First things first for you to understand is that no matter what others say you have to follow your heart to be successful. Your parents might think that studying MBBS would give you a brighter future, but if you are hesitant to study MBBS for your career, it is never advisable for you to start something in which you have no interest.
Studying Medicine requires a lot of determination, courage, hard work and tonnes of emotional and mental investment at every step.Therefore, if you are unwilling or skeptical about it, then we advise you to follow your heart and you will surely be successful in whatever you choose.
Once cleared with your choice and goal, if you choose to pursue the field of medicine, below are the 7 things that you should keep in mind before taking the first step:
1. Eligibility Criteria
In order to pursue MBBS abroad or even in India, the any student must fulfill given criteria established by the National Medical Commission (NMC), erstwhile known as Medical Council of India (MCI):
2. Use the magic ingredient of success- ‘Confidence’
Know about the difficulty level of the complete course. It is a well known fact that studying MBBS is not a cake walk at all. It requires tremendous and at times exhaustive efforts. The only tool that can help you in this course is confidence. The right amount of confidence in your capabilities can help you to face off with any challenges.
For those who only dream to study, will always find MBBS a burden. But those candidates who are ready to sit for hours and hours to acquire knowledge, will always find it easy, more and more interesting. Hence, no one but you can decide the level of MBBS.
3. Budget
Budgeting is extremely important whenever you have to take any important decision such as studying MBBS. It will cost you a minimum of ? 50,000 if you are lucky enough to get the admission in the government medical universities in India. In case you have to choose between the government medical universities abroad and private medical universities of India, it is always advisable to opt for MBBS Abroad.
University |
Fee For MBBS in India |
Fee For MBBS Abroad |
Government Medical Universities |
Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 2 Lacs |
Rs. 20 Lacs - Rs. 46 Lacs |
Private Medical Universities |
Rs. 50 Lacs - Rs. 1 Cr |
Rs. 14 Lacs - Rs. 40 Lacs |
4. Bit of Management Skills
The student must learn some management skills to plan their study and personal life. For achieving targeted goals you must stick to a plan. Forecasting is a part of planning, learning from your past experience is good. Two essential skills to have would be time and stress management. It is always good to have an ambitious target to achieve, therefore it is quite justified to have high goals. But remember to be realistic towards your plans.
How to manage your study time?
What should you focus on?
5. Internet- The wonder Resource
The 21st century’s wonder child- The Internet is extremely efficient in providing you every form of information you would ever require. For students, the internet is like a vast library. Like every other thing, the use of the internet has many advantages and disadvantages but it acts as a savior to every student. The Internet is a vast resource for gaining knowledge and imparting it as well.
Since the medical universities lessons are very useful to the students but the students might feel frazzled because of the back to back classes. The Internet can not only be a successful resource of learning but also that of amusement.
6. Get yourself some ‘me’ time
Create a healthy schedule. Make time for not just your studies but also for your own self, your family and friends as they are your reliable assets. Remember to do some recreational activities with them.
7. Don’t just work hard, work smart!
This is the time when you are not only required to work hard but also work smart. The students should spend their time in studying the course smartly. Using the resources to their full potential, discovering and at times creating alternatives. No matter what situation you face, you must never feel burdened by your studies.