Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research

The Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER), also known as SSKM Hospital, remains a pinnacle of medical excellence in India for the year 2026. Located in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical institutions in the country.

• Established: 1706 (as a hospital), 1957 (as a research institute).
• Location: Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal.
• Affiliation: West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).
• Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC).
• Hospital Bed Strength: Over 3,000 beds, serving as a primary referral center for Eastern India.
• Special Features: Home to the Ronald Ross Memorial, marking the site where Sir Ronald Ross discovered the malaria parasite cycle.
• Connectivity: Easily accessible via Rabindra Sadan Metro Station and major bus routes in Kolkata.

IPGMER Kolkata offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and super-specialty medical programs. In 2026, the most sought-after programs include:

• MBBS: The flagship undergraduate program with a high clinical exposure due to the massive patient load at SSKM Hospital.
• MD/MS: Postgraduate specializations in fields like General Medicine, Radio-diagnosis, Pediatrics, and Orthopaedics.
• DM/M.Ch: Super-specialty courses in Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, and Cardiac Surgery.
• Nursing: B.Sc and M.Sc Nursing programs through the College of Nursing, IPGMER.
• Paramedical: Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) and various diploma courses in medical technology.

Admission to IPGMER is strictly merit-based, conducted through national and state-level entrance examinations.

Candidates must participate in the MCC (All India Quota) or WBMCC (State Quota) counseling sessions to secure a seat.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The cutoff for IPGMER is among the highest in West Bengal. For 2026, the expected closing ranks (General Category) are:

• MBBS (All India Quota): Under AIR 2,500.
• MBBS (State Quota): Under AIR 12,000.
• MD Radio-diagnosis: Under AIR 500.
• MD General Medicine: Under AIR 1,200.

Note: These are projections based on previous years' trends and are subject to change based on exam difficulty.

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

In the medical field, 'placements' refer to internships and residency opportunities. For the 2025 batch:

• Internships: 100% of MBBS students undergo a mandatory one-year rotating internship at SSKM Hospital with a monthly stipend of approximately ₹30,000.
• PG Placements: Most graduates secure Junior Residency positions in top-tier hospitals across India or continue their PG at IPGMER itself.
• Government Service: Many graduates are absorbed into the West Bengal Health Service (WBHS) as Medical Officers.
• Salary Trends: MD/MS graduates can expect starting salaries ranging from ₹12 LPA to ₹20 LPA in private sectors or standard government pay scales.

Students at IPGMER can avail themselves of various state and central government scholarships:

• Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM) Scholarship: For West Bengal domiciled students with high academic performance and limited family income.
• Kanyashree Prakalpa: Financial assistance for female students.
• OASIS Scholarship: For SC/ST/OBC students provided by the Government of West Bengal.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Various central schemes for minority and merit-based students.

IPGMER is particularly famous for its advanced medical specializations:

• Cardiology: One of the best departments in the country for interventional cardiology.
• Nephrology: A pioneer in renal transplants and dialysis in Eastern India.
• Neonatology: Highly specialized care for newborns.
• Plastic Surgery: Known for complex reconstructive surgeries.

The fee structure at IPGMER is highly subsidized by the Government of West Bengal.

Note: Admission fees and caution deposits are separate. Hostel fees are additional but very nominal.

The application process is entirely online via designated counseling authorities:

1. Register for Entrance Exam: Apply for NEET-UG/PG/SS on the NTA or NBEMS websites.
2. Qualify: Achieve the minimum qualifying percentile.
3. Counseling Registration: Register on mcc.nic.in (for 15% AIQ) or wbmcc.nic.in (for 85% State Quota).
4. Choice Filling: Select IPGMER Kolkata as your first preference during the choice-filling window.
5. Document Verification: Visit the designated reporting center with original documents once a seat is allotted.

IPGMER offers a mix of heritage and modern medical infrastructure:

• Library: A massive central library with thousands of medical journals and digital access to global databases.
• Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls, though availability can be tight due to high demand.
• Auditorium: The 'Academy of Fine Arts' and internal seminar halls host various medical conferences.
• Hospital Services: Includes the Woodburn Block (Cabin facilities), the Main Block, and the New Emergency Observation Ward.

The institute houses over 40 departments, including:

• Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Gynae & Obs, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology.
• Super-Specialty: Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine.
• Para-Clinical: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine.
• Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.