Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
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About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Sushrutanagar, Siliguri, is a government medical college established in 1968, affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and recognised by the National Medical Commission. The 5.5-year MBBS programme admits 200 students annually through NEET-UG via MCC All India Quota and WBMCC state quota counselling. Total programme fees at NBMCH stand at INR 44,500, placing it among the most affordable government medical colleges in India.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling Rounds begin August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Clinical rotations in a 1,500-bed attached teaching hospital
- Super Specialty Block with neurosurgery, cardiology and plastic surgery
- High patient inflow from Bhutan, Nepal and Sikkim borders
NBMCH MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4.5 years at INR 9,000 per year) | INR 40,500 |
| Admission and Registration Charges | INR 3,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | INR 1,000 |
| Hostel Charges (optional, per year) | INR 500 to 5,000 |
| Total Fees (excluding hostel) | INR 44,500 |
- Hostel is optional and charged separately from tuition fees.
- Caution deposit of INR 1,000 is refundable upon programme completion.
- Fees subject to revision per the WB State Level Fee Determination Committee.
NBMCH MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closes | Mar 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | Jun 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result Declared | Jul 16, 2026 |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| WBMCC State Quota Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in covers 30 out of 200 MBBS seats.
- WBMCC registration requires West Bengal domicile certificate and category documents.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD)
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 qualifying score with minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2026
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with a valid score for state or national quota eligibility
- Register on mcc.nic.in for AIQ counselling or on wbmcc.nic.in for WBMCC state quota
- Complete choice filling and locking for preferred colleges during the counselling window
- Seat allotment is published based on NEET rank, category and available seats
- Report to NBMCH with original documents and pay admission fees within the allotted timeframe
✓ Opt for this if
- You want highly subsidized MBBS fees under INR 45,000 total
- You prefer clinical training in a large multi-specialty government hospital
- You plan to serve in government health services in North Bengal
- Your NEET rank is in the 25,000 to 35,000 range for general category
✗ Skip if
- You are an out-of-state candidate without West Bengal domicile
- You prefer a college in a major metro city for broader networking
- Your NEET rank exceeds 35,000 in the general category
NBMCH MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | INR 1,500 per month | WB domicile, family income below INR 2.5 lakh, minimum 75% in Class XII |
| West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance | SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B category, family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year | Top 20th percentile in Class XII state board examination |
- State scholarships are applied at scholarships.wbsed.gov.in before September 30 each year.
- NSP applications open at scholarships.gov.in after admission confirmation.
NBMCH MBBS FAQs
Ques. What was the NEET closing rank for NBMCH MBBS 2025 and what can candidates expect in 2026?
Ans. In 2025, the general category closing rank for NBMCH MBBS under the West Bengal state quota was around 26,965, while the EWS category closed at around 20,482. For 2026, a NEET rank below 30,000 in the general category is considered competitive for WBMCC counselling, though the actual cutoff will depend on the applicant pool and seat availability.
Ques. How are the 200 MBBS seats at NBMCH distributed between AIQ and state quota?
Ans. Of the 200 MBBS seats at NBMCH, 30 seats fall under the All India Quota and are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. The remaining 170 seats are filled through WBMCC state quota counselling at wbmcc.nic.in, open to West Bengal domicile candidates with applicable category reservations for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS and PwD.
Ques. What is the total fee for completing MBBS at NBMCH?
Ans. The total programme fee at NBMCH is INR 44,500, covering INR 40,500 in tuition for 4.5 academic years at INR 9,000 per year, a one-time admission and registration charge of INR 3,000, and a refundable caution deposit of INR 1,000. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and range from INR 500 to INR 5,000 per year.
Ques. Does NBMCH provide hostel facilities and are they mandatory?
Ans. NBMCH provides separate secure hostel facilities for male and female MBBS students on its 161-acre Sushrutanagar campus. Hostel accommodation is optional and not mandatory. Annual hostel charges range from INR 500 to INR 5,000, with mess charges applied separately. These are not included in the quoted total course fee of INR 44,500.
Ques. What is the internship structure for MBBS students at NBMCH?
Ans. After the 4.5-year academic curriculum, MBBS students at NBMCH must complete a compulsory one-year rotating internship in the attached 1,500-bed teaching hospital. Rotations cover medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics and community health, following the National Medical Commission curriculum and preparing graduates for NEET-PG or government health service entry.
Ques. What scholarships can MBBS students at NBMCH apply for?
Ans. MBBS students at NBMCH can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship offering INR 1,500 per month for eligible West Bengal domicile students. SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B students may access the West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship covering tuition and maintenance. The Central Sector Scholarship on the NSP portal offers INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year for students in the top 20th percentile of their Class XII board.