Description
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) was established on 1st January 2003 by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences act XVIII of 2002 with an aim of creating an intellectual and academic environment conducive to free flow of ideas and exchange of information with all the centers of excellence in the country and abroad. The University offers MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Science) along with numerous programs in the health sciences.
WBUHS Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy & Paramedical Education
- Faculty of Homeopathy, Ayurved, Unani (AYUSH)
WBUHS MBBS and BDA
WBUHS offers MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Science) degrees on board. The duration of these courses is 5.5 years and 4 years respectively.
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Course
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Eligibility Criteria
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MBBS
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- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as main subjects from a recognized university.
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BDS
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- 10+2 from any recognized board or equivalent by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects.
- An aggregate of 55% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English at the qualifying examination or as specified by the joint entrance board.
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| M.Sc |
- A valid score in appearing in WBPGNAT conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance examination Board.
- A Registered Nurse/midwife or equivalent of any State Nursing Registration Council.
- 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates as per government norms.
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| B.Sc |
- A valid score in JENPAUH conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board.
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry. Biology. English (PCBE). Or equivalent
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| BASL |
- 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English as main subjects.
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| BPO |
- A candidate who has passed 10+2 in science or equivalent with physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology (with an aggregate of 50% marks) will be eligible for the admission of this course.
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| PH.D. |
- 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%.
- A relaxation of 5% marks for candidates belonging to ST/SC/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently abled and other categories of the candidate as per government regulations.
- The valid score in any of these- UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICHR
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| MD |
- MBBS degree or equivalent along with a permanent registration with MCI / West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC)
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| MS |
- 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)
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| MDS |
- BDS degree with merit score.
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WBUHS Constituent colleges
- College of Medicine and JNM hospital
- College of paramedical and Allied Health Sciences.
Different programs and institutions
- Modern Medicine- MBBS- 17 Institutions MD/MS – 24 Disciplines – 19 Institutions PG Diploma – 13 Disciplines - 15 Institutions D.M/M.Ch. – 16 Disciplines - 6 Institutions
- Dentistry – BDS- 5 Institutions MDS – 7 Disciplines - 3 Institutions
- Homeopathy – BHMS - 12 Institutions M.D – 6 Disciplines - 4 Institutions
- Ayurveda – BAMS - 3 Institutions M.D – 4 disciplines - 1 Institution
- Unani – BUMS - 1 Institutio
West Bengal University of Health Sciences was established on 1st January, 2003, located at Kolkata, West Bengal. The university provides education in the field of Medical Science. WBUHS offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Postdoctoral courses including the research programmes in Modern System of Medicine, Homoeopathic System of Medicine, Ayurvedic System of Medicine, Unani System of Medicine, Nursing Education, Pharmacy Education, Dental Education, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Education on other paramedical courses such as Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics-Orthotics. Candidates are required to appear in an entrance test depending upon the courses opted by the candidates.
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) MBBS and BDS Admission 2022
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) offers MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Science) degrees to the candidates who want to make their career in the field of Medical science. The duration period for both the courses is 5.5 years and 4 years respectively. The MBBS degree also includes internship programme of one year. In order to seek admission in MBBS and BDS, candidates needs to appear for NEET UG conducted by CBSE.
Application for NEET UG can be made in its official website.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
MBBS Medical The Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years study, the last two years of such study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education. 5.5 Years
BDS Dental (a) Candidates who have passed the two years Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education or any other equivalent examination recognized by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as Optional subjects are eligible for admission to the first year. (b)The candidate shall have obtained not less than 50% of the aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English at the qualifying examination or as specified by the joint entrance board. 4 Years
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) B.Sc (Nursing) and M.Sc (Nursing) Admission 2022
At undergraduate level, the university offers Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing for a duration period period of four years. At postgraduate level, the university also offers Master of Science (M.Sc) in various specializations such as Medical Surgical Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Maternal Nursing / Obstetrics & Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing for a duration period of two years.
Candidates seeking admission in B.Sc program will have to appear in an entrance test JENPAUH conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board.
In order to seek admission in M.Sc, eligible candidates are required to appear in WBPGNAT which is again conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance examination Board.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
B.Sc. Nursing The minimum educational requirements shall be a pass in: 10+2 higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry. Biology. English (PCBE). Or Senior School Certificate Examination (10+ 2) or Pre-Degree Examination (10+ 2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. English (PCBE). Or An examination considered equivalent by the University with Physics. Chemistry. Biology. English (PCUE) after 12 years of schooling. 4 Years
M.Sc. Medical Surgical Nursing 1.The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. 2. The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks. 3. The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council. 4. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing. 5.Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. 6.Candidate shall be medically fit. 7. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given. 2 Years
Medical Surgical Nursing
Maternal Nursing / Obstetrics & Obstetrical Nursing;
Community Health Nursing;
Mental Health Nursing.
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) UG Admissions 2022
At undergraduate level, the university also offers courses like Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language (BASL), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics. The duration period for BASL and BPO programmes is 3 years and 4.5 years respectively.
For admission in BASL and BPT, eligible candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored in the last qualifying examination. However, candidates need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as well.
Admission in BPO is done through an entrance test conducted by the university. However, failing to meet the eligibility criteria will lead to the elimination of candidates from the admission process.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
BASL Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and any fifth subject. 3 Years
BPT Physiotherapy _ _
BPO Prosthetics And Orthotics A candidate who has passed 10+2 in science or equivalent with physics, chemistry and mathematics / biology (with aggregate of 50% marks) will be eligible for the admission of this course. 4.5 Years
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) MD, MS and MDS Admission 2022
At postgraduate level, West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) offers Master of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and Master of Dental Science (MDS) to the aspiring students. The courses offered are for a duration period of three years each. Candidates who want to take admission in the above mentioned courses need to meet the eligibility criteria listed in the table below.
For admission to the MD and MS programmes, candidates need to sit for NEET PG which conducted by NBE. Visit NEET PG official website for registration.
Admission to the MDS program is done through NEET MDS examination.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
M.D. Anesthesiology MBBS degree or equivalent qualification as specified by the Medical Council of India (MCI). He / She should have either already obtained permanent registration with MCI / West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC), 3 Years
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Community Medicine
Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy
General Medicine
Forensic Medicine
Microbiology
Pathology
Paediatrics
Pharmacology
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physiology
Psychiatry
Radio diagnosis
Radiotherapy
Tropical Medicine
Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine
M.S. Otorhinolaryngology MBBS degree or equivalent qualification as specified by the Medical Council of India (MCI). He / She should have either already obtained permanent registration with MCI / West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC), 3 Years
General Surgery
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics
Gynecology
MDS Dental Science BDS 3 Years
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) DCP, DPH, DMCW and DIH Admission 2022
In addition, the university also offers courses like DCP, DPH, DMCW and DIH for a duration period of two years. Admission in the above mentioned courses is done on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 level or equivalent in relevant discipline. However, candidates must need to fulfill the eligibility criteria to apply for any of the programmes.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
DCP Clinical Pathology 10+2 in relevant discipline 2 Years
DPH Public Health
DMCW Maternity & Child Welfare
DIH Industrial Health
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) DM and M.Ch Admission 2022
WBUHS also offers superspeciality courses like Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch) under various specializations for a duration period of three years each.
In order to seek admission in the above mentioned courses, students must have studied and passed Master of Medicine (MD) or Master of Surgery (M.Sc) in relevant discipline. The eligible candidates are selected on the basis of marks scored in last qualifying examination.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
D.M. Cardiology MD in Medicine / Paediatrics 3 Years
Medical Gastroenterology
Nephrology
Neurology
Endocrinology MD in Medicine / Paediatrics / Biochemistry
M.Ch. Plastic Surgery MS in Surgery 3 Years
Neurosurgery
Paediatrics Surgery
Urology
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) Ph.D Admission 2022
At the doctoral level, West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) offers Ph.D degree specializing in Health Sciences. The duration period for the Ph.D course is 3-5 years. Intake capacity depends upon the nature of specialization.
In order to seek admission in Ph.D programme, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria else they will be eliminated from the admission process. However, selection of candidates is done on the basis of marks scored in entrance test followed by a viva-voce conducted by the university.
Key points:
A relaxation of 5% marks (i.e. 55% to 50%) may be allowed for those belonging to ST/SC/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently abled and other categories of candidate as per decision of the concerned authorities from time to time
A candidate may be exempted from appearing in Ph.D entrance examination if he / she fulfils at least one of the following conditions:
a).Qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR, DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICHR or other national / state level fellowship through a national / state level screening test.
b).Regular faculty members who have successfully completed 5 or 5 ½ years undergraduate program and 3 years postgraduate program leading to a recognized PG degree without any interruptions and at least 5 years of continuous teaching/ research experience after obtaining recognised Post Graduate degree and at least two publications in peer reviewed / national / international / indexed / refereed Journal.
List of Courses:
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Duration
Ph.D.(Full Time / Part Time ) Health Sciences A candidate who has obtained Master’s degree or equivalent Postgraduate degree recognized by corresponding regulatory bodies in various disciplines of Basic sciences, Medical sciences, Dental sciences, Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Health sciences with at least 55% marks in aggregate [A relaxation of 5% marks (i.e. 55% to 50%) may be allowed for those belonging to ST/SC/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently abled and other categories of candidate as per decision of the concerned authorities from time to time] including the following which will be considered additional qualification 3-5
