MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 

at Medical College Kolkata, College Street

For 2022, cut off was 1855 for General category candidates in All India quota for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Medical College. NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

The cutoff trend for medical Courses at Medical College has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for medical courses under general category for all India quota was 572. In 2022, it increased to 1855. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 1235 to 3911 for OBC, 7905 to 18762 for SC, 24629 to 62264 for ST, 1417 to 5192 for EWS, 84379 to 344098 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for medical education in India continues to grow.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 1646 and closing rank was 1855. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Medical College is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam NEET. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Medical College other than General category are - 3911 for OBC, 18762 for SC, 62264 for ST, 5192 for EWS, 344098 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in NEET exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State.

Medical College will release 4-5 rounds of NEET cutoffs for admission to medical courses. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

• The NEET score of the candidate
• The category of the candidate
• The number of seats available in the course

Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

The total amount of tuition fee for MBBS at the Medical college of Kolkata is 45,000. The fee for this course in other colleges are high, especially in the private medical colleges. The fee in this institution is affordable and reasonable. The Dayanand Medical college and hospital charges around 11 Lacs for the MBBS course. Therefore the fee structure for the MBBS at the Medical college Kolkata is less compared to others. The MBBS course is for a period of 66 months that is 5.5 years. The students get a number of scholarships as financial aids. The scholarships offered by the Medical college, Kolkata are Mrs. Mary Chandras scholarship, Dr. Chandran Scholarship and Kunja Kusum Scholarship. The students can also avail other scholarships offered by other institutions. 

Yes, Medical College, Kolkata is better than Dayanand Medical college and hospital. The education that the colleges offer are of good quality. But the difference in the fees for which the courses are offered are drastic. For example, the MBBS course offered at the Medical college, Kolkata is 45,000, whereas the MBBS course offered at the Dayanand Medical college is 11 Lakhs. There is a difference in lakhs.

When we take the placements in regard, since the Medical college, Kolkata is run by the government, almost all students get placements in the government medical organizations. There is no need for a company to recruit the students. But the Dayanand Medical College is a Private Hospital, therefore the students have to go through the process of the placements and not many students get placed. 

The top scholarships offered by Medical College, Kolkata are Mary Chandras scholarship, Dr. Chandran Scholarship and Kunja Kusum Scholarship. These can be availed by students who meet the criteria set by the government. If eligible the students can contact the required teachers of the department for any futher inquiries on what needs to be done. The scholarships might be based on the academics or the financial conditions of the student. These scholarships are given to help and support the students. There are several other scholarships that are available to the MBBS students that are not part of this institution. INSPIRE Scholarships, ONGC Scholarships, AIIMS Fellowship, stc. Each of these scholarships have different Eligibility criteria. Only if the students meet the eligibility criteria, they can receive the stipend given for those scholarships. 

Medical College, Kolkata (MCK) graduates have numerous career prospects, including clinical practice, medical research, teaching, public health, medical writing, medical journalism, healthcare administration and management, medical tourism, remote medical consultation, and medical advocacy and policy. They can specialize in various medical disciplines, work in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and universities, and contribute to public health initiatives.

Teaching and academics are also opportunities for MCK graduates. They can join medical colleges as faculty members, teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, and contribute to medical education. Public health initiatives can be pursued by working in government health departments, non-profit organizations, and international health agencies. Medical writing and journalism can be pursued by MCK graduates, providing accurate information for healthcare professionals and the public.

Entrepreneurship in healthcare can also be pursued by MCK graduates, establishing private clinics, diagnostic centers, or medical technology companies. Healthcare administration and management can involve managing patient care services, financial operations, and human resources. Medical tourism can involve catering to international patients seeking medical treatment in India. Telemedicine can enable remote medical consultations for patients in remote areas. Medical advocacy and policy can involve working with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and patient advocacy groups to promote patient rights, improve healthcare policies, and improve access to quality healthcare.