Top Medical Colleges in West Bengal 2019
Medical Colleges in West Bengal 2019: For much of India’s diverse history, West Bengal and its Bengali populace have been the bedrock of educational enlightenment. The forerunner of literate learning, progressive experimentation, and liberal empowerment. Home of many a scripture and enlightened school of thought. West Bengal is also set apart when it comes to technological advancement. It’s a hot-spot of innovations and creativity.
Here are the 10 best medical colleges you should be eyeing in West Bengal.
1. Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER)
The first hospital built in Calcutta, this college has been serving students since 1707. IPGMER is a college cum hospital, the hospital is named Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, giving students practical knowledge of medical science. IPGMER is the government-affiliated hospital and a home to researches since the college also offers research facilities.
The locus of the institute is imposing, located near on the race course ground and Victoria memorial adjacent to Bangur Institute of Neurosciences. IPGMER has a huge department covering almost all the medical courses and the Institute provides its students with medical equipment to help understand the subject even better. IPGMER has been excelling as the day goes by, recently securing a 19th position on the list of India’s today’s list of medical colleges.
2. University of Calcutta
Calcutta University was established in the year 1857 and since then the university has been providing students with impeccable and cerebral education in the medical field. The University of Calcutta is the public state university and for that matter, the fee for the college is comparatively low however the education provided there is superlative. The University of Calcutta has been achieving prestige and is renowned for becoming the first South Asian institute to be established and integrated a multidisciplinary and western style educational environment. The university is well equipped with medical facilities. The University of Calcutta has been a NAAC favorite, NAAC ranked the university an A-grade university and gave 5 stars. There are 168 colleges offering over 15000 seats.
3. North Bengal Medical College
North Bengal Medical College has been known for its grandeur looking infrastructure. North Bengal Medical College is the largest and revered medical institute in the western Bengal region, the institute is also the only medical college located around the northern zone of West Bengal. Established in 1968 this university cum hospital renders its service to the majority of northern zone Bengal. The university is equipped with modern medical technology and the faculty is always ready to escort the aspiring medical students. The university provides a degree in both undergraduate and postgraduate level, the admission is done through entrance exam, also the university offers research programs.
4. NRS Medical College & Hospital
NRS Medical College/ hospital and formerly known as Campbell Medical School. Inaugurate in 1864 by the British government to serve the increasing need for medical aid in the state, ever since the establishment the college cum hospital has been treating people and making their lives better. The college has a massive 3-floor long library, catering education as the priority. The college has a diverse department from all medical field to make students competent. NILRATAN SIRCAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL is a government-run university.
5. Bankura Sammilani Medical College (BSMC)
Exquisite looking infrastructure and campus that is spread across 2 location, this college cum hospital is the one-stop destination for all medical aspirants. Established in the year 1956 to spread the medical knowledge, this university is stocked with the latest and modern medical equipment. This college has a hostel facility and is furnished with a canteen. BSMC also has a humongous library with all sorts of medical books available. The college provides MBBS and postgraduate degrees.
6. Calcutta National Medical College
CNMC also was known as Chittaranjan Hospital is a prominent college cum hospital in West Bengal, the college intake admissions through NEET results and provides 5 years long course in medicine. CNMC is also a research intuition and caters superlative education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The college has a rich history, it was established in 1921 as a part of the non-cooperation movement in India, earlier CNMC was affiliated with University of Calcutta however now it is a part of West Bengal University of Health Sciences. The college also provides sports, fests and cultural activities to the students.
7. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
NIPER is an umbrella university, it is established in Kolkata in the year 2007, is a research and educational college. The college comes under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, there are seven schools under this and NIPER in Kolkata is one of them. The college offers diploma, doctorate and master’s degree. NIPER also act as the Human Resource Development for the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
8. Hooglu Mohsin College
It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta, but later on to become a constituent college. This beautiful college was founded by Muhammad Mohsin in the year 1836. Hooghly Mohsin College is also known as New Hooghly College. NAAC gave the college a b++ rating. The college is prominent for offering excellent education facility, admission is based on 12th standard results. The college offers medical courses at an undergrad level.
9. KPC Medical College and Hospital
KPC college is the first PPP (private-public-partnership) college in West Bengal, it was established in 2006 and ever since that the university is touching all levels of excellence. The campus of this university is huge and magnificent to look at. The educational environment of the college is stimulating and invigorating, the university teaches every possible medical degree with well-equipped medical facilities and practical demonstration. KPC has 8 individual building for the separate departments it has, KPC is prominent for its medical service. Admission in the university is done through NEET.
10. Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science and Research
GNIDSR is a private college under the West Bengal University of Health Science and is recognized by Dental Council of India. The college gives degree on both undergraduate and postgraduate level in dental science. The college is exclusively made for dental aspirants. The college has a gorgeous campus and an immaculate faculty to minder students. The college has a vast library with books covering every aspect of dental science. The college renders dental equipment to students for a better understanding of the subject.