WBUHS - The West Bengal University of Health Sciences: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

Ishani Mishra

WBUHS, or the West Bengal University of Health Sciences, was established in the year 2003 and offers courses in the fields of medicine, a homoeopathic system of medicine, an ayurvedic system of medicine, Unani system of medicine, nursing education, pharmacy education, dental education, education on laboratory technology, physiotherapy, speech therapy and education on other paramedical courses. The JEPMAS registration window has reopened for select courses. 

WBUHS offers admission to medical courses based on WBJEE, JEMAS, NEET-UG, and NEET-PG. The university fosters and develops an intellectual climate conducive to pursuing scholarship and excellence, either independently or jointly with other centres of excellence of higher learning. WBUHS has over 100 affiliated colleges that conduct various other courses in medicine.

Table of Contents

• WBUHS Quick Insights
• WBUHS Admission Dates 2022
• WBUHS Ranking
• WBUHS Courses
• WBUHS Departments
• WBUHS Admission
• Why choose WBUHS?
• WBUHS Top Affiliated Colleges
• WBUHS Cutoff
• WBUHS Result
• WBUHS Infrastructure
• WBUHS Placement
• WBUHS Scholarship
• WBUHS Collaboration
• WBUHS Faculty
• WBUHS Alumni

WBUHS Quick Insights

WBUHS, the state's only one of its type, was a dream come true for medical faculty and students. Previously, numerous state universities oversaw medical education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Below given are a few insights about the university.

WBUHS Admission Dates

WBUHS accepts admissions based on various exams, The critical dates related to the admission process are listed below.

WBUHS Ranking

WBUHS was recognized by the University Grants Commission(UGC). The university had been a centre of excellence in the field of health sciences. It worked delicately to maintain the university's standards. The university ranks among the top universities in India and the world. Below are a few rankings of WBUHS. 

• WBUHS ranked 98 In India by QS World in 2021.
• WBUHS ranked 23 In West Bengal by QS World, 2021.
• WBUHS ranked 10 In Kolkata by QS World, 2021.

WBUHS Courses

WBUHS offers courses and programs in recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. The university also provides students with academic and non-academic facilities and services. Below listed are the courses that the university offers.

WBUHS Fee Details

The fee-related information on the courses available at WBUHS is given below.

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WBUHS Departments

WBUHS offers various UG and PG courses under different departments. The university has a total of seven departments. The different departments offered by the university are provided below.

WBUHS Admission

WBUHS provides many medical courses such as MBBS, MD, MS, BMLT and Diploma. Admission to the courses shall be made based on competitive examinations like NEET and the entrance exams conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and post-doctoral courses, including the PhD programme in modern system of medicine, homoeopathic system of medicine, an ayurvedic system of medicine, Unani system of medicine, nursing education, pharmacy education, dental education, physiotherapy, speech therapy and education on other paramedical courses.
To secure admission at any college affiliated with the University, The candidates must first download the application form issued by the university.

• The University will notify students regarding the entrance examination dates.
• All students must write the entrance examination to seek admission
• The result of the entrance test will be made available on the official website
• A merit list is released, comprising the names of all the candidates who have qualified for the entrance examination

WBUHS Eligibility Criteria

WBUHS follows structured criteria for admission into its various programs. Students are required to clear the eligibility criteria to get admission to the colleges. Below are the eligibility criteria for some of the courses offered by the university.

MBBS Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must complete the age of 17 Years on or before December 31 of the year of admission to the MBBS course.
• HSC / (+2) or equivalent qualification with English, physics, chemistry and biology/botany & zoology with minimum marks as per MCI norms
• Eligible NEET (UG) score as prescribed by MCI.

BDS Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must complete the age of 17 Years on or before December 31 of the Year of admission to the BDS course.
• HSC / (+2) or equivalent qualification with English, physics, chemistry and biology/botany & zoology with minimum marks as per DCI norms.
• Eligible NEET (UG) score as prescribed by MCI.

MS Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in MBBS or its equivalent degree recognized by the Medical Council of India 
• Eligible NEET PG Score as prescribed by MCI.

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Why Choose WBUHS?

WBUHS is a worldwide recognized university ranked 98 in the nation and works on improving society through advancements in health science. Below are a few more points about why one should choose the university.

• WBUHS Conducts training sessions covering the relevant aspects related to entry-level requirements of the medical profession, benefitting all sections of the community.
• Continuously broad basing its activities not only in terms of expanding its database but also by organizing tailor-made training programs specific to medical environments.

WBUHS Academic Advantages

WBUHS consists of 124 affiliated institutions and many jurisdictions over medical, nursing, and paramedical colleges. Hence, West Bengal University of Health Sciences has become India's largest higher learning institution. Below listed are some of the academic advantages of the university.

• They interact with contemporary Institutions/Universities to explore pooled campus selection opportunities in a professional environment for the benefit of students at the university.
• Planning and organizing expert lecture sessions on topics of relevance to medicine
• They conduct periodic Industry - Institute - Interaction programmes.
• Exploring opportunities for summer internship exercises for students at hospitals and nursing homes.

WBUHS Top Affiliated Colleges

WBUHS has over 100 colleges under its aegis. Some of the top colleges include.

WBUHS Cutoff

WBUHS result for the Mop-Up Round of NEET-UG 2021 counselling is now available. The university has also released the provisional result for the round of NEET-PG 2021 counselling on March 24, 2022. The cutoffs at the university are evaluated on various factors, such as

• The vacancy of seats for the particular course
• The difficulty level of the question paper/ competitive examination
• The average marks scored by students in the competitive examination
• The number of people who have passed the competitive examination.

WBUHS NEET PG -2021 Cutoff

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WBUHS Result

WBUHS has released the 2022 results for the semester examinations of the diploma, BDS, BHMS, UG and PG programs on their official website. The result is calculated, including the marks of two theory exams, an internal assessment, an oral, and a practical exam. Any candidate failing a paper can take the supplementary exam held by the university three months after the result announcement. 

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WBUHS Infrastructure

WBUHS is a library provided by the university. It is considered one of the best in West Bengal, with 7000 books, research papers, journals and periodicals. The university provides separate hostels for boys and girls, and a separate mess staff maintains it. The laboratories are well furnished with all the necessary apparatus to benefit the staff and students. The classrooms are airy, spacious, and equipped with all the modern amenities, including an LCD projector. Below is the list of infrastructure facilities.

• Library 
• Hostel
• Laboratories
• Classrooms
• Medical Facilities

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WBUHS Placement

WBUHS offers excellent in-campus placements.  All Colleges affiliated with the university have well-functioning placement cells and placement services for medical students. They organise placement drives for the students and arrange internships for final-year students. Students are offered 1-year junior residency as well, which is not compulsory but is preferred by many students. In 2021,

• The highest package offered was INR 20 LPA
• The median package offered was INR 9 LPA. 

WBUHS Top Recruiters

WBUHS campus recruiters include various top hospitals in the country. These include.

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WBUHS Scholarship

WBUHS provides various scholarships in the following categories. The university offers various scholarships for eligible candidates across the colleges listed below.

• Students who hail from the SC/ST/OBC quota are eligible to get a scholarship if they secure a 75% in their Higher Secondary Examination and obtain a certain percentage in the entrance examination
• Students who hail from the Minority communities are eligible to get a scholarship if they secure a 75% in their Higher Secondary Examination and obtain a certain percentage in the entrance examination
• Students who hail from an economically low-income background are eligible for a scholarship by the university
• Students whose parent serves/has served in the military are eligible for a scholarship
• The University sponsors a scholarship under the sports quota 
• The University sponsors a scholarship to students who are physically challenged

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WBUHS Collaboration

WBUHS have formed collaborations with many national and international universities to gain educational advantages for the students. The university expands its academic activities abroad by collaborating with fellow universities worldwide on joint programmes, research, and student exchange programmes. Following are some collaborations the university has formed. 

International Collaborations

National Collaboration

• University of Calcutta
• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Agartala Government Medical College
• Ispat General Hospital

WBUHS Faculty

WBUHS has a strength of over 50 highly educated faculty members, with most of them having a PhD. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their respective fields and subjects. Their teaching method is compelling, positively affecting their students' mental ability to read and understand.

WBUHS Alumni

WBUHS, West Bengal University of Health Sciences, has produced highly successful and famous alums. Apart from all the academics, the university has given our country some notable alumni. Mentioned below are some inspirational and famous alumni of the university.