Kolkata, West Bengal · Government college

RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata

A government college in Kolkata, West Bengal, founded in 1916, with 250 MBBS seats a year. Degrees are awarded by West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata.

Government college250 seatsSince 1916
Kolkata maidan (Kolkata, where the college is located)
Kolkata maidan (Kolkata, where the college is located). Photo: NalGup20, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Type
Government college
Founded
1916
MBBS seats 2026-27
250
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal

How admission works

  • 15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%).
  • 85% state quota: Through West Bengal state counselling, run by West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), under DME West Bengal. State-quota seats (govt and private state quota) are for West Bengal domicile candidates.

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Fees

Government college fees in West Bengal are low compared with private colleges. We confirm this college's current fee on request.

University

West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata

NMC status

Recognized for 150 seats. Recognized for increase of seats from 150 to 200 when degree granted on or after February, 2017. Permitted for increase of seats from 200 to 250 under EWS quota (103rd constitution amendment) for 2019-20. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25. One MBBS seat reduced to regularize one supernumerary seat allowed for the AY 2024-25. Annual Renewal Permitted for 249 MBBS seats for AY 2025-26 (One MBBS seat reduced to regularize one supernumerary seat allowed for the AY 2024-25). Annual Renewal granted for 250 MBBS Seats for the AY 2026-27

As listed by the National Medical Commission, updated 2026-10-05. NMC code WB/036/G/1.

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Common questions

Is RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata a government or private college?

It is a government college in Kolkata, West Bengal.

How many MBBS seats does RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata have?

250 MBBS seats for 2026-27, as approved by the National Medical Commission.

How do I get admission to RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata?

15% All India Quota: Through MCC counselling on your NEET All India Rank. No domicile needed. Central reservation applies (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%). 85% state quota: Through West Bengal state counselling, run by West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC), under DME West Bengal. State-quota seats (govt and private state quota) are for West Bengal domicile candidates.

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