Doctors are always perceived as saviours. No wonder, then, that medicine is regarded as a respected and a lucrative career option by young professionals, today.
According to the Medical Council of India (MCI), there are 273 Indian medical colleges, with a total capacity to train 31,298 Indian medical students each year. With the number of aspirants increasing each year, people with good preparation, and the ability to handle pressure have an edge in these entrance exams.
The first question that comes to mind, when you think about preparing for the medical entrance exam is the syllabus. The syllabus for almost all medical entrance exams, for the M.B.B.S programme in India is similar. You can keep the AIPMT Syllabus as a reference point.
The exam preparation time varies from one individual to another, but the start of class 11th is considered the best time to start preparing for the medical entrance exams, since the syllabus for these entrance exams is almost same as that of class 11th and 12th.
Medical Entrance Exam Basic Pattern
The language of a medical question paper can be both English and Hindi.
Medical entrance test may be a one stage or two stage entrance examination. If the exam is of one stage then a mains exam is conducted to execute the selection process, whereas if it a two stage entrance exam, then first a preliminary and next a mains exam is conducted for the purpose of selection.
Any medical entrance exam question paper usually divided in four parts namely Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Knowledge.
It may consists of 200 objective and reasoning type questions; 60 each from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The General Knowledge section may consist of 20 questions.
Each question has four choices and 1 mark is offered for each correct choice. One third marks are however detected for every wrong answer.
Once the results for the medical entrance exams are announced, counseling letter is sent to all the successful candidates with a prospectus of comprehensive admission procedure as may apply.
Top Medical Entrance Exams Pattern
A. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS MBBS)
AIIMS Entrance for MBBS is a paper-based test of 3 ½ hours duration. This exam would consist of 200 objective type (multiple choice and assertion-reason type); 60 questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General knowledge are asked. 20 questions are asked from General Knowledge and there is negative marking for incorrect answers. After the declaration of the result a final list for counselling is prepared based on merit.
B. All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Examination (AIPMT)
This exam is conducted by the CBSE. The preliminary examination consists of 200 objective type questions from the Physics, Chemistry and Biology and the final examination consists of 120 objective type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
C. Armed Forces Medical College Entrance Examination (AFMC Entrance Exam)
This exam is conducted by the Armed Forces Medical College,Pune. It consists of 200 objective type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. However, it also includes questions to assess English language skills, comprehension skills, logical reasoning skills, and the general intelligence level of the candidates.
D. JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research)
This exam consists of 200 Multiple Choice Questions, equally distributed among English, Botany, Zoology, Physics and Chemistry. The evaluation is fully computerized and there is no negative marking.
E. Association of Managements of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges (AMUPMDC)
This is a common entrance examination for the admissions to the postgraduate courses, both dental and medical degrees for the unaided private medical colleges in Maharashtra. It comprises of 200 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Medical Entrance Exam Syllabus
To become a doctor one has to secure excellent scores at biology, chemistry, physics, Mathematics, and English. Students who have completed their class 12 with science background are eligible to apply for medical entrance exams. However, certain exams will require the students to have a pass in the B.S or Pre Medical background.
The syllabus of medical exams will be of class 12th. Questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry and Biology topics at 11th and 12th CBSE/ICSE and state boards. Usually, the questions are objective type. The paper consiists of 200 questions and the duration is of 3 hours. Barring a few state level or specific private institutions exams, such exams have negative marking. Hence, students must answer only those questions for which they are sure of the answer.
Medical Entrance Exam Eligibility
The minimum age of the candidate should not be less than 17 years.
A candidate must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board and English as one ofthe main subjects.
A candidate should have passed the 10+2 exam with 60% aggregate in Chemistry, Biology, English and Physics.
The minimum passing percentage for the reserve categories is 55 % to appear in the entrance exams.
Those candidates who are waiting for results may also apply to appear in the medical entrancetests.
Popular Medical Courses Exam Pattern
1. Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
The preparation for MBBS Entrance Exam entails study of the following subjects:Botany - Anatomy and physiology of plants, systematic study of systems, Man& environment, cell biology, elementary genetics, development and biology, botany and human welfare.Zoology - Histology anatomy, physiology, reproductive system, developmental biology, diversity of animal life, genetics and evolutionChemistry - General organic and inorganic chemistry, structure of atoms, molecule and chemical bond, periodic properties of elements, organic chemistry introduction, nomenclature of organic compounds, Physical chemistry : state of matter, energetics, chemical equilibrium etc.
Physics - Physical chemical, physics , measurement motion and kinetics, optics, Kinetic theory of gases, dynamics, electricity, electronics, electromagnetic induction, solids, nuclear physics, electrostatic devices.
The MBBS entrance examination is conducted in 2 stagesStage 1: Preliminary exam consists of one examination of 3 hours duration. 200 multiple choice questions are asked Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.Stage 2: Final exam consists of one examination of 3 hours duration. In this paper, 200 objective questions from Logics and Reasoning, General Intelligence, English Language and comprehension may be asked.
2. Bachelors of Dental Sciences (BDS)
To get admission into BDS, a candidate has to clear Pre-Medical or Pre-Dental Entrance Exam, conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education. It is a common entrance test used for admission in both MBBS and BDS. The allocation of institutions is based on merit basis. The syllabus of this pre-medical test is based on the level of 10+2 that is studied by the students according to the syllabus across India.
Pre-Medical Test comprises two parts – preliminary exam and final examination. Preliminary exam is of three hours duration and comprises of objective type questions. After qualifying the preliminary exam, successful candidates appear for final exam. Final exam is divided into two papers:
First paper consists of objective type questions from Physics and Chemistry
Second paper consists of questions from Biology (Botany and Zoology)
Time of Medical Entrance Exam
1. The announcement for All India Pre-medical Examination comes in January and tests are conducted in March or April. State Level examinations are announced in January and conducted in March-April.
2. National level institute examinations are announced usually in January- March and test conducted in May-June.
General Tips For Medical Entrance Exam Preparation
Following are the guidelines to help you prepare better for the medical entrance exams:
1) Have a long term goal of finishing the syllabus till X date, but focus more on short term goals. The syllabus is vast, take baby steps. Don’t plan well in advance. Plan for a day or a week. Set realistic targets for a week and check your progress at the end of the week.
2) Do not buy every book in town. Go through the NCERT books thoroughly, and refer another 1 or 2 books for each subject for the numerical aspect and to know a little more about a particular topic.
3) Focus more on clearing your fundamentals. Clear your concepts, only then move to the depths of a particular topic.
4) In case you feel you do not understand a certain concept, do not hesitate to ask your friends or mentors.
5) Make a time table. Adhere to it.
6) Keep a check on your progress by taking sectional tests. Sectional tests help you fine tune your preparation, help you manage time better and, also, bring your weaknesses into the limelight.
7) Make sure that you overcome your weaknesses, before moving ahead.
8) Keep revising whatever you do. Remember, it is a marathon, and not a 100 meter dash.
9) Read blogs/articles/papers/books by famous doctors. If nothing else, it will tell you a little about what these people have done, what drives them and why they like what they do.
10) Do not put yourself under immense pressure. Take time out for yourself. Do something you love, develop a hobby and have fun while preparing.
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