Medicine

MBBS course and MBA represent two distinct career paths, each with unique opportunities and challenges. MBBS course is a Medical degree focused on training students to become doctors, typically taking 5.5 years, including a year of internship. MBBS course involves rigorous study of medical sciences, clinical practice, and patient care, leading to a career in healthcare. MBA, on the other hand, is a PG degree that usually takes 1-2 years and is focused on business management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. MBBS course prepares graduates for careers in various management industries.Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison of the two courses.ParticularsMBBSMBACourse LevelUGPGCourse Duration5 years + 6 months internship2 yearsCourse FeesGovernment: INR 10,000 - INR 50,000 per yearPrivate: INR 3 Lacs - INR 25 Lacs per year  INR 2 Lacs - INR 27 Lacs and aboveAdmission CriteriaEntrance-BasedINR 2 Lacs - INR 27 Lacs and aboveEligibility CriteriaClass 12 & NEETUndergraduate Degree ProgrammeEntrance ExamsNEETCAT, CMAT, XAT, MAH MBA CET, etc.Popular CollegesGovernment - AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, KGMU, AIIMS Rishikesh, etc.IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, etc. Job ProfilesMBBS Doctors, Medical Surgeons, Medical Officers, Paediatricians, General Physicians, Medical Assistants (Surgery), etc.Finance Managers, Marketing Managers, Sales Managers, Human Resources Managers, etc.Average SalaryINR 2.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA INR 5 LPA - INR 25 LPATop RecruitersMedanta Hospitals, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Wockhardt Ltd, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd, etc.Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, Bain & Co, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Adobe, etc.Suggested Read for MBBS Course:NEET Preparation Tips for Class 11 StudentsTotal AIIMS Colleges in India: Complete List with Fees, Courses, Ranking, and Total Seats

The number of MBBS seats in India has significantly increased, with both government and private medical colleges contributing to the total. Candidates can check the table below to see an overview of MBBS seats in India:State/UTNumber of Government MBBS SeatsNumber of Private MBBS SeatsTotal Number of MBBS SeatsUttar Pradesh4,3034,7509,053Delhi1,2472501,497Andaman and Nicobar Islands1000100Andhra Pradesh2,4852,8505,335Arunachal Pradesh50050Assam1,15001,150Bihar1,5159002,415Chandigarh1500150Chhattisgarh9656001,565Dadra and Nagar Haveli1500150Goa1800180Gujarat3,7002,0005,700Haryana7109501,660Himachal Pradesh770150920Jammu and Kashmir1,0471001,147Jharkhand680250930Karnataka3,1506,99510,145Kerala1,5552,7004,255Madhya Pradesh2,1801,9004,080Maharashtra4,8255,0709,895Manipur225150375Meghalaya50050Mizoram1000100Odisha1,3757502,125Puducherry3801,2501,630Punjab8009501,750Rajasthan3,0559504,005Sikkim0150150Tamil Nadu5,7255,50011,255Telangana1,8403,2005,040Tripura125100225Uttarakhand7004501,150West Bengal3,2251,0004,225Total54,27850,3151,04,333

There are various scholarships available for students pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree. You can find them in the section below.MBBS CollegesMBBS ScholarshipsAIIMS DelhiPost-Matric ScholarshipMerit cum Means Scholarship Schemes for Minority CommunitiesPost-Matric Top-Class/MCM Scholarship SchemesKing George's Medical University (KGMU) Grant – In – Aid for Students Presenting Research Paper in a Scientific EventFinancial Aid for Needy Undergraduate Students (In Campus Part-Time Jobs)Scholarship Scheme under Dean Student WelfareMadras Medical CollegeCentral sector scholarship (MBBS)CBSE scholarship (MBBS)Free Education Scholarship (MBBS)St. John's Medical CollegeThe Cardinal Gracias ScholarshipThe SJMC Alumni Association ScholarshipsKasturba Medical College, ManipalMerit Scholarship for Post Graduate (PG) Medical / Dental and Super Specialty ProgramsKalam-Pai, Freeship and Scholars Scholarship for MBBS

Dear Sivarajkumar,The cutoff marks for the NEET exam under the Ex-Serviceman (Ex-Serviceman) category in Tamil Nadu's government MBBS and BDS colleges, including Tirunelveli Medical College, are determined by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education (TN DME). These cutoffs vary annually based on factors such as the number of applicants, seat availability, and overall performance.For the 2021-2022 session, the cutoff for the Ex-Serviceman category was 301 marks.Please note that these figures are subject to change each year. To obtain the most accurate and current information, I recommend regularly visiting the official websites of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education and the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC).Best wishes for your application!