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Dermatologist

Dermatologists treat diseases of the skin, hair and nails — from acne and eczema to infections, allergies and leprosy.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology

Entrance / admissionNEET UG / NEET PG

DegreeMBBS + MD Dermatology (DVL)

DurationAbout 8.5 years after Class 12MBBS + MD / MS

Your route, step by step

1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology is the base, and Chemistry helps you understand skin medicines and reactions. Prepare for boards and NEET UG together.
2NEET UG → MBBS · 5.5 years4.5 years of study plus a 1-year internship. Seats through MCC (all-India quota) and Tamil Nadu medical counselling.
3NEET PG → MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy · 3 yearsThree years of clinics, procedures and ward work.
4Practise or sub-specialiseOpen a clinic, or train further in paediatric dermatology, dermatosurgery or cosmetology.

What a dermatologist does

Diagnose skin, hair and nail problems
Treat infections, allergies and long-term skin diseases
Do skin biopsies, minor procedures and laser treatment
Spot early signs of skin cancer

Entrance exams & admission

NEET UGFor the MBBS seat (conducted by NTA)
NEET PGMD / MS / DNB seats (conducted by NBEMS); 50% of government seats are all-India quota, 50% Tamil Nadu quota
INI-CETPG seats at AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS

Where you may work

Hospital skin departments, skin clinics, medical colleges and your own practice.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

Madras Medical College, Chennai
Stanley Medical College, Chennai
Christian Medical College, Vellore
JIPMER, Puducherry

Official links

Exam / admissionNEET UG (National Testing Agency) (opens in a new tab)neet.nta.nic.in
Exam / admissionNEET PG, NEET SS & NEET MDS (NBEMS) (opens in a new tab)natboard.edu.in
Exam / admissionINI-CET — AIIMS, JIPMER and other national institutes (opens in a new tab)aiimsexams.ac.in
Exam / admissionMedical Counselling Committee (MCC) — all-India counselling (opens in a new tab)mcc.nic.in
Exam / admissionTamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee (DME) (opens in a new tab)tnmedicalselection.net
Official bodyNational Medical Commission (opens in a new tab)nmc.org.in

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

One of the most sought-after MD branches. Demand for both medical and cosmetic skin care is growing in cities.

Specialise later

Clinical dermatology
Paediatric dermatology
Dermatosurgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Trichology (hair)