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Salary of a Doctor in India: MBBS Doctor Salary, Neuro Surgeon Salary, AIIMS Doctor Salary, 2023

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In India, choosing to become a Doctor is one of the most highly regarded and one of the most sought-after professions. Becoming a doctor is not an easy task, as there are multiple crossovers that need to be fulfilled, such as obtaining relevant degrees, enrolling in top colleges, securing top ranks, and others. These factors will then justify the range of salary that a Doctor can ask along with other associated perks and benefits that tags along with the profession. India is home to more than 12.5 Lakh allopathy doctors and 3.71 Lakh specialist doctors.

The average starting salary of a Doctor in India usually comes up to INR 5.04 LPA. However, with gradual experience and knowledge the highest salary of a Senior Doctor in India ranges from INR 20.5 LPA - 35.50 LPA. Various other factors determine the salary of a Doctor in India, such as their qualifications, core competencies, and relevant years of experience, which are discussed in the later sections. 

To become a Doctor, aspiring candidates can pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Courses such as MBBS or MD / MS. India is home to several top governments and private Medical Colleges, that enrol students on the basis of Medical Entrance Exams such as NEET, WB JEE (MBBS), and JIPMER. 

Average Salary of a Doctor in India

The average salary of a Doctor in India with an MBBS degree along with 4 – 5 years of substantial experience, usually ranges from INR 4 LPA - 7.50 LPA. However, candidates who have completed their MS or MD degrees can earn up to as much as INR 10 LPA with substantial years of experience ranging from 5 – 7 years. The salary of a Doctor working in private hospitals can go up to INR 1 Lakh per month or in certain cases even more. Surgeons, Gynecologists, and Prosthodontists are the highest paid Doctors in India with an average annual salary of INR 1.91 Crore, INR 1.77 Crore, and INR 1.67 Crore respectively. 

The average salary of a Doctor in India working in government and private hospitals also has a stark difference, where it can be observed that the salary of a Doctor in India working for a government hospital is INR 38 LPA, whereas the salary of a Doctor in India working for a private hospital is INR 50.4 LPA. Read More: Types of Doctors

Salary of a Doctor in India: Hospital Wise

India is home to more than 13,000 government hospitals and 44,000 private hospitals spread across different states and cities. The average salary of a Doctor in India across various hospitals is tabulated below for your reference, 

Name of the Hospitals Average Annual Salary (INR)
Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai 8.4 L
Sankara Netralaya, Chennai 9 L
Fortis Hospital, Kolkata 9.5 L
AIIMS, Delhi 9.8 L
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi 11 L
Christian Medical College, Vellore 12 L
PGIMER, Chandigarh 12.3 L
Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai 13.4 L
JIPMER, Pondicherry 14.4 L
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 18 L

Read More: Courses After MBBS

Salary of a Doctor: Specialization Wise

Candidates aspiring to become a Doctor can take up various specializations in Cardiology, Neurology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and others. The salary for each depends on their intricacies and depth of required knowledge. 

Tabulated below is the average salary of a Doctor based on their specialization pursued. 

Specializations Average Annual Salary
Cardiologists Check Salary
Neurologists Check Salary
General Physician Check Salary
ENT Specialist Check Salary
Pediatrician Check Salary
Dentists Check Salary
Oncologists Check Salary
Psychiatrists Check Salary

Also Check: MD Admission 2023

Salary of a Doctor in India: Qualification Wise

The average salary of a Doctor in India is based on the qualifications both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees pursued. As discussed the minimum basic education required to become a Doctor is that an MBBS degree. Other than this there are several other associated degrees that can be pursued to become a Doctor.

Tabulated below are the various qualifications that can be pursued to become a Doctor along with their average salaries. 

Qualification Degrees Average Annual Salary (INR)
MBBS 12 L
BDS 4.1 L
BAMS 8.1 L
BHMS 10 L
MD 20 L
MS 35 L
DNB 35 L

Read More: Courses Without NEET

Salary of a Doctor in India: City Wise

The salary of a Doctor also depends on the location or the residing city. Candidates who live on the outskirts are paid comparatively less than those residing in metro cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Pune. 

Tabulated below is the city-wise salary of a Doctor for your reference.

Name of the Cities Average Annual Salary (INR)
Mumbai 25.3 L
Delhi 16.83 L
Kolkata 14 L
Bangalore 13.92 L
Hyderabad 18.8 L

Salary of a Doctor: Country Wise

Considering the vastness of the subject and its varied disciplines becoming a doctor is not only just restricted to India but has its scope abroad as well. The salary structure for doctors abroad is comparatively more than that of India.

Tabulated below is the salary structure of a Doctor across various countries.

Name of the Countries Average Annual Salary (INR)
Australia 1.18 Crore
Austria 1.38 Crore
Switzerland 1.90 Crore
Germany 51.77 Lakhs
USA 1.70 Crore

Areas of Recruitment for Doctors

After completing an MBBS or MD / MS degree, there are various sectors that can be chosen as a designated area or field of work. Post completing an MD / MS degree, students can look forward to building their careers in both government and private hospitals. Read More: MBBS Jobs

The table below will discuss some of the major areas that an MBBS or MD / MS student can look towards to work, 

Biomedical Companies Health Centers Hospitals
Laboratories Medical Colleges Non - Profit Organizations
Polyclinics Nursing Homes -

Top Recruiters for Doctors

Tabulated below are the names of some of the top recruiters who hire fresher as well as experienced MBBS and MD / MS graduates, 

AIIMS, Delhi Fortis Hospital, Kolkata
Medanta Hospital Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
JIPMER, Puducherry Sankara Netralaya, Chennai
Wockhardt Hospital PGIMER, Chandigarh

Salary of a Doctor in India: FAQs

Ques. What is the salary of an MBBS-qualified Doctor in India?

Ans. The average salary of an MBBS Doctor in India ranges from INR 6 LPA - 12 LPA.

Ques. What is the salary of a Doctor in India per month?

Ans. The average salary of a Doctor in India per month is INR 60,893.

Ques. What is the highest salary of a Doctor in India?

Ans. The highest salary of a Doctor in India is INR 50.04 LPA.

Ques. What is the salary of an MDqualified Doctor?

Ans. The average salary of an MD Doctor in India is INR 25.9 LPA.

Ques. What is the salary of a Doctor in the Indian Army?

Ans. The average salary of a Doctor in the Indian Army ranges from INR 10.59 LPA - 19.11 LPA.

Ques. What is the minimum salary of a Doctor in India?

Ans. The minimum salary of a Doctor in India is INR 4 LPA.

Ques. Which Doctor has the highest salary in India?

Ans. The following doctors are the highest-paid, 

  • Cardiologist
  • Orthopedic
  • Neurologists
  • Urologists
  • Nephrologists

Ques. Who is the No 1 doctor in India?

Ans. Dr. Panda, also known as one of the safest heart surgeons in the world, is the No 1 doctor in India.

Ques. Who earns more, a doctor or an engineer?

Ans. Both the fields of Doctors vs Engineers are different and have a definite subject study. If you excel in your job profile you will earn no matter what profession you are into.

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Answered Questions

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How much marks should I score in the AIIMS entrance exam to secure an MBBS seat in AIIMS Delhi?

AM

Anuja Mishra

30 Jun 22

As per the cutoff trends, you need to score around 150+ in the AIIMS entrance examination to get a seat at AIIMS Delhi. However, the required cutoff can’t be predicted beforehand. It changes each year depending on different parameters such as the difficulty level of the question papers, the number of applicants, etc. 

The video explains the NEET score required to do MBBS from AIIMS

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How is the life of an MBBS student at KJ Somaiya medical college, Mumbai?

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Nisha Khanna

23 Mar 21

Like two faces of the coin, each and every college have its own positive and negative aspects. Let us look through a few of them in order to find out the student satisfaction.

Positive aspects:

  • Curriculum: Academics are taken very seriously here. The curriculum is well designed, portions are always completed on time and professors are always on hand if you need any help.
  • Class strength: Entire batch will have only fifty students. So each one of you will get special attention. The student-faculty ratio is amazing. 
  • Ragging free campus: So far there are no complaints of ragging on campus. And any complaints regarding the same will be taken seriously. The locality around campus is safe for women in all aspects.
  • Location: If you live in Mumbai and wouldn't prefer traveling a long distance or do not wish to stay in a hostel, K J Somaiya is perfect for you. 
  • Facilities: College offers you amazing facilities. Libraries are stocked. The hostel is next to the college. The canteen is amazing. The campus even offers you football turf, cricket ground, skating rink, and indoor table tennis hall.
  • Private hospital: Being a privately funded hospital patients aren't scarce, but the place isn't overcrowded too. This gives you ample time for your PG preparation and also perfect clinical exposure.

Negative aspects:

  • High tuition fee: The fee is extremely high for an infrastructure which they offer. 3/4th of the college is non-air-conditioned. Girls’ hostels are pretty good but boys’ hostels are below average. Compared to other colleges, the needs are not fully met for the price you pay.
  • Extracurricular activities: There is not much encouragement from the management for participation in extracurricular activities. Yearly fest namely 'Akarshan' is all that college has to offer to you.
  • Strict attendance: Attendance is strictly maintained. If you fail to meet the minimum requirement you may be detained or your grades might be affected.

If the positive aspects from your perspective outweigh the negative ones, then college life is pretty good at KJ Somaiya. If money is not your primary concern and if you prefer Mumbai to study then this is the perfect college for you!

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What is the fee structure of an MBBS at AIIMS Rishikesh?

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Arul Singh

29 Apr 22

AIIMS Rishikesh fees for MBBS are INR 5,856. Here are the fee details.

Academic & Other fees  Fees (in INR) Hostel & Other fees  Fees (in INR) 
Registration fees  25 Hostel rent 990
Caution money  100 Gymkhana fee 220
Tuition fee 1350 Pot fund  1320
Laboratory fee 90 Electricity charges 198
Student Union fee 63 Mess Security (refundable) 500
- Hostel security (refundable) 1000
Total  1628 Total 4228
Grand Total 5856

For a medical college, the course fee is one of the most inexpensive in the state.

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How is life as an MBBS student in JIPMER?

SS

Suman Sharma

06 Oct 21

Life is exciting as an MBBS student in JIPMER. One of my friends studied there, and here’s what he mentioned about it.

  • The campus is lush green. The weather is always good with clear skies and on clear nights stars are visible. 
  • There is very little pollution so the stars are clearly visible at night. 
  • The college starts at 8 AM and the professors are very punctual at that time so they don’t tolerate even a slight delay. Punctuality is a must here. 
  • The students always have to dress appropriately and are not allowed to wear slippers.
  • The exams conducted are lengthy with less time duration however it prepares students for the best. 
  • It’s sometimes hard to deal with a patient in just 60 minutes even after knowing that they are in a lot of pain. 
  • Students sometimes lose their cool and their patience. 
  • The faculties are really nice and helpful. 
  • They are also well-known personalities in their respective fields with lots of research or doctoral background. 

In general the academic pressure was very high and students were loaded with many exams and strict attendance policy. You get to meet amazing intellectuals as guest speakers or during organized camps.

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KC

How is an MBBS at Sharda University, as the fee structure is too high?

KJ

Khushi Jha

15 May 21

A friend of mine is doing an internship at Sharda University and is regretting each day he has to spend there. He says the money being spent for this purpose could have been put to better use.

Sharda University spends a fortune on its marketing but fails to deliver the facilities. The faculty is least interested in teaching the students and taking care of patients. The junior doctors do most of the hard work. There are very few surgeries performed. In addition to that, even normal deliveries of a sufficient number are not done. The internship involves making fake patient files. This is what they do during their clinical postings.

There are a lot of fees which are not mentioned in the advertisement(s). Other than these, Sharda University is a pretty popular college if you want to have fun. However, if you are serious about your life, look for other options.

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What happens at the first day in AIIMS Delhi for an MBBS?

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Snigdha Roy

28 Sept 21

I have a friend from AIIMS, New Delhi, and here are some snippets of his experience from his initial days. 

  • The first day he got to know that he will be studying at AIIMS Delhi was quite overwhelming for him. He got many calls from his family and friends. He also received a video call from four of his seniors who seemed scary at that time but after his freshers, they will become his favorite seniors.
  • When he reached the AIIMS campus, the first thing that he wanted to do was stand in front of the garden which he had thought of for about two years and get a picture clicked. But he ended up getting confused between gate number one and gate number two and entered through gate 3. It’s better if you know a few seniors beforehand, they might take you to the hostel and your room, and then it becomes an interactive experience.
  • On the first day of CREST, his parents made sure he was settled in the hostel. Then the first thing of the day was the director‘s address in the Dr. Ramalinga Swamy board room. As the day progressed, he got to meet various people. Some of them became his best friends in a month. After this, he was taken to the campus and the hospital. He also visited CRHSP Ballabgarh the next day which is the sub-district Hospital under AIIMS where students are posted during their third years and internships. They also visited a PHC in Chains which is a village posting after the internship.

This was his initial experience at AIIMS. 

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DM

Why do AIIMS Delhi students get a very short percentage in an MBBS even though they are intelligent?

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Abhishek Singhania

13 Oct 21

Your intelligence is determined by your hard work. Even if you have an IQ of 200 and do not work hard, you can still fail MBBS. Medicine, in general, is a test of determination, patience, and perseverance rather than intelligence.

Overall it all depends on you, if you don’t study, your IQ won’t help you pass your exams.

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Can someone give me a priority order for these MBBS colleges Seth Gs , Grant, KGMU, BHU, CMC Vellore, AIIMS (except Delhi)?

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Nikhil Mishra

18 Nov 22

Every college is good in one or the other aspects. Its location, faculty, and infrastructure are the main factors that determine a college's priority. The following list contains the colleges in order of priority based on their pros and cons.

Pros:

  • BHU: No requirement to sign a bond

  • Seth GS: Located in Mumbai with the best academic structure 

  • KGMU Lucknow: The location and academic structure are perfect.

  • Other AIIMS: No need to sign any bond and the fee structure is affordable. AIIMS tag can help you with USMLE purposes.

Cons:

  • BHU: Located in Varanasi, it lacks the facilities of metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai

  • Seth GS: Mumbai is expensive and a bond of 1 year needs to be signed

  • CMC Vellore: You will have to learn Tamil as it is located South India. The fee structure is pretty expensive.

  • Other AIIMS: They are usually not located in a good location except for Bhopal and Bhubaneswar.

The preferred order as per the pros and cons can be - BHU> AIIMS> KGMU> Grant> Seth GS> CMC Vellore

One college can be good for you but bad for others. This is because your own needs determine which college is best for you. So choose wisely.

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Will CMC Vellore allow MBBS admission this year?

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Prashant Ranjan

04 May 22

Yes, CMC Vellore will allow admission for 2022. The application for MBBS 2022 has started. Here are the important dates for CMC Vellore MBBS admission 2022.

Process Dates 
Online application starts 2nd May 2022
Last date for submission of online application with payment  3rd June 2022
Last date for Submission of required documents  8th June 2022
Last date for receipt of certification forms from Minority Network organizations 24th June 2022
Online submission of NEET (UG) 2022 score  To be announced
Online submission of ARNo & Rank of TN Management quota 2022 To be announced
Counseling by Tamil Nadu Selection committee, DME, Chennai To be announced

Here is a detailed video on CMC Admission 2023

You can visit CMC Vellore, to know the admission process in detail. 

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How is AIIMS Raipur? How will life change if I do an MBBS from there for the rest of 5.5 years? Do students make trips from there?

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Sagnik Talukdar

16 Nov 22

AIIMS Raipur is already a leading figure in the field of medical education. This is a result of its top-notch infrastructure and elaborate teaching methods. It satisfies modern-day demands and your life will completely change if you opt for this college to pursue an MBBS. I have enumerated some points to convince you of the same:

  • You will be spending your first year at the Kabir Nagar Campus. This campus has lush green surroundings with a very clean environment. You will love your time here.

  • The hostel facilities are remarkable. Boys get a 2BHK flat with 3 boys in a flat whereas girls get a 3 BHK flat with 5 girls in a flat.

  • The college building comprises 3 floors with all the facilities you need to become a good medical student.

  • The hygiene here is notable. 

  • AIIMS offers excellent sports facilities like an indoor badminton court, volleyball (outdoor) basketball, 3–4 tables for table tennis, a football/cricket ground, and a mat for kabaddi.

  • The annual fest Oriana is the cherry on top. You will have a once-in-a-lifetime experience here.

So yes, your life will definitely change for the better if you opt for this college.

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