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What are the career options for a medical student (PCB)if preparing for NEET


Chandni 2nd Dec, 2025
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Sakshi 3rd Dec, 2025

The options for a PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) medical student are vast, even if they don't pursue or crack NEET!

The best careers utilize the strong scientific foundation gained in high school.

A PCB background prepares you well for entrance exams like AIIMS Paramedical, JENPAS UG, or BITSAT. Don't limit yourself to NEET; use your science skills for highly in-demand careers in diagnostics, research, and therapy.

This article details a range of science career options available after Class 12: https://www.careers360.com/careers/articles/career-options-after-12th-science-pcb-counar


Sajal Trivedi 3rd Dec, 2025

Hello aspirant,

A medical student studying for NEET has varied career options, from traditional medical areas like MBBS, BDS, and BAMS to additional options like nursing, pharmacy, and other B.Sc. degrees in fields such as biotechnology, medical laboratory technology, and forensic science.  Other career options include positions in clinical research, veterinary science, physiotherapy, and healthcare administration.

For more information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://www.careers360.com/careers/articles/career-options-after-12th-science-pcb-counar

Thank you

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ABINAYA VARSHINI A D 2nd Dec, 2025

If you are PCB student even if preparing for NEET, you have many bright caeer options to choose. Main choices that I would like to get into your notice are;

1. MBBS

2. BDS

3. Veterinary Science

4. Bsc Nursing

5. Pharmacy (BPharm)

6. Allied Health Sciences (MLT,OPT,BPT...)

7. Forensic Science

8. Biotechnology

ABINAYA VARSHINI A D 2nd Dec, 2025

If you are PCB student (even if you are preparing for NEET) , you have many bright options to choose

1. MBBS - NEET

2. BDS

3. Pharmacy

4. Biotechnology

5. Veterinary

6. Forensic Science

7. Allied Health Sciences ( BPT,MLT,Occupational Therapy)

8. AYUSH


SEJAL JAIN 2nd Dec, 2025

Hello

If you are a PCB student preparing for NEET, don’t worry, your career options go far beyond just MBBS. You can still choose fields like BDS, BAMS, BHMS, Nursing, or Physiotherapy if you enjoy working with patients.

Students who like science experiments and labs can explore Biotechnology, Microbiology, Forensic Science, or Biomedical Science. If hospitals interest you, then Radiology, Optometry, and Medical Lab Technology are great choices.

You can even go into Pharmacy if you enjoy understanding medicines. Overall, PCB opens up many meaningful paths, so you can choose what truly fits your interests and comfort.

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