Why MBBS is Becoming the New BTech in India

Over the past 50 to 80 years, earning a BTech degree from any college in India held significant value, primarily because there were very few engineers. However, with the massive increase in **BTech seats** across both private and government colleges, the value of the degree has diminished. Today, only a **BTech from IIT** holds substantial prestige. A similar trend is now emerging in the medical field with the **MBBS degree**.

Twenty years ago, **MBBS seats** were limited, which made the degree highly valuable. However, in the last decade, the number of MBBS seats has nearly doubled, while the population has not increased at the same rate. As a result, the number of doctors in India has surged, reducing the once prestigious status of an MBBS degree.

To stand out in today’s competitive landscape, medical graduates are increasingly pursuing an **MD (Doctor of Medicine)**, and many go further to specialize with a **DM (Doctorate of Medicine)**. This trend reflects the growing necessity for higher qualifications. The number of **MD seats** has also increased significantly in India, but the **patient load** has remained relatively stable. This has led to a situation where even MD doctors face fierce competition, pushing many into a “rat race” for further specialization.

In short, just like BTech graduates, MBBS graduates now face the need to pursue additional qualifications to remain competitive in the job market and to gain recognition in society. This has made **MD and DM degrees** almost a necessity for career advancement in the medical field.