1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)

• Ranking: Top institutions per NIRF 2024:

  • 1. AIIMS, New Delhi

  • 2. PGIMER, Chandigarh

  • 3. CMC Vellore

  • 4. NIMHANS, Bengaluru

  • 5. JIPMER, Puducherry, etc.

• Duration: 5.5 years, including internship.

• Eligibility & Admission:

  • Must pass Class 12 with PCB (≥50%).

  • Admission via NEET-UG; cutoff percentiles: UR ≥50th, OBC/SC/ST ≥42th.

• Cut-Off Ranks:

  • AIIMS Delhi closing All India Rank ~47 

  • Other top colleges: CMC Vellore ~758, JIPMER ~350, BHU ~1014, Manipal ~40258

• Fees: Government colleges: ₹20k – ₹1.75 L/year; Private: ₹25 L+

• Career Scope: Clinical practice, specialization (MD/MS), research, public health, medical administration.

2. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

• Ranking / Popular Colleges: Top BDS institutes include Saveetha (Chennai), Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Dr. DY Patil (Pune) 

• Duration: 5 years including internship

• Eligibility: Same as MBBS—Class 12 with PCB and NEET-UG qualification.

• Fees: Vary; private colleges charge higher; example range ₹1 L–7 L/year.

• Career Scope: Dentistry, surgery, orthodontics, dental research.

3. AYUSH Courses: BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS, BSMS

• Duration: About 5.5 years including internship

• Eligibility & Admission: Class 12 (PCB) + NEET-UG; counseling via AYUSH AACCC for BAMS.

• Fees: BAMS ₹50k–70k/year.

• Career Scope: Practice in Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Unani, Naturopathy systems; growing demand in integrative medicine.

4. BSc Nursing

• Duration: 3–4 years

• Eligibility & Admission: Class 12 PCB; admission via state-level nursing exams (NEET not always mandatory) 

• Fees: ₹8.5k–1 L (government), ≥₹3 L (private) Yearly

• Career Scope: Nurse practitioner, hospital care, abroad opportunities with higher salaries 

5. BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

• Duration: 4–4.5 years

• Eligibility & Admission: Class 12 PCB; some via NEET, others through university/state exams.

• Fees: ₹1 L–8 L/year

• Career Scope: Physiotherapist, rehabilitation specialist, sports injury therapist.

6. BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)

• Duration: 4 years

• Eligibility & Admission: Class 12 PCB/PCM; admission through NEET or exams like EAMCET, BITSAT, MHT CET, etc.

• Fees: ₹40k–1 L (government), ₹8 L+ (private) 

• Career Scope: Pharmacist, pharmaceutical researcher, quality control.

7. Paramedical & Allied Health Courses (without NEET)

• Popular Courses: BSc MLT, BOptometry, BSc Radiology, BSc Audiology & Speech, Operation Theatre Tech, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Medical Lab Tech.

• Duration: Typically 3–4 years; some diplomas 2 years

• Eligibility: Class 12 PCB (≥50%) 

• Fees: Low-cost options at AIIMS Delhi (₹1685/year), PGIMER (₹2970), CMC (₹23,855), SGPGI (₹79,800)

• Career Scope: Lab technician, diagnostic imaging, allied health specialist roles.

8. Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH)

• Duration: 5.5 years 

• Eligibility & Admission: Class 12 PCB + NEET-UG or state-specific vet entrance.

• Fees: Vary; example: AMU (₹32k), Pantnagar (₹49k to 1500000), IVRI (~₹15.5k)

• Career Scope: Veterinarian, animal healthcare, research, agriculture support.

Summary Table

Additional Insights

• Cutoffs for top MBBS colleges:
  AIIMS: ~47 rank (2024); CMC Vellore: ~758; JIPMER: ~350; BHU: ~1014

• NEET UG subsidy:
  Total medical seats (2024): MBBS ~109,170; BDS ~28,088; AYUSH ~52,720; BVSc ~6,537

• Emerging Specialties:
  AIIMS Gorakhpur now offers new post-doctoral and MSc programs in critical care, nursing psychology, MS trauma surgery, etc.—reflecting diversification in medical education

Recommendations:

• Aim for MBBS or BDS if you target clinical practice and high recognition.

• Explore AYUSH if you’re drawn to traditional or integrative medicine.

• Prefer nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy for stable, respected health roles requiring shorter training.

• Allied health/paramedical courses are cost-effective and have high employment potential.

• BVSc suits animal-focused career paths.

Let me know if you’d like specific college recommendations by state or personalized guidance based on your interests and NEET preparedness!