N R S Medical College

Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRSMC&H), located in the heart of Kolkata at Sealdah, remains one of India's premier government medical institutions. Established in 1873, it has evolved into a massive tertiary care center known for its academic excellence and clinical volume.

The college is strategically located near Sealdah Railway Station, ensuring a massive patient inflow from across West Bengal and neighboring states, providing students with unparalleled clinical exposure.

NRS Medical College is highly sought after for its undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs. The most popular courses for 2026 include:

• MBBS: The flagship 5.5-year undergraduate program.
• MD/MS: Specializations in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Orthopaedics are highly competitive.
• Nursing: B.Sc Nursing and GNM courses offered through the Academy of Nursing.
• Paramedical Courses: B.Sc in Critical Care Technology (CCT) and Operation Theatre Technology (OTT).
• Super-specialty: DM and M.Ch programs in Cardiology, Nephrology, and Neurology.

Admission to NRS Medical College is strictly merit-based through national-level entrance examinations. The process is managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota and WBMCC for State Quota.

• MBBS Admission: Based on NEET-UG 2026 scores. Counseling begins around June-July 2026.
• MD/MS Admission: Based on NEET-PG 2026 scores. Counseling usually occurs in the first half of the year.
• Paramedical Admission: Through the JENPAS-UG entrance exam conducted by WBJEEB.

Key Dates (Tentative):

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 NRS Medical College is among the highest in West Bengal, typically ranking just after Medical College Kolkata (MCK) and IPGMER. For 2026, expected NEET-UG cutoffs are:

• General Category: 675+ marks (All India Quota) / 655+ marks (State Quota).
• OBC Category: 660+ marks.
• SC/ST Category: 550+ to 580+ marks.

Note: Cutoffs vary annually based on exam difficulty and student performance.

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 placements. For the 2025 batch:

• Internship: All MBBS graduates complete a mandatory one-year rotating internship at the NRS Hospital. The 2025 stipend is approximately INR 28,000 - 30,000 per month (as per WB Govt norms).
• Post-Graduation: A high percentage of NRS graduates secure seats in prestigious MD/MS programs across India (AIIMS, PGI, JIPMER).
• Career Paths: Many graduates join the West Bengal Health Service (WBHS) or move into private corporate hospitals like Apollo or AMRI in Kolkata.

Students at NRS can avail themselves of several West Bengal state and central government scholarships:

• Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM): For students with high academic scores and family income below 2.5 LPA.
• Kanyashree (K2/K3): Financial assistance for female students.
• OASIS Scholarship: Dedicated for SC, ST, and OBC students.
• Aikyashree: Scholarship for students from minority communities.

Being a government-run institution, the fee structure at NRS Medical College is highly subsidized. Expected fees for 2026 are:

• MBBS: Approx. INR 9,000 - 12,000 per annum (including tuition and admission fees).
• MD/MS: Approx. INR 15,000 - 18,000 per annum.
• Hostel Fees: Extremely nominal, ranging from INR 100 to 500 per month.

Note: Caution deposits and examination fees are additional.

The application for NRS is integrated into the national and state medical counseling systems:

1. Register for NEET: Apply on the NTA website (Jan/Feb 2026).
2. Appear for Exam: Sit for NEET-UG 2026 in May.
3. State Counseling: Register on the WBMCC portal (wbmcc.nic.in) using NEET credentials.
4. Choice Filling: Select 'Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College' as your first/top preference.
5. Document Verification: Visit the designated center for physical verification.
6. Admission: Report to the Sealdah campus for final fee payment and medical check-up.

NRS Medical College blends colonial architecture with modern medical facilities:

• Academic Building: Modern lecture theaters with AV facilities.
• Library: A massive central library with a vast collection of medical journals and digital access.
• Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls (Manimala, Main Hostel, etc.).
• Hospital: Includes specialized centers like the Academy of Nursing, Centenary Building, and specialized Cardiology and Cardio-thoracic blocks.
• Connectivity: Located right next to Sealdah Station and the East-West Metro line.

The college hosts over 30 departments, including:

• Pre-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
• Para-clinical: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine.
• Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Gynae & Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopaedics.
• Super-specialty: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Hematology.