Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

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.

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. 

BSMS

BSMS

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS).In India, is offered as an undergraduate course which is conducted for a duration of 5 years, like other medical courses in India. The Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery is overlooked by the Ministry of AYUSH under the Government of India. Therefore the course structure and the subjects that are covered under the course have been designed by experts in the Ministry. The programme has been designed so that the graduates are able to completely contribute to the scientific and medical community of India.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have cleared class 12 board examination from any recognised board of education in the stream of science.
• Candidates must ensure that they have secured 50% in the qualifying exam with subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with one language, as per the guidelines of the University or College that would offer the programme.
• Admissions to the AYUSH courses, which include BSMS also, require a NEET score. Therefore candidates will need to appear for NEET examination for the respective year of admission.

Syllabus

First Year:

Second Year:

Third Year:

Fourth Year:

Job Prospects

• Medical Consultant
• Medical Officer
• Clinical Research
• Siddha Doctor In Private or Government Hospital
• Lecturer in one of the Siddha Medical Colleges in India
• Start Your Own Siddha Medical Clinic

Average Fee

 INR 5,000 - 3,00,000 annually.

Average Salary

The average BSMS monthly salary ranges from approximately Rs. 11,000 per month for Team Leader to Rs. 35,000 per month for General Manager.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)

B. Pharm. also is known as the Bachelor of Pharmacy is a bachelor's academic degree in the field of pharmacy. Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) is an undergraduate degree course in the field of Pharmacy education. The students those are interested in the medical field  can choose this course after the completion of class 12th . The duration of this course is 4 years.

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

B. Pharmacy is the study of various subjects that come under pharmaceutical science such as drug safety, discovery, medical chemistry, industrial pharmacy, and several other subjects. This degree is apt for those individuals who are interested in becoming pharmacists and want to know how various medicinal drugs affect a human body. The B.Pharm is one of the popular job oriented course among the science students after class 12th. In this course the students study about the drugs and medicines, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry etc. This course provides a large no. of job opportunities in both the public and private sector.

Eligibility:

Students who are interested in pursuing B. Pharm. have to meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• Students must clear their 10+2 with physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology as compulsory subjects.
• The minimum percentage to gain admission students must score a minimum of 50 per cent marks in the qualifying examination.
• Students who have completed their three-year diploma in pharmacy or D. Pharm are also eligible to pursue B. Pharmacy.
• Students should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the B Pharmacy course.
• Candidates who have cleared B Pharmacy Entrance Exams like MET, BITSAT, NIPER JEE, KCET etc

Syllabus of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma)

B.Pharm is an undergraduate degree course in the pharma field. The duration of this course is 4 years. After the completion of this course, an individual can practice as a Pharmacist or chemist.

B.Pharm Subjects:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Maths & Biostatistics
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

The B Pharmacy course structure also requires the students to undergo a practical training of 150 hours during the course of study after the second year in either of these 2:

• Pharmacy Practice (Hospital or Community Pharmacy)
• Pharmaceutical and Allied Industries

An examination is held at the end of each academic year/semester of B Pharmacy. Each examination may be held twice every year as both regular and supplementary examinations. Students have to go through both written as well as practical examinations (including oral), the marks of which will be as stated by the Pharmacy Council of India from time to time.

Scope of B.Pharma:

When it comes to the scope of B. Pharm., there are plenty of opportunities for students of Bachelor of Pharmacy. For a better understanding of the scope of B. Pharmacy, we will divide it into three sections, scope in the government sector, scope in the private sector and higher education.

Scope in the Government sector: After completing B. Pharm., there are various options for a student to work in the government sector. Students can apply for the post of drug inspector or a pharmacist in the government sector. The salary of a government drug inspector is also quite good. A fresher can draw a salary of around Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 55,000 depending on the profession the student chooses.

Scope in the Private sector: There is a wider scope in the private sector for someone who has done B. Pharm. There are various jobs available in the private sector in the form of pharmaceutical marketing, quality control, production, and pharmacist. Various companies are looking for quality pharmacists not only in the above-mentioned jobs but others such as regulatory affairs and medical underwriting as well. Since the pharmacy sector in India is growing, there is a high demand for pharmacists in drug manufacturing companies.

Higher Education: If a person is interested in going for higher education, then there is scope for that as well. Those who are interested can opt for M. Pharm. One can-do Masters in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, biotechnology, and clinical pharmacology. Remember one thing, the higher the qualification of the candidate, the higher will be the salary package.

MBA as an option: Those who have completed their B. Pharm have the option of pursuing an MBA. An MBA can help the student get a job in one of the many reputed pharmaceutical companies in India. Also, if the student has completed his or her MBA from a reputed institution, then the salary will also be high.

Ph. D.: Those who are interested in going a step further in higher studies can opt for a PhD in the same. After doing a Ph. D. there are several opportunities. One can start teaching in an institute or do research or join a company as a researcher, the opportunities are plentiful.

Career Opportunities after B. Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

After doing B. Pharm, there are several career opportunities for students. From the government to the private sector or setting up ones’ own business. Below we have mentioned a few career opportunities for students who have completed their Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Chemical Technician: A chemical technician also known as a drug technician is a professional who uses lab equipment and techniques to assist chemists and researchers to develop, produce, experiment and evaluate various chemical products. A chemical technician is responsible for processing chemicals and writing reports.

Drug Inspector: A drug inspector is an individual who has the authority and is qualified to supervise the manufacturing of medical drugs. It is the responsibility of a drug inspector to monitor the safety, utility, and efficiency of the drug which has been manufactured before it is being sold at the counter. It is their primary responsibility to ensure the quality of the drug.

Health Inspector: As a health inspector the individual must investigate various drugs that are deemed harmful for human consumption. It is their duty to eliminate any drugs, that might prove harmful for use by human beings. Health inspectors often look into the complaints and other health concerns, such as keeping a tab on harmful and expired drugs.

Pharmacist: Those who have completed their B. Pharma can also become pharmacists. The primary responsibility of a pharmacist is to provide prescribed medicine or drugs to the patients. They are also responsible for telling the patient how to consume medicine. Often, they also oversee how the patient consuming the medicine. In certain cases, they also conduct health screenings and give immunizations.

Research Officer: As a research officer one is expected to supervise various research projects and coordinate with the team members to ensure the best possible outcome of the research. They also help to determine the objectives of the research and how to go about doing it. They often analyse various data points during the research to determine the course of the project.

Salary

When it comes to salary, it depends on the profession which has been chosen by the student. The average monthly salary of a drug inspector is around Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 70,000, while a pharmacist earns around Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month on an average. Those working in private firms can earn up to Rs. 1 lakh per month after a few years of experience.

Fee:

The average B Pharm course fee ranges from INR 40,000 to 1 lakh per annum. Which may differ according to universities/colleges standards. Entrance exam which the candidate take to get admission will also be a factor for deviation in fees.

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.

BPT

What is a BPT course?

Bachelor of Physiotherapy or BPT is a 4-year undergraduate program which deals with the science of physical movement. The course also highlights the importance of six months of mandatory clinical internship. 

Those who have completed their secondary education (Class 12 or equivalent) in relevant discipline from a recognized board are eligible to apply for this course. 

BPT Admission is generally fulfilled on the basis of entrance examinations conducted at national and state level like - IPU CET, BCECE, VEE, etc. However, many institutions provide direct admission to the course either on the basis of academic aggregate or first cum first serve basis. 

The course curriculum for BPT covers topics related to 

• Manual Therapy 
• Exercises, and 
• Applications of the electro-physical mode of treatment

The course fee for admission to best physiotherapy colleges in India can range anywhere from INR 1 Lakh to 5 Lakhs per annum.

What is the BPT course all about?

Physiotherapy is a professional bachelor degree which ensures a job right after completion of the course. You can either work as a qualified healthcare professional in hospitals and physiotherapy clinics or you can set up your own clinic and practice independently. 

• Physiotherapy is a branch of healthcare that applies modes of physical movement including exercise and massage. 
• BPT course provides education, advice, and counselling services to people who are in their old age and need special treatment both physically and mentally.
• Students enrolled in this program are taught about skills related to manual therapy, exercises, and application of electro-physical mode of treatment, which cure a variety of disabilities and disease associated with the spine, back, neck, and even stress-related problems.

Why should you choose BPT? 

Those who have always wanted to go into a career related to helping people must choose this course. You can also incorporate alternative health care into your practice. 

• Physiotherapy allows a student to work with their hand and learn about human anatomy. The course provides a lot of opportunities to learn new skills in the area of neurology and the body because there are still so many unknowns. 
• After graduation, the physiotherapy student gets to perform many jobs related to the treatment of patients, under the direction of a trained physiotherapist.
• There are physiotherapy career specialities in geriatrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, neurological disorders, and sports medicine. By choosing a speciality, the student makes themself more valuable by earning a handsome salary package.

BPT: ROI (Return on Investment)

ROI or Return of Investment depicts how useful applying to the course will be in a particular college based on the placements that are offered while pursuing a degree program. A list of the private colleges and their ROI ranking is provided below:

Quick fact: The average age of a physiotherapist is between 25 and 54 with an earning of 3.5 lakhs to 40 lakhs per annum.

Who can apply for a BPT course?

Providing unbiased advice to the patients without being emotionally attached is a tough job. Physiotherapy course requires one to be emotional and professional at the same time since the practitioners are mostly dealing with families in crisis. 

Furthermore, those who wish to teach, become affiliated with a university, start their own clinic or go into hospital management can also opt for this course. 

BPT Eligibility Criteria

BPT Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria listed below:

• Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• The candidate should have pursued science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects.
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent CGPA at the 10+2 level (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).

Some Entrance exams may be region specific and thus might need you to produce your domicile certificate.

Skills required for a BPT course

Skills required for a BPT course

BPT Course Highlights

BPT Course Details: Admission, Specializations and Top colleges in India

BPT Admission Process

BPT Admission Process

Each year, more than 67,000 students are enrolled in the course. BPT admission process is conducted in more than 1650 medical colleges across India to offer students admission into physiotherapy courses at UG and PG level. 

Application procedure to complete both online and offline modes of registration is mentioned below - 

Online Application 

• For the internet-based application, applicants are required to attend the official website of the exam conducting authority and fill in their desired options. 
• After that, a print out of the completed form is to be taken out. 
• The print out alongside the obligatory documents and DD of the required amount must be delivered to the relevant exam body.

For Offline Applications, candidates can pick up the form alongside the brochure from the exam conducting body or from the designated centres and may finish the formality.

Enrollment to the course generally depends on marks scored in the entrance test irrespective of a student’s class 12th results. However, interested candidates are required to score at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in their 10+2 graduation to be eligible for admission.

Some major entrance exams for admission to a Bachelor in Physiotherapy course are mentioned below:  

*the exam dates may change as per the latest information on Covid-19

Note: There is no Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) specific All India Entrance Exam. NEET and AIIMS do not conduct tests for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) admissions.

Usually, two additional group discussion rounds and private interviews are held for assessment of the candidate’s general aptitude for the course. Based on the numbers obtained (including GD and PI) candidates are offered seats either on the basis of university counselling (merit) or through college management. 

BPT Specializations

BPT Specializations

The program is designed to help a student understand the abilities and knowledge required to assess, diagnose and cure patients. Thus, rather than specializing in one area, Bachelor of Physiotherapy sheds light on all aspects of physiotherapy.

Students who are planning to specialize in a particular area are advised to further pursue a Master of Physiotherapy or MPT course. Some of the most-preferred specializations in Physiotherapy are mentioned below:

• MPT in Neurology 
• MPT in Sports Physiotherapy
• MPT in Pediatrics
• MPT in Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences

Top BPT colleges in India

Top BPT colleges in India

It is recommended to apply for a BPT degree in a college/university which is recognized by the IAP (Indian Association of Physiotherapists). There are many colleges out there which are not IAP recognized, so before you apply go through the IAP website to find out the IAP recognized colleges near you.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy can be pursued from either a government or private college. Some of the best BPT colleges in India offering this program are provided in the table given below: