MD/MS Admission in West Bengal 2025

Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure

1. Eligibility Criteria for MD/MS in West Bengal

Academic Qualifications
  • MBBS degree from NMC recognized medical college
  • Completed 12 months compulsory rotating internship
  • Qualified NEET PG examination
  • Valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC/SMC
Additional Requirements
  • No upper age limit for MD/MS admissions
  • West Bengal domicile for state quota seats (50%)
  • Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
  • Internship completion certificate required
Important Note for Foreign Graduates

Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in West Bengal.

2. Documents Required for MD/MS Admission in West Bengal

Essential Documents
NEET PG Documents
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET PG Roll Number
Educational Documents
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Final Year Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Registration Certificate from NMC/SMC
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Recent passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • West Bengal Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof of 5+ years
  • School leaving certificate from West Bengal
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate valid for 2024-25 (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Service/Bond Documents
  • Service certificate (if in-service candidate)
  • NOC from employer
  • Bond documents (if applicable)

3. MD/MS Counselling Procedure in West Bengal

West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.

Step 1 Online Registration

Register on West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.

Step 2 Document Upload & Verification

Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.

Step 3 Choice Filling & Locking

Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.

Step 4 Seat Allotment Result

Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.

Step 5 Joining & Fee Payment

Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).

Tentative Counselling Schedule 2025

Registration Opens: September - October 2024

Document Verification: October 2024

Choice Filling: November 2024

Round 1 Allotment: November 2024

Round 2 Allotment: December 2024

Mop-up Round: January 2025

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

Name Tuition Fee Admission Fee Total Total Course Fee State Quota Mgmt Quota Note
Government Colleges ₹12,000 (Per Annum) ₹2,000 ₹18,000 - 24,000 (Per Annum - Very Low) - - - -
Private - KPC Medical College (State Quota) ₹6,00,000 - 8,50,000 (Per Annum) - - ₹22.50 Lakhs (For 3 Years) - Lowest Private Fee - - -
Private - KPC Medical College (Mgmt Quota) ₹27,00,000 (Per Annum) - - ₹81.00 Lakhs (For 3 Years) - - -
Other Private Colleges (IQ City/ICARE/Gouri Devi) - - - - ₹14,00,000 - 16,80,000 (Per Annum) ₹27,00,000 - 40,00,000 (Per Annum) ₹Bank Guarantee for remaining years often required.
Note: Security deposit is fully refundable after course completion. Registration fee is non-refundable. Fees are subject to revision by government authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in West Bengal

IPGMER (SSKM Hospital)

Kolkata

Total PG Seats: 180+

Annual Fee: ₹18,000

Specialties: ['Premier Institute', 'All Super Specialties']

Medical College Kolkata (MCK)

College Street, Kolkata

Total PG Seats: 170+

Annual Fee: ₹18,000

Specialties: ['All Major Clinicals']

N.R.S. Medical College

Sealdah, Kolkata

Total PG Seats: 150+

Annual Fee: ₹18,000

Specialties: ['MD Medicine, MS Surgery, MS OBG']

R.G. Kar Medical College

Kolkata

Total PG Seats: 140+

Annual Fee: ₹18,000

Specialties: ['MD Anaesthesia, MS Orthopaedics']

Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC)

Park Circus, Kolkata

Total PG Seats: 130+

Annual Fee: ₹18,000

Specialties: ['All Clinicals']

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure for MD/MS

KPC Medical College

Jadavpur, Kolkata

PG Seats: 50+

Annual Fee Range:

  • State Quota: 7.50 L/year
  • Mgmt Quota: 27.00 L/year
IQ City Medical College

Durgapur

PG Seats: 60+

Annual Fee Range:

  • State Quota: 14.00 L/year
  • Mgmt Quota: 27.00 L/year
ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences

Haldia

PG Seats: 40+

Annual Fee Range:

  • State Quota: 14.00 L/year
  • Mgmt Quota: 40.00 L/year
Important: Private medical college PG fees are regulated by Fee Regulatory Committee. Management quota seats may have higher fees. Verify current fee structure from official college prospectus before admission.

7. Top Medical Colleges for MD/MS in West Bengal

Rank #1
IPGMER (SSKM)

The "PG Hospital" of Bengal.

  • Centre of Excellence
  • Highest patient referral load in Eastern India
  • Neurosciences and Cardiology are top-notch
  • Located in the heart of Kolkata
Rank #2
Medical College Kolkata

Asia's First Medical College.

  • Prestigious heritage (Est 1835)
  • Huge alumni base
  • Preferred by top rankers

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in West Bengal (MD/MS)

State Quota Distribution (50%)
Category Reservation %
In-Service 40% of Degree / 50% of Diploma Seats%
SC 22%%
ST 6%%
OBC-A 10%%
OBC-B 7%%
EWS 10%%
PwD 5%%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota (5%)

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016

In-Service Quota

Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in West Bengal government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)

DNB Seats

Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi

All India Quota (50%)

50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.

9. MD/MS Seat Allotment Process

Understanding the Allotment Mechanism
Rank-Based Merit System

Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.

Choice Filling Strategy

Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.

Multiple Rounds & Upgradation

West Bengal conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.

Bond & Service Commitment

Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in West Bengal). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.

Seat Acceptance Timeline

Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.

Expert Advice: Don't leave any popular college-specialty combo. Even if cutoff seems out of reach, fill it. Cutoffs fluctuate, and you might get lucky. Always have backup non-clinical specialties filled.

10. NEET PG Cutoff Ranks for West Bengal 2024

IPGMER Kolkata - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (State Rank Ref)
Specialty Open (State Rank) In-Service (State Rank)
MD General Medicine Rank ~30 Rank ~150
MD Radio Diagnosis Rank ~10 Rank ~80
MS General Surgery Rank ~90 Rank ~250
MD Paediatrics Rank ~60 Rank ~200
MS OBG Rank ~110 Rank ~300
KPC Medical College - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (State Quota)
Specialty State Open Rank
MD General Medicine Rank ~450
MS General Surgery Rank ~700
MD Radio Diagnosis Rank ~200
MD Paediatrics Rank ~600
Note: NEET PG cutoffs fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat matrix. Use 2024 data as reference only. Actual 2025 cutoffs will be determined after counselling. State quota cutoffs are generally higher than AIQ for same college.