Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata

About

The Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER), originally established as Presidency Hospital in 1707 by the Council of Fort William, was the first hospital in Calcutta. Initially built for Europeans, it opened its doors to non-Europeans in 1770 and was later renamed Presidency General Hospital. In 1954, it was renamed Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial (SSKM) Hospital to honor a generous donor. Recognizing the need for advanced medical education in India, the government established it as Eastern India’s first postgraduate medical institute in 1957. The inauguration was led by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, marking the hospital’s transformation into a center of higher medical learning.

Over the decades, IPGMER has evolved into a premier institution for medical education, research, and healthcare. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and paramedical courses, producing skilled medical professionals across various disciplines. Initially functioning as a superspeciality referral hospital, it expanded its scope with the addition of key institutes such as the Bangur Institute of Neuroscience, the Institute of Psychiatry, and the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences. The institution also introduced a nursing school, a nursing college, undergraduate physiotherapy courses, and paramedical programs, further broadening its academic reach.

In the 21st century, IPGMER has transformed into a multi-superspeciality hospital equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities. It now houses an advanced neonatal care unit, a Human Milk Bank, and specialized departments in genomics, neuro medicine, and digestive and liver diseases. With its continuous advancements in medical education, patient care, and research, IPGMER remains a leading center of medical excellence, serving patients from across the region while shaping the future of healthcare in India.

• Executive Director – Prof. (Dr.)
• Medical Superintendent – Prof. (Dr.)
• Dean – Prof. (Dr.) Avijit Hazra
• Principal – Prof. (Dr.)

Courses offered by MCK and total seats available

Course Name	Duration (years)	Total Intake
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	4.5+1
Doctor of Medicine  (MD) & Master of Surgery (MS)	3
Doctorate of Medicine (DM)	3
(M.Ch)	3

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Hospital Details

Departments

Anatomy	Physiology	Biochemistry	Pathology	Microbiology	F.M.T	P.S.M
Pharmacology	Eye	ENT	Medicine	Psychiatry	Dermatology	T.B. & Chest & Pulmonary Medicine
Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Orthopedics	Radiology	Anesthesia	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Pediatrics
Dental	P.M.R.	Radiotherapy	Neurology	Cardiology	Nephrology	Neurosurgery
Biomedical Engineering	Chemotherapy	CTVS	Dietetics	Endocrinology	Gastroenterology	Geriatrics
Gynecologic Oncology	Medical Oncology	Nuclear Medicine	Pediatric Surgery	Physiotherapy	Radiation oncology	Reproductive Medicine
Rheumatology	Surgical Gastrology	Surgical oncology	Urology	Trauma and emergency Medicine	Virology

Beds Availability

General
Trauma
Emergency
ICU
Neuro Trauma ICU
HDU
General Surgery

Test and Diagnosis

Test Name	Availability (Yes/No)	Price/Free
Histopathology	Yes
X-Ray	Yes
Ultrasound	Yes
CT Scan	Yes
MRI	Yes
Sputum, Stool Examination	Yes
All Urine Examination	Yes
CBC/LFT/KFT	Yes

OPD Timings :

Schedule – https://www.ipgmer.gov.in/pdf/IPGME&R-OPD-Schedule.pdf

• Blood Bank Availability-
• Eye Bank Availability-
• Postmortem House-
• Pharmacy in Campus-
• Cafeteria-
• Pathology Lab –

Special Features: Rogi Sahayata Kendra ,Milk Booth, Jan Auyshadhi Kendra, AYUSH Facilities, Research Lab, Homeopathy, Physiotherapy, Telemedicine, COVID ICU, Vaccine Centre, Mortuary, BMW, Central Store etc.

Fee

Course Name	Fee in INR (₹)
MBBS	₹
MD	₹
MS	₹

Events and Functions

Hostel, Mess & Other Facilities
Hostel :

	No. of rooms	Separate washroom	No. of beds/ room	Almirah	Table & Chair	Mattress	Fan/ bulb	Drinking Water/ RO	WiFi	CCTV
Boys		Yes		yes				Yes	Yes	Yes
Girls		Yes						Yes	Yes	Yes
Intern		Yes						Yes	Yes	Yes

	Inside/ Outside Campus	Timing	Security Guard	House Cleaning	Parking	Reading Room	Visitors Allowed	Extra Amenities
Boys	Yes	10.00 PM	Yes	Yes	Yes		No	Geyser, Lift
Girls	Yes	10.00 PM	Yes	Yes	Yes		No	Geyser, Lift
Intern			Yes	Yes	Yes		–	Geyser, Lift

Mess:

	Price	Hygiene	Sitting Capacity	Staff Behavior	Drinking Water/ RO	Veg/ Non Veg	inside / Outside Campus	Meal Availability (B,L,S,D)
Boys
Girls
Intern

Other Facilities : AC gymnasium

Central Library	Gym/ Swim. Pool	Auditorium	Laundry	Park	CCTV & Security	Mandir	Indoor Games	Digital Library	Smart Board	Outdoor Games (C,F,B,BB,VB)
Yes	Gym	Yes			Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes	All with ground

Important Ratings (out of 10) :

Academic Environment	Girls Safety	Overall Safety	Off Campus Environment	Management Support	Faculty Support	Campus Environment	Senior Support

Nearest Places, Railway Station, Airport, Restaurants & Mall

• Railway Junction (km)
• Junction (km)
• Airport (km)
• Petrol Pump, ATM & Bank Around 1km
• Theater : (km)
• Mall : (km)
• Zoo : (km)
• KFC (km)
• Dominos (km)

Contact

• website – https://www.ipgmer.gov.in/
• Contact Number :
  • ( Hospital)
    (Administration)
  • (OPD Enquiry)
  • (Admin Office Enquiry)
• email-

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