JIS School of Medical Science & Research (JIS SMSR) is a private medical college located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established recently, receiving its Letter of Permission (LOP) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2023 (for the 2023-24 academic session) by the JIS Foundation, which runs several engineering and management institutions across the state.
The college is academically affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata, which is the state's governing university for all health science colleges. All degrees (MBBS) are awarded by WBUHS.
Type: Private Medical College
Affiliation: West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata
Recognition: Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Established: 2023
Permitted u/s 26(1) (a) (b) and 28 (1) (2) of NMC Act, 2019. Annual renewal permission granted for 150 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25
As a new institution under an established group, JIS SMSR features modern, integrated infrastructure.
Location: The campus is located at Block L/3, Phase-III, Kalyani Expressway, P.O. Jagadishpur, Howrah, West Bengal.
Campus Vibe: It is a new, integrated campus built to be an academic and healthcare hub. The infrastructure is modern, reflecting recent investment, and is integrated with the affiliated teaching hospital.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, well-equipped lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls built to high NMC standards.
Laboratories: Equipped with new, state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.).
Library: A central library provides students access to necessary medical collections and digital resources.
Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for boys and girls (UGs).
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The college is attached to its own large, newly established teaching hospital.
Flagship Hospital: The JIS Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the Howrah and surrounding regions.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ teaching beds (as per NMC guidelines for the intake).
Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties, featuring 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, and advanced Diagnostic facilities.
Educational Engine: The JIS Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.
State University Affordability
As a private medical college in West Bengal, fees are substantial and are strictly regulated by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) and managed through state counselling.
Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-2025 figures based on the typical FRC ranges for private colleges in West Bengal. Always verify the precise, current fee structure and bond requirements directly from the official WBMCC prospectus.
Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. Accommodation is generally compulsory for MBBS students.
Amenities: Hostels are new, well-maintained, and equipped with basic furnishings. AC and Non-AC room options are typically available.
Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are an additional annual expense. Costs are substantial, often ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,80,000 per year (all-inclusive), depending on AC/Non-AC and sharing.
Getting Admitted (MBBS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG.
State Counselling is Key (West Bengal): Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) centralized counselling process.
Always check the official WBMCC (wbmcc.nic.in) and MCC (mcc.nic.in) websites for counselling schedules and procedures.
Career Path: As a new private medical college, the career path for graduates is well-defined.
Internship: MBBS graduates will complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the JIS Hospital, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.
Bond: A service bond (e.g., 1 year) and course breakage bond may be required.
Post-Graduation: Graduates will be eligible to appear for the NEET-PG exam to pursue postgraduate specialization (MD/MS) or can become Medical Officers in government or private service.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus