Overview

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), also known as WBUHS Kolkata, is a State University established in 2003. It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The university operates primarily from its main campus in Kolkata and oversees numerous affiliated colleges across West Bengal for medical, dental, nursing, and allied health sciences education. WBUHS is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for medical courses as well as the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). NAAC accreditation and grade details are not available on official sources as of 2024-06-01.

Official website: https://wbuhs.ac.in/

Quick Facts

• Founder & Chancellor: Governor of West Bengal (Ex-officio)
• Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Dr. Dilip Kumar Bhattacharya
• Students enrolled: Over 20,000 across affiliated institutes
• Departments/Faculties: Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences
• Contact: West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Swasthya Bhawan Campus, DD-36, Sector-1, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064, West Bengal, India. Phone: +91-33-2335 6789
• NAAC Grade: Not available
• NIRF Rank: Not listed

Courses & Programs

• Faculties: Medical, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences
• Popular programs:
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) - Duration: 5.5 years (including internship)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - Duration: 5 years including internship
• BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) - Duration: 4 years
• BSc Nursing - Duration: 4 years
• MD/MS (Postgraduate Medical degrees) - Duration: 3 years
• MPhil/PhD programs in medical and allied health sciences
• Mode: Regular (full-time) programs; no official distance/online courses listed
• Intake: As per respective regulatory body norms for affiliated colleges

Admissions

• Mode: Entrance-based admissions through NEET for MBBS/BDS/MD/MS, and state or national level entrance tests for other programs
• Accepted exams: NEET (UG/PG), respective state-level/national entrance tests
• Timeline: Admission process usually starts May-July based on exam results
• Application process: Candidates apply to affiliated colleges following centralized counseling or direct college applications; refer to WBUHS admission page for detailed steps
• Application portals: Centralized counseling portals as notified by West Bengal govt/ Director of Medical Education & Training

Eligibility

• MBBS/BDS: 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC), NEET qualification mandatory
• BPharm: 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics, minimum qualifying marks as per affiliating colleges
• MD/MS: MBBS degree with registration, NEET PG qualified
• Documents: Mark sheets, NEET scorecard, domicile/reservation certificates, ID proof, passport-sized photos

Fee & Scholarships

• Fees: Tuition fees vary across affiliated institutions; estimated UG fees range ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per annum; hostel and exam fees extra
• Scholarships: State government scholarships, Central govt SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships, merit-based awards; details available via West Bengal State Scholarship Portal and respective colleges

Placements

• Placement %: Not centrally tracked by WBUHS; varies by affiliated colleges
• Average/Highest CTC: Not available
• Top recruiters: Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research institutes
• Placement cell: Usually managed by individual affiliated colleges
• Internships: Mandatory rotating internships for MBBS, BDS as per Medical Council norms

Campus & Facilities

• Main administrative campus located at Salt Lake, Kolkata
• Facilities vary across affiliated colleges but generally include hostels, mess, sports grounds, labs, libraries, basic healthcare, Wi-Fi
• Transport services and student clubs also available in larger affiliated colleges

Faculty & Research

• Qualified faculty primarily in medical and allied health sciences fields across affiliated colleges
• Research centers and collaborations exist mostly within affiliated medical colleges
• Centralized research grants and patents data: Not published officially by WBUHS
• Several MoUs signed by constituent and affiliated institutes for academic and clinical training collaborations

Rankings

• NIRF: WBUHS not individually ranked as of 2024
• NAAC: No grade published for WBUHS as a university
• QS, India Today, Outlook: No separate rankings available for WBUHS

Results, Cut-Offs & Seat Matrix

• Publishing authority: Declared by affiliated colleges and West Bengal Directorate of Medical Education and Training
• NEET cut-off ranks/categories published annually by state counseling authorities (West Bengal Health Portal)
• Seat matrix varies by course and affiliated college; official data available at respective institutions or centralized counseling authority websites

How to Reach

• Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (approx. 15 km from university campus)
• Nearest railway stations: Bidhannagar Road (Salt Lake) railway station, Sealdah railway station (approx. 8 km)
• City/local transit: Kolkata Metro, bus services, taxis, and app-based cabs readily available for Salt Lake area

FAQs

1. Q: What entrance exams are required for WBUHS medical courses?
   A: NEET-UG for MBBS/BDS, NEET-PG for MD/MS courses.
2. Q: How can I apply for admissions at WBUHS?
   A: Apply through centralized counseling portals or directly via affiliated colleges as per notices on WBUHS admission page.
3. Q: Does WBUHS offer distance education programs?
   A: Currently, no official distance or online degree programs are offered.
4. Q: Are scholarships available?
   A: Yes, state government and central scholarships for reserved categories and merit-based scholarships through affiliated colleges.
5. Q: What is the approximate fee for MBBS at affiliated colleges?
   A: Fees vary widely; on average, ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 per year tuition excluding hostel.
6. Q: Does WBUHS provide placement support?
   A: Placement is managed by individual affiliated colleges; WBUHS does not centralize placement.
7. Q: Is hostel accommodation available?
   A: Yes, most affiliated colleges offer hostel facilities with mess and recreational amenities.
8. Q: Where can I check seat matrix and cut-offs?
   A: Seat matrix and cut-offs are published annually on the official websites of affiliated colleges and West Bengal Medical Counseling Authority.
9. Q: Who is the current Vice-Chancellor?
   A: Prof. Dr. Dilip Kumar Bhattacharya.
10. Q: How can I contact WBUHS?
    A: Phone: +91-33-2335 6789; official website https://wbuhs.ac.in/