814 programmes · 2026 admissions

Find the Right Medical Course for 2026

Compare every healthcare programme in India — MBBS, BDS, BAMS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm and postgraduate MD/MS — by eligibility, duration, fees and career scope. Verified for the 2026 admission cycle.

814 programmes11 streams₹20K – ₹26.5L feesNEET-based entry

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8 levels

Undergraduate

MBBS · BDS · B.Sc Nursing

NEET-UG95

Postgraduate

MD · MS · MDS

NEET-PG269

Postgraduate Diploma

PG diplomas

Merit / State44

Super Speciality

DM · M.Ch

NEET-SS25

Doctorate

PhD · doctoral

Institute106

Fellowship

Fellowships

Institute51

Diploma

D.Pharm · GNM · ANM

Merit / State113

Certificate

Certificate courses

Merit / State111

Medical Courses in India 2026: An Overview

India offers one of the widest ranges of healthcare education in the world, spanning nine broad streams — Medicine, Dental, AYUSH, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical, Allied Health Sciences, Veterinary and Healthcare Management — across undergraduate, postgraduate, super-speciality and diploma levels.

Most undergraduate medical and dental admissions in 2026 are driven by NEET-UG, while postgraduate seats use NEET-PG, NEET-MDS or INI-CET. Choosing a course means weighing its duration, eligibility, fee range, the number of colleges that offer it and the career scope after graduation. The guide below breaks down each factor.

Trending Courses 2026

The most in-demand programmes for 2026 — ranked by student demand & colleges offering them.

#1 TrendingUndergraduate

MBBS

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Medicine NEET-UG

Duration

5.5 Years

Colleges

826

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹49K – ₹22.3L

Student demandVery high demand90/100

Explore MBBS

#2 TrendingUndergraduate

BDS

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Dental NEET-UG

Duration

4 Years

Colleges

324

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹41K – ₹17.2L

Student demandVery high demand86/100

Explore BDS

#3 TrendingUndergraduate

BAMS

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

AYUSH NEET-UG

Duration

5.5 Years

Colleges

214

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹36K – ₹22.3L

Student demandHigh demand74/100

Explore BAMS

#4 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmacy Merit / State

Duration

4 Years

Colleges

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand78/100

Explore B.Pharm

#5 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Pharmacovigilance)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacy Merit / State

Duration

4 Years

Colleges

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand78/100

Explore B.Pharm

#6 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Regulatory Affairs)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Regulatory Affairs

Pharmacy Merit / State

Duration

4 Years

Colleges

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand73/100

Explore B.Pharm

#7 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Unani)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Unani

AYUSH NEET-UG

Duration

3 Years

Colleges

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand72/100

Explore B.Pharm

#8 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Pharmacy Practice)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Merit / State

Duration

4 Years

Colleges

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand72/100

Explore B.Pharm

#9 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Pharmacology)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Pharmacology

Pharmacy Merit / State

Duration

3 Years

Colleges

159

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand72/100

Explore B.Pharm

#10 TrendingUndergraduate

B.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Technology)

Bachelor of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmacy Merit / State

Duration

4 Years

Colleges

Level

Undergraduate

Avg Fees

₹56K – ₹11.7L

Student demandHigh demand72/100

Explore B.Pharm

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Healthcare Management UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Hospital Administration)

Bachelor of Science – Hospital Administration

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 121
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: AICTE

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology

Duration: 4 Years
Colleges: 26
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Mental Health)

Bachelor of Science – Mental Health

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 7
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Allied Health Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 1
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Renal Dialysis Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Renal Dialysis Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 25
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Anaesthesia and Critical Care)

Bachelor of Science – Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 0
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Nursing UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Nursing)

Bachelor of Science – Nursing

Duration: 4 Years
Colleges: 2,178
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: INC

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Emergency and Trauma Care Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Emergency and Trauma Care Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 5
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Dialysis)

Bachelor of Science – Dialysis

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 0
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Respiratory Therapy)

Bachelor of Science – Respiratory Therapy

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 67
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Emergency Medical Services)

Bachelor of Science – Emergency Medical Services

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 0
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Biotechnology & Life Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Industrial Microbiology)

Bachelor of Science – Industrial Microbiology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 88
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: UGC

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Neurophysiology Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Neurophysiology Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 2
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Allied Health Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Ophthalmic Techniques)

Bachelor of Science – Ophthalmic Techniques

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 5
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Allied Health Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Audiology)

Bachelor of Science – Audiology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 27
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Allied Health Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques)

Bachelor of Science – Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 4
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Allied Health Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Optometry)

Bachelor of Science – Optometry

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 453
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Rehabilitation Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Occupational Therapy)

Bachelor of Science – Occupational Therapy

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 46
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: RCI

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Biotechnology & Life Sciences UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Physiology)

Bachelor of Science – Physiology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 60
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: UGC

Specialisation under B.Sc.

AYUSH UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Acupuncture)

Bachelor of Science – Acupuncture

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 2
Entrance exam: NEET-UG
Recognised by: NCISM / NCH

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Operation Theatre Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Operation Theatre Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 537
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Blood Bank Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Blood Bank Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 1
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Emergency Medicine Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Emergency Medicine Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 0
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.

Paramedical UndergraduateSpecialisation

B.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine Technology)

Bachelor of Science – Nuclear Medicine Technology

Duration: 3 Years
Colleges: 11
Entrance exam: Merit / State
Recognised by: NCAHP

Specialisation under B.Sc.