R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH), Kolkata began as the Calcutta School of Medicine in 1886, making it one of India’s oldest public medical institutions. The college received its present name in 1948 to honour nationalist physician Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar and became a fully government-run institution in 1958. It functions under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal.

RGKMCH is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata. Its programmes are recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Indian Nursing Council (INC). In the NIRF Medical 2025 ranking, the college was placed in the 51-75 band among Indian medical colleges.

The institution is known for medical education and clinical training through its teaching hospital, which has more than 1,200 beds. Its 27-acre campus is in Belgachia, North Kolkata, and serves patients from North Kolkata and nearby districts.

  • MBBS has 250 sanctioned seats and lasts 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 academic years and a mandatory 1-year internship. Selection is through NEET UG, followed by MCC counselling for the All India Quota and WBMCC counselling for the State Quota.
  • MD and MS programmes together offer 175 postgraduate seats in clinical and para-clinical fields. MD subjects include General Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiology, Radiotherapy, Dermatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine. MS subjects include General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Admission depends on NEET PG.
  • DM and M.Ch courses have 28 seats. DM is available in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and Cardiac Anaesthesiology. M.Ch options include Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Urology. Students enter through NEET SS.
  • Nursing options comprise the 4-year B.Sc Nursing course, Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing, GNM, and M.Sc Nursing in different specialties.
  • Allied Health Sciences includes B.Sc and diploma programmes in Critical Care Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Perfusion Technology, Medical Lab Technology, and Dialysis Technology.
Admission Update: The NEET UG 2026 stray-round results have been released, and the notified MCC and WBMCC reporting periods ended on October 26, 2026. The MBBS batch is expected to begin in November 2026.

RGKMCH Admission Dates 2026

The announced MCC and WBMCC counselling deadlines for NEET UG 2026 have passed. The expected commencement of the new MBBS batch is listed below.

EventDate
Expected commencement of the 2026-27 MBBS batchNovember 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

For MBBS, MCC handles the 15% All India Quota, while WBMCC conducts counselling for the 85% West Bengal State Quota. RGKMCH does not offer management or NRI quota seats. The entrance test and counselling route for each programme are given below.

ProgrammeAdmission ExamCounselling Authority
MBBSNEET UGMCC for 15% AIQ and WBMCC for 85% State Quota
MD / MS (Postgraduate)NEET PGMCC PG for 50% AIQ and WBMCC PG for 50% State Quota
DM / M.Ch (Super-specialty)NEET SSMCC SS and WBMCC
B.Sc Nursing and Allied HealthMerit based on 10+2 marksWBMCC or the institutional admission process

RGKMCH Courses and Fees

RGKMCH runs undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, nursing, and allied health courses. Fees, duration, and entry requirements differ by programme.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
MBBS5.5 years10+2 with PCB, 50% for General candidates, and a qualifying NEET UG scoreINR 42,500 for the complete programme
MD / MS (PG)3 yearsMBBS and a qualifying NEET PG scoreINR 36,000 per year
DM / M.Ch (Super-specialty)3 yearsMD/MS and a qualifying NEET SS scoreINR 36,000 per year
B.Sc Nursing4 years10+2 with PCBINR 25,000 total
GNM3 years10+2INR 1,05,300 total
Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing2 yearsGNM qualificationINR 1,12,000 total
M.Sc Nursing in various specialties2 yearsB.Sc NursingINR 24,000 total
B.Sc Allied Health in Critical Care, OT, or Perfusion3 to 4 years10+2 with PCBINR 3,000 to INR 50,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The college offers MD education across 18 disciplines, including major clinical specialties. Neurosurgery was recently added to its M.Ch options. The DM courses cover Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and Cardiac Anaesthesiology. The full MBBS institutional fee is INR 42,500, in line with the subsidised fee system used by West Bengal government medical colleges. On-campus hostel rooms are available at a nominal government rate.

RGKMCH Admission Process

Admission routes vary by academic level. MBBS applicants need NEET UG, MD and MS applicants take NEET PG, and DM or M.Ch applicants require NEET SS. Nursing and allied health selection is based on the applicable merit and counselling process.

  1. Meet the eligibility rules for the chosen programme and complete the required qualifying course.
  2. Take NEET UG, NEET PG, or NEET SS where the selected programme requires an entrance examination.
  3. Register with MCC or WBMCC for the relevant quota and counselling level. Nursing and allied health applicants follow the applicable WBMCC or institutional procedure.
  4. After receiving a seat, report to the allotted institution with the required documents and complete admission formalities.

MBBS Admission

RGKMCH fills its MBBS seats only through NEET UG merit and does not hold a separate college-level entrance examination. The General Category closing rank under the All India Quota in the final NEET UG 2025 round was 14,047. Home-state closing ranks are generally higher, meaning less competitive, than AIQ ranks.

  • Eligibility: Applicants must study Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English in 10+2. The minimum PCB aggregate is 50% for General and EWS candidates, 40% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates, and 45% for PwD candidates. Students must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
  • Seat distribution: MCC fills 15% of seats through AIQ counselling, while WBMCC handles the remaining 85% under the State Quota. There are no management or NRI quota seats.
  • State domicile: Candidates holding West Bengal domicile can compete within the larger 85% State Quota pool. Applicants without West Bengal domicile are limited to AIQ seats.

West Bengal candidates with competitive NEET scores can use WBMCC counselling to seek admission through the State Quota.

MD and MS (Postgraduate) Admission

Selection for MD and MS follows NEET PG merit. MCC PG fills 50% AIQ seats, and WBMCC fills the other 50% State Quota seats. Applicants must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised college and possess valid registration with the West Bengal Medical Council or an equivalent authority.

DM and M.Ch (Super-specialty) Admission

NEET SS scores determine admission to the super-specialty courses. DM is offered in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and Cardiac Anaesthesiology. M.Ch choices are Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Urology.

Nursing and Allied Health Admission

WBMCC and the West Bengal Nursing Council manage admission to B.Sc Nursing and allied health programmes. Applicants must pass 10+2 with PCB from a recognised board, and shortlisting is based on merit.

RGKMCH Placements and Career Outcomes

RGKMCH does not follow a conventional campus-placement system because it is a government medical college. After graduation, students may prepare for NEET PG, enter government service, join private hospitals, or begin independent clinical practice.

Training takes place in a tertiary hospital with more than 1,200 beds and active trauma, oncology, and super-specialty departments. Many MBBS graduates attempt NEET PG for MD or MS admission. Medical Officers employed by the West Bengal government are paid according to 7th Pay Commission scales.

Career Stage / PathwayTypical CompensationNotes
Mandatory MBBS InternshipINR 17,000 to INR 23,000 per month as stipend1-year rotating internship at RGKMCH
West Bengal Government Medical OfficerINR 56,000 to INR 70,000 per monthEntry-level pay under the 7th Pay Commission
NEET PG Resident in MD/MSINR 70,000 to INR 85,000 per month as stipend3-year postgraduate residency at a government institution
Private Hospital in KolkataINR 60,000 to INR 1.50 Lakhs per monthPay depends on the specialty and hospital
Note: A compulsory rural service requirement under the West Bengal Rural Service Scheme may apply to MBBS graduates from government medical colleges in the state. Before accepting a seat, applicants should confirm the current service period and exemption rules with the West Bengal Health Department.

RGKMCH Rankings

RGKMCH appears in the national medical rankings. NIRF Medical 2025 placed it in the 51-75 band among medical colleges across India.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank
NIRFMedical51-75 band

Established in 1886, RGKMCH is also among Asia’s oldest surviving medical institutions. Its long history and clinical facilities make it a notable government medical college in West Bengal.

RGKMCH Campus and Infrastructure

The 27-acre RGKMCH campus stands on Khudiram Bose Sarani in Belgachia, North Kolkata. It is 5 km from Shyambazar and can be reached through Belgachia Metro Station on the Kolkata Metro network.

Its teaching hospital contains more than 1,200 beds and has major departments such as trauma, oncology, cardiology, nephrology, and neurosurgery. It is a tertiary referral centre for North Kolkata and ranks among the busiest public hospitals in West Bengal.

Separate on-campus hostels are provided for male and female MBBS students at nominal government rates. The college also maintains accommodation for postgraduate students and interns. Academic and student facilities include a central library, departmental laboratories, a dissection hall, a medical museum, and recreation spaces. Its central Kolkata setting gives students access to city amenities while they complete intensive clinical training.

RGKMCH vs NRS Medical College vs CNMC Kolkata

RGKMCH, NRS Medical College, and CNMC Kolkata are government medical colleges within the West Bengal health education system. Each is affiliated with WBUHS and uses NEET UG scores for MCC AIQ and WBMCC State Quota admissions.

ParameterRGKMCHNRS Medical CollegeCNMC Kolkata
LocationBelgachia, North KolkataAJC Bose Road, Central KolkataNarkeldanga, East Kolkata
Established188618731948
MBBS Seats250250150
Hospital Beds1,200+1,300+700+
AffiliationWBUHSWBUHSWBUHS
PG Seats175200+100+
Super-specialty DM/M.Ch28 seatsAvailableLimited

All three colleges have operated for many years and draw applicants from the same WBMCC counselling pool. NRS Medical College is among the world’s oldest medical institutions and usually has more competitive State Quota NEET closing ranks. CNMC Kolkata has the smallest MBBS intake of the three, with 150 seats. RGKMCH has 28 DM and M.Ch seats and a hospital with more than 1,200 beds. For many applicants, the location within Kolkata is the main practical difference among these colleges.

RGKMCH FAQs

Ques. What NEET UG closing rank was recorded for MBBS at RGKMCH?

Ans. In the final NEET UG 2025 round, the General Category closing rank under the All India Quota was 14,047. WBMCC uses separate closing ranks for West Bengal State Quota seats. Domicile-eligible students compete within the larger 85% State Quota and may obtain admission at a higher NEET rank than the AIQ closing rank.

Ques. Who operates RGKMCH, and does it have private quota seats?

Ans. RGKMCH is wholly owned and operated by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal. It has no management or NRI quota. MBBS seats are filled by NEET UG merit through centralised MCC and WBMCC counselling.

Ques. How much does the complete MBBS course at RGKMCH cost?

Ans. The institutional fee for the full 5.5-year MBBS programme is INR 42,500. The amount reflects the subsidised fee policy followed by West Bengal government medical colleges. Hostel rooms are offered at a nominal government rate.

Ques. Where did RGKMCH place in NIRF Medical 2025?

Ans. RGKMCH was listed in the 51-75 rank band among Indian medical colleges in NIRF Medical 2025.

Ques. Which postgraduate and super-specialty courses are available at RGKMCH?

Ans. The college has 175 MD and MS seats across clinical, surgical, and para-clinical specialties. It also provides 28 super-specialty seats. DM subjects are Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and Cardiac Anaesthesiology. M.Ch subjects include Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Urology. Admission is based on NEET PG for MD/MS and NEET SS for DM/M.Ch.

Ques. How did RGKMCH develop into its present form?

Ans. The institution opened as the Calcutta School of Medicine in 1886, placing it among Asia’s oldest medical schools. It became Carmichael Medical College in 1918. In 1948, it was renamed R. G. Kar Medical College to honour nationalist physician Dr. Radha Gobinda Kar. The West Bengal government made it a fully government institution in 1958.

Ques. Can RGKMCH MBBS graduates have a rural service commitment?

Ans. A compulsory rural service condition under the West Bengal Rural Service Scheme may apply to graduates of government medical colleges in the state. Applicants should check the current bond period and exemption provisions with the West Bengal Health Department or WBMCC before confirming admission.