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Gynaecologist

Obstetricians and gynaecologists care for women’s health — pregnancy, childbirth, fertility and diseases of the reproductive system.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology

Entrance / admissionNEET UG / NEET PG

DegreeMBBS + MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

DurationAbout 8.5 years after Class 12MBBS + MD / MS

Your route, step by step

1Class 11–12: take PCBClass 12 Biology’s human reproduction and reproductive health chapters are the starting point. 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 → MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 3 yearsThree years of labour-ward, theatre and clinic training.
4Practise or sub-specialiseFertility (IVF), gynaecological oncology, high-risk pregnancy or laparoscopy.

What a gynaecologist does

Look after mothers through pregnancy and deliver babies
Perform caesarean sections and gynaecological surgery
Treat menstrual problems, infections and fertility issues
Screen for cervical and breast 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

Government and private hospitals, maternity homes, fertility centres, medical colleges and your own practice.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

Institute of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Egmore (Madras Medical College)
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

Safe motherhood is a national priority, and every hospital needs obstetricians. Fertility medicine is a fast-growing area.

Specialise later

Reproductive medicine (IVF)
High-risk pregnancy
Gynaecological oncology
Laparoscopic surgery
Fetal medicine