When you clear NEET, India’s national entrance exam for medical courses. Also known as National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, it opens the door to becoming a doctor—but it’s just the first step. Millions take NEET every year, but not everyone knows what comes next. The real question isn’t just can you get into medical school? It’s what kind of doctor do you want to become?
After MBBS, you’ll face choices: go for a super-specialty like neurosurgery or cardiology? Stay general and open your own clinic? Join the government system or work abroad? Each path has different demands, pay, and lifestyle trade-offs. For example, a radiologist, a doctor who uses imaging like X-rays and MRIs to diagnose illness often earns more than a general physician but needs 6+ years of extra training. Meanwhile, a family physician, a doctor who treats patients of all ages in outpatient settings may have lower pay but better work-life balance. Then there’s AI in diagnostics, technology that’s changing how doctors interpret scans and test results—a tool now used in top hospitals, but not yet part of most medical curricula.
Money isn’t the only factor. The most stressful specialties—like emergency medicine or neurosurgery—have high burnout rates. The most rewarding ones often involve long-term patient relationships, like pediatrics or psychiatry. And while many assume government jobs are safest, private practice can pay 3–5x more if you build a strong reputation. What most students don’t realize is that your success after NEET depends less on your rank and more on your focus after MBBS. Do you want to research? Teach? Lead? Or just treat patients without bureaucracy?
Below, you’ll find real insights from students who’ve walked this path. We’ve pulled together posts on coaching, syllabus choices, salary trends, and career traps—everything you need to pick your next move without wasting time on the wrong path. No fluff. Just what works.
After clearing NEET, choosing the right medical specialization matters more than you think. Learn which doctor roles fit your personality, lifestyle, and goals - from surgery to psychiatry to dermatology.
