Question 1

How is WBMCC counselling different from MCC counselling?

Accepted Answer

MCC (mcc.nic.in): Centralized AIIMS-NEET counselling for 15% AIQ seats — no WB domicile required. WBMCC (wbmcc.nic.in): WB State Medical Counselling Committee for 85% WB State Quota seats — WB domicile required (candidate or parent). WBMCC has 3 counselling rounds. Registration: UR INR 1,000 + INR 10,000 deposit (UR) or INR 500 + INR 5,000 (reserved). Physical document verification at select WB centres (Kolkata, Burdwan, Malda, NBMC). WB reservation: UR, SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS — different from central. Choice filling online; seat allotment based on NEET rank + WB state rank.

Question 2

What is the MBBS fee at Diamond Harbour Government Medical College?

Accepted Answer

WB Government college — highly subsidized fees. Total MBBS fee for entire course: approximately INR 51,075–75,000 (excluding mess). Annual tuition: INR 9,000–12,000/year. One-time admission fee: INR 7,610. Hostel: INR 1,080/year. Other charges (library/exam/deposit): INR 5,000–10,000. No management/NRI quota — all seats government quota only. WBMCC counselling registration: UR INR 1,000 + refundable deposit INR 10,000 (UR); SC/ST/OBC: INR 500 + INR 5,000 deposit.

Question 3

How many MBBS seats are at DHGMCH?

Accepted Answer

AY 2024-25: 100 MBBS seats (4th renewal, 6th batch). AY 2025-26: 150 seats (NMC LOP for increase 100→150 granted). No management/NRI quota. 15% AIQ (MCC) + 85% WB SQ (WBMCC). Only government medical college in South 24 Parganas. 1 allotment NEET 2021–2024 combined (AIQ). NEET 2025 expected General cutoff: 610–625 marks.

Question 4

How to reach Diamond Harbour Government Medical College?

Accepted Answer

Address: Diamond Harbour Rd, Harindanga, Newtown, Ward No. 4, Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas — 743331 (WB). Phone: 9083278170 (10 AM–4 PM, academic purpose). NSCBI Airport Kolkata: ~59.9 km (Edufever confirmed). Diamond Harbour town: nearby. Well connected by road from Kolkata via Diamond Harbour Road/NH-117. Bus + local trains from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour. Nearest railway: Diamond Harbour Station on Sealdah-Diamond Harbour line (~3–5 km).

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Anaesthesiology, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Psychiatry, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology, Emergency & Trauma Care (24x7), ICU (exclusive), Blood Bank (24x7), Eye Bank, Pharmacy (24x7), Burn Treatment Unit, Physiotherapy, Critical Care Services

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

734 Beds

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Kanyashree Prakalpa (WB Girls Scholarship) West Bengal government's flagship scheme for girl students — Kanyashree K1 and K2 grants for eligible female students.	Unmarried WB girl students aged 13–18 years from economically weaker sections	Annual grant INR 1,000 (K1) + one-time grant INR 25,000 (K2 at 18 years) Apply Link →
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