Question 1

What is the MBBS fee at Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The annual tuition fee is approximately ₹6,000/year (government quota). Total tuition for 4.5 years = ₹27,000 — making it one of the cheapest MBBS colleges in India. Additional hostel charges are approximately ₹6,000/year. Total 5.5-year cost is approximately ₹66,000 in tuition and hostel combined.

Question 2

Is hostel available at MCH Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hostels are available for both male and female students within the campus. Hostel rooms include both two-seater and single-seater options with basic amenities (study table, chair, Wi-Fi). Mess serves meals three times a day with evening tea and snacks. Annual hostel fee is approximately ₹6,000.

Question 3

What is the NIRF ranking of MCH Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

MCH Kolkata is ranked #44 in the Medical category by NIRF 2024 — in the top 50 for the 3rd consecutive year. It is ranked #25 by India Today 2024 and #9 by IIRF 2024.

Question 4

Does MCH Kolkata offer PG and super-specialty courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MCH Kolkata offers MD/MS postgraduate programs across 30+ specializations and DM/M.Ch. super-specialty courses in Neurology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, and Paediatric Surgery. PG admissions are through NEET PG (50% AIQ + 50% WB State Quota).

Question 5

What are the common medical departments?

Accepted Answer

General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology), Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Medicine (TB & Chest), Radio-Diagnosis, Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Cardiology, Neurology (DM), Neurosurgery (M.Ch.), Nephrology (DM), Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery & Burns (M.Ch.), Paediatric Surgery (M.Ch.), Rheumatology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Emergency & Trauma Care (24x7), Blood Bank (Component Preparation Facility), ICU / NICU / PICU, Dialysis Unit, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine

Question 6

What is the total bed capacity?

Accepted Answer

1370 Beds

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship West Bengal State Government scholarship for meritorious students from economically weaker families. One of the most widely availed scholarships in WB.	West Bengal domicile students with family income below ₹2.5 lakh per annum	₹5,000/month Apply Link →
West Bengal Merit-cum-Means Scholarship State-level merit-cum-means scholarship available for eligible students at government medical colleges in West Bengal.	Students with outstanding merit and financial need	As per state government norms Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) Central Government scheme via National Scholarships Portal. Given the extremely low tuition of ₹6,000/year, the scheme primarily covers maintenance, hostel, and other living costs.	SC/ST students with valid caste certificate and family income below prescribed threshold	Full or partial fee waiver + maintenance allowance Apply Link →
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship West Bengal State Government scholarship for OBC students in government medical colleges.	OBC students with family income below prescribed limit	Partial fee assistance Apply Link →
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship West Bengal State Government scholarship for meritorious students from economically weaker families. One of the most widely availed scholarships in WB.	West Bengal domicile students with family income below ₹2.5 lakh per annum	₹5,000/month Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) Central Government scheme via National Scholarships Portal. Given the extremely low tuition of ₹6,000/year, the scheme primarily covers maintenance, hostel, and other living costs.	SC/ST students with valid caste certificate and family income below prescribed threshold	Full or partial fee waiver + maintenance allowance Apply Link →
West Bengal Merit-cum-Means Scholarship State-level merit-cum-means scholarship available for eligible students at government medical colleges in West Bengal.	Students with outstanding merit and financial need	As per state government norms Apply Link →
OBC Post-Matric Scholarship West Bengal State Government scholarship for OBC students in government medical colleges.	OBC students with family income below prescribed limit	Partial fee assistance Apply Link →

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