Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital, Arambagh Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital, Arambagh - Overview
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About Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital, Arambagh
Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital (PCSGMCH), Arambagh, Hooghly, is one of West Bengal's newest government medical colleges, established in 2022 under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (Phase II). Named after the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Prafulla Chandra Sen, PCSGMCH is affiliated with West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 100 MBBS seats. The campus spans 20.128 acres in Arambagh, Hooghly, with a 7-storey academic block, two 10-storey hostels (boys and girls), staff quarters, superspeciality block, and a new OPD complex. The attached hospital (upgraded sub-divisional hospital) has 594 beds with approximately 600 daily OPD, 90% inpatient occupancy, and dedicated CCU, HDU, NICU, PICU, and SNCU units. PCSGMCH serves a population of 30+ lakh across Hooghly, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, and Howrah. Annual MBBS tuition fee: ₹40,500 (Selectyouruniversity) or ₹6,500 (2025 State Quota admission notice — possibly first-year instalment). Hostel fee: approximately ₹1,500/year. Mess: ₹3,000–₹4,000/month. PG: MD/MS and DNB programmes available. NEET 2025 General Round 2 closing rank: ~22,363; score estimate ~600–620. MBBSCouncil: 'No other medical colleges in Hooghly.' AIQ overall Round 1 rank range: approximately 18,500–4,73,110 across all categories.
Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in UG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital, Arambagh courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital, Arambagh Courses
2 CoursesBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
10+2 with PCB and English; minimum 50% (General/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST); NEET-UG qualified; minimum 17 years by 31 December; WB domicile required for State Quota
Doctor of Medicine / Master of Surgery / DNB
MBBS with internship; NEET-PG qualified; WB domicile for SQ
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ 40.5K | 10+2 with PCB and English; minimum 50% (General/EWS), 45% (OBC), 40% (SC/ST); NEET-UG qualified; minimum 17 years by 31 December; WB domicile required for State Quota |
Doctor of Medicine / Master of Surgery / DNB 1 specialization | ₹ 40.5K | MBBS with internship; NEET-PG qualified; WB domicile for SQ |
Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College and Hospital, Arambagh 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
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Placement Highlights 2024-25
PCSGMCH established 2022; first MBBS batch completed academic training by 2025-26; no formal placement data published yet. Post-MBBS career paths (Smartachievers.online): 'Government medical/health service positions, private hospitals and health centers, higher studies (MD/MS/PG Diploma/NEET-PG), research, academics, or teaching roles. The college may not yet have a formal placement cell, but demand for medical professionals ensures strong career prospects. The hospital's clinical exposure and patient inflow gives students real-world training opportunities.' 594-bed hospital with 600+ daily OPD and 90% inpatient occupancy provides high-quality clinical training. Only medical college in Hooghly — graduates have strong local government healthcare employment. DNB programme recently launched. Bond ensures rural deployment post-internship.
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
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NIRF (2024) | Not ranked (established 2022) |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
State scholarship for reserved category students
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
WB Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) State scholarship for reserved category students | SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B students admitted through WBMCC | As per WB State Government norms |
EWS Scholarship Financial support for EWS students | EWS category students | As per central/state government norms |
CSSS Central Scholarship Central government scholarship for meritorious low-income students | Family income below ₹8 lakh; merit in Class 12 | ₹12,000 per annum |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
594-Bed Teaching Hospital (600+ OPD/day, 90% Inpatient Occupancy, CCU/HDU/NICU/PICU/SNCU)
594-bed government district teaching hospital with 600+ daily OPD, 90% inpatient bed occupancy — specialist units: CCU (Cardiac Care Unit), HDU (High Dependency Unit), NICU, PICU, SNCU; superspeciality block; new G+9 OPD complex; oxygen plant. Serves 30+ lakh population.
7-Storey Academic Block and Two 10-Storey Hostels
7-storey modern academic block housing lecture halls, labs, demonstration rooms, library, and examination hall. Two 10-storey hostel towers (separate boys and girls) with basic amenities, mess, study areas, and recreation facilities at government-subsidised rates.
Fully Functional Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical Departments
All 13+ departments fully functional: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, Orthopaedics, OBGYN, ENT, Ophthalmology — per NMC CBME curriculum requirements
DNB Programme (Recently Launched)
PCSGMCH recently launched DNB (Diplomate of National Board) postgraduate programme — expanding PG medical education options beyond standard MD/MS, giving graduates broader career pathways
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Frequently Asked Questions
PCSGMCH was established in 2022 under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme Phase II. It is named after Prafulla Chandra Sen — the former Chief Minister of West Bengal. NMC LOP was issued in 2022 (s.26(1)(a)(b) & 28(1)(2) of NMC Act 2019); 1st renewal in 2023-24; annual renewal for 2024-25.
NEET 2025 General Round 2 closing rank: approximately 22,363 (Collegedunia). Score estimate: ~600–620. AIQ Round 1 across all categories: 18,500–4,73,110. Confirm all round-wise category cutoffs from WBMCC and MCC official allotment.
Annual MBBS tuition fee: ₹40,500 (Selectyouruniversity). 2025 State Quota notice: ₹6,500 for all categories (likely first-year instalment or revised fee — confirm). Hostel fee: ~₹1,500/year. Mess: ₹3,000–₹4,000/month. Admission fee: ₹1,000 (non-refundable). Overall extremely affordable government MBBS option.
594-bed teaching hospital (upgraded sub-divisional hospital) with approximately 600 daily OPD, 90% inpatient occupancy, CCU, HDU, NICU, PICU, SNCU, oxygen plant, superspeciality block, and new OPD complex. Serves 30+ lakh people across Hooghly, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, and Howrah.
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