Healthcare
Doctor (MBBS)
Diagnoses illness, plans treatment and looks after patients; MBBS is the base degree before any specialisation.
SteadyRough pay: ₹6–40 LPA
A typical week
- See patients, take histories and examine them
- Order tests and read the results
- Prescribe treatment and explain it plainly
- Handle emergencies and refer to specialists
- Keep clear medical records
Skills that matter
- Clinical reasoning
- Calm decisions under pressure
- Listening and explaining without jargon
- Ethics and patient confidentiality
- Teamwork with nurses and specialists
How people get started
- Study Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12
- Qualify the NEET-UG entrance examination
- Complete the MBBS course and the compulsory internship
- Register with the National Medical Commission or the State Medical Council
- Optionally train further in a speciality through PG entrance exams
Pay
₹6–40 lakh per year, from entry level to experienced.
Early-career pay is modest, especially during training. Specialists and private practice vary enormously.
A rough, rounded guide only. Check current job postings and official sources before deciding. Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026.
How AI is changing this role
AI is being used to help read scans and flag risks. Examining the patient and taking the final decision stay with the doctor.
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