College

Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal · State govt

Also known as Medical College Kolkata, Calcutta Medical College, Medical College Bengal, MCH Kolkata

About Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata on College Street is one of Asia’s oldest Western-medicine colleges, a government college affiliated to WBUHS that runs MBBS, MD, MS, DM and MCh courses.

Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, commonly called Calcutta Medical College and once known as Medical College, Bengal, stands at 88 College Street in central Kolkata. It is a government medical college affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and recognised by the National Medical Commission. The college admits 250 MBBS students a year through NEET UG and state counselling. Its postgraduate wing offers MD and MS seats across clinical and pre-clinical subjects through NEET PG, along with postgraduate diplomas, while super-speciality DM and MCh seats are filled through NEET SS. The college appeared at rank 43 in the NIRF 2022 medical list, according to its website.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Accepts: NEET UG
Full-time 5.5 yrs 250 — —
Doctor of Medicine
Accepts: NEET PG
Full-time — 123 — —
Master of Surgery
Accepts: NEET PG
Full-time — 65 — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

MBBS seats are filled on the basis of NEET UG rank through counselling run by the West Bengal Department of Health and Family Welfare, followed by document checks and fee payment. MD, MS and diploma seats are allotted through NEET PG counselling, and DM and MCh seats through NEET SS counselling.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; Biotechnology accepted in place of Biology; age 17 on or before 31 January of the NEET-UG year; minimum eligible score in NEET-UG
  • Doctor of Medicine: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
  • Master of Surgery: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Rankings and accreditation

Rankings

RankingYearCategoryRank
NIRF2022Medical43

Where these courses lead

Healthcare

Doctor

Minimum: UG

Doctors examine, diagnose and treat patients. In India you need an MBBS degree, a 12-month compulsory rotating internship and registration with the…

Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

Professors teach college and university students and carry out research in their subject. The entry post in India is Assistant Professor, which…

Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

Research scientists plan and run experiments to discover new knowledge or solve practical problems. In India most enter research through a master's…

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Frequently asked questions

How many MBBS seats does Medical College Kolkata have?

250 seats, filled through NEET UG and state counselling.

Which university is it affiliated to?

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences.

How are MD and MS seats filled?

Through NEET PG counselling.

Where is the college?

88 College Street, College Square, Kolkata 700073.

Sources

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Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. Careers360 - Medical College Kolkata · Editorial, accessed 26 Oct 2026