Government MBBS Colleges in West Bengal 2026
Quick Facts: West Bengal Government Medical Colleges 2026
- Total Government MBBS Colleges: 25 (State Govt & ESIC)
- Total Government MBBS Seats: 3,999
- College Types: State Government & ESIC
- Top Govt Medical College: Medical College, Kolkata
- Top Govt Medical College (Alternative): RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata
West Bengal is a major destination for NEET UG MBBS admission, supported by a well-established state government medical education system. Based on the current admission data, the state has 25 Government Medical Colleges participating in counselling, excluding centrally administered institutes such as AIIMS. These colleges are located across important regions including Kolkata, Darjeeling, Bankura, Burdwan, Malda, Coochbehar, Midnapore, Purulia, and Hooghly, ensuring broad regional access to medical education.
Some of the most reputed institutions include Medical College, Kolkata, RG Kar Medical College, Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Calcutta National Medical College, and IPGMER Kolkata, known for strong academics and extensive clinical exposure. In addition, newer government medical colleges have expanded seat availability across the state. For the 2026 admission session, these government medical colleges together offer a total of 3,999 MBBS seats, making West Bengal a competitive yet affordable option for NEET UG aspirants.
List of Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal
| S.No | State | Medical College | University | Management | Estd. | MBBS Seats |
| 1 | West Bengal | Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1956 | 200 |
| 2 | West Bengal | Barasat Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 |
| 3 | West Bengal | Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1969 | 200 |
| 4 | West Bengal | Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1948 | 250 |
| 5 | West Bengal | College of Medicine & JNM Hospital, Kalyani, Nadia | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2010 | 125 |
| 6 | West Bengal | College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2011 | 125 |
| 7 | West Bengal | Coochbehar Government Medical College & Hospital, Coochbehar | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 150 |
| 8 | West Bengal | Diamond Harbour Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 150 |
| 9 | West Bengal | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College, Joka, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2013 | 150 |
| 10 | West Bengal | Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1838 | 250 |
| 11 | West Bengal | Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1957 | 200 |
| 12 | West Bengal | Jalpaiguri Government Medical College | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 |
| 13 | West Bengal | Jhargram Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 |
| 14 | West Bengal | Malda Medical College & Hospital, Malda | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2011 | 125 |
| 15 | West Bengal | Midnapore Medical College, Midnapore | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2001 | 200 |
| 16 | West Bengal | Murshidabad Medical College & Hospitals, Murshidabad | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2012 | 125 |
| 17 | West Bengal | Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1948 | 250 |
| 18 | West Bengal | North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1968 | 200 |
| 19 | West Bengal | Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 |
| 20 | West Bengal | Purulia Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2020 | 150 |
| 21 | West Bengal | Raiganj Government Medical College & Hospital, Raiganj | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 150 |
| 22 | West Bengal | Rampurhat Government Medical College & Hospital, Rampurhat | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2019 | 150 |
| 23 | West Bengal | RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 1916 | 249 |
| 24 | West Bengal | Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 |
| 25 | West Bengal | Tamralipto Government Medical College & Hospital | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | Govt. | 2022 | 100 |
| Total MBBS Seats | 3999 | |||||
Top Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal
| S.No. | State | Medical College | University | Management | Estd | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bengal | Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | State Govt | 1838 | 250 |
| 2 | West Bengal | RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | State Govt | 1916 | 249 |
| 3 | West Bengal | Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata | State Govt | 1948 | 250 |
College MBBS seat data is based on official counselling notifications issued by NMC, NTA, MCC, and the West Bengal State Counselling Authority. Seat numbers may change as per government updates.
Students can also check the complete West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 , MBBS Seat Matrix in West Bengal , Private MBBS Colleges in West Bengal , MBBS Fee Structure in West Bengal , and West Bengal NEET MBBS Cutoff for detailed admission guidance.
