Shri Ramkrishna Institute of Medical Sciences & Sanaka Hospitals (SRIMS & SH) is a private medical college located in Durgapur, West Bengal. It was established recently, receiving its Letter of Permission (LOP) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2022. It is managed by the Sanaka Educational Trust, which also runs the Sanaka Hospitals group.
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: 2022 (First LOP: 2022-23 session)
Permitted for renewal of permission u/s 10(A) for 2020-21, Permitted for Renewal of 150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. Permitted (4th renewal) and 5th batch for the Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Fifty (50) MBBS seats have been increased i.e. 150 to 200 u/s 26 (1) (a)(b), 28 (1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act, 2019 during Academic Year 2023 -2024". Annual renewal permission granted for 200 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25
As a new institution, SRIMS & SH features modern, integrated infrastructure.
Location: The campus is located at Malandighi, Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman District, West Bengal. It is situated on the Durgapur Expressway (NH-19), providing excellent connectivity.
Campus Vibe: The campus is substantial and features modern academic blocks, a large teaching hospital, and residential quarters, reflecting significant private investment.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Features modern, air-conditioned 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 large 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 Sanaka Hospitals is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.
Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital serving the Durgapur industrial belt and surrounding districts.
Capacity: A large hospital with 500+ beds (reports of up to 750+ beds capacity are emerging).
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 Sanaka Hospitals unit 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 new 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) website 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 Sanaka Hospitals, 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