B.I.P.C
What After B.I.P.C ? Discover Your Career Pathways
MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Duration: 5.5 years
Eligibility: 12th BiPC (PCB), 50% aggregate
Entrance Exam: NEET
What You Study: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, etc
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Skills Needed: Patience, analytical thinking, compassion, critical decision-making
Career Pathways:
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Junior Doctor → Resident Doctor → Senior Doctor
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Work in Government or Private Hospitals
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Rural health centres, NGOs, Armed Forces
Future Opportunities:
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Postgraduate: MD/MS
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Super-specialisation (DM, MCh)
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Abroad exams: USMLE, PLAB, AMC
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Teaching in medical colleges
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Research & medical writing
Salary: ₹8–25 LPA+
BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Duration: 5 years (4 years + 1-year internship)
Eligibility: 12th BiPC, NEET
What You Study: Dental anatomy, Oral pathology, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics
Skills Needed: Precision, communication, patience, dexterity
Career Pathways:
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Dentist in Government/Private Hospitals
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Open own dental clinic
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Dental insurance firms
Future Opportunities:
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MDS (specialisation)
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Research & Teaching
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Abroad practice (after clearing licensing exams)
Salary: ₹6–15 LPA
Pharmacy — B.Pharm / D.Pharm
Duration:
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B.Pharm: 4 years
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D.Pharm: 2 years
Eligibility: 12th with PCB/M
Entrance: State-level / college entrance
What You Study: Pharmacology, Drug Chemistry, Pharmacy practice, Pharmaceutical analysis
Skills Needed: Attention to detail, accuracy, scientific knowledge
Career Pathways:
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Hospitals, Clinical pharmacies
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Pharmaceutical companies (Production, QA, R&D)
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Drug regulatory authorities
Future Opportunities:
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M.Pharm, Pharm.D
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Drug research, Clinical trials
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MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
Salary: ₹4–10 LPA
B.Sc Nursing
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 12th PCB
Entrance: State/College exams
What You Study: Anatomy, Physiology, Nursing care, Community health, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Skills Needed: Compassion, patience, resilience, multitasking
Career Pathways:
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Staff Nurse → Head Nurse → Nursing Superintendent
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Govt hospitals, Military hospitals
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International hospitals
Future Opportunities:
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M.Sc Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
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Healthcare Administration, Teaching
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Abroad jobs
Salary: ₹4–8 LPA
BPT — Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Duration: 4.5 years
Eligibility: 12th PCB
What You Study: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Rehabilitation, Sports physiotherapy
Skills Needed: Empathy, patience, interpersonal skills, observation
Career Pathways:
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Physiotherapist in hospitals, rehab centres, sports teams
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Orthopedic clinics, fitness centres
Future Opportunities:
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MPT (specialisations)
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Sports physio, Neuro physio, Research
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Start own clinic
Salary: ₹5–12 LPA
BAMS — Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
Duration: 5.5 years
Eligibility: 12th PCB, NEET
What You Study: Anatomy, Physiology, Ayurvedic medicine, Surgery, Panchakarma
Skills Needed: Interest in traditional medicine, patience, communication
Career Pathways:
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Ayurvedic doctor → Govt or Pvt hospitals
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Start ayurvedic clinic or wellness centre
Future Opportunities:
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MD Ayurveda
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Teaching in Ayurvedic colleges
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Research in herbal medicine
Salary: ₹6–12 LPA
BHMS — Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
Duration: 5.5 years
Eligibility: 12th PCB, NEET
What You Study: Anatomy, Physiology, Homeopathic Materia Medica, Organon, Community Medicine
Career Pathways:
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Homeopathic doctor in hospitals
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Private clinics, NGOs
Future Opportunities:
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MD Homeopathy
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Research, Teaching, Abroad practice
Salary: ₹5–10 LPA
BUMS — Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
Duration: 5.5 years
Eligibility: 12th PCB, NEET
What You Study: Unani philosophy, Pharmacology, Medicine, Surgery
Career Pathways:
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Unani doctor → Govt/Private hospitals
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Start own Unani clinic
Future Opportunities:
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MD Unani, Research, Govt services
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Teaching in Unani colleges
Salary: ₹5–10 LPA
Allied Health & Paramedical Courses
Duration:
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B.Sc: 3–4 years
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Diploma: 1–2 years
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Eligibility: 12th PCB
Popular Courses:
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Radiology & Imaging Technology
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Medical Lab Technology
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Anesthesia Technology
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Operation Theatre Technology
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Emergency Care, Dialysis Tech, Optometry
Career Pathways:
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Hospitals, Labs, Diagnostic centres
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Emergency services, Rehab clinics
Future Opportunities:
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M.Sc Allied Health, MPH, MBA Healthcare
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Research labs, Public health
Salary: ₹3–8 LPA
Other Options After BiPC
Life Sciences: B.Sc Biotech, Microbiology, Genetics, Zoology, Botany
Agriculture & Environment: B.Sc Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science
Other Fields: B.Sc Psychology, B.Sc Forensic Science, B.Sc Food & Nutrition, B.Sc Food Tech
Careers:
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Research labs, Food industry, Pharma R&D
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Teaching, Public health, Government services
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Abroad PG & Research
Salary: ₹3–10 LPA