West Bengal is a long-established hub for the eastern part of the medical colleges in India. As of 2026, West Bengal has about 35 medical colleges offering around 6,000 MBBS seats, including central seats at AIIMS Kalyani. This article lists government and private medical colleges (operational and NMC-approved, where verified), provides seat counts, and institutional details.
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West Bengal – Key Highlights
| Parameter | Data |
| Approx. Total Medical Colleges | 35 |
| Government Medical Colleges | 25 |
| mediPrivate Medical Colleges (operational / NMC approved) | 9 |
| AIIMS (Central Govt.) | 1 (AIIMS Kalyani — 125 seats for Indian nationals per prospectus) |
| Approx. Total MBBS Seats | 6,000+ (state + central) |
| Primary Counselling Authorities | WBMCC (state) & MCC (AIQ/deemed) |
| Primary Regulator | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
West Bengal has approximately 35 medical colleges offering more than 6,000 MBBS seats across government, private, and central institutions. The state’s medical education system is heavily government-driven, with 25 government medical colleges accounting for the majority of seats. In addition, 9 operational private medical colleges are approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), contributing significant private-sector capacity. AIIMS Kalyani, the only central government institute in the state, offers 125 MBBS seats to Indian nationals, thereby increasing the overall All India Quota intake. Admissions are conducted through the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) for state-quota seats and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for AIQ and central institutions, with regulatory oversightby the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal
| SL No | College (Government) | District / City | Approved MBBS Seats |
| 1 | Medical College, Kolkata (Medical College & Hospital) | Kolkata | 250 |
| 2 | Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital | Kolkata | 250 |
| 3 | R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital | Kolkata | 249 |
| 4 | Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER) / SSKM | Kolkata | 200 |
| 5 | Calcutta National Medical College | Kolkata | 250 |
| 6 | Burdwan Medical College & Hospital | Purba Bardhaman (Burdwan) | 200 |
| 7 | Midnapore (Midnapore Medical College & Hospital) | Paschim / Purba Medinipur (Midnapore) | 200 |
| 8 | North Bengal Medical College & Hospital | Darjeeling (Sushrutanagar / Siliguri) | 200 |
| 9 | Bankura Sammilani Medical College | Bankura | 200 |
| 10 | Malda Medical College & Hospital | Malda | 125 |
| 11 | Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital | Murshidabad (Berhampore) | 125 |
| 12 | Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College (Arambagh/Bardhaman region) | Purba Bardhaman / Bardhaman area | 100 |
| 13 | Raiganj Government Medical College & Hospital | Uttar Dinajpur (Raiganj) | 100 |
| 14 | Rampurhat Government Medical College & Hospital | Birbhum (Rampurhat) | 150 |
| 15 | Cooch Behar Government Medical College & Hospital | Cooch Behar | 150 |
| 16 | Barasat Government Medical College & Hospital | North 24 Parganas (Barasat) | 100 |
| 17 | Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital | Purulia | 100 |
| 18 | Tamralipta Government Medical College & Hospital | Purba Medinipur (Tamluk/Tamralipta) | 100 |
| 19 | JALPAIGURI Government Medical College & Hospital | Jalpaiguri | 100 |
| 20 | Jhargram Government Medical College & Hospital | Jhargram | 100 |
| 21 | Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College | (Kolkata region / Howrah adj.) | 100 |
| 22 | Gandhi Memorial & Associated Hospitals / (listed govt college entries) | Various (see NMC) | 100–125* |
| 23 | ESIC Medical College, Joka (ESIC) | Kolkata (Joka) | 100 |
| 24 | Panskura / Midnapore area (examples merged — see NMC) | Purba / Paschim Medinipur | 100–150* |
West Bengal’s government medical colleges form the majority of the state’s MBBS capacity, contributing roughly three-quarters of the total seats. These institutions range from historic urban teaching hospitals in Kolkata to recently upgraded district medical colleges in Purba Bardhaman, Burdwan, Malda, and Murshidabad. The largest government colleges (Kolkata’s Medical College and associated big state hospitals) each maintain 200–250 seats, while district colleges typically operate within the 100–150 seat band. This government-heavy distribution explains the relatively lower average MBBS tuition across the state and provides strong clinical exposure through high patient volumes at multiple teaching hospitals.
Private Medical Colleges in West Bengal
| SL No | Private College (Operational) | District / City | Approved MBBS Seats |
| 1 | IQ City Medical College & Hospital | Durgapur (Paschim Bardhaman) | 150 |
| 2 | ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Haldia | Purba Medinipur | 150 |
| 3 | KPC Medical College & Hospital (KPC), Jadavpur | Kolkata | 200 |
| 4 | Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital (JIMSH) | Budge Budge (Kolkata area) | 200–250 (NMC noted 250 for sessin 2025–26) |
| 5 | JIS School of Medical Science & Research (JISMSR) | Howrah | 150 |
| 6 | Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital | Durgapur | 150 |
| 7 | Shri Ramkrishna Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital | Durgapur | 150 |
| 8 | Santiniketan Medical College | Bolpur (Birbhum) | 150 |
| 9 | Durgapur Institute of Medical Sciences | Durgapur | 150 |
Private medical colleges in West Bengal account for a smaller but significant share of the state’s MBBS seat capacity, with roughly nine private medical colleges offering about 1,350 private MBBS seats. Several private colleges are clustered in the Durgapur–Burdwan industrial belt (IQ City, Gouri Devi, Shri Ramkrishna, Durgapur Institute), reflecting a recent push to expand private medical infrastructure outside Kolkata. KPC Medical College in Kolkata and JIMSH (Budge Budge) are among the larger private institutions by seat capacity and hospital capacity. Private colleges typically operate under the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) affiliation and participate in state counselling (WBMCC) for state-quota seats and in MCC for AIQ/deemed seats.
AIIMS Kalyani
| Institution | City | Approved MBBS Seats (Indian Nationals) |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Kalyani | Kalyani, Nadia | 125 (Indian nationals) — per institute prospectus |
AIIMS Kalyani (central AIIMS) contributes central MBBS seats to West Bengal’s total and follows MCC / AIQ counselling rules. The AIIMS offers 125 seats for Indian nationals. Central AIIMS seats are allocated through MCC and are separate from state-quota seats.
New Private Medical Colleges
| SL No | College Name | Location | 2026 Status |
| 1 | PKG Medical College | New Town, Kolkata | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 2 | Krishna Nagar Institute of Medical Science | Krishnanagar, Nadia | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 3 | Jair Hussein Medical College | Ragunathganj | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 4 | BC Multispeciality Medical College | Midnapore / Kharagpur | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 5 | Amar Institute of Medical Science & Hospital | North 24 Parganas | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 6 | East West Institute of Medical Science & Research | Purba Bardhaman | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 7 | Mandini Institute of Medical Science & Hospital | Ranaghat, Nadia | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
| 8 | Varat Medical College & Hospital | Purulia | Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval |
In 2025, eight new private medical colleges were set to commence operations in the state. According to the latest NMC seat matrix, these institutions do not yet appear to have an LoP/approved MBBS seat allocation. This means they may still be at the proposal/development/inspection stage or awaiting final NMC permission to admit MBBS students. For students, the practical implication is that only institutions with a published NMC LoP/seat matrix entry may legally admit MBBS students.
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Admission & Counselling
Counselling authorities & pathways: Government college seats (state quota) and private-college state-quota seats are administered by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC). All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed and AIIMS seats follow MCC rules. NRI / management quotas operate under separate policies but still require NMC-approved LoP for legal admission. Always check WBMCC and NMC updates before applying. (WB Medical Counselling Committee)
Seat verification: The authoritative list of permitted colleges and seat matrix is published by the NMC (MBBS seat matrix PDF and “List of College Teaching MBBS”). Use those as the final arbiter. (NMC)
Conclusion
West Bengal continues to expand medical education capacity, but expansion proposals require NMC approval to become operational MBBS colleges. The state’s backbone is its government medical colleges (the majority of seats), with private colleges clustered in industrial towns (Durgapur) and in the Kolkata suburbs providing additional capacity.
FAQs
Q: Are the eight colleges in the 2025 list admitting MBBS students in 2026?
A: Not in the NMC seat matrix. They are labelled “Proposed / Awaiting NMC approval” here; confirm the latest status with the NMC/WBMCC.
Q: Which private colleges in West Bengal are operational & have NMC-approved MBBS seats?
A: IQ City Medical College (Durgapur), ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences (Haldia), KPC Medical College (Kolkata), JIMSH (Budge Budge), JISMSR (Howrah), Gouri Devi IMS (Durgapur), Shri Ramkrishna IMS (Durgapur), Santiniketan Medical College (Bolpur), and others listed in the NMC seat matrix. Verify seat counts on the NMC matrix & institutional prospectuses.
Q. How many medical colleges are there in West Bengal in 2026?
As of 2026, West Bengal has approximately 35 medical colleges, including 25 government medical colleges, 9 private medical colleges, and 1 AIIMS (AIIMS Kalyani). Together, they offer more than 6,000 MBBS seats across state and central quotas.
Q. How many MBBS seats are available in West Bengal?
West Bengal offers more than 6,000 MBBS seats. Government colleges account for the majority of seats; private medical colleges have approximately 1,350 seats; and AIIMS Kalyani provides 125 central government seats.
Q. Is AIIMS Kalyani included in West Bengal medical colleges?
Yes. AIIMS Kalyani is located in Nadia district, West Bengal. It offers 125 MBBS seats for Indian nationals, and admissions are conducted through MCC counselling under the All India Quota (AIQ).
Q. What is the admission process for MBBS in West Bengal?
Admission to the MBBS course in West Bengal requires a score in the NEET-UG. Candidates must register with WBMCC for state quota seats and with MCC for All India Quota and AIIMS seats. Seat allotment is conducted through multiple counselling rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy. Final admission is strictly based on NEET rank and counselling merit.
Q. What is the fee structure for medical colleges in West Bengal?
In 2026, government medical colleges in West Bengal charge approximately ₹6,000 to ₹50,000 per year, making them among the most affordable in India. Private colleges under state-quota seats typically range from ₹10 to ₹14 lakh per year, whereas management and NRI-quota seats may cost between ₹20 and ₹35 lakh per year. AIIMS Kalyani follows a nominal central government fee structure.
