The Campus & Infrastructure

As a new institution, SMC features modern, integrated infrastructure.

• Location: The campus is located at Purna, Near Nichupatty, Bolpur, Birbhum District, West Bengal.

• Campus Vibe: The campus is substantial, featuring modern academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant private investment in the region.

• 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).

Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium, and sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: Santiniketan Medical College Hospital

The college is attached to its own large, newly established teaching hospital.

• Flagship Hospital: The Santiniketan Medical College 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 Birbhum and surrounding regions.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 450+ teaching beds.

• 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 SMC Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by West Bengal (WBMCC/FRC)

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 conditions directly from the official WBMCC prospectus.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• 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.

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (West Bengal)

• 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) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• 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 SMC 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.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals