Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research

West Bengal - Kolkata,

Private

General Information

The Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER), located in Kolkata, is a premier Government Medical College and the apex referral center for postgraduate studies in West Bengal. It is integrated with the Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital. Established in 1957, IPGMER is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).

Parameter	Detail
Establishment Year	1957 (IPGMER); Hospital roots since 1707
Institute Type	Government (Under Government of West Bengal)
Recognition	National Medical Commission (NMC) Approved
Affiliation	West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata
Location	S.S.K.M. Hospital Campus, 244 Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Rd, Kolkata, West Bengal
Annual MBBS Intake	200 seats
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS (Multiple clinical and non-clinical specialties), and Super Specialties (DM/MCh).
Admission Process	Based on NEET-UG rank via MCC (All India Quota) and WBMCC (State Quota) counselling.

Campus Facilities

Campus Status: The college operates from a vast, integrated campus in the heart of Kolkata, utilizing the hospital complex and academic blocks.
Academic Facilities: Features spacious Lecture Halls, extensive departmental Laboratories, and a substantial Central Library.
Amenities: The campus provides separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls, sports facilities, and general amenities required for student life.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

Teaching Hospital: The Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital is the integrated teaching hospital.

Bed Capacity: A massive government hospital complex with 2,400+ teaching beds (reported capacity, including associated centers).

Clinical Focus: As the apex tertiary and quaternary referral center for the entire state of West Bengal and Eastern India, the hospital attracts an extremely high and diverse patient load, providing unmatched clinical exposure.

Advanced Care: Equipped with state-of-the-art specialized units, advanced ICUs, and Super Specialties.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fee Component (MBBS - Per Annum)	Amount (INR)	Total Course Fee (4.5 years tuition)
Annual Tuition Fee (Nominal)	₹9,000/-	Approx. ₹40,500/-
Hostel Fees	Approx. ₹1,000/-	Per Annum (Highly subsidized rent)
Total Annual Fee (Excluding Mess)	Approx. ₹11,000/- to ₹15,000/-	Extremely Subsidized.

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Hostel & Mess

Hostel: Separate Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on campus. Hostel stay is generally mandatory.

Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.

Hostel & Mess Charges (Annual): Highly subsidized.

Annual Fee (Rent): Nominal.
Mess Charges: Run on a highly affordable, actual-cost basis.

Miscellaneous

NRI Seat Quota: NO. IPGMER does not have an NRI quota. Admission is strictly based on merit through AIQ and State Quota.

Stipend: MBBS interns receive a competitive monthly stipend (reported around ₹28,000 per month). PG residents receive a substantial stipend.

NEET Cutoff: The closing rank for the General All India Quota is extremely competitive, typically closing within the top 1,000 - 2,500 All India Rank.

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