Can i study Computer Science alongside medicine?

The UGC has allowed to study 2 courses at the same time. But you have to study one as Regular course and another as a Distance Course. For example because you cannot study MBBS as a distant course, you can appear for NEET and then take up Medicine through Regular course. And then you can take up Computer Science through some distant learning University. The eligibility criteria for studying Medicine and Computer Science might be different and so it is important to know the eligibility criteria.

To be eligible for NEET, you should have completed your 12th, passed in all subjects and secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. It is 50% for General Category, 45% for PWD and 40% for OBC,SC,ST. Now if you belong to OBC Category, the Category you belong to should be also listed in the Central OBC list. Or else you will be considered as General Category and so you have to secure a minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This 50% is inclusive of the Theory and Practical marks scored in Physics, Chemistry and Biology collectively. You needn't score 50% in Physics, 50% in Chemistry and 50% in Biology separately. You need an aggregate of 50% or 40% depending on your Category as an aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. And along with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, you should also have studied English as one of the core subjects in your 12th.

Regarding Computer Science, there is BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, etc. If you can help us with which course in Computer Science do you want to study, we shall help you with relevant information. But just to answer your question, you can study 2 courses at the same time.

Dear Aspirant,

After your medical degree, you can go for a computer course, perhaps a nanodegree. But doing both medicine and computer science together is next to impossible, so its better, if you complete one and then enter the start the next one.

I hope this helps you!