Top Medical Colleges in Kolkata 2025: Ranking, Admission, Placement, Fees, Cutoff

A: According to a number of criteria, including teaching, learning, and resources (TLR), research, and professional practise (RP), graduation outcomes (GO), outreach and inclusivity (OI), and peer perception, the Ministry of Education's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) annually ranks institutions. Each year, the top medical institutes are ranked using these factors.

The top MBBS schools in Kolkata are shown in the table below:

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There are 13 Medical colleges in Kolkata that offer MBBS courses. Among them, 3 MBBS colleges are owned by the public/government and 2 MBBS colleges are owned privately. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) is an undergraduate medical degree programme pursued by individuals aspiring to become doctors. It is a professional degree that equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to practice medicine.

A: In India, medical education is primarily offered through undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The top five medical degrees in India, based on popularity and recognition, are as follows:

1. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

2. Doctor of Medicine (MD)

3. Master of Surgery (MS)

4. Doctor of Medicine (DM)

5. Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)

A: Admission to MBBS programmes in India is highly competitive, and the required cutoff marks for admission vary from year to year and depend on factors such as the difficulty level of the entrance exam and the number of available seats. With average marks, it may be challenging to secure admission to a government or state quota seat in a reputable medical college in India. Government medical colleges usually have higher cutoff marks, and the competition for admission is intense. Private medical colleges may have lower cutoff marks, but they often charge higher fees.

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The eligibility criteria may vary from college to college for admission to MBBS courses in medical colleges in Kolkata. However, the basic eligibility criteria remain the same. Candidates can refer to the basic eligibility criteria given below:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, and Zoology/Botany. They also must have studied English as the main subject for their qualifying examination
• They should have scored 50% marks in core subjects (PCB)
• Moreover, candidates also need to fulfill the age criteria. i. e. they must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission
• They must qualify for NEET

A: According to NTA a candidate can appear for NEET any number of times. There is no restriction on the number of attempts permitted. Moreover, ever since the upper age limit of NEET has been removed, there is even more flexibility in terms of the number of NEET attempts. The exam is conducted once a year, hence candidates can appear only once in an academic year. But unless candidates fulfil the eligibility criteria, they would not be able to get admission even if they score the qualifying cutoff marks for NEET.

A:  NTA announced the NEET 2024 exam date on September 19, 2023. NEET 2024 exam will be conducted on May 5. The result of NEET 2024 will be declared on June 14, 2024. The NEET 2024 application process is being conducted from February 9, 2024, to March 9, 2024. While the NEET exam dates were scheduled in September and July a couple of years ago owing to the pandemic situation, it took a toll on the medical admission schedule. To bridge this gap, NTA conducted NEET in May last year. The trend is being continued for NEET 2024 as well. 

A: Choosing the best medical college in India can be a subjective decision and depends on various factors that are important to you. Here are some considerations to help you make an informed choice:

• Accreditation and Recognition
• Infrastructure and Facilities
• Faculty and Expertise
• Clinical Exposure and Internship Opportunities
• Research Opportunities

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Institute or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS full form), is a five-year undergraduate medical degree programme that teaches students how to conduct diagnoses, find treatment and medicines, and perform surgeries. The table below shows the salary package offered to MBBS graduates from Kolkata:

A.  NTA has started the NEET 2024 registration on February 9, 2024. The last date of application is March 9, 2024. NEET 2024 will be conducted on May 5. NTA may extend the last date of application, or reopen the application window. NEET 2024 application process will be conducted online. Candidates will have to fill and submit the application form in an online mode along with the payment of the application fee. The actual dates for the NEET 2024 registration and application processes will be announced by NTA through an official notification on NTA and NEET websites. 

A: It can be quite challenging to get into a medical college in India for the following reasons: