R.G. Kar Medical College - The 1st Private Medical College of East Asia

Mine and my family's dream. Each batch consists of 250 students, divided into 5 groups based on roll number. Each subject is taught by at least 2 teachers from the faculty, which may be rotated more or less frequently. Approx 1:25 or 1:16 is the ratio commonly seen per group. All faculties are found to be at least MD aspirants or MD qualified, who already hold the degree of MBBS. Teaching method is more leaning towards self directed learning (SDL), which is stressed on quite a lot in this college. Exams are taken pretty frequently, as the departments take the performance of students very seriously. For 1st year students, the exams might be a bit difficult to adapt to compared to the MCQ preparation of NEET, but that is nothing to be discouraged about.

Internship can be availed by the students after they pass their final professional exam and then successfully complete their exit examination, namely the National Exit Test, or NExT. Their place of internship is the college of enrolment itself, and their MD/MS course and college is determined by their rank.

Fees are 750 per month, which amounts to 4500 every 6 months, or 9000 per year. No such news of fee hike policy is known to the reviewer. Scholarships can be availed from various benefactors. For WB students, the SVMCM is one such scholarship of note, along with others from Reliance Foundation and so on.

The annual fest, named Lobelia, is arguably the largest fest amongst all the other medical colleges of Kolkata, and in turn, West Bengal, usually held around the time of Durga Puja. 1st years receive their fresher's party, Metamorfosis, from their immediate seniors. Several other seminars and workshops are also held for the students to participate in. All the books and various journals that a student might need are available to be issued in the library. Classrooms are equipped with screens, projectors and speakers, along with tables and fire extinguishers at multiple spots. Sports and extracurricular activities are promoted greatly in the college, where students can hone their talents easily with the help of classmates and seniors. The college has a unit for the welfare of students, namely the Trina Mool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP). Students' have the facility to consult any of the members regarding any problem.

Eligibility: Through NEET UG exam, in which 20 lakh+ candidates appear every year. Exam can be applied for through NTA official site. Reservation benefits are available in terms of rank advantage and required marks for passing course. Not yet.