hello my sister completed bsc. nursing, she likes to join MBBS as a lateral entry. is that possible? what are the criteria for lateral entry? i think there are 8 states promoting lateral entry....
There is no option of Lateral Entry anywhere in India. It is not the State's decision. This comes under the purview of Medical Council of India. And as of now there are discussions about a bridge course between BDS and MBBS. But nothing regarding B.Sc nursing. So she has to take the conventional route to study MBBS. NEET is the entrance examination for admission to MBBS,BDS, Ayush and Veterinary courses across India. And 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.
