Here are 10 side hustles for medicos in India :
1. Medical Content Writing & Editing
Many health-tech startups (like Healthline,
PharmEasy, or medical education apps like
Marrow/Prepladder) need MBBS students to write
or review content for accuracy.
• Financial: High (₹1–₹5 per word or project-
based).
• Emotional: Boosts your confidence in your
subject knowledge and keeps you updated on the
latest guidelines.
2. Online NEET-UG/MBBS Tutoring
Platforms like TeacherOn, Unacademy, or even
private Zoom batches are always looking for
toppers to mentor the next generation.
• Financial: Stable (₹500–₹2,000 per hour).
• Emotional: Teaching is the best way to learn.
Seeing a junior crack a concept because of you is
a massive dopamine hit.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Ed-Tech
Companies like TELUS International or Daily
Rounds hire medicos to create high-quality MCQs
and explanations for PG entrance exams.
• Financial: Very High (Often paid in USD or high-
fixed rates).
1. Medical Content Writing & Editing
Many health-tech startups (like Healthline,
PharmEasy, or medical education apps like
Marrow/Prepladder) need MBBS students to write
or review content for accuracy.
• Financial: High (₹1–₹5 per word or project-
based).
• Emotional: Boosts your confidence in your
subject knowledge and keeps you updated on the
latest guidelines.
2. Online NEET-UG/MBBS Tutoring
Platforms like TeacherOn, Unacademy, or even
private Zoom batches are always looking for
toppers to mentor the next generation.
• Financial: Stable (₹500–₹2,000 per hour).
• Emotional: Teaching is the best way to learn.
Seeing a junior crack a concept because of you is
a massive dopamine hit.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Ed-Tech
Companies like TELUS International or Daily
Rounds hire medicos to create high-quality MCQs
and explanations for PG entrance exams.
• Financial: Very High (Often paid in USD or high-
fixed rates).
