Missed NEET UG 2023? Check Out 7 Top Medical Courses Beyond MBBS

On May 7, 2023, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) 2023, a highly competitive medical exam lasting 3 hours and 20 minutes. Over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the exam across 499 cities in India and abroad, as NEET UG 2023 serves as a gateway for pursuing undergraduate courses in Medical, Dental, AYUSH, Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), and Animal Husbandry (AH) colleges. The NEET UG 2023 answer key is expected to be released soon, followed by the final results by the exam conducting body.

For those who missed NEET UG this year, there are several other medical courses available besides the traditional Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Some top options include:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), a 5-year undergraduate course that focuses on dentistry and includes the study of oral anatomy, dental materials, and orthodontics.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), a 4-year undergraduate course that focuses on pharmaceuticals and includes the study of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, and more.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), a 4-year undergraduate program that entirely focuses on physical therapy and includes the study of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), a 5-year undergraduate course that focuses on Ayurvedic medicine and includes the study of Ayurvedic principles, anatomy, and pharmacology.
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), a 5-year undergraduate program that focuses on Homeopathic medicine and includes the study of homoeopathic principles and materia medica.
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), a 5-year undergraduate course that emphasizes Unani medicine and covers the study of Unani principles, anatomy, and pharmacology.
Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS), a 5.5-year undergraduate course that combines traditional medicine with yoga and natural therapies and includes the study of naturopathy, yoga, and nutrition.

Other medical courses beyond MBBS that are worth considering include Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology, among others.