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The Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER), formerly known as SSKM Hospital, was originally established in 1707 as a small hospital for Europeans in Calcutta, called Presidency Hospital. It later expanded and became Presidency General Hospital in 1770, admitting non-European patients. In 1957, it was renamed IPGMER and inaugurated by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, becoming the first postgraduate medical institute in Eastern India. The institute has evolved into a center of excellence for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral medical education, along with paramedical and nursing courses. Over the years, IPGMER added facilities like the Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Cardiovascular Sciences, Neonatal Department, Human Milk Bank, and School of Digestive and Liver Diseases. It now serves as a multi-superspecialty hospital and a hub for advanced medical research.

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Aspect Details
Established 1707 (originally as Presidency Hospital)
Renamed 1957, as the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER)
Founder Inaugurated as IPGMER by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Type Multi-superspecialty hospital and medical research institute
Education Offered Undergraduate (MBBS, Nursing, Physiotherapy), Postgraduate, and Postdoctoral courses
Key Specialties - Neurosciences (Bangur Institute) - Cardiovascular Sciences - Neonatal care
Landmark Facilities - Human Milk Bank - Genomics - School of Digestive and Liver Diseases
Affiliations Recognized by National Medical Council and West Bengal Health University
Legacy First postgraduate medical institution in Eastern India
Notable Departments - Respiratory Care Unit - Psychiatry Institute - Advanced Neonatal Department
Research Contributions Known as a hub for advanced medical research
Patient Services Multi-superspecialty referral services for a variety of conditions
College website https://www.ipgmer.gov.in/heritage

Course and Fees of Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Course Tuition Fees (INR) Eligibility Criteria Entrance Exams
UG Diploma 30000 Not Specified CBSE 12th, WBCHSE
BPT 50000 10+2 with 45% in relevant subjects JENPAS UG
B.Sc. 50000 10+2 with 45% in relevant subjects CBSE 12th, WBCHSE
MD 36,000 - 1,20,000 MBBS with required qualifications NEET PG, West Bengal NEET PG
DM 36000 MD in relevant discipline NEET SS
MS 36000 MBBS with required qualifications NEET PG, West Bengal NEET PG
MBBS 40500 10+2 with 50% in PCB NEET, West Bengal NEET
PG Diploma 12000 Graduation with 40% in relevant subjects NEET PG, West Bengal ANM/GNM Nursing
M.Ch. 36000 MS in relevant discipline NEET SS
M.Sc. 8000 Not Specified B.Sc.

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research  Admission Process 

  • Admission to the MBBS program is conducted through the NEET-UG, followed by a counseling process.
  • IPGMER offers 150 seats annually for the MBBS program.
  • Admission to BPT and B.Sc. (Nursing) programs are based on merit determined by JENPAS UG.
  • Admission to the M.Sc. (Nursing) course is based on merit in the WBPGNAT examination.
  • Admission to Paramedical courses is based on merit, assessed through a centralized competitive test conducted by WBUHS.
  • Admission to MD/MS programs is done via NEET PG, conducted by the National Board of Education (NBE).
  • Admission to super speciality courses (DM/M.Ch.) is done through the NEET SS admission test, also conducted by the NBE.
Particulars Details
Name of College Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata
Institute Type Government
Basic Admission Criteria National / State-Level Entrance
Application Mode Online
Accepted Entrance Exams NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET-SS, JENPAUH, WBPGNAT
Entrance Mode Online
Counseling State Level
Scholarship Yes

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research  Cut offs

Course

2022

2023

2024

MD in Anaesthesiology

28426

12256

11424

MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy

1447

181

1466

MD in General Medicine

327

165

201

MD in Paediatrics

769

1358

2308

MD in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

21540

20041

13604

MD in Psychiatry

4574

6660

749

MD in Radio Diagnosis

275

222

144

MD in Radiotherapy

33805

33992

14072

MD in Respiratory Medicine

7502

4209

2180

MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

6953

4245

3068

MS in ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)

11128

7373

8212

MS in General Surgery

1664

1046

826

MS in Orthopaedics

2790

4171

2615

MD in Emergency Medicine

– / –

– / –

2328

MS in Ophthalmology

– / –

12230

– / –

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Faculty

Title & Position Name Department
Professor & Head Dr. Indra Datta Anatomy
Professor & HOD Prof. (Dr.) Mousumi Mukhopadhyay Biochemistry
Professor & Associate Professor Prof. (Dr.) Arpita Laha Anaesthesiology
Professor & Head Dr. Arnab Sengupta Physiology
Professor & Head Dr. Debasis Barman ENT
Professor Prof. Soumitra Ghosh Medicine
Professor Dr. Sarbari Swaika Emergency Medicine
Professor & HOD Prof. (Dr.) Sumit Sen Dermatology
Professor & Head Prof. Asim Kumar Kundu Critical Care Medicine

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Ranking

Stream / Category 2024 Ranking 2023 Ranking 2022 Ranking 2020 Ranking Notes
Medical #15 out of 44 in India #22 out of 50 in India #29 out of 113 in India #16 out of 36 in India 1st in Kolkata for 2024
Medical #16 out of 36 in India #24 out of 50 in India #31 out of 100 in India #18 out of 35 in India 2nd in Kolkata for 2024
Medical #1st in Kolkata #1st in Kolkata #2nd in Kolkata #2nd in Kolkata Same position for Kolkata
Physiotherapy - #38 out of 105 in India #39 out of 114 in India - 1st in Kolkata for 2023 and 2022

 

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Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Highlights

Affiliate University WBUHS - The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
Institution Type Public
Total Area (In Acre) 99
Construction Area (Sq. M) 80824
Year of Establishment 1957
Website www.ipgmer.gov.in
Recognised by MCI

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#30 in 2024 Medical
#24 in 2023 Medical
#18 in 2021 Medical

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Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Courses and Fee Structure

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Exam Date: May 05, 2024

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research Reviews

Overall Rating

3.8

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Distribution of Rating

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2

>3-4 star

2

>2-3 star

0

1-2 star

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Academics & Faculty

3.8

Fees & Scholarships

3.8

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

4.3

Clubs & Associations

3.4

Placements & Internships

3.7

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Sougata Sougata Batch 2018 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
4.4
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2019
4 Placements
4 Fees
4.5 Academics
5 Infrastructure
4.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : Stipend-2000 rupees, 6-month internship. Any hospital job in the dialysis unit. Average salary-180000 per annum, highest-420000 per annum This is a practical basis job.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Exam-SMFWBEE ELIGIBILITY-10

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Kumar Arghya Mondal Batch 2018 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]
3.5
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2016
3.5 Placements
4.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
2.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : In Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research, there is 1-year internship program for the students. There is no proper placement facility for the students in the college. &

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Sayantan Paick Batch 2018 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]
3.1
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2016
3.5 Placements
2.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
2.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : All of us pursuing MBBS course have to do compulsory 1year internship...with stipend about 18000-20000 rupees under wbuhs. if we pursue housestaffship we get 23000-25000 rupees under wbhus. as doctors we are not facing placement

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Sohel Rana Batch 2020 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]
4.1
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2016
3.5 Academics
4 Fees
5 Infrastructure
4 Campus

Academics & Faculty : Class timings are from 9 am to 4 pm, semester and final exams, topics wise part exam. Smart class by projector and also chalk teaching. Overall a good experience. <

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  • Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research - 244 Acharya J. C. Bose Road Kolkata - 700020
  • www.ipgmer.gov.in

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