# How do you actually start research and what skills do you need ? 

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**Created:** [August 10, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/how-do-you-actually-start-research-and-what-skills-do-you-need/7066 "2025-08-10T07:23:17Z")
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If you have finished your bachelor’s degree and want to start a research career in India, the first step is to decide your field like life sciences, medicine, healthcare, clinical research etc. and then aim for a master’s degree first or direct Ph.D. program in that area. Many top institutes like IISc, IITs, AIIMS, TIFR, and CSIR labs take students through competitive exams such as CSIR-NET, GATE, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or JEST depending on the subject. While preparing, you can build important skills like critical thinking, data analysis, scientific writing, and how to use various research tools/software. You can also join research assistant positions/internships in various universities, government labs, or R&D wings of companies to gain hands-on experience. You can start by shortlisting institutes, check the eligibility criteria asked, and exam timelines.

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