India

In India, a medical college is an educational institution that provides medical education.Indian law requires these institutions to be recognized by the Medical Council of India. In general, admission was based on one of the following:

1. Marks obtained in the competitive examinations conducted at central level (NEET)
2. Marks obtained in the final examinations of Std. XII.
3. Donation/Management based seats.

Entrance examinations are conducted by the following agencies

• AIIMS Entrance Exams – All India Institute of Medical Science
• NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) - National Testing Agency
• JIPMER Entrance Exams – Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research

Other health care courses in India include

1. 1. B.A.M.S., Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery followed by M.D.
2. B.N.Y.S., Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences followed by M.D.[16]
3. B.U.M.S., Bachelor of Unani Medine and Surgery followed by M.D.
4. B.S.M.S., Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery followed by M.D.
5. B.H.M.S., Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery followed by M.D.

Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha Homeopathy are collectively called as AYUSH – Alternative medicine.

1. M.Sc Medical , Ph.D Medical.[17]
2. BSc, MSc Nursing
3. BSc Medical Lab Technology
4. B.Pharm, M.Pharm. PharmD, PhD
5. B.P.T, M.P.T, PhD (Physiotherapy)
6. [B.D.S], M.D.S [(Dental Surgery)]
7. [B.O.T] [Occupational Therap]
8. BSc [Speech Therapy]
9. Bsc [Neurology]