Ipgmer & sskm hospital - a lesser known gem

I don't see any negatives for that matter. I have seen other government institutions and I feel ipgmer is no doubt a very premium one. Less batch size increases hands on exposure and teacher student ratio is amazing

Weekly, quarterly and yearly exams take place. Weekly and quarterly exams are internally conducted. Final exams are conducted by the university at an external location which is usually another medical College.

Compulsory rotatory internship is a part of the curriculum and this occurs in various departments. The salary is very good at an intern level it's easy to earn atleast 20000 per month. This is one of the best salaries in India.

Various events and conferences commonly take place. foundation day is an annual practice. Student fest nowadays is a well defined event. Freshers welcome and sports tournaments are also commonly conducted.

Minimal fee is charged. As this is a fully funded by the gov't college, they only charge a token fees. The hostel fees and everything is subsidised. If you get in this college then fees will not be your concern

There is no scholarship. As said earlier you won't be requiring one. If unable to pay fees you can even postpone your payment till internship money starts coming in. Some caste based scholarship programs are in place in accordance with gov't rules

Bengal culture is one of the most liberal for students. You won't face any discrimination for that matter. All teachers like to be civil with there students. There is absolutely nothing like ragging in ipgmer. In case there is there are proper redressal mechanism

The Hostel fees are laughable. Around 12 Rs / month. Rooms are dingy but a new mbbs hostel is in place and looks swanky. We have a hostel warden who sorts out these issues related to allotment etc.

Yes the alumni is newer than are g kar and other colleges but they are doing a good job. Annual functions are being held. Most commonly everyone meets at the nearby Calcutta club. Rest it's an evolving group so we have to wait and watch.

I sat for wbjee, the other option is neet ug. These exams take place right after your class twelve boards. The minimum requirement is to have physics, chemistry, math and biology as your boards subjects. Rest depends on your rank.

Like all colleges you will find both good and bad faculties but I was lucky to be a student of great and inspiring teachers all of whom are doing very well professionally also. The teaching environment is absolutely impeccable nothing like I've heard in other colleges.