Question 1

How well maintained are the hostels of IPGMER, Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Hostels of IPGMER, Kolkata are well furnished and well maintained so that the girls or boys don’t face any sort of discomfort. There are 2 hostels for MBBS girls and 2 for MBBS boys. There are separate hostels for PG students and interns. The rooms of the hostels are clean, properly furnished, well-ventilated with a balcony, and big enough to accommodate 2 students. There is no mess on the campus. Instead of the mess, four canteens are there which provide hygienic foods at an affordable and reasonable cost. Apart from this WiFi, water purifier cum cooler, security with 24/7 CCTV surveillance, parking space, lifts, etc are some of the infrastructure amenities provided by the hostels of IPGMER, Kolkata.

Question 2

What is the level of ragging in medical colleges like IPGMER, Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Ragging is an inhuman act and is strictly banned in IPGMER, Kolkata campus. Ragging is both a punishable as well as a criminal offence. The student who would be found indulging in ragging, either actively or passively, would be liable to be punished according to the college premises' Anti Ragging Committee rules and regulations. The student shall be suspended from the hostel and college and he/she would not be allowed to attend classes as well. All the scholarships and other academic facilities will be withdrawn and he/she will be rusticated from the institution as well as complaints shall be charged against him/her.

Question 3

Can I fill Ahmedabad as my exam centre in NEET to get admission to IPGMER, Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students can appear for the NEET exam in part of India. IPGMER provides admission to students from every part of the country under their All India Quota.

Question 4

How many seats are offered for the MBBS program at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

IPGMER offers a total of 150 seats for the MBBS program every year. Since the seats offered are limited students are supposed to secure the required marks in the NEET exam and meet all the eligibility criteria.

Question 5

What are the qualifying examinations accepted by IPGMER Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research accepts entrance examinations such as NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS and JENPAS-UG for admission to all the courses.

Question 6

What are the UG courses offered at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

IPGMER Kolkata offers undergraduate courses such as MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, BPT and GNM.

Question 7

What are the selection criteria for B.Sc Nursing at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

Candidates are selected for the B.Sc Nursing program at IPGMER based on the merit/score in JENPAS-UG conducted by WBUHS.

Question 8

What are the eligibility criteria for the MD/MS program at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

Candidates with an MBBS degree from any university recognized by MCI along with completion of a one-year rotational internship are eligible for the MBBS program at IPGMER.

Question 9

How can I apply for admission at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

Candidates can apply for admission at IPGMER by following the below-mentioned steps:Visit the official website – ipgmer.gov.in.Scroll down the Home page and click on the notification.Register as the “New-User” and Sign-Up.Fill out the application thoroughly and attach the required documents.Pay the requisite fee through net banking or debit/credit card.Submit the application after thoroughly checking the details in the application.Candidates are advised to take the printout of the future reference.

Question 10

What are the selection criteria for the MBBS program at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

Candidates are selected on the basis of NEET UG score for admission into the MBBS program at IPGMER.

Question 11

Does IPGMER offer any scholarship schemes for students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IPGMER offers scholarships for meritorious students. Some of the scholarships offered are:Nationwide Education and Scholarship TestSwami Vivekananda Merit cum Means ScholarshipSwami Dayanand Education Foundation Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipsBigyani Konna Medha Britti Scholarship (JBNSTS)

Question 12

Is IPGMER affiliated with WBUHS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IPGMER is affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Question 13

What are the eligibility criteria for an MBBS degree at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

Candidates with 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board are eligible for an MBBS degree at IPGMER.

Question 14

Is the degree offered at IPGMER accepted by other universities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all the courses offered by IPGMER are recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and are valid in other universities as well.

Question 15

What are the documents required during admission process at IPGMER?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must submit the following documents during the admission process at Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research:10+2 Mark Sheet.10+2 Certificate.NEET UG/ NEET PG/NEET SS Admit CardNEET UG/ NEET PG/NEET SS Rank Letter.Passport Size Photograph (4 copies)ID proof (Voter Card/Birth Certificate/Aadhaar Card/Passport)Seat Allotment LetterMBBS Degree Certificate (if applicable)Caste Certificate (if applicable)PwD Certificate (if applicable)Responsible Conduct CertificateMedical Fitness CertificateProof of Online Fee Payment

Category	Details
Institute	Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER)
Established \| Type	1957 \| Public
Location	Kolkata, West Bengal
Campus Size	34 Acres
Affiliated to	West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS)
Recognized by	Medical Council of India (MCI)
Courses Offered	MBBS, B.Sc, BPT, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, PhD
Qualifying Examination	NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET SS, JENPAS-UG
Official Website	ipgmer.gov.in

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