The School of Tropical Medicine , founded in 1914 by Sir Leonard Rogers, is one of India's leading institutions for research, education, and healthcare on tropical diseases. Located in Kolkata and it operates under the West Bengal University of Health Sciences. STM provides postgraduate education, research, and treatment, with notable contributions to tropical medicine. The Carmichael Hospital, associated with School of Tropical Medicine , offers advanced care, while the recently established Department of Infectious Diseases and Advanced Microbiology focuses on cutting-edge research, including HIV/HBV co-infection and Hepatitis B treatment
School of Tropical Medicine Highlights
| Category |
Details |
| College Name |
School of Tropical Medicine (STM) |
| Establishment Year |
1914 |
| Affiliation |
West Bengal University of Health Sciences |
| Approval |
Recognized by the relevant medical and health authorities |
| Alumni |
Eminent researchers and healthcare professionals in tropical diseases |
| Facilities |
Research centers, post-graduate education, treatment facilities at Carmichael Hospital |
| International Exposure |
Collaborations with global researchers and healthcare organizations |
| Key Features |
Exclusive focus on tropical diseases, HIV/HBV co-infection research, Hepatitis B therapy |
| Placement |
Opportunities in research, healthcare sectors, and international collaborations |
| Research Opportunities |
Advanced research in tropical diseases, HIV, Hepatitis B, and microbiology |
| Official Website |
https://www.stmkolkata.onorg/about-the-institui
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School of Tropical Medicine Courses & Fees
| Course |
Tuition Fees |
Eligibility |
Exams |
| BMLT |
– / – |
10+2 with 45% |
WBCHSEJENPAS UG |
| M.Sc. |
₹24,000 |
Graduation with 55% |
JEPAS PG |
| MD |
₹36,000 |
- |
NEET PG / West Bengal NEET PG |
| PG Diploma |
₹24,000 - ₹32,000 |
- |
NEET PG / West Bengal NEET PG |
| FPM |
– / – |
Graduation with 55% |
- |
| DM |
₹24,000 |
- |
NEET SS |
| UG Diploma |
– / – |
CBSE 12th or WBCHSE |
– |
School of Tropical Medicine Admission
The School of Tropical Medicine offers a 3-year BMLT program in specializations like Medical Laboratory Technology. To be eligible, candidates must have:
- 45% in 10+2 (General category).
- Entrance exams: WBCHSE and JENPAS UG.
School of Tropical Medicine Faculty
| Department |
Unit In Charge / Head of Department |
Position |
| Anti Retroviral Therapy Centre |
Prof. Bibhuti Saha |
Unit In Charge |
| Microbiology |
Prof (Dr.) Banya Chakraborty |
Associate Professor |
| Pathology |
Dr. Sumana Mukherjee |
Head of Department, Associate Professor |
| Radiology |
Dr. Abhiram Chakrabarti |
Assistant Professor |
| Laboratory Medicine |
Dr. Koushik Dewan |
Associate Professor |
| Dermatology |
Prof (Dr.) Saswati Halder |
Head of Department, Professor |
| Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology |
Dr. Santanu Munshi |
Head of Department |
| Helminthology |
Prof. D.K. Bera |
Unit In Charge |
School of Tropical Medicine Ranking
School of Tropical Medicine Cutt off
| Course |
NEET PG Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology |
₹38,573 |
| MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy |
₹1,342 |
| MD in Pharmacology |
₹46,999 |
| MD in Tropical Medicine |
₹8,070 |
School of Tropical Medicine Scholarship
