Toughest Medical Courses: Medical studies are included in the list of the most difficult courses in the world. In India too, many courses including BTech, MBBS have been included in this list. For admission in medical college, it is necessary to pass NEET, which is one of the toughest entrance exams in the world. MBBS, MS, DM etc. courses are considered to be the most difficult medical courses. It is difficult to get admission to them and also to study them.
Many courses in the medical field are considered very difficult due to their complexity, extensive syllabus, long duration, and high level of dedication. Students wishing to study medicine should be prepared for this. Out of these, MBBS is considered to be the most difficult course in medicine. The level of project work and competition also increases when studying at the top medical college in the country. Know which are the top 5 medical courses in the country.
1. MBBS
Entrance Exam: NEET UG is one of the most competitive exams in India. Every year lakhs of students appear for it. But only a few thousand of them get admission in top medical colleges (like AIIMS, JIPMER).
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years of study + 1 year internship).
MBBS Syllabus: Broad and in-depth subjects like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, surgery, and medicine.
Practical Training: Need for practical experience in patient care, diagnosis, and surgical procedures.
Stress: Long hours of study, night duty and responsibility of patients can cause mental and physical pressure.
Major Institutes: AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, JIPMER Puducherry.
2. MD/MS
The full form of MD or MS course is Doctor of Medicine/Master of Surgery. You can take admission in these courses after MBBS.
Entrance Exam: NEET PG, which is taken after MBBS, has a very high competition level.
Duration: 3 years (for specialization).
Specialization: Intensive study in complex areas like cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
Workload: 24-36 hours duty during residency, need to make quick decisions in emergencies.
Research: Thesis and clinical research are mandatory, in which both time and effort have to be invested.
Major Institutes: AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bangalore.
3. DM/MCh (Doctorate of Medicine/Master of Chirurgiae)
Entrance Exam: After MD/MS, it is necessary to pass NEET SS (Super Specialty) exam. There are a limited number of seats in it.
Duration: 3 years.
Specialization: Highly specialized training in super specialty areas such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric surgery, gastroenterology, etc.
Complexity: Very complex surgeries and handling critical cases of patients, require precision and expertise.
Limited seats: These courses are taught in only a few institutes in India. Therefore, getting admission becomes difficult.
Major institutes: AIIMS Delhi, SGPGI Lucknow, CMC Vellore.
4. BDS
The full form of BDS is Bachelor of Dental Surgery. You can become a successful dentist by taking a BDS degree from the top dental college in the country.
Admission: Through NEET UG.
Duration: 5 years (4 years of study + 1 year internship).
BDS Syllabus: In-depth study in subjects like dental anatomy, oral surgery, orthodontics, and periodontics.
Practical: Dental procedures (such as root canals, crowns, and braces) require precision and manual proficiency.
Competition: Fewer seats than MBBS, even tougher competition for MDS (postgraduation).
Major institutes: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (Delhi), Manipal College of Dental Sciences.
5. BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
Admission: Through NEET-UG, equal competition with other medical courses.
Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years studies + 1 year internship).
