Calcutta National Medical College Kolkata MBBS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, students from any state can apply for the 15% All India Quota seats through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. Out of the 250 total seats, 38 fall under AIQ and 212 are reserved for West Bengal domicile candidates. State quota applicants must separately register on the WBMCC portal. Both quotas have distinct rank lists and separate counselling rounds, so candidates should identify their applicable category before registering.

Ans. MBBS students at CNMC Kolkata complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital. The internship covers postings in medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT, and community medicine. Interns receive a monthly stipend paid by the West Bengal government. Completion of the internship is mandatory before WBUHS awards the final MBBS degree.

Ans. Based on 2024 admission data, the closing NEET-UG rank for the general unreserved category at CNMC Kolkata was 14,861 for AIQ seats, and OBC-A candidates had a closing rank of 18,155. State quota closing ranks for WB domicile candidates tend to be higher and vary across counselling rounds. The 2026 cutoffs will be determined once MCC and WBMCC complete their respective counselling processes.

Ans. MBBS students at CNMC Kolkata receive clinical training at the attached Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, which handles a large daily OPD and emergency patient volume. From the second professional year, students are posted to clinical departments for daily ward rounds, outpatient duties, and emergency training. The hospital covers medicine, surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, ophthalmology, ENT, and psychiatry, providing broad clinical exposure throughout the MBBS programme.

Ans. Yes, MBBS students at CNMC Kolkata can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship, which provides up to INR 18,000 per year for West Bengal domicile students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh. SC/ST/OBC students may apply for the Post-Matric Scholarship through scholarships.gov.in. PwD category students can apply for the National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities providing up to INR 20,000 per year.

Ans. After completing the MBBS programme and internship, graduates must register with the West Bengal Medical Council to practice medicine legally. Most CNMC graduates appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specialisations at government medical colleges. Graduates can also apply for West Bengal government medical officer posts through the WB Public Service Commission. Some pursue central government health service positions or research opportunities at WBUHS-affiliated institutions.