Anaesthesiologist
Medical doctor specialising in anaesthesia care, pain management and critical care medicine.
Overview
Anaesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anaesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine.
Where they work
- Hospitals
- Private physician offices
- Clinics
- Medical institutions
Work environment
The work timings are typically 6 or 7 days a week for 9 or 10 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can also set up a private practice.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to help others
- You pay attention to details while working
- You like to analyse problems or situations
- You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (M.B.B.S.)
- 3After completing a Bachelor's degree, pursue a postgraduate degree in Anaesthesiology.
- 4For admissions into the M.B.B.S., you must clear entrance exams such as NEET conducted by NTA, NEET PG conducted by NBE, NEET MDS conducted by NBE, AIAPGET conducted by NTA and so on.
Forms, exams and applications
NEET (conducted by NTA) for M.B.B.S., then NEET PG (conducted by NBE) for the postgraduate degree; NEET MDS and AIAPGET are also listed. Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Anaesthesiology.
Government institutes
- All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- Grant Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- St. Johns Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka
- Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- KPC Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Intern
- 2Anaesthesiologist Assistant
- 3Anaesthesia Technician
- 4Anaesthesiologist
- 5Senior Anaesthesiologist
- 6Chief Medical Officer
Expected income
₹50,000 – ₹2,50,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Dr. Rupa Bai Furdoonji — The first lady Anaesthetist of the world. She had administered anaesthesia in the British residency hospital (presently Sultan Bazaar hospital), Afzalgunj Hospital and Zanana Hospital, Hyderabad, in the years 1889-1917 A.D. As there was no separate qualification available in anaesthesia in those days, she obtained Diploma in Physics and Chemistry from Edinburgh University, and then studied medicine at the John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. She practiced medicine in Hyderabad, and played a major role in introducing the use of chloroform as an anesthetic in India.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 307 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Anesthesiologist/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.