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20 hours agoContributor-Level 10
West Bengal NEET is the most accepting entrance exam is the best MBBS colleges in Kolkata. Listed below are some of the colleges with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Medical College Kolkata | INR 40,500 |
| KPC Medical College and Hospital | INR 50,25 lakh |
| ESI-PGIMSR Medical College and Hospital, Joka | INR 4.5 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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20 hours agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates must keep in mind certain factors to choose medical colleges mentioned below -
- Focus on NEET score
- Compare colleges based on accreditation and affiliation
- Check reputation, location and infrastructure of colleges
- Check specialisations offered by top MBBS colleges aligned with your goals
Source: External site and may vary.
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20 hours agoContributor-Level 10
The top government MBBS colleges in Kolkata inclde IPGMER, Medical College, etc., known for their affordable tuition fees as compared to private colleges. Listed below are some of the top government colleges with their tuition fees and seat intake -
| Public/Govt. MBBS Colleges | Total Tuition Fee | MBBS Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | INR 40,500 | 200 |
Medical College | INR 40,500 | 250 |
College of Medicine & JNM Hospital Nadia | INR 40,500 | 150 |
| ESI-PGIMSR Medical College and Hospital, Joka | INR 4.5 lakh | 150 |
| Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital | INR 40,500 | 250 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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21 hours agoContributor-Level 10
Private MBBS colleges in Kolkata offer larger number of seats to candidates than government colleges. Private colleges generally accept admission both on merit basis or entrance exam basis. Listed below are some of the top private colleges with their MBBS seat intake -
Private MBBS Colleges | MBBS Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| KPC Medical College and Hospital | 200 |
R G Kar Medical College & Hospital | 249 |
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital | 350 |
| ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 150 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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21 hours agoContributor-Level 10
The top private MBBS colleges in Kolkata including KPC Medical college, RG Kar Medical college and hospital, etc., known for their modern infrastructure, experienced faculty with great placement and internships offered to private colleges.
Listed below are some of the colleges with their tuition fees -
Private MBBS Colleges | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| KPC Medical College and Hospital | INR 50.25 lakh |
R G Kar Medical College & Hospital | INR 40,500 |
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital | INR 24.66 lakh |
| ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | INR 85.5 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Generally, the top private MBBS colleges in Kolkata are more expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure like modern labs and experienced teacher. However, R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital is the only affordable MBBS college in Kolkata.
Listed below is the college with fees less than INR 1 lakh -
| Low-cost MBBS Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital | INR 40,500 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, we can say that joining the top Kolkata MBBS colleges is beneficial as they have less tuition fees as compared to high average salary offered to candidates, making it the good ROI. Listed below are some of the top colleges with fees and salary -
College Name | Total Tuition Fee | Annual Average Package |
|---|---|---|
Medical College | INR 40,500 | INR 7.1 LPA |
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research | INR 40,500 | INR 5.41 LPA |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
The MBBS admission process takes place in two stages. To get admission to the best MBBS course in Kolkata, a student needs to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). 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 for admission to MBBS Colleges in Kolkata given below:
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research consistently ranked as the top MBBS colleges in Kolkata.
Listed below are some colleges along with their NIRF rankings 2025:
College Name | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Ranking | 24 | 22 | 23 |
45 | 44 | 41 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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12 months agoContributor-Level 10
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked at #22 in the 'Medical' category by the NIRF ranking 2024 in top Medical college in Kolkata.
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