MD/MS Admission in West Bengal
West Bengal MD/MS counselling is built around State Quota, Private Management and NRI pathways. The state reference also gives special importance to domicile, category certificates, in-service eligibility and physical document verification before choice filling.
State Quota, Management & NRI: what changes
State Quota
MBBS from West Bengal or the applicable domicile route. State reservation certificates must be issued in West Bengal.
Management
Eligible NEET-PG candidates from any Indian state can compete for participating private management seats.
NRI
NRI/PIO/OCI status and prescribed sponsorship and document verification are required.
West Bengal NEET PG Eligibility — Key Rules
- State Quota is linked to West Bengal MBBS or valid domicile eligibility.
- Private Management Quota is open on an All-India basis to eligible NEET-PG candidates.
- State reservation certificates must be issued in West Bengal.
- 40% of State Quota degree seats are earmarked for eligible in-service candidates in the supplied 2025 rules.
- NRI registration and document verification are handled separately; NRI and Management/State choices cannot simply be mixed.
- Fresh choices are required in subsequent counselling rounds.
Top Government MD/MS Colleges in West Bengal
Medical College, Kolkata
Government MD/MS option in West Bengal. Check the current seat matrix, branch availability and counselling category before choice filling.
IPGMER Kolkata
Government MD/MS option in West Bengal. Check the current seat matrix, branch availability and counselling category before choice filling.
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital
Government MD/MS option in West Bengal. Check the current seat matrix, branch availability and counselling category before choice filling.
R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital
Government MD/MS option in West Bengal. Check the current seat matrix, branch availability and counselling category before choice filling.
Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital
Government MD/MS option in West Bengal. Check the current seat matrix, branch availability and counselling category before choice filling.
West Bengal MD/MS Fees — College & Branch Reference
| College / Institute | Seat / Type | Primary Fee | Secondary Fee | Hostel / NRI | Other / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Haldia | NRI-3 | ₹9,00,000 / year | — | ₹4.50 Cr entire course | ₹1,60,000 / year |
| IQ City Medical College, Durgapur | MNGT-2 | ₹9,00,000 / year | ₹27,00,000 / year | — | ₹1,60,000 / year |
| KPC Medical College | MNGT-1; NRI-2 | ₹8,50,000 / year | ₹27,00,000 / year | ₹2.00 Cr entire course | — |
| Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital | NRI-4 | ₹9,00,000 / year | — | ₹4.00 Cr entire course | ₹3,00,000 / year |
| Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital | NRI-2 | ₹9,00,000 / year | — | ₹4.00 Cr entire course | ₹1,20,000 / year |
Lowest / representative branch packages
| Branch | State / Management | NRI | Additional context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology | ₹25 Lakh | ₹81 Lakh | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Dermatology | ₹25 Lakh | ₹81 Lakh | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Medicine | ₹27 Lakh | ₹81 Lakh | ₹2.00 Cr |
| OBG | ₹25 Lakh | ₹81 Lakh | ₹2.00 Cr |
| Surgery | ₹27 Lakh | ₹81 Lakh | — |
| Anaesthesia | ₹25 Lakh | ₹81 Lakh | — |
West Bengal MD/MS Branch-wise Seats / Reference
| Branch | Seats / Reference |
|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 47 |
| MD Dermatology | 30 |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 115 |
| MD General Medicine | 109 |
| MD Paediatrics | 94 |
| MS General Surgery | 109 |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 106 |
| MS Orthopaedics | 53 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 48 |
| MS ENT | 44 |
West Bengal NEET PG Cutoff Reference
| Branch | Round-1 / Reference |
|---|---|
| Radiodiagnosis | State merit / category dependent |
| Dermatology | State merit / category dependent |
| General Medicine | State merit / category dependent |
| OBG | State merit / category dependent |
| General Surgery | State merit / category dependent |
| Anaesthesia | State merit / category dependent |
West Bengal In-Service MD/MS Pathway
Degree seats
The supplied reference states that 40% of State Quota degree seats are reserved for eligible in-service teachers and medical officers, subject to the applicable service and trainee-reserve conditions.
Service evidence
Service certificate, posting/joining records, qualifying rural or difficult-area service and employer documentation may be required.
How West Bengal MD/MS Counselling Works
Registration and application
Complete this stage only after checking the current official notice and eligibility for your selected quota.
Category / NRI / service document verification
Complete this stage only after checking the current official notice and eligibility for your selected quota.
Candidate Profile Letter / verification clearance where applicable
Complete this stage only after checking the current official notice and eligibility for your selected quota.
Choice filling and locking
Complete this stage only after checking the current official notice and eligibility for your selected quota.
Seat allotment on merit + eligibility + preference
Complete this stage only after checking the current official notice and eligibility for your selected quota.
College verification, fee payment and admission
Complete this stage only after checking the current official notice and eligibility for your selected quota.
Documents to Keep Ready
- NEET-PG admit card and score/rank card
- MBBS degree and all professional marksheets
- Internship completion certificate
- Permanent/provisional medical registration
- Class 10 / date-of-birth proof
- Valid photo ID and photographs
- Domicile / state eligibility proof where required
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificates where applicable
- NRI sponsorship/status documents where applicable
- Service/NOC documents for in-service candidates
- Allotment letter and fee/security payment proof
- Any college-specific undertaking, bond or original document
How to Build a Safer Preference List
1. Rank fit
Separate realistic, aspirational and safety choices using your actual NEET PG rank.
2. Quota fit
Check whether your category allows State, Open, Management, Institutional or NRI choices.
3. Cost fit
Compare total course cost rather than only the annual headline tuition.
West Bengal MD/MS Admission FAQs
Can an outside-state candidate apply?
Yes for eligible Private Management Quota seats; State Quota requires the applicable West Bengal eligibility route.
Is physical verification important?
Yes. The reference describes physical verification before choice filling for eligible candidates.
Can NRI candidates choose Management or State seats at the same time?
The supplied rules do not allow simultaneous access once registered under the NRI pathway.
Are fees fixed forever?
No. Fees, seat matrices and additional charges should be checked against the current notification.
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