Pathologists analyze lab tests, biopsies, and autopsies to diagnose disease. They work in hospital labs, diagnostic centres, research labs, and pharma/biotech industries.
Pathologhy
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Curious, analytical and methodical
Strong interest in lab science and diagnostics
Comfortable with detailed, routine work
MBBS → MD (Pathology) / DNB (Pathology) or MSc/PhD for lab-specialist roles
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Science (PCB, plus interest in lab science).
Class XII (PCB) → NEET-UG → MBBS → MD/DNB in Pathology → roles in hospital labs, private diagnostics, research.
Average Starting Salary
Approx. ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000 / month for early-career pathologists (varies by lab, city, government vs private)