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i have completed my ssc this year(2012).what stream should i choose if i want to become a psychiatrist.also can you pls give me names of some colleges.thank you

It's good idea that you have decided about your career path right now, otherwise most students are in confusion which career and stream they should choose after 10th class. To become a Psychiatrist, You need to pursue further studies after 10th class.

Steps to Become Psychiatrist
- Pursue (10+2) in science stream with physics, chemistry, biology and english subjects.
- Enrollment in MBBS course.
- After MBBS, You can choose the specialization in psychiatric such as MD (Psychiatry) or DPM (Diploma In Psychiatric Medicine)
- Complete practical training from psychiatric hospital.
- Get license of Psychiatrist.
- Start practice as a Psychiatrist.

Top Colleges Offering M.D.(Psychiatry)
- Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi
- National Institute of Mental Health Neuro Science (NIMHANS), Bangalore
- Bangalore Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Science, Delhi
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai
- Baroda Medical College, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda
- B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
- Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry
- Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
- Madras Medical College, Chennai

Career of Psychiatrist
As a Psychiatrist, You may get employment in regular hospitals, mental hospitals, rehabilitation centers, industries, health centers etc. You can also start your own practice as a psychiatrist.