| Course | Duration | Qualification needed | Admission route |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB + English | NEET-UG + MCC / state counselling |
| BDS | 5 years | 10+2 PCB | NEET-UG + counselling |
| BAMS / BHMS | 5.5 years | 10+2 PCB | NEET-UG + counselling |
| D.Pharm | 2 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM | State entrance / merit (JEECUP in UP) |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM | State / university exam, CUET-UG or merit |
| B.Pharm Lateral Entry | 3 years (2nd year entry) | D.Pharm (PCI-approved) | State / university lateral-entry process |
| ANM | 2 years | 10+2, age 17–35 | Merit, entrance or state counselling |
| GNM | 3 years | 10+2 with English, min 40% | State entrance and counselling |
| B.Sc Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 PCB + English, 45% in PCB | Varies by state / university |
| DMLT | 1–2 years | 10+2 science | Merit or state allied-health entrance |
| B.Sc MLT | Typically 3 years | 10+2 science | Merit, university entrance or CUET-UG |
| B.Tech / B.E. | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + one more subject, min 45% | JEE Main, UPTAC, university exam or merit |
| Engineering Lateral Entry | 3 years (2nd year entry) | Diploma / eligible B.Sc with Maths | State / university lateral-entry process |
| M.Tech | Typically 2 years | Relevant B.E. / B.Tech | GATE or university entrance |
| BCA | Typically 3 years | 10+2 | University / state / institution route |
| MCA | Typically 2 years | Relevant graduation | University / state / institution route |
| B.Sc | 3 years (some 4 years) | 10+2 with relevant science | Class 12 merit or CUET-UG |
Duration: 4.5 years of academics plus 1 year of compulsory rotating internship
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English; generally 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories); minimum age 17 years by December 31
Entrance: NEET-UG is compulsory. 15% All India Quota through MCC; 85% state quota through the state counselling portal
Regulator: National Medical Commission (NMC). Degrees from non-recognised colleges are not valid
Indicative fees: Varies widely, roughly ₹8 lakh to ₹25 lakh+ per year in private colleges
Duration: About 5 years including internship
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with the minimum marks set by the regulator
Entrance: NEET-UG followed by counselling for the relevant seat category
Regulator: Dental Council of India (DCI)
Indicative fees: Shared on request, based on the college
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum age 17 years by December 31
Entrance: NEET-UG for the 2026 cycle, then AYUSH counselling
Regulator: National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
Indicative fees: Shared on request, based on the college
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; minimum age 17 years by December 31
Entrance: NEET-UG followed by counselling under the applicable homoeopathy framework
Regulator: National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)
Indicative fees: Shared on request, based on the college
Duration: 2 years, split into 4 semesters
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths; usually 45%–50% aggregate (40% for reserved categories); minimum age 17
Entrance: State-level merit or entrance (JEECUP counselling in Uttar Pradesh). Some private colleges fill vacant seats on 12th marks
Approval: Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approval and affiliation with a recognised state board or university
Indicative fees: ₹45,000 – ₹1,20,000 per year
Duration: 4 years, split into 8 semesters
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths; around 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories); minimum age 17
Entrance: Merit, state-level or university exams, or CUET-UG, depending on the college. No single exam applies to every college
Approval: PCI approval is mandatory, plus university affiliation (AICTE approval adds recognition)
Indicative fees: ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000 per year in private colleges
Eligibility: D.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution with around 45%–50% aggregate (40%–45% for reserved categories, per state rules)
Process: Through the state or university lateral-entry procedure; seats and documents vary
Benefit: Reduces the total degree duration from 4 years to about 3 years
Indicative fees: Same range as B.Pharm
Eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board (Arts, Science or specified vocational streams, per rules); age 17 on or before December 31 and up to 35; medically fit
Admission: Merit, entrance or state counselling depending on the state and institution
Approval: Indian Nursing Council (INC) and State Nursing Council recognition
Indicative fees: ₹20,000 – ₹80,000 per year (about ₹40,000 – ₹1,60,000 total)
Eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board with English as a subject and at least 40% marks; minimum age 17 by December 31
Admission: State entrance and counselling. In Uttar Pradesh, centralised through ABVMU for private institutes
Progression: Eligible GNM graduates can pursue Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, subject to registration and INC conditions
Indicative fees: ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 per year
Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; at least 45% aggregate in PCB; medically fit; age 17 by December 31
Admission: Varies: merit, state or university entrance, or centralised counselling. NEET applies only where officially required, for example the Armed Forces Medical Services route
Approval: INC and State Nursing Council status, plus university affiliation and approval for the current year’s intake
Indicative fees: ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 per year (private colleges); ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,50,000 per year (private universities)
Eligibility: 10+2 in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; some state boards accept relevant vocational science subjects
Admission: Merit based on 10+2 marks or a state-level allied health entrance
Recognition: Recognition by the state paramedical council or health science university
Career: Diagnostic laboratory technician in hospitals, diagnostic centres and blood banks
Eligibility: 10+2 with the required science subjects; exact subjects and marks vary by university
Admission: Merit, university-level entrance, state-level procedure or CUET-UG where the university participates
Verify: University recognition, college affiliation, exact programme title and practical training facilities
Duration: 4 years, split into 8 semesters
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Maths, plus one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Biology, IT or a technical vocational subject; generally 45% (40% for reserved categories)
Entrance: JEE Main with state counselling such as UPTAC, or university-level exams. Direct or merit admission where officially permitted
Approval: AICTE approval and UGC recognition, with affiliation to a state technical university such as AKTU
Indicative fees: ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 per year. CSE / AI-ML ₹75,000 – ₹3,00,000; IT / ECE / EE ₹60,000 – ₹2,50,000; Mechanical / Civil ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000
Eligibility: Recognised diploma, or certain recognised B.Sc degrees with Maths in 10+2, under the AICTE framework
Process: Minimum marks, entrance, seats and counselling are set by the state government and affiliating university
Benefit: Shorter remaining duration because you enter at the prescribed higher level
Entrance: GATE is the key exam. Some universities and institutes run their own entrance or other permitted routes
Eligibility: Relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology, as set by the institution
Eligibility: 10+2 as required by the university and institution
Admission: University, state or institutional entrance followed by merit or selection, counselling where applicable, document verification and fee payment
Eligibility: Relevant graduation as set by the university
Admission: University, state or institutional entrance, then selection and counselling where applicable
Duration: 3 years in six semesters; some universities offer a 4-year honours or research programme
Eligibility: Class 12 from a recognised board with subjects matching the specialisation; most colleges ask for about 45%–50%
Admission: Often on Class 12 marks; some private universities use their own tests or CUET-UG. Merit list or counselling may follow
Career paths: Research, industry roles, environmental management or higher studies such as M.Sc
No. Some courses need national or state exams, while others admit on Class 12 marks or university-level tests. The route depends on the course, state, college and year.
Not automatically. NEET becomes applicable only where the competent authority or specific route requires it, for example the Armed Forces Medical Services route.
Fees depend on the college, university, location, branch and facilities. The ranges shown here are indicative tuition only; hostel, lab and exam fees are usually extra.
Some routes exist, such as D.Pharm to B.Pharm 2nd year, Diploma to B.Tech 2nd year and GNM to Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, subject to eligibility and seats.