Paediatrician
Medical specialist for babies, children and teenagers — treatment, vaccination and growth milestones.
Overview
Paediatricians are medical specialists who diagnose, treat and provide medical care for babies, children and teenagers. They examine, administer, vaccinate and ensure that the child is meeting developmental milestones in growth, behavior, and skills.
Where they work
- Nursing homes
- Private and Government hospitals
- Medical colleges
- Self-employed
- Boarding schools
Work environment
Working in a hospital or clinic, a Paediatrician often begins and ends the day with hospital rounds, with the bulk of day being spent in office practice. You need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Hospitals/Clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from hospital to hospital.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have interest in understanding how the human body functions
- You have patience and empathy to work with children
- You have strong communication skills
- You are interested in solving problems of others
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 then pursue a PG Diploma in Child Health (D.Ch.)/M.D. in Paediatrics.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a PG Diploma in Child Health (D.Ch.)/M.D. in Paediatrics after which you can opt for a super specialization in Neonatology DM Neonatology/Paediatric Cardiology/Paediatric Nephrology/Paediatric Neurology.
- 2For admissions, you can appear for entrance exams such as NEET (National Eligibility Entrance exam) for M.B.B.S., 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 M.B.B.S.; 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 Pediatrics. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
- Grant Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
- RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- S N Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- SGT Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Gurugram, Haryana
- Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Postgraduate Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Satara, Maharashtra
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 Paediatrician
- 3Paediatrician
- 4Senior Paediatrician
- 5Head of Paediatric Department
- 6Dean of the Hospital
Expected income
₹20,000 – ₹30,000 per month for a fresher
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. Santanu Ray — A well-known Paediatrician. He completed his MBBS (1995) from Bankura Medical College and M.D. (2002) from Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences. He has an experience of more than 18 years. His area of interest lies in handling pediatric diseases. He has been associated with CMRI for some time now. He is known to handle complicated pediatric cases.
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 393 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3wdcr0S
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The printed card lists SGT Medical College, Gurugram in Uttar Pradesh; Gurugram is in Haryana, and the state is corrected here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.