Endocrinologist
Doctor who diagnoses and treats hormone-related diseases such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Overview
An Endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related diseases and conditions.
Where they work
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Medical Colleges
- Research Institutes
Work environment
It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available. Entrepreneurship: you can set up your own 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
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (MBBS)
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in General Medicine/Internal Medicine or any related subject and then do a DM in Endocrinology
- 2For admissions, you can appear for entrance exams such as NEET (National Eligibility Entrance exam) for MBBS, NEET-PG (Post Graduate Medical Entrance after MBBS), INI CET (National Importance Combined Entrance Test) for admission into MD (Doctorate of Medicine) Program
Forms, exams and applications
NEET for MBBS; NEET-PG and INI CET for postgraduate medical study. 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
The course is offered by the Department of Endocrinology. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra
- Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
- Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat
- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Narayana Medical College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Imperial College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, Kerala
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
- 2Junior Endocrinologist
- 3Senior Endocrinologist
- 4Head of Endocrinology Department
Expected income
₹10,000 – ₹4,17,000 per month
These figures are taken from NCS and 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. Dheeraj Kapoor — An Endocrinologist who has over 25 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Head of the Endocrinology department at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram. Kapoor completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine and DM in Endocrinology from Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi.
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 345 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Endocrinologist/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.