The West Bengal University of Health Sciences: Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Admission

The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), established in 2003 by the Government of West Bengal, is a state university located in Kolkata. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is the affiliating authority for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health institutions across West Bengal.

Popular programs include MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, Allied Health Sciences, MD, MS, MDS, M.Sc Nursing, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. programs.

Eligibility: 10+2 with science subjects for UG programs; MBBS/BDS/related degrees for PG programs; PG degree for Ph.D.

Admission Process: NEET UG for MBBS/BDS; NEET PG for MD/MS/MDS; NEET MDS for dental PG; merit/entrance for nursing, pharmacy, and allied health; entrance exam + interview for Ph.D.

Fee Highlights: UG programs ₹50,000–1.5 Lakhs per year (government colleges); PG programs ₹1–2 Lakhs per year; Ph.D. fees as per UGC norms.

Campus

Located in Kolkata, WBUHS’s administrative campus provides facilities such as:

• Central library with medical and health sciences resources
• Research centers for clinical and biomedical studies
• Affiliated teaching hospitals and medical colleges
• Laboratories for pharmacy, nursing, and allied health sciences
• Hostels and student support services
• Seminar halls and conference facilities

Placement

As an affiliating health sciences university, WBUHS ensures career opportunities through its network of medical colleges and hospitals. Key highlights include:

• Recruiters: Government hospitals, private hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research institutes
• Average Package: ₹6–8 LPA for medical graduates
• Highest Package: ₹15–20 LPA for specialized doctors
• Sectors: Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, research, academia
• Career Support: Internships, residency programs, clinical training, and research guidance

Scholarship

WBUHS offers multiple scholarship opportunities through affiliated colleges:

• Government Schemes: SC/ST/OBC/minority scholarships
• Merit Scholarships: For top NEET rank holders
• Need-Based Waivers: Financial support for economically weaker students
• Research Fellowships: For Ph.D. and postgraduate scholars

On average, 25–30% of students benefit annually.

Cut Off

Admission cut-offs at WBUHS vary by program:

• MBBS/BDS: NEET UG percentile benchmarks (state quota and all-India quota)
• MD/MS/MDS: NEET PG percentile benchmarks
• Nursing/Pharmacy: Merit-based on 10+2 marks
• Ph.D.: Entrance exam + interview

The university publishes clear guidance for each session, helping aspirants understand eligibility benchmarks.