Calcutta National Medical College

Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital is a leading institute for medical education and research in the heart of Kolkata. It was established by the amalgamation of National medical institute (Estd 1921) and Calcutta medical institute (Estd 1907) at 32 Gorachand Road, Calcutta-14.EstablishmentOne of the most prestigious medical colleges in Kolkata, Calcutta National Medical College has its origin in the National Medical Institute or "Jatiya Ayurbigyan Vidyalaya" in 1921, founded as a product of the Non-cooperation movement. It was inaugurated by Subhas Chandra Bose. Calcutta National Medical College is locally known as Chittaranjan Hospital. Established in 1948 the institute was nationalized in 1967. The college is accredited by the Medical Council of India (MCI). It was affiliated with the University of Calcutta till 2003. It is currently affiliated to the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. Founder Principal of the college was Dr Sundari Mohan Das.AdmissionAdmission to this institute is on a merit basis and by national-level competitive examinations. Previously admission to the undergraduate course was through WBJEE and AIPMT. From 2017 onwards National Eligibility and Entrance Test has become the sole entrance test for admission to the undergraduate as well as post graduate courses. 15% undergraduate seats are filled up through all India quota and 85% undergraduate seats are filled up through state quota. For post graduate seats half are filled up through all India quota and the rest are filled up through state quota. Every year 200 students are admitted to the MBBS course based on their National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) rankings. At present there are 86 seats for postgraduate degree courses, 4 seats in post doctoral courses and 4 for post graduate diploma courses.