If you are hunting for NEET PG colleges in Kolkata — MD, MS and DNB seats across the city's government and private hospitals — this 2026 guide maps the entire landscape, from IPGMER/SSKM and the historic Medical College Kolkata to NRS, R.G. Kar and beyond, and shows exactly how the All India Quota (MCC) and the West Bengal state quota (WBMCC) decide who gets in. NEET-PG 2026 results were declared by NBEMS on 24 September 2026, and counselling is where a Kolkata seat is actually won or lost — so the smart move now is to translate your rank into a real, ranked shortlist.
Cut-offs move every round and every branch, so no static article can tell you which seat you will get. Enter your NEET-PG 2026 rank and category in the MedAdmit NEET-PG College Predictor and get a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB seats — across MCC All India Quota AND every state — each with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability. Accurate, no guesswork.
Which medical colleges in Kolkata offer NEET-PG (MD/MS/DNB) seats?
Kolkata is one of India's deepest PG-medicine hubs. The city and its immediate metro carry a strong cluster of long-established state-government teaching hospitals, a central-government (ESIC) institute, and private colleges — all affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). Government colleges dominate on prestige, clinical volume and low fees; private and DNB seats widen the door for a broader rank band.
- IPGMER / SSKM Hospital — West Bengal's flagship postgraduate-and-superspecialty institute, consistently the state's top-ranked medical centre, with an enormous tertiary caseload.
- Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata (Calcutta Medical College) — among the oldest modern medical schools in Asia, with a full spread of MD/MS disciplines.
- Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College & Hospital — a large central-Kolkata teaching hospital offering broad postgraduate branches.
- R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital — a long-established north-Kolkata institute with wide MD/MS offerings.
- Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC) — an established government teaching hospital adding to the city's PG capacity.
- College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kamarhati — newer government PG capacity in the Kolkata metro.
- ESI-PGIMSR, Joka / Manicktala — central-government (ESIC) PG seats routed through MCC.
- KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur — a private option offered through WBMCC state / management / NRI quotas.
| Institute | Type | Counselling route(s) |
|---|---|---|
| IPGMER / SSKM Hospital | State government (PG-focused) | AIQ (MCC) + WB state quota (WBMCC) |
| Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | State government | AIQ (MCC) + WB state quota (WBMCC) |
| Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College | State government | AIQ (MCC) + WB state quota (WBMCC) |
| R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital | State government | AIQ (MCC) + WB state quota (WBMCC) |
| Calcutta National Medical College | State government | AIQ (MCC) + WB state quota (WBMCC) |
| College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital | State government (metro) | AIQ (MCC) + WB state quota (WBMCC) |
| ESI-PGIMSR, Joka / Manicktala | Central government (ESIC) | MCC (ESIC / IP quota) |
| KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur | Private | WB state / management / NRI (WBMCC) |
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See my collegesHow does NEET-PG counselling work for Kolkata — AIQ vs WBMCC state quota?
Every government PG seat in Kolkata is split roughly 50:50 between two counselling channels. The All India Quota (50%) is conducted centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in and is open to candidates from anywhere in India. The remaining 50% state quota — plus private management and NRI seats — is conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) at wbmcc.nic.in, under WBUHS, and is anchored to West Bengal domicile and state category rules. Register for BOTH to maximise your chances at a Kolkata seat.
- Qualify NEET-PG 2026 by scoring at or above your category cut-off.
- Register separately for MCC All India Quota (mcc.nic.in) and WBMCC state counselling (wbmcc.nic.in).
- Fill and lock choices — order Kolkata colleges and branches by genuine preference, not name recall.
- Check seat allotment, then report/join or use freeze / float / upgrade as your strategy dictates.
- Track later rounds and mop-up / stray-vacancy rounds for fresh openings.
| Dimension | 50% All India Quota (AIQ) | 50% West Bengal state quota |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting body | MCC (mcc.nic.in) | WBMCC (wbmcc.nic.in), under WBUHS |
| Who competes | All-India rank pool, open to everyone | WB domicile + eligible categories |
| Seats covered | 50% of govt PG + ESIC / central seats | 50% of govt PG + private mgmt / NRI |
| Category reservation | Central: UR / EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD | WB state: UR / EWS / OBC-A / OBC-B / SC / ST / PwBD |
| Rounds | Multi-round incl. stray (indicative) | Multi-round incl. mop-up (indicative) |
Will you land a government seat — AIQ or state?
The 50% AIQ and 50% West Bengal state pools clear at different ranks. See your government-seat odds across BOTH routes for Kolkata and beyond, side by side.
How competitive is Kolkata, and what are the NEET-PG 2026 cut-offs?
NEET-PG 2026 drew roughly 2.66 lakh candidates, and the qualifying cut-offs (out of 720) are 262 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including PwBD of those categories. Qualifying only clears you to counselling — the seat you actually get depends on your All India Rank, your category, the branch, the round and the quota. Kolkata's top government clinical branches are among the most sought-after in eastern India, while pre/para-clinical and many DNB seats open to a wider rank band.
| Seat / branch group | Indicative demand | What usually clears (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Top govt clinical (e.g. Radiology, Dermatology, Medicine) | Very high | Strong all-India ranks — check your rank in the predictor |
| Core clinical (Gen Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG) | High | Competitive; shifts round to round |
| Pre / para-clinical (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochem, etc.) | Lower demand | Opens to a wider rank band |
| DNB (hospital / private seats) | Moderate | Often reachable beyond top-govt cut-offs |
| Private MD/MS (management / NRI) | Fee-driven | Merit + fee capacity — verify per seat |
Important: the numbers above are indicative demand bands, not closing ranks. Cut-offs are decided fresh each year and each round — last season's figure is not this season's. For the closing rank tied to YOUR rank, category, branch and round, use the predictor rather than any fixed table.
Check the closing rank for YOUR rank
Last year's number isn't this year's. See round-wise indicative closing ranks matched to your exact rank and category for every Kolkata college — no averages, no jargon.
What do MD/MS/DNB in Kolkata cost — fees, stipend and bond?
Money varies enormously by seat type. Government seats (state and ESIC) carry nominal tuition and pay a monthly resident stipend, but West Bengal attaches a mandatory service bond to state PG seats (indicatively multi-year for MD/MS, shorter for diploma) with a discontinuation/penalty clause — confirm the current figures in the WBMCC information bulletin. Private MD/MS seats run into several lakh a year, with management and NRI seats at the top of the range; DNB fees vary by host hospital. Treat all figures below as indicative and verify the exact number for each seat.
| Seat type | Indicative annual fee | Indicative stipend & bond |
|---|---|---|
| Government MD/MS (WB) | Nominal, govt-set — verify | Resident stipend paid; multi-year service bond |
| ESIC (central govt) | Low / subsidised — verify | Stipend per ESIC norms; service conditions apply |
| Private MD/MS (state / mgmt) | Several lakh/year (indicative) | Stipend varies; fee/bond clauses per college |
| Private NRI quota | Highest band (indicative) | Verify per college |
| DNB (hospital / private) | Varies, often below private MD | DNB stipend per NBEMS / host-hospital norms |
- Your NEET-PG All India Rank and category.
- Domicile — West Bengal domicile unlocks the 50% state quota; the AIQ 50% is open to all.
- Branch demand — clinical vs pre/para-clinical changes the rank you need.
- Round and quota — cut-offs move between rounds and between AIQ and state.
- Seat type — government, private, DNB or ESIC, each with a different fee and bond profile.
See the real fees, stipend and bond per seat
Government, private, NRI and DNB seats differ hugely on money. Compare the annual fee, stipend and bond attached to each Kolkata seat on your shortlist before you lock choices.
How should I build my Kolkata NEET-PG choice list?
- Fix your realistic rank band first — know what your AIR clears in the AIQ vs the WB state pool.
- Separate 'reach', 'target' and 'safe' seats across branch and college, not just by college name.
- Weigh branch over brand where it matters — the specialty you train in shapes your whole career.
- Factor fee, stipend and bond together, especially before accepting a private or NRI seat.
- Order choices so a better seat can still reach you via float/upgrade in later rounds.
- Do register for BOTH AIQ and West Bengal state counselling — two independent shots at Kolkata.
- Do lock choices in true preference order, because allotment follows your listed sequence.
- Do compare branch + city + fee + bond as a package, not seat prestige alone.
- Don't skip lower-demand branches or DNB seats you would genuinely accept.
- Don't treat last year's cut-off as this year's — always verify round-wise.
- Don't miss reporting deadlines, or ignore resignation / forfeiture clauses in the bond.
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Build my listFrequently asked questions: NEET-PG colleges in Kolkata 2026
Which are the top government medical colleges in Kolkata for NEET-PG?
IPGMER/SSKM Hospital, Medical College & Hospital Kolkata, NRS Medical College, R.G. Kar Medical College and Calcutta National Medical College lead the government cluster, joined by College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital in the metro and the central-government ESIC-PGIMSR. Exact branches and seat availability vary — check your options in the predictor.
What is the NEET-PG 2026 cut-off?
Out of 720: General/EWS 262, General-PwBD 244, and SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of those categories) 226. This is only the qualifying bar — a Kolkata seat needs a competitive All India Rank on top of qualifying.
How are Kolkata PG seats split between AIQ and state quota?
Government PG seats are split roughly 50% All India Quota (via MCC, mcc.nic.in) and 50% West Bengal state quota (via WBMCC, wbmcc.nic.in). You should register for both channels.
Do I need West Bengal domicile for a Kolkata PG seat?
The 50% state quota (and private management/NRI seats) is anchored to West Bengal domicile and state category rules. The 50% All India Quota is open to candidates from anywhere in India.
What is the NRS or Medical College Kolkata PG cut-off?
There is no single fixed number — cut-offs move by branch, category, round and quota every year. Rather than quote an outdated figure, we route you to the indicative closing rank matched to your own rank and category in the predictor.
Are there private PG medical colleges in Kolkata?
Yes. KPC Medical College & Hospital (Jadavpur) is a private option through WBMCC state/management/NRI quotas, and additional DNB seats exist at hospitals across the city.
What is DNB and is it available in Kolkata?
DNB (awarded by NBEMS) is recognised as equivalent to MD/MS for practice and teaching. DNB seats at hospitals and some colleges are often reachable beyond the toughest government cut-offs, widening your options.
Is there a service bond for government PG in West Bengal?
Yes — West Bengal attaches a mandatory service bond to state government PG seats (indicatively multi-year for MD/MS, shorter for diploma) with a discontinuation/penalty clause. Confirm the current bond amount and duration in the official WBMCC bulletin.
How much do MD/MS in Kolkata cost?
Government tuition is nominal, while private seats run into several lakh a year (management and NRI seats highest). These are indicative bands — the predictor shows the exact annual fee attached to each seat.
What stipend do PG residents get in Kolkata?
Government junior-resident stipends sit at the higher end, while private and DNB stipends vary by institution. Indicative only — the predictor shows the stipend attached to each individual seat.
How many counselling rounds are there, and can I upgrade my seat?
Both AIQ and West Bengal counselling run over multiple rounds with freeze / float / upgrade options, plus stray-vacancy and mop-up rounds where fresh seats can open. Plan your choice order so a better seat can still reach you.
How do I know which Kolkata college I can actually get?
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