Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
7 LPA
Highest Pkg
12 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
10 Courses
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata - Overview
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About Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata
The Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER), Kolkata, popularly known as SSKM Hospital or PG Hospital (Presidency General Hospital), is one of the oldest, most prestigious, and largest public medical colleges and tertiary teaching hospitals in India. The institution traces its origins to 1707 as the Presidency Hospital, evolved into a teaching institute, and was formally inaugurated as a Postgraduate Medical Institute in 1957 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), IPGMER is a multi-level healthcare education hub offering MBBS, MD/MS, DM/MCh, PhD, Nursing, and Paramedical programs. It is recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Medical Education and Research and is the first institution in Eastern and Northeast India to receive Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) status. The institute is co-located with the Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital, one of the most advanced and high-footfall tertiary-care hospitals in Eastern India. Located in the cultural heart of Kolkata near Victoria Memorial, Race Course Ground, and Rabindra Sadan, the campus is centrally positioned and well-connected.
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG and PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata Courses
10 CoursesBPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG examination; NEET not applicable
B.Sc Nursing
10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG / relevant entrance exam
MD
MBBS with internship completion; NEET PG qualified
MBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD); minimum age 17 years; NEET UG qualified
M.Ch
MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET SS qualified
B.Sc Nursing (Hons)
10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG / relevant entrance exam
MBBS
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD); minimum age 17 years; NEET UG qualified
DM / MCh
MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET SS qualified
MD / MS
MBBS with internship completion; NEET PG qualified
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG examination; NEET not applicable
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) 1 specialization | ₹ 50K - 55K | 10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG examination; NEET not applicable |
B.Sc Nursing 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG / relevant entrance exam |
MD 16 specializations | ₹ N/A | MBBS with internship completion; NEET PG qualified |
MBBS 1 specialization | ₹ 32.5K - 37.5K | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD); minimum age 17 years; NEET UG qualified |
M.Ch 5 specializations | ₹ 56.1K - 57.1K | MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET SS qualified |
B.Sc Nursing (Hons) 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG / relevant entrance exam |
MBBS 2 specializations | ₹ 15K | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum 50% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD); minimum age 17 years; NEET UG qualified |
DM / MCh 1 specialization | ₹ 13.5K | MD/MS in relevant specialty; NEET SS qualified |
MD / MS 1 specialization | ₹ 13.5K | MBBS with internship completion; NEET PG qualified |
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 with PCB; JENPAS-UG examination; NEET not applicable |
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata Admissions
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
Important Notice
Domicile certificate (West Bengal) required for state quota. Service bond and premature discontinuation bond on non-judicial stamp paper (minimum ₹100) required at time of admission.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET SS (by NBEMS)
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG (by NBEMS)
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG (by NBEMS)
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Important Notice
Domicile certificate (West Bengal) required for state quota. Service bond and premature discontinuation bond on non-judicial stamp paper (minimum ₹100) required at time of admission.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET SS (by NBEMS)
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Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata Departments
Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata
What are the common medical departments?
General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Dermatology & Venereology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Cardiology (DM), Neurology (DM), Neurosurgery (MCh), Nephrology (DM), Urology (MCh), Plastic Surgery (MCh), Gastroenterology (DM), Endocrinology (DM), Pulmonary Medicine (DM), Head & Neck Surgery (MCh), Oncology / Oncopathology, Emergency Medicine, Chest Medicine, Neonatology, Haematology, Robotic Surgery Unit (launched March 2025)
What is the total bed capacity?
2000 Beds
Placement Highlights 2023
IPGMER does not conduct formal campus placements. Graduates secure positions through government health services, direct applications to private hospitals, or pursue higher studies. 100% placement rate reflects successful employment/higher-study uptake. Compulsory rural/government service bond applicable post-completion.
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
Government of West Bengal – Health & Family Welfare | 12 LPA |
AIIMS (various centres) | N/A |
State Government Health Services across India | N/A |
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata Previous Year Cutoffs
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23
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
IIRF (2025) | 24 |
NIRF (2025) | 23 |
NMC (2024) | N/A |
The Week (2025) | 16 |
The Week (2024) | 15 |
NIRF (2024) | 22 |
Collegedunia (2025) | 67 |
NIRF (2023) | 24 |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
State government health sector scholarship for medical students.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
West Bengal Chief Minister Swasthya Sathi Scholarship State government health sector scholarship for medical students. | State government employees' children and select government scholarship beneficiaries | Variable |
IPGMER Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Institutional scholarship awarded by IPGMER management. | Students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need | Variable |
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship Government of West Bengal flagship scholarship for meritorious and economically weaker students. | Students with family income below ₹2.5 lakh/year and secured ≥75% in qualifying exam | Up to ₹1,000–₹5,000/month depending on course level |
Minority Community Scholarship Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme for minority community students in higher education. | Students from notified minority communities with family income below ₹2 lakh/year | Up to ₹20,000/year |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Central Government scheme administered through National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST students | Full or partial fee waiver as per government norms |
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships Central Government scholarship for higher education. | Top 20 percentile in Class XII boards; family income below ₹8 lakh/year | ₹12,000/year |
IPGMER Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Institutional scholarship awarded by IPGMER management. | Students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need | Variable |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Central Government scheme administered through National Scholarship Portal. | SC/ST students | Full or partial fee waiver as per government norms |
Minority Community Scholarship Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme for minority community students in higher education. | Students from notified minority communities with family income below ₹2 lakh/year | Up to ₹20,000/year |
West Bengal Chief Minister Swasthya Sathi Scholarship State government health sector scholarship for medical students. | State government employees' children and select government scholarship beneficiaries | Variable |
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships Central Government scholarship for higher education. | Top 20 percentile in Class XII boards; family income below ₹8 lakh/year | ₹12,000/year |
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship Government of West Bengal flagship scholarship for meritorious and economically weaker students. | Students with family income below ₹2.5 lakh/year and secured ≥75% in qualifying exam | Up to ₹1,000–₹5,000/month depending on course level |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Library
The Medical College Library is situated on the 7th floor of the Academic Building. It has two separate sections for UG and PG students. The library houses over 29,000 biomedical journals, access to 289+ e-journals, a large collection of theses, reference books, and digital resources. Online access to PubMed, Cochrane, and other international databases is available.
Sports Complex
A dedicated sports complex with a cricket ground, football field, badminton courts, and an on-campus gymnasium. Facilities support indoor and outdoor sporting activities for students and residents.
Classrooms & Academic Block
The Academic Building was established in 2014 and serves as the main teaching facility in the heart of the hospital campus. Facilities include smart classrooms with audio-visual equipment, lecture theatres (Ronald Ross Building, UCM Building, Psychiatry Building, Old Emergency Building), anatomy and physiology museums, and seminar halls. A 750-seater auditorium is also available for large academic events.
Hostel & Campus Life
Three UG hostels (separate boys and girls blocks) and one PG hostel, all within the campus. Double-occupancy rooms with balconies, CCTV surveillance, water purifiers and coolers, parking, and internet access in academic blocks. Multiple canteens serve hygienic food at subsidized rates. A health centre, photocopy centres, post office, and fair-price medicine shop are also on campus. Annual cultural fest 'CRUX' held around August–September fosters student community life.
Laboratories
State-of-the-art pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories for Anatomy (dissection halls with cadavers), Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology. Advanced diagnostic labs, ICU setups, and super-specialty labs within SSKM Hospital supplement academic learning. NABL-accredited Oncopathology laboratory on campus.
Sports Complex
A dedicated sports complex with a cricket ground, football field, badminton courts, and an on-campus gymnasium. Facilities support indoor and outdoor sporting activities for students and residents.
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the AIQ in 2024, the General category closing AIR was approximately 5,133. Cutoffs vary each year and also depend on state quota rounds.
The approximate total tuition fee for the full 5.5-year MBBS program is around ₹75,000 (approximately ₹15,000–₹16,000/year), making it one of the most affordable government medical colleges in India. This excludes hostel, miscellaneous, and examination fees.
Approximately ₹30,000 per month as per West Bengal government norms. Subject to revision.
Yes. MBBS graduates must undergo compulsory government service after completing internship. Candidates who skip the bond are liable to pay the bond penalty amount as specified at the time of admission.
General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Dermatology & Venereology, Psychiatry, Anaesthesia, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Cardiology (DM), Neurology (DM), Neurosurgery (MCh), Nephrology (DM), Urology (MCh), Plastic Surgery (MCh), Gastroenterology (DM), Endocrinology (DM), Pulmonary Medicine (DM), Head & Neck Surgery (MCh), Oncology / Oncopathology, Emergency Medicine, Chest Medicine, Neonatology, Haematology, Robotic Surgery Unit (launched March 2025)
2000 Beds
Upcoming Exams
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CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
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