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| Doctor (MBBS) | Data Scientist | |
|---|---|---|
| Stream needed | Class 11–12: PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Class 11–12: PCM or Commerce with Maths |
| Entrance exams | NEET UG, NEET PG (for MD/MS) | JEE Main (for B.Tech), University entrances (for B.Sc) |
| Typical degree & duration | MBBS — 4.5 years plus a 1-year compulsory internship | B.Tech (4 years) or B.Sc Statistics / Data Science (3 years) |
| Key skills | Biology, Empathy, Stamina, Decision-making | Python, Statistics, SQL, Machine learning, Communication |
| A day in the work | Seeing patients, diagnosis, treatment plans, ward rounds and emergencies. | Cleaning data, building models, explaining results to product and business teams. |
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