The study of medicine deals with the science of diagnosis, treatment and cure of a disease. It involves various therapies and has a lot of branches too. The degree that you obtain after your bachelor’s is called MBBS and the degree that you obtain after you complete your post graduation course in medicine is called MMed. Generally, people limit themselves to the bachelor’s degree. However for the sole sake of extensive knowledge to provide appropriate and accurate treatment for patients with not-so-common diseases, one gets a master’s degree in medicine. It is of high respect in the society. It also provides you a training period which would increase your experience in the field.
A brief note on DNB CET
DNB CET is basically an entrance exam which is quite important to enter to DNB Broad specialty. It’s a requisite for Post MBBS specialty course. It’s a computer based examination. It is conducted by the National Board of Examinations. Each set consists of 300 questions of multiple choices. However, adequate preparation is required to crack this examination.
Top 5 medical entrance exams:
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NEET PG Medical
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-graduation is a prestigious entrance exam to different MD/MS and PG diploma courses, according to the directives of Supreme Court. It puts forth both your eligibility and ranking once you’re done giving the exam. It’s conducted on an all-India basis. It’s a computer-based test and more than 40 exam locations are present in India.
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PGIMER Chandigarh
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh gathers applications for admission to PG degrees like Doctor of Medicine, MD and Master of Surgery, MS. The admission procedure takes place twice a year. The sessions begin from January and July every year. Under this institute, you need to follow their residency service/ training scheme. The admission is allowed on a merit basis.
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JIPMER PG Medical exam
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, JIPMER which is also based in Chandigarh accepts applications to MD/MS courses for the academic session that starts from January 2017. JIPMER, Puducherry which is under the Government of India since 1956 has been one of the most respected institutions in India. Entrance exams can be taken up at various centres in India.
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AFMC Pune
Based on AIPGMEE, candidates will be considered for admission to Armed Forces Medical Services. However, you got to keep an eye on the online updates of the program. Admission notices will be frequently put up and updated online. However, this is only limited to medical officers who are taking up the course, sponsored by para military and any other Government of India organization.
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AIIMS MD/ MS
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi offers applications for entrance examinations that lead to admission in Post- Doctoral degree and MD (Hospital Administration) and 6 year MD/MS/M.Ch. programs. AIIMS is present in various other places like Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Rishikesh etc. The institute is ranked high in terms of the atmosphere in which one can do research and enquiry.
If you’re willing to give one of these examinations, get set for some good preparation. Good luck!
