Look beyond the university name
The Medical College Kolkata (MCK), also known as Calcutta Medical College, is a public medical college and hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Established in 1835 by Lord William Bentinck, it is one of the oldest medical colleges in Asia offering education in modern medicine.
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Founded | 1835 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 9,293 |
| Total citations | 140,842 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Medical College and Hospital?
Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders, Anesthesia and Pain Management, Dermatology and Skin Diseases, Head and Neck Cancer Studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Medical College and Hospital
According to OpenAlex, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata has 9,293 indexed research works with 140,842 total citations.
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Who leads Medical College and Hospital?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Medical College and Hospital
Official website: https://www.medicalcollegekolkata.in/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata founded?
Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata was founded in 1835.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.