally freshers are not taken in for teaching. The job requires experienced doctors who can answer queries and teach well. Mostly the doctors attached to the Govt hospitals also work as consulting professors to the students at the attached colleges. However, teaching is an option for dentists who are having some experience working as a dentist.
• Government Job: Most Govt hospitals, organizations, PSUs require doctors including dentists. So students can go in for these jobs for job security.
• Options Abroad: To work abroad or practice as a dentist, one needs to check the regulations of the country and fulfill them to start work.
• Further Study: Another option would be to go in for a Masters in Dental Surgery. The specializations available allow the dentist to choose the area in which they would like to mark their career. They have a choice of 9 specializations to choose from while pursuing their masters as given below.

1. Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, and Radiology
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3. Oral Pathology and Microbiology
4. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
5. Orthodontics
6. Prosthodontics
7. Periodontal Surgery and Oral Implantology
8. Pedodontics
9. Public Health Dentistry

MDS is not just the only option that is open for students. Dentists can also pursue a management course like MHA (Masters in Hospital Administration) or MPH (Masters in Public Health). This will allow them to step into the management side of health organizations or hospital chains.

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Salary:

The salary of dental graduates depends upon their caliber and experience. Aspirants can earn a handsome salary both in the private and government sector. The experience wise salary after completing the graduation is :

0 to 6 years is 3 to 4 lakhs per annum, 6 to 12 years is 6 to 9 lakhs per annum (approx).

Fee:

The average annual fees to pursue BDS is around INR 1 Lakh to 8 Lakhs. 

BAMS

BAMS

BAMS or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery is a 5.5 years long graduate degree that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students should score at least 50%-60% in Class 12 from a recognized board Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12, as compulsory subjects.
• Applicants who satisfy the above qualification models need to show up for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and qualify it. Admission to the BAMS course is through a unified directing dependent on the NEET merit list.

BAMS Subjects

AMS course duration of 5 years and 6 months consists of syllabus including classroom training, practical training, workshops, conferences, etc., and 1 year of mandate internship in the fifth year.

Sanskrit is taught throughout the course for better subject understanding.The syllabus is made in such a way that has 3 Professionals of 1.5 years each, consisting of subjects such as:

• Ayurvedic Philosophy
• History of Ayurveda
• Toxicology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• General Surgery and para surgical techniques
• Panchkarma, and others.

 Job profiles after completing the BAMS programme

• Lecturer
• Scientist
• Therapist
• Category manager
• Business development officer
• Sales representatives
• Product manager
• Pharmacist
• Jr. clinical trial coordinator
• Medical representative
• Ayurvedic doctor
• Sales executive
• Area sales manager
• Assistant claim manager health
• Manager – internal audit

Government Jobs

• BAMS graduates are hired as a homeopathy doctor in many govt hospitals and institutions with a salary of around INR 30,000 to INR 50,000. 
• With experience, the grade pay will increases .Some of the projects under which they are employed are National Health Mission schemes, among others where a doctor can earn around INR 35,000
• .In the evening, they can consult patients in private practice in clinics, and earn around INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 every month in major cities like Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc.
• Even esteemed institutions like AIIMS appoint BAMS doctor with the starting salary of around INR 85,000 to INR 90,000, with opportunities such as Junior Medical Officer and Senior Medical Officer with an average salary of around INR 1 Lakh per month. 
• Apart from these, you can take PSC and UPSC exams which are held every year, and go into administrative service and public sector.

Common Job Options:

Key employment areas:

Average fee

• The average BAMS course fee in India ranges from INR 25,000 - 3.2 lakh per annum

Average Salary

• The gross salary varies between Rs. 10, 000 – Rs. 15, 000. In private practice the earning is more and depends totally on the effort put into action.

BHMS

BHMS course

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery is an undergraduate academic degree which offers knowledge about the homoeopathic medicines and system. Within the time frame of 5.5 years, it is mandatory for students to undertake the internships at the hospitals. Homoeopathic system of medicine is totally different from allopathy system and strongly believes in the natural healing process of the body.

The Homeopathy medicines work in such a way that they activate the body’s natural system of healing, as per them the healing happens from within (internally) and not externally. The system of medicine is gaining a lot of popularity worldwide as these medicines are in a very diluted form and are made from the natural products found in the lap of nature. The course involves various practical sessions and readings of the homoeopathic text so that students can understand the origin of this system of medicine and how it benefits the human body over other systems of medicines and healthcare. The main reasons to study BHMS are as follows:

• It is the second largest medical alternative after allopathy.
• Well respected profession.
• A five and half year degree course providing a thorough knowledge about the subject.
• There are homeopathic colleges abroad as well providing further education in the particular field.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for BHMS course are mentioned below.

• Minimum Qualification Required: Passed in 10+2 in science stream with Biology, Chemistry, Physics as their main subject in high school.
• Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 50% to 60%, depends upon the college to college.
• Age Limit: Age Limit for the BHMS program is 22 years for the general category and 24 years for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC)

Syllabus

Job Profiles

The job profiles after completing the BHMS programme are as the following:

• Lecturer
• Consultant
• Scientist
• Private practice
• Therapist
• Pharmacist
• Doctor
• Public health specialist
• Medical assistant
• Spa director

Recruiters

• Medical colleges
• Charitable institutions
• Clinic
• Homeopathic medicine store
• Research institutes
• Consultancies
• Training institutes
• Life science industries
• Healthcare community
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Government/ private hospitals
• Nursing home
• Dispensaries

Course Fee

Government or Public College

Minimum - Rs 20,000

Maximum - Rs 50,000/- 

Private College

Minimum Annual Fee Rs 1,00,000

Maximum Annual Fee Rs 3,00,000

Average Salary

Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month while in the private sector the salary starts from the Rs. 20,000 per month

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy /Pharm. D.

Pharm. D. is a 6- year doctorate level course, including five years of academic study and a year of internship or residency. The course aims to prepare eligible candidates students in the management of patient medication therapy and improving patient outcomes.   Pharm. D. is a latin term which means pharmaciae doctor.

It is a registered qualification under pharmacy act, 1948. The course was introduced by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), regulatory body for pharmacy education in India. The course is generally meant for students who have interest in learning of concepts related to clinical research and acquire an in-depth understanding of pharmacy practice concepts. 

Also, such professionals take on a number of tasks that MBBS graduates perform, such as monitoring patients, diagnosing diseases, etc.

Eligibility

Candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• A minimum aggregate score of 55% at both Higher and Senior Secondary levels (classes 10thand 12th) completed from a recognized educational Board.
• Also, candidates should have completed the Senior Secondary level (class 12th) in the science stream, with a minimum aggregate score of 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

Syllabus:

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is given below.

Career Prospects

Students holding PharmD degree get wide opportunities such as research and development, quality assurance and improvement, technical advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Some prominent employment areas are College/University, Pharmaceutical Company, Private practice firm, Hospital, Franchise, Self- Employed.

Average Fee

The average fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 6 and 20 Lakhs, varying across Institutes. Various institutes accept score GPAT for the admission. 

Average Salary

he average initial annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR 3 and 10 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s skillsets.

Nursing

BSc Nursing 

BSc Nursing is a 4-year long undergraduate degree course in India, focusing on preparing talented nursing and paramedical staff. ... The Syllabus of BSc Nursing focuses on teaching students the key skills of Nursing, Human Anatomy, Nutrition, Microbiology and Genetics.

B.Sc (N), this undergraduate degree course is of three types:

• B.Sc (N) Basic
• B.Sc (N) Post-Basic
• B.Sc (N) Distance

The four-year undergraduate course in Nursing has been designed to completely train and qualify the students to deal with various aspects of professionalism and care.

The programme will train the students to take up decisions on their own in different nursing situations, all within the scope of the field. It will also train them to protect the rights of the patients and groups included.

 The programme will further train the students to take up research initiatives in Nursing as well as apply an evidence-based form of practice

Eligibility Criteria

• All Candidates must have crossed at least 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year they wish to seek admissions.
• The Maximum age limit for the course is at 35 years of age by 31st December of the same year. Candidates must have cleared the class 12 board examinations from one of the recognized board education, in the stream of science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with English.
•  Candidates will have to individually pass all the mentioned subjects.
•  Candidates will further be required to have obtained 45% aggregate score in the qualifying exam.
• Since all admissions will be based on the performance in the entrance exam, the candidates will be required to sit for either a state-level entrance exam or university-level entrance exam.

Syllabus

Career Options

Job profiles

Nurse as/in

• Home Care
• Assistant
• School
• Junior Psychiatric Ward
• Infection Control 
• Assist Supervisor
• Tutor
• Educator
• Home Care Nurses
• Manager.

Top Recruiters

• Apollo Hospitals Enterprises
• Fortis Healthcare
• Medanta Medicity
• Columbia Asia Hospital
• Fortis Healthcare
• Coronation hospital
• Global Hospital
• Max Hospital
• Manipal Hospital
• Synergy Hospital, Dehradun

Average Fee

The average BSc Nursing fees in India can be anywhere between INR 2,000 per year to INR 2,00,000 per year

Average Salary

The average BSc Nursing salary in India as per Pay Scale and other agencies is INR 3-5 lakh. This increases with the increase in experience of the employee.

B.sc Nursing

What is BSc Nursing?

BSc Nursing is a 4-year long undergraduate degree course in India, focusing on preparing talented nursing and paramedical staff. It is a paramedical course, offered by top colleges like CMC Vellore, AFMC Pune, JIPMER Puducherry, etc.

The BSc Nursing Syllabus focuses on teaching students the key skills of Nursing, Human Anatomy, Nutrition, Microbiology, and Genetics. Along with this, the course curriculum also focuses on teaching its students compassion, empathy, and an overall loving attitude towards the patients. 

In order to be eligible to pursue this course, students need to have completed their Class XII in Science stream with at least 50% marks. Biology as a subject is mandatory for BSc Nursing admission. Some colleges might also ask for English as a subject in Class XII.

The average BSc Nursing fees in India can be anywhere between INR 2,000 per year to INR 2,00,000 per year. Government colleges generally offer inexpensive education, while private colleges charge a huge amount.

Note: BSc Nursing (Post Basic), a BSc Nursing related course of 2 years duration which is generally for the GNM and ANM passouts. This is a different course and its motive is to enhance the skills of students having prior experience in Nursing. 

Some of the top colleges offering this course in India are listed below.

BHU Varanasi is very popular for its BSc Nursing course. Admission here is done through BHU UET. In most of the cases, BSc Nursing admission is done through entrance exams conducted by the colleges. Very few colleges offer direct admission through merit.

The syllabus of BSc Nursing entrance exams mainly focuses on key aspects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of the Class XII level. Some question papers might include a few questions related to Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

After completing the course, BSc Nursing graduates can find jobs in Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing Homes, and many other medical departments. The commonly allotted job profiles include Nurse, Administrator, Medical Staff Manager, Clinic Specialist, etc.

The average BSc Nursing salary in India as per PayScale and other agencies is INR 3-5 lakh. This increases with the increase in the experience of the employee.

Higher education prospects after completing this course include MSc Nursing and PhD Nursing. Students can even go for an MPhil in Nursing. Students may also go for MBA Course where students will have the opportunity of having a better MBA Job. Some of the MBA degrees that will help BSc Nursing students are MBA Hospital Management or MBA Hospitality Management.

Do I Qualify BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria?

• In order to be eligible to pursue this course, a student needs to have completed his Class XII education from a recognized board.
• They should also have studies PCB and English as compulsory subjects.
• A minimum of 50% marks in Class XII exams are required by students in order to qualify for the BSc Nursing course admission.

There is also an age limit criterion for students to be eligible for BSc Nursing. The age of the applicant should be 17+ on or before 31st December of the year in which admission is being done.

What is the BSc Nursing Admission Process?

Admission to this course is based on both entrance exams score and merit. Mostly, BSc Nursing admission is based on entrance exams held between April-June month. However, the exams have been mostly postponed this year due to COVID 19.

Students who qualify the eligibility criteria mainly need to go through 2 steps before the final selection in BSc Nursing colleges.

• Filling the Application Form
• Appearing in the Entrance Exam

What are the Steps in BSc Nursing Application Form 2020?

Candidates can fill the application form in both online or offline mode for securing admissions. The process mainly involves the following steps.

• Step 1: Search for the best BSc Nursing Colleges in India or in your state. Select the college of your choice and the entrance exam for which you might need to appear for admission to that particular college.
• Step 2: Go to the University or College’s official website and fill-up the form with all the necessary details and Id requirements.
• Step 3: The payment option can be both online or offline, depending upon the mode you have chosen for filing up the form. You should use the payment method that is most suitable for you.

The payment does not guarantee admission but only the chance to sit in the examination room. The student must pass the examination in order to gain admission to the college.

BSc Nursing Entrance Exams

What are the top BSc Nursing Entrance Exams?

Institutes depend on entrance exams majorly for admission in BSc Nursing. The top well-known university, state, and national level entrance exams for BSc Nursing are mentioned in the table below.

Which Subjects are Included in BSc Nursing Syllabus?

BSc Nursing Syllabus includes subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and many other related subjects. BSc Nursing syllabus is divided into 6 parts. The student must focus on all six parts equally. All the parts are equally important including General Knowledge.

All the parts of the BSc Nursing syllabus are stated in the table below. For this table, we have referred to the syllabus offered by the Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. The subjects almost remain the same in all the colleges.

There are just a few variations depending on the aim of the college. Different colleges focus more on different aspects sometimes, but the gist is always the same.