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MBBS in West Bengal

Counselling Authority: WBMCC

Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds

West Bengal

Medical Colleges

41

25 Govt · 15 Pvt · 1 Central

Total MBBS Seats

6,450

4100 Govt · 2350 Pvt

State Quota

85%

Of State Govt. college seats

AIQ Quota

15%

All India Quota

About West Bengal for MBBS

West Bengal is one of the most historically and culturally rich states in Eastern India. Known for its intellectual heritage, literature, art, festivals, and colonial-era architecture, the state plays a major role in education, commerce, and connectivity in Eastern and North-Eastern India. With major metropolitan infrastructure, strong railway connectivity, and growing educational institutions, West Bengal attracts students and professionals from across India.

NEET / MBBS Importance

West Bengal is an important state for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions in Eastern India. The state has multiple government and private medical colleges, offering admission opportunities through: State Quota, Private Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota (in select colleges). NEET UG counselling in West Bengal is conducted through centralised state counselling, and admission is strictly based on NEET rank, reservation category, and eligibility criteria. The main spoken language is Bengali and Hindi, making it comfortable for most students from Eastern and North India. At the same time, MBBS education is conducted in English, allowing students from South India and other regions to study without language barriers. Overall, West Bengal is a strong option for NEET students seeking quality medical colleges, extensive patient exposure (especially in government hospitals), and affordable medical education compared to many other states.

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Medical Colleges in West Bengal

25 Govt · 15 Pvt · 1 Central · 41 Total - click any college for full details

West Bengal MBBS Cutoff 2025

Institution TypeSeat TypeCategoryMax RankMin Marks
Central InstitutionGovernmentGeneral2,417588
Central InstitutionGovernmentOBC4,442575
Central InstitutionGovernmentEWS5,254571
Central InstitutionGovernmentSC17,680539
GovernmentGovernmentGeneral27,296525
GovernmentGovernmentOBC27,307525
GovernmentGovernmentEWS30,606522
GovernmentGovernmentSC137,886440
Central InstitutionGovernmentST156,724429
GovernmentGovernmentST163,931425

Disclaimer: While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of Cut-Off Data, due to variations in counselling rounds, category-wise allotments, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, and updated counselling rules, actual cut-offs may vary in the 2026 Admission Cycle. The displayed cut-offs are based on available official and verified data for guidance purposes only. MBBS Lighthouse will bear no responsibility for any variation in actual cut-offs during the 2026 Admission Cycle.

Important Information

Major Cities

Kolkata (Capital City)HowrahDurgapurAsansolSiliguriKharagpurMaldaBardhamanBerhamporeHaldia

Languages

PrimaryBengali
OthersHindi, English, Urdu
MBBS MediumEnglish

Weather & Climate

Typediverse climate zones
summersHot and Humid
monsoonHeavy rainfall (June-September)
wintersMild to Cool

Tourist Destinations

Kolkata (Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Temple)
Darjeeling (Tea Gardens, Toy Train, Tiger Hill)
Sundarbans (Mangrove Forest, Royal Bengal Tiger habitat)
Digha & Mandarmani (Sea Beaches)
Kalimpong & Dooars (Hill & Forest Tourism)

Food & Culture

Popular Foods

Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)RosogollaSandeshMishti DoiLuchi & Aloo Dum

The culture reflects Bengali literature, classical music, theatre, art, and festivals like Durga Puja, which is globally recognised.

Airports

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (Major International & Domestic Connectivity)
Bagdogra Airport (North Bengal connectivity – important for Siliguri & North-East travel)
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur (Domestic connectivity)
Cooch Behar Airport (Limited operations)

Major Railway Junctions

Howrah Junction (One of India's busiest stations)Sealdah StationKolkata StationAsansol JunctionDurgapur StationNew Jalpaiguri (NJP): Important for the North Bengal & Sikkim region