ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Haldia

#Ranked among Top Private Medical Colleges in West Bengal; preferred affordable option for NEET UG aspirants in the 40,000–70,000 rank range State Ranking (WB Private)📍 Haldia, West Bengal

ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Haldia Admissions 2026 Eligibility, Admission Process & Important Dates

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Institute Type

Private (Indian Centre for Advancement of Research and Education — ICARE, a Non-Profit Organisation)

Accredited

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Total Courses

4 Courses

Approved Curriculum

ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Haldia Admissions

Admission Process Overview

Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.

Required Entrance Exams

📝NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany-Zoology and English; minimum 50% marks (General/EWS); 40% for SC/ST/OBC; NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year

Admission Process

All MBBS admissions — State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota — are conducted through centralised counselling by West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) at wbmcc.nic.in. No provisions for direct admission — all seats are allocated strictly through this counselling process. AIQ seats (15% of State Quota): MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy. WB State Quota (85% of State Quota): WBMCC counselling — multiple rounds. WB nativity/domicile is required for State Quota seats. Management Quota: also through WBMCC centralized counselling (not direct/capitation). Documents required: Transfer Certificate, 10th & 12th mark sheets and passing certificates, NEET UG scorecard and admit card, Caste Certificate (if applicable), EWS Certificate (if applicable), Domicile/Nativity Certificate, Aadhar Card, PAN Card (candidate + parent/guardian), minimum 5 passport-sized photographs.

Important Notice

Compulsory service bond applicable as per WB Health Department norms after internship completion. Internship stipend: approximately ₹15,900/month (WB government rate). ICARE had a regulatory gap in 2017-18 and 2018-19 (not permitted for admissions) but has been regularized since 2019-20 and received seat increase approval in 2023-24. Prospective students are advised to always verify the latest NMC approval status before admission.

Required Entrance Exams

📝NEET UG

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany-Zoology and English; minimum 50% marks (General/EWS); 40% for SC/ST/OBC; NEET UG qualified; minimum age 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year

Admission Process