General/ To Become a doctor What to Study and How to Study.

General/ To Become a doctor What to Study and How to Study.

To become a doctor, especially in India, you need a focused academic path, dedication, and strategic preparation. Here’s a complete roadmap—what to study and how to study step by step.

Goal: Become a Doctor (MBBS)

Full Form: MBBS = Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years study + 1 year internship)

Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Doctor in India:

1. Choose the Right Stream (After Class 10)

• In Class 11 & 12, select the Science stream with Biology (PCB):
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

2. Prepare for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

• It is the only entrance exam for MBBS/BDS in India.
• Conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency)
• Subjects tested: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology) – Class 11 & 12 level.

What to Study (Subject-wise):

Biology (Most Important – 50% of NEET)

• NCERT Class 11 & 12 Biology – MUST READ EVERY LINE
• Focus on diagrams and facts
• Topics: Cell, Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Ecology, etc.

Physics

• Understand concepts from NCERT
• Practice numericals daily
• Important topics: Mechanics, Electricity, Modern Physics

Chemistry

• Divide into:
  • Physical Chemistry – Practice problems
  • Organic Chemistry – Reactions & mechanisms
  • Inorganic Chemistry – Learn facts & periodic table trends

How to Study Effectively:

1. Make a Timetable

• Balance school and NEET preparation.
• Include revision & mock tests.

2. Focus on NCERT Books

• 80–90% of NEET questions come directly from NCERT!

3. Practice MCQs

• Solve previous 10 years’ NEET papers
• Use mock test series and question banks

4. Revise Regularly

• Make summary notes
• Use charts, flashcards, and formula sheets

5. Take Mock Tests

• Practice with 3-hour full-length tests to build stamina
• Analyze mistakes and improve

After NEET:

Alternate Career Options in Medicine:

• BDS – Dental Surgeon
• BAMS – Ayurvedic Doctor
• BHMS – Homeopathic Doctor
• BPT – Physiotherapist
• BSc Nursing, Pharmacy, Lab Technician fields

Top MBBS Colleges in India (via NEET):

• AIIMS (Delhi, Bhopal, etc.)
• Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
• VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital
• Grant Medical College, Mumbai
• JIPMER, Pondicherry

Final Tips:

• Start early (ideally in Class 11)
• Be consistent, not just smart
• Believe in practice + revision + self-discipline

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