West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) is a premiere health university which was established on 1st January 2003 under “West Bengal University of Health Sciences Act XVIII of 2002”. The university is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated to Association of Indian University. WBUHS offers UG and PG courses in Orthodontics, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Dentistry. Diploma courses in Counselling Psychology, Radiography Diagnostic, Child Health, Gynaecology Obstetrics and others. 

  • WBUS has a total of 123 private and government, affiliated colleges.
  • MBBS and BDS are the most popular courses offered by WBUHS. 
  • University also offers admission in B.Sc (Nursing), BASL, BPT, BPO programs at UG level.
  • MD, MS, MDS and M.Sc are the courses offered at PG level.
  • WBUHS offers admission in M.Ch/ DM, PhD, DMCW, DPH, DCH and DIH programs.
  • NEET, UGC-NET, CISR-NET, ICMR, and JRF are the exams accepted by WBUHS. 
  • Candidates are selected on the basis of merit, aptitude test and personal interview. 

List of Constituent Colleges on Campus

  •  College of Medicine & Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial (JNM) Hospital, Kalyani.
  •  Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Kalyani.
  •  University College of Nursing.
  •  College of Paramedical & Allied Health Sciences.

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WBUHS Highlights 

The important highlights of the WBUHS are tabulated below: 

WBUHS Highlights 
Institution Name West Bengal University of Health sciences
Established January 1, 2003
University Type State University
Location Kolkata, West Bengal
Campus Area 76 Acres
Approved By University Grants Commission (UGC)
Number of Affiliated Colleges 123 Colleges
Courses Offered MBBS/ BDS/ B.Sc/ BASL/ BPT/ BPO/ DMCW/ DPH/ DCP/ DIH/ MD/ MS/ MDS/ M.Sc/ M.Ch/ DM/ PhD
Admission Criteria Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam NEET-UG/ NEET-PG/ UGC-NET/ CSIR/ DST/ DBT/ ICMR/ UGC/ ICHR
Facilities Hostel, Canteen, Laboratories, Sports and Cultural Fests
Official Website wbuhs.ac.in

WBUHS Important Dates 2023

WBUHS Admissions to various UG and PG courses such as MBBS, BDS, MD, and MS are based on the score in NEET UG and NEET PG entrance exams. West Bengal NEET Counselling 2023 Schedule has been released for all rounds for admission to MBBS/ BDS Courses at WBUHS. 

The important dates for WBUHS Admission 2023 are mentioned below: 

Events Dates
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2023 Round 1 Online Registration July 25, 2023 – July 28, 2023
Publication of Round 1 Provisional Merit List August 1, 2023
Round 1 Online Choice Filling and Locking August 1, 2023 – August 2, 2023
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 5, 2023
Reporting & Admission for Round 1 August 7, 2023 – August 9, 2023
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2023 Round 2 Online Registration August 14, 2023 – August 15, 2023
Publication of Round 2 Provisional Merit List August 21, 2023
Round 2 Online Choice Filling and Locking August 21, 2023 – August 22, 2023
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Reporting & Admission for Round 2 August 28, 2023 – September 1, 2023
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2023 Round 3 Online Registration September 5, 2023 – September 6, 2023
Publication of Round 3 Provisional Merit List September 9, 2023
Round 3 Online Choice Filling and Locking September 9, 2023 – September 10, 2023
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 13, 2023
Reporting & Admission for Round 3 September 14, 2023 – September 16, 2023
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2023 Stray Round Online Registration September 18, 2023
Publication of Stray Round Provisional Merit List September 20, 2023
Stray Round Online Choice Filling and Locking September 21, 2023
Stray Round Seat Allotment Result September 25, 2023
Reporting & Admission for Stray Round September 26, 2023 – September 27, 2023
West Bengal NEET PG Counselling 2023 Round 3 Online Registration September 15, 2023 – September 16, 2023
Publication of Round 3 Provisional Merit List September 20, 2023
Round 3 Online Choice Filling and Locking September 20, 2023 – September 22, 2023
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 26, 2023
Reporting & Admission for Round 3 September 27, 2023 – September 29, 2023
West Bengal NEET PG Counselling 2023 Stray Round Online Registration September 30, 2023 – October 1, 2023
Publication of Stray Round Provisional Merit List October 4, 2023
Stray Round Online Choice Filling and Locking October 4, 2023 – October 5, 2023
Stray Round Seat Allotment Result October 7, 2023
Reporting & Admission for Stray Round  October 9, 2023 – October 10, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS/BDS Seats and 50% MD/MS/MDS Seats under All-India Quota at WBUHS. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023

WBUHS Courses and Fees 2023

WBUHS offers admission in MBBS/ BDS/ B.Sc/ BASL/ BPT/ BPO/ DMCW/ DPH/ DCP/ DIH/ MD/ MS/ MDS/ M.Sc/ M.Ch/ DM/ PhD courses based on the score obtained in the entrance examination. The entrance examination whose scores are acceptable in the university includes NEET-UG/ NEET-PG/ UGC-NET/ CSIR/ DST/ DBT/ ICMR/ UGC/ ICHR. The table below highlights the complete information about WBUHS Courses and Fees 2023, along with the selection and eligibility criteria. 

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBBS Duration: 5.5 years

10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as main subjects from a recognized university.

 Score / Merit in NEET-UG
BDS Duration: 4 years

10+2  with 50% marks from any recognized board or equivalent by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects.
M.Sc (Nursing) Duration: 2 years

B.Sc in Nursing + A registered nurse/midwife or the equivalent of any State Nursing Registration Council.

 Score/ Merit in JEMScN
B.Sc (Nursing) Duration: 3 years

10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry. Biology. English (PCBE). Or equivalent

 Score/Merit in JENPAS-UG
BASLP Duration: 3 years

10+2 Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as main subjects.

 Score/ Merit in the 12th exam
BPT/BPO Duration: 4.5 years

A candidate who has passed 10+2 with 50% marks in science or equivalent with physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology (with an aggregate of 50% marks) will be eligible for admission to this course.

 Score/Merit in JENPAS-UG
PhD Duration: 3-5 years

Master’s degree or equivalent Postgraduate degree in various disciplines of Basic Sciences, Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences with the least aggregate of 55% and 5% for ST/SC/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled and other categories

 Score/Merit in UGC-NET, CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICHR
MD Duration: 2 years

MBBS degree or equivalent along with a permanent registration with MCI / West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)

 Score/Merit in NEET PG
MS Duration: 2 years

MBBS degree or equivalent as specified by the Medical Council of India (MCI) along with a permanent registration with MCI / West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)
MDS Duration: 2 years

BDS degree with merit score with 55% marks

 Score/Merit in NEET MDS

WBHUS Admissions is conducted by a national-level entrance exam for the majority of courses (NEET, WBJEE). A few courses are handled directly by the university through an entrance exam and personal interview.

How to apply for WBUHS Admission 2023?

Following is the process of WBUHS Admission 2023: 

  • Visit the official website wbuhs.ac.in/admissions
  • Candidates must thoroughly check the annexure and information booklet. 
  • Fill out and submit the application and pay the fee in DD at any nationalised bank. 
  • The candidate is advised to mention their name and contact number on the back of the DD. 
  • Print-out of the application must be taken for future reference. 
  • Aspirants must appear in the required entrance exam for the specific course. 
  • The interview is based on the subject of the candidate's Bachelor’s Degree. 
  • Eligible candidates are selected on a merit basis. 
  • The merit list will be published on the official website. 
  • In case, of false disclosure of candidates' information admission will be rejected. 

Documents required for WBUHS Admission 2023

Following are the list of documents required for WBUHS Admission 2023:

  • Provisional Allotment Letter
  • Application Form
  • Admit Card of required entrance exam
  • Rank Card of required entrance exam
  • Score Card of required entrance exam
  • 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
  • MBBS/BDS Degree
  • Medical Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Passport size photograph
  • Xerox copies of documents

WBUHS Cutoff 2023

WBUHS offer admission in MBBS/BDS, and MS/MD/MDS courses based on NEET UG and NEET PG score card. Below mentioned are the cutoffs for MBBS/BDS, and MS/MD/MDS courses:

WBUHS NEET UG Cutoff 2023

WBUHS MBBS Cutoff is based on NEET UG. NTA has announced NEET UG 2023 Qualifying Cutoff marks which are as follows: 

Category NEET 2023 Cutoff Percentile NEET 2023 Cutoff Marks
General/ EWS 50 720-137
OBC 40 136-107
SC 40 136-107
ST 40 136-107
General/ EWS- PwD 45 136-121
OBC- PwD 40 120-107
SC- PwD 40 120-107
ST- PwD 40 120-108

WBUHS NEET UG Merit-List 2023

WBUHS offers admission to MBBS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling conducted by MCC. Here is the WBUHS NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

Cutoff Round Download Link
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2  Click to Download
Round 3 Click to Download
Stray Vacancy Round Click to Download 

WBUHS NEET PG Cutoff 2023

WBUHS provides admission in MD/MS course based on the score of NEET PG. NBE has recently released the NEET PG Cut off 2023 for admission in postgraduate courses.

Category NEET PG Qualifying Percentile NEET PG Cutoff Scores (Out of 800)
Unreserved (UR) 50th percentile 291
SC/ST/OBC 40th percentile 257
Unreserved - PH (UR-PH) 45th percentile 274
SC/ST/OBC - PH 40th percentile 257

WBUHS Scholarship

WBUHS Scholarships are applicable to eligible candidates. Scholarships enable students to continue their studies without financial constraints. PhD candidates are not provided with any scholarship from the university. 

Eligibility criteria for scholarship: 

  • Candidates who belong to SC/ST/OBC quota, securing 75% in the higher secondary examination and a particular percentage in the entrance exam. 
  • Candidates from minority communities in WBUHS, secure 75% in the higher secondary examination and a particular percentage in the entrance exam. 
  • Students from an economically low background. 
  • Students with parents serving/have served in the military. 
  • Students from sports quotas are sponsored by the university. 
  • Specially-abled students are sponsored by the university.

WBUHS Placements

WBUHS Placement drives, along with internship programs for final-year students at the end of the academic year. An internship at the hospital is compulsory for final-year students. Internship opportunities provide experience and decent pay for the students. Students can opt to do a one-year junior residency. The students are considered medical officers that help with job opportunities at the government hospital.  The recruitment process is based on exams, either online or offline and interviews.

Top recruiters at WBUHS are

  • Apollo Hospital
  • Rubi Hospital
  • Fortis Hospital
  • Government Hospital
  • Bellevue  Hospital

WBUHS Facilities 

WBUHS offers high-end amenities to students for their overall development. Both affiliated and constituent colleges have libraries, hostels, sports and medical facilities. Some of the WBUHS Facilities are as follows:

  • Hostel: Separate hostels for girls and boys at low fees are offered to stay on campus. 
  • Laboratories: Every department is equipped with different labs depending on the needs of the curriculum.
  • Research Facility: WBUHS encourages students to participate in research in the field of medicine. 
  • Journal: JWBUHS (Journal of the West Bengal University of Health Sciences) helps in the quick publishing of peer-reviewed articles. 
  • Sports: Students are offered indoor and outdoor spaces at the college. 
  • Cultural Fest: The college hosts a cultural fest every year to uplift students' spirits and reveal their latent abilities. Also, the fresher’s party and farewell party are planned.

WBUHS FAQs

Ques. What courses are offered by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences?

Ans. West Bengal University of Health Sciences offers the following courses for the admission process; Modern Medicine programs (MBBS, MD/MS, D.M/M.Ch.), Dentistry (BDS, MDS), Homeopathy (BHMS, M.D), Ayurveda (BAMS, M.D), and Unani (BUMS).

Ques. How to apply for WBUHS Admission 2023?

Ans. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for WBUHS Admission 2023 by filling up the online application form available on the university’s official website at wbuhs.ac.in and submitting it on or before the given deadline.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for WBUHS PhD Admission?

Ans. For WBUHS PhD Applicants must have a Master’s/Postgraduate degree (Basic Sciences, Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Nursing, Paramedical, and Allied Health Sciences) with the least 55% marks. Additionally, the selection of the candidates will be based on UGC-NET scores.

Ques. What is the placement overview of West Bengal University of Health Sciences?

Ans. WBUHS conducts placement drives and internship programmes for final-year students at the end of the academic year.

Ques. Does West Bengal University of Health Sciences have constituent colleges?

Ans. Yes, West Bengal University of Health Sciences has two constituent colleges; the College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, and the College of Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences.

Ques. What faculties are provided by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences?

Ans. West Bengal University of Health Sciences provides the following faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy & Paramedical Education, and Faculty of Homeopathy, Ayurved, Unani (AYUSH). 

Ques.  What is JWBUHS?

Ans. JWBUHS is the Journal of the West Bengal University of Health Sciences and covers all the research papers covering all the disciplines under health sciences viz. Allopathy, homoeopathy, ayurvedic, unani, siddha, yoga & naturopathy, nursing etc.

Ques. Are separate hostels available for boys and girls?

Ans. Yes, WBUHS provides separate hostels for boys and girls on campus to stay. 

Ques. What scholarships are offered for students from the sports quota?

Ans. The university offers scholarships for students under sports quota to ease the financial burden. 

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for WBUHS B.Sc nursing admission?

Ans. The candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCBE or equivalent. And must appear in the JEMScN entrance exam conducted by WBJEEB. 

Ques. How many colleges are affiliated with WBUHS?

Ans. More than 100 colleges are affiliated with WBUHS and offer a wide range of courses and a plethora of specializations in UG, PG and Doctoral degrees. 

Ques. Is it compulsory to attend a one-year junior residency program for final-year students?

Ans. No, it is not compulsory to attend a one-year junior residency. However, it is an added advantage in providing jobs at government hospitals.