Gynaecologist
Doctor specialising in women's health — prevention, diagnosis and treatment, pregnancy and birth.
Overview
A Gynaecologist treats women of all ages – from puberty to old age. They focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases in women. Gynaecologists also care for pregnant women and monitor births and postpartum progress.
Where they work
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Medical Colleges
- Research Institutes
- Pharmaceutical Companies
Work environment
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 enjoy Science
- You like to help others
- You pay attention to details while working
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 (M.B.B.S.)
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by Master of Surgery (M.S.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Gynaecology.
- 2For admissions, you can appear for entrance exams such as NEET (National Eligibility Entrance exam) for MBBS, NEET-PG (Post Graduate Medical Entrance after M.B.B.S.), INI CET (National Importance Combined Entrance Test) for admission into M.D. (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 Gynaecology. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Aligarh Muslim University, Alirajpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
- Kolkata Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Christian Medical College, Vellore, Telangana
- Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, Karnataka
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- JSS Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka
- Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- SRM University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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/Associate Gynaecologist
- 3Gynaecologist
- 4Senior Gynaecologist
- 5Head of the Department
- 6Dean of the Hospital
Expected income
₹27,083 – ₹2,29,167 per month
These figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
General Nurse and Midwife (GNM)
Nurse who cares for individuals during childbirth, monitoring pregnancy and helping at delivery.
Paediatrician
Medical specialist for babies, children and teenagers — treatment, vaccination and growth milestones.
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. Gunjan Gupta Govil — A Gynecologist, Infertility Specialist and Obstetrician. She has over 25 years of experience in the field. She did her MBBS and MD from King Georges Medical College, Lucknow. She is also the member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London.
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 353 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://in.talent.com/salary?job=gynecologist
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Two location labels are printed inconsistently on the source card and are reproduced as printed: "Aligarh Muslim University, Alirajpur, Uttar Pradesh" and "Christian Medical College, Vellore, Telangana" (Vellore is in Tamil Nadu). Verify institute locations on their official websites.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.