Medicine & Health Sciences

Indeed, the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) consists of a highly qualified and experienced faculty. They are different faculty members who are supposed to have specialised clinical experiences and qualifications in several varied medical fields along with substantial experience in clinical practice and medical education. Besides, many of their faculty members are specialist researchers engaged in advances in medical science.

Teaching faculty and educators at IPGMER are highly committed to students' learning experiences. Education and skills training are a big part of what their students get, so that graduates are well fitted to enter the medical profession. There are also contributions from and opportunities for research by faculty members, in addition to what they are able to offer in terms of practical knowledge. All of this thus makes the faculty a very strong point in this institution.

Yes, theInstitute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research has good and experienced faculty. The faculty of IPGMER constitutes a conglomeration of senior professors, senior most doctors, and specialists in diverse fields of this great science. Many of them have considerable clinical exposure coupled with experience in teaching, thus contributing towards making the institution academically best.

Faculty is not merely involved in teaching but rather in whole medical research and also associated with clinical practice. Thus, students get trained in actual practice-oriented environment under the guidance of experienced faculty along with courses at postgraduate level across diverse medical specialties. This rich and wholesome experience is also an important reason why students are drawn to IPGMER for their medical education.

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) boasts of an illustrious alumni network. Quite often, there are no lists or trumpeting of names of top alumni, but many have gained tremendous success across varied fields later in life. They are primarily engaged in the following sectors:

Healthcare and Clinical Practice: Alumni have become respectable and well-known doctors and specialists in fields like surgery, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and gynecology.

Medical Education: Most of the top alumni now bring well-earned repute to top medical institutions in India and abroad, contributing to medical education as faculty members.

Medical Research: Many alumni have to their credit research contributions in medicine at national and international medical research centers.

Leadership in Healthcare Organizations: Some are in senior administration and management positions in well-known healthcare institutions affecting public policy and health delivery systems.

While the alumni list may not be exhaustive in public settings, the usual recognition within the hierarchy of medicine is accorded to them who have thrived therein. Their achievements are often realized within the domains of clinical practice, research, and teaching.

First, graduates from the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) have filled prestigious posts throughout the medical and healthcare industry, both nationally and internationally. The broad areas were as follows :-
1. Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions: Most of the alumni are employed in government hospitals like All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Sadar Hospital, and RML Hospital, amongst other noted hospitals.

2. Medical Research :- Alumni work in medical research at organizations such as Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several other universities and research centers.
3. Medical Education :- Some graduates have taken up assignments as professor, lecturer, and research faculty in medical colleges and universities, such as IPGMER, and other prestigious institutions, including Kolkata Medical College and National Medical College.
4. Public Health: Some of them have turned to public health and are working for global and national health initiatives, organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, and the Health Ministries.
5. Private Practice :- A number of alumnus started their own private clinical practices, specializing in different fields: surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedic, etc.
6. Government Services :- Some alumni have taken up government services in health departments or have become medical officers in various government schemes.
7. International Healthcare :- Some of the alumni have gone outside their country to work in hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.

Generally, the following steps would be followed regarding admission applications to the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research:

1. For MBBS Included Under NEET-UG:Eligibility: Completing the Higher Secondary School Education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with the least of 50 per cent can qualify a candidate for taking the NEET examination. There would be a relaxation of marks for the reserved categories.
The NEET UG Examination: Candidates should apply for the NEET UG examination to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as part of the entrance examination process. You have to clear this for qualifying.
Counseling: Counseling would be conducted for NEET-UG postulants in West Bengal by the WBJEEB. In all India quota cases, the Medical Counseling Committee conducts the counseling.
Application: After qualifying in NEET, one has to register for counseling on the respective websites (WBJEEB for State Quota or MCC for all-India quota). 
Document Verification: As soon as the allotment has been made against a seat, you will have to prove your eligibility in terms of document submission.
2. Admission for Postgraduate (MD/MS): Eligibility: You must possess an MBBS degree and complete 1-year internship. NEET-PG Exam: You should take the NEET-PG exam and qualify with a sufficient merit rank to gain eligibility for admission.
Counseling: After the NEET-PG result declaration, WBHUS would carry out the counseling for state quota seats. MCC conducts All India Quota counseling.
Application: Register for counseling on the respective websites (WBUHS for state seats or MCC for All India Quota).
Document Verification and Admission: The counseling process will include document verification and then admission. 
Important Documents Required: NEET/NEET-PG Scorecard 10 th and 12th Marksheet

The several factors bearing on the cutoff marks for admission to the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) include the examination results of NEET-UG or NEET-PG, the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the available number of seats for that particular year.

For MBBS Admission (through NEET-UG):the cutoff rank varies each year based on the category (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.) and the available number of seats. One could say that being in the General category would typically require a high rank in NEET-UG for getting into this institute. Generally, this limit for general category could be in the range of high NEET-UG rank of 1,000-4,000 but changes every time.

For Postgraduate Admission (MD/MS): The cutoff ranks for NEET-PG changes according to specialisation given MD, MS, and category under which the student falls.

Normally, General Category candidates need to secure a high NEET-PG rank to become entitled to IPGMER for most popular specializations.

The actual cutoff ranks for each year after the counseling process would be known from the official website of IPGMER or WBJEEB for MBBS or MCC for NEET-PG. Make sure to check for pertinent updates during the admission cycle.

The steps toward getting an entry in the MBBS programme at the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) are as mentioned below:

Eligibility :-

- A person must pass 10+2 from a recognised institution, with the first three subjects being Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- The candidate has to appear for NEET-UG exam (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses).
Qualify NEET-UG:

You should qualify for the NEET-UG with a competitive rank. Admission for MBBS is done on the basis of NEET-UG scores in IPGMER.
Counseling :-

As soon as the results of NEET-UG are out, one has to participate in the counseling process organized by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) or the relevant state authority for seats under the state quota. For All India quota seats, the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) does the same.

Document Verification :-

After selection, you need to complete and verify documents such as NEET scorecard, 12th-grade mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents for verification.

Admission :-

Post successful counseling and document verification, one can complete his/her admission formalities and join the MBBS program. Thus, keep checking the official website of IPGMER and the WBJEEB for updates about the counseling process and admission schedule.

The Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) does not grant a full scholarship to earn an MBBS or MD/MS in postgraduate medical courses. Students may obtain government-sponsored scholarships based on merit, financial need, or social category (SC/ST).

IPGMER does not sponsor individuals to study fully in higher education and there are a lot of scholarships offered from the state and central governments or financial assistance programs, like:

Merit-awaiting Scholarships in the Education of a Young Woman.

Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students from Government.

Financial grants to medical students from private foundations.

While these scholarships would reduce the total cost of education, there is generally no full support offered by IPGMER.

Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Institute, being one among the government institutions, does not offer specific scholarships to its students. However, the students may reap the benefits from various government-sponsored scholarships or financial aids, which are generally applied for medical students in India. Central Government Scholarships For students who belong to economically disadvantaged families who are very bright academically, National Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is sanctioned. PMSSS (Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme) for the students of Jammu & Kashmir. The scholarships to SC/ST students are set of various governmental schemes in support of the financially weaker sections. State Government Scholarships The West Bengal State Scholarships: They are, maybe, a privilege of West Bengal students eligible to apply for different scholarships statewide at the higher education stage.

Medically Related Scholarships: Some private institutions and charities award scholarships purely for medical students based on merit, financial need, or in appreciation of community service. This type is either state or central government, so students at IPGMER can apply for these scholarships or cleanup at the school's administrative office for available information or consultations concerning intended scholarships.