Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Kolkata

The Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research Kolkata, commonly known as IPGMER Kolkata, was established in 1956 as a premier postgraduate medical institution in Eastern India. Located in Kolkata, West Bengal, this Public State institution operates under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal. IPGMER Kolkata is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The institute holds Rank 13 in the NIRF Medical 2025 rankings, establishing itself as one of India's leading medical education centres. The institute offers comprehensive medical education across multiple programme levels including Diploma Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, and Research Programmes (PhD). IPGMER Kolkata specialises in various medical disciplines including General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Radiology, Pathology, and numerous super-specialty courses. The institution is attached to the iconic SSKM Hospital (Sukh Sagar Karma Memorial Hospital), which serves as the primary teaching hospital with over 2,300 beds, providing students with extensive clinical exposure across diverse medical conditions. Admission to postgraduate courses is conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG), whilst diploma courses admit candidates based on NEET-PG scores followed by centralised counselling conducted by the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee.