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{{Short description|Medical school & hospital in West Bengal, India}}
{{Short description|Medical College & Tertiary referral hospital in Siliguri, West Bengal, India}}
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{{Infobox college
{{Infobox college
|image_name   = North Bengal Medical College Logo.svg
| name                  = North Bengal Medical College and Hospital
|motto       = {{lang-la|Servitium Do Populam}}
| image_name             = North Bengal Medical College Logo.svg
|mottoeng     = Serving the Population
| image_upright          = .7
|type         = Medical college and hospital
| motto                 = {{langx|la|Servitium Do Populum}}
|established = 1968
| mottoeng               = Serving the Population
|principal    = Indrajit Saha
| type                   = [[Public]] [[Medical college]] & Hospital
|dean         = Sanjay Kumar Mallick
| established           = {{Start date and age|1968|11|18}}
|address      = Sushrutanagar
| academic_affiliations  = [[West Bengal University of Health Sciences]]
|city        = [[Siliguri]]
| top_free_label         = Recognition
|state       = [[West Bengal]]-734012
| top_free              = {{hlist| [[National Medical Commission|NMC]] | [[Indian Nursing Council|INC]]}}
|students     = Totals:<br />200 MBBS<br />68 MD<br />6 MS
| founder                = [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]]
|country     = India
| principal              = Sanjay Kumar Mallick ''(acting)''
|affiliations = [[West Bengal University of Health Sciences]]
| dean                  = Anupam Nath Gupta
|website     = {{URL|http://www.nbmch.ac.in}}
| address                = Sushrutanagar, [[Siliguri]]
|coor         = {{Coord|26.687|N|88.385|E|}}
| city                  = Siliguri Metropolitan Area
| state                 = [[West Bengal]]-734012
| students               = Totals:<br />200 UG seats (MBBS)<br />90 PG seats (MD & MS)
| country               = India
| website               = {{URL|https://nbmch.ac.in/}}
| coor                   = {{Coord|26.687|N|88.385|E|}}
| campus_type            = Semi Urban
| campus_size            = {{Convert|161|acres}}
}}
}}


[[File:Departments.jpg|thumb|Departments]]
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| photo1a = NBMC Super Speciality Block.jpg|thumb|NBMCH Super speciality Block
| photo2a = NBMCH Main gate.jpg|thumb|Main gate
| photo2b = Departments.jpg|thumb|NBMC&H pre & para clinical college buildings, 2011
| photo3a = Renovated Academic Block.jpg|thumb|Academic Block after extension,2017
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'''North Bengal Medical College and Hospital''' ('''NBMC&H''') is located in [[Siliguri, West Bengal]], India. It is the largest and the sole healthcare facility in North Bengal region of the West Bengal, serving as a tertiary referral institute. The college has teaching programs for graduation and postgraduation. It is one of the twelve government medical colleges in West Bengal and the largest in terms of area and patient influx. The hospital has a bed strength of 862 and caters to a large population of 15 million in North Bengal, from the surrounding states of north east India and the neighbouring countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, with a patient occupancy rate of 137% (largest in entire Bengal). With the largest campus in entire West Bengal, it caters to the largest patient flow in entire Bengal mainly comprising patients from North Bengal, Bangladesh (Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Dhaka, Sirajganj), Nepal, Bhutan and the entire North East India. It has been recognised as a testing and treatment center for COVID-19 in North Bengal with [[National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases|NICED]], Indian School of Tropical Medicine and Beliaghata ID & BG Hospital. The task force is expected to be led by Prof (Dr) Dipanjan Bandyopadhyay, the vice-president of Indian Association of Clinical Medicine and a faculty of medicine in aforesaid institution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wbhealth.gov.in/northbengal_medical_college.asp |title=Medical Colleges in West Bengal: North Bengal Medical College & Hospital |publisher=Government of West Bengal | access-date=26 December 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.wbhealth.gov.in/northbengal_medical_college_bed.html Bed strength]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.planningcommission.nic.in/reports/sereport/ser/stdy_bkwardnb.pdf |title=REPORT ON COMPARATIVE BACKWARDNESS OF NORTH BENGAL REGION A Study Sponsored by Planning Commission Government of India |access-date=11 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403162053/http://planningcommission.nic.in/reports/sereport/ser/stdy_bkwardnb.pdf |archive-date=3 April 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''North Bengal Medical College and Hospital''' ('''NBMC&H''') is a [[public university|public]] [[medical school|medical college]] and hospital in [[Siliguri]], West Bengal, India. Established in 1968, it is the first medical college in the northern region of West Bengal. It is one of the 26 government medical colleges in West Bengal and the largest in terms of area. The hospital has a bed strength of  1,500.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://nbmch.ac.in/ |title=About us |website=www.nbmch.ac.in}}</ref>
 
== Latest events ==
In the recent [[2024 West Bengal train collision|train collision on 17 June 2024]], the injured people were brought up to this hospital. The [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]] announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh (US$12,000) for the dead, ₹2.5 lakh (US$3,000) for those seriously injured and ₹50,000 (US$600) for those with minor injuries.


==History==
==History==
It was established in 1968 as the first medical college of North Bengal. Originally envisioned by Dr. [[B. C. Roy]], the planning was executed by [[Ajit Kumar Panja]], the then state health minister. Prof. Ajit Kr. Duttagupta joined as the first official principal of the college which was then known as North Bengal University Medical College. NBUMC was rechristened in August 1978 to North Bengal Medical College & Hospital and the administrative control went from North Bengal University to Govt. of West Bengal.<ref name="auto">[http://nbmcexstudents.com/Info.htm The genesis of NBMC]{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
It was established in 1968 as the first medical college of North Bengal. Originally envisioned by [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]], the planning was executed by [[Ajit Kumar Panja]], the then state health minister. Ajit Kumar Duttagupta joined as the first official principal of the college which was then known as North Bengal University Medical College. NBUMC was rechristened in August 1978 to North Bengal Medical College & Hospital and the administrative control went from [[University of North Bengal]] to [[Government of West Bengal]] and later to [[West Bengal University of Health Sciences]].<ref name="auto">[http://nbmcexstudents.com/Info.htm The genesis of NBMC]{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


===The first batches===
===The first batches===


<ref name="auto"/> The premedical classes started on 6.11.67 in a makeshift arrangement at Jackson medical school, Jalpaiguri. 2nd to 6th batch of students undertook their premedical course at Raigunj University College. 7th batch onwards, the students started their premedical course at NBMC campus, Sushrutanagar, their own place.
The premedical classes started on 6.11.67 in a makeshift arrangement at Jackson medical school, Jalpaiguri. 2nd to 6th batch of students undertook their premedical course at Raigunj University College. 7th batch onwards, the students started their premedical course at NBMC campus, Sushrutanagar, their own place.<ref name="auto"/>


<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nbmch.org/about-us/|title=About Us &#124; NBMCH}}</ref> Classes for 1st-year MBBS course for 1st batch started on 18.11.68 in NBU campus. MBBS classes started in Sushrutanagar, the present site of NBMC in 1972. The first 5 batches had to migrate to SSKM hospital for their clinical lessons after passing 2nd prof. First 2 batches completed internship and housemanship there. The college got its recognition from the [[Medical Council of India]] in 1978.
Classes for 1st-year MBBS course for 1st batch started on 18.11.68 in NBU campus. MBBS classes started in Sushrutanagar, the present site of NBMC in 1972. The first 5 batches had to migrate to SSKM hospital for their clinical lessons after passing 2nd prof. First 2 batches completed internship and housemanship there. The college got its recognition from the [[Medical Council of India]] in 1978.<ref name="auto"/>


===Introduction of Postgraduation courses===
===Introduction of postgraduation courses===


In 2004, the institute achieved the milestone to be reckoned as the Post-graduate institute with introduction of MD/MS courses in five specialised disciplines like Anatomy, Physiology, Community Medicine, Pathology and Anesthesiology, which were recognized by the [[Medical Council of India]] in 2007. Since then more postgraduate courses were added in the fields of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Medicine, Surgery, Gynae & Obstetrics, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology and ENT Diseases. Postgraduate seats in the fields of Radiodiagnosis (already sanctioned), Psychiatry, Microbiology, Biochemistry (in process) will be added in near future.
In 2004, the institute achieved the milestone to be reckoned as the Post-graduate institute with introduction of MD/MS courses in five specialised disciplines like Anatomy, Physiology, Community Medicine, Pathology and Anesthesiology, which were recognized by the [[Medical Council of India]] in 2007. Since then more postgraduate courses were added in the fields of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology and other subjects.


===Increase of undergraduate seats===
===Increase of undergraduate seats===


From 2013 onwards Undergraduate seats had been increased by 50, which made the annual undergraduate students intake to 150 but from the year 2017 the newly added 50 seats were slashed by the MCI on grounds of lack of infrastructure but again in the year 2018, intake was increased to 150.From 2019 intake was again increased to 200.
From 2013 onwards Undergraduate seats had been increased by 50, which made the annual undergraduate students intake to 150 but from the year 2017 the newly added 50 seats were slashed by the MCI on grounds of lack of infrastructure but again in the year 2018, intake was increased to 150. From 2019 intake was again increased to 200 (EWS Scheme).


==Campus==
==Campus==


North Bengal Medical College & Hospital is located in Sushrutanagar, locally known as Noukaghat, to the west of [[Siliguri]], connected to the town by the 3rd Mahananda bridge. Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, (situated at Thiknikata Gram Panchayet), otherwise referred to as ‘medical’ by the local people, is more or less 5&nbsp;km from proper Siliguri.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/campus/road-to-campus/ |title=Road to Campus |access-date=23 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714034100/http://www.nbmcsu.com/campus/road-to-campus/ |archive-date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The nearest Railway Station is [[New Jalpaiguri]] about 11&nbsp;km away and the nearest Airport is [[Bagdogra Airport]] about 9&nbsp;km from the Campus
North Bengal Medical College & Hospital is located in Sushrutanagar, locally known as Noukaghat, to the west of [[Siliguri]], connected to the town by the 3rd Mahananda bridge. Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, (situated at Thiknikata Gram Panchayet), otherwise referred to as 'medical' by the local people, is more or less 5&nbsp;km from proper Siliguri.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/campus/road-to-campus/ |title=Road to Campus |access-date=23 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714034100/http://www.nbmcsu.com/campus/road-to-campus/ |archive-date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The nearest Railway Station is [[New Jalpaiguri]] about 11&nbsp;km away and the nearest Airport is [[Bagdogra Airport]] about 9&nbsp;km from the Campus
[[File:View from J.B.H.jpg|thumb|View from JBH[[File:UTTARAN.jpg|alt=Auditorium|center|frameless|UTTARAN]]Uttaran]]
[[File:View from J.B.H.jpg|thumb|View from JBH[[File:UTTARAN.jpg|alt=Auditorium|center|frameless|UTTARAN]]Interiors of Uttaran]]
[[File:UTTORON-AUDITORIUM.jpg|thumb|The Auditorium of NBMCH, Uttaran]]
The college and hospital buildings, spread over a sprawling campus of {{convert|161|acre|km2}}, are connected by very long corridors which total a length of 2.6&nbsp;km. The [[North Bengal Dental College]] and the Nursing Training College are also located in the same campus.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/institute/campus/ |title=Campus - North Bengal Medical College |access-date=28 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100510173820/http://www.nbmcsu.com/institute/campus/ |archive-date=10 May 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
The college and hospital buildings, spread over a sprawling campus of {{convert|161|acre|km2}}, are connected by very long corridors which total a length of 2.6&nbsp;km. The [[North Bengal Dental College]] and the Nursing Training College are also located in the same campus.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/institute/campus/ |title=Campus - North Bengal Medical College |access-date=28 December 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100510173820/http://www.nbmcsu.com/institute/campus/ |archive-date=10 May 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
In 2021, the hospital established the [[Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories|Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory]] (VRDL), which has been instrumental in testing for respiratory viruses, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paul |first=Binita |date=30 Oct 2021 |title=New test facility at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/new-test-facility-at-north-bengal-medical-college-and-hospital/cid/1836548 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206214917/https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/new-test-facility-at-north-bengal-medical-college-and-hospital/cid/1836548 |archive-date=6 Dec 2022 |access-date=30 Oct 2021 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] 30.10.21, 03:04 AM}}</ref> By 2022, the hospital expanded its testing capabilities to include 21 different viruses, further strengthening its role in managing infectious diseases.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paul |first=Binita |date=1 March 2022 |title=NBMCH to start test facility for 21 viruses |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/nbmch-to-start-test-facility-for-21-viruses/cid/1853956 |access-date=1 Mar 2022 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]] 01.03.22, 02:22 AM}}</ref> In 2023, NBMCH planned to start adenovirus testing, capable of testing at least 50 samples per day from all North Bengal districts.<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 Mar 2023 |title=North Bengal Med College & Hosp to have adenovirus testing facility |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/bengal/north-bengal-med-college-hosp-to-have-adenovirus-testing-facility-510762 |access-date=5 March 2023 |work=millenniumpost 5 Mar 2023 10:53 PM}}</ref>


==Organisation and administration ==
==Organisation and administration==
===Governance===
===Governance===
The college and hospital are funded and managed by the [[Government of West Bengal]]. [[File:Academic Block(AD Block).jpg|thumb|Academic Block(AD Block)]]
The college and hospital are funded and managed by the [[Government of West Bengal]]. [[File:Academic Block(AD Block).jpg|thumb|Academic Block(AD Block) 2011]]
[[File:Renovated Academic Block.jpg|thumb|Academic Block after extension,2017]]


===Principals===
===Principals===
*Prof A K Dutta gupta 09.11.1970 to 30.11.1973
* A. K. Dutta Gupta (09.11.1970 to 30.11.1973)
*Dr. S C Laha 01.12.1973 to 11.07.1974
* S. C. Laha (01.12.1973 to 11.07.1974)
*Dr. L K Ganguli 12.07.1974 to 31.03.1978
* L. K. Ganguli (12.07.1974 to 31.03.1978)
*Dr. J N Bhadury 01.04.1978 to 03.03.1981
* J. N. Bhadury (01.04.1978 to 03.03.1981)
*Dr. S K Biswas 04.03.1981 to 21.10.1982
* S. K. Biswas (04.03.1981 to 21.10.1982)
*Dr. A K Ram 22.10.1982 to 21.03.1983
* A. K. Ram (22.10.1982 to 21.03.1983)
*Dr. J.N Bhadury 22.03.1983 to 10.12.1985
* J. N. Bhadury (22.03.1983 to 10.12.1985)
*Dr. A Nandy 11.12.1985 to 14.08.1985
* A. Nandy (11.12.1985 to 14.08.1985)
*Dr. P K Gupta 15.08.1986 to 31.03.1987
* P. K. Gupta (15.08.1986 to 31.03.1987)
*Dr. S P Banerjee 02.04.1987 to 04.08.1988
* S. P. Banerjee (02.04.1987 to 04.08.1988)
*Dr. G K Das 05.08.1988 to 10.11.1992
* G. K. Das (05.08.1988 to 10.11.1992)
*Dr. P K Mukherjee 11.11.1992 to 04.05.1995
* P. K. Mukherjee (11.11.1992 to 04.05.1995)
*Dr. A K Kar 04.05.1995 to 14.06.1995
* A. K. Kar (04.05.1995 to 14.06.1995)
*Dr. S K Basu 14.06.1995 to 25.03.1998
* S. K. Basu (14.06.1995 to 25.03.1998)
*Dr. B Sarkar 25.03.1998 to 27.10.1999
* B. Sarkar (25.03.1998 to 27.10.1999)
*Dr. Dipti Basu 27.10.1999 to 07.09.2001
* Dipti Basu (27.10.1999 to 07.09.2001)
*Dr. Udayan Ganguly 07.09.2001 to 06.09.2002
* Udayan Ganguly (07.09.2001 to 06.09.2002)
*Dr. Utpal Kumar Datta 06.09.2002 to 31.03.2004
* Utpal Kumar Datta (06.09.2002 to 31.03.2004)
*Dr. Sangita Bhattacharyya 31.03.2004 to 31.03.2006
* Sangita Bhattacharyya (31.03.2004 to 31.03.2006)
*Dr. J B Saha 31.03.2006 to 28.07.2006
* J. B. Saha (31.03.2006 to 28.07.2006)
*Dr. Udayan Ganguly 28.07.2006 to 21.08.2009
* Udayan Ganguly (28.07.2006 to 21.08.2009)
*Dr. J.B Saha 21.08.2009 to 17.01.2011
* J. B. Saha (21.08.2009 to 17.01.2011)
*Dr. T. K. Bhattacharya 17.01.2011 to 30.06.2011
* T. K. Bhattacharya (17.01.2011 to 30.06.2011)
*Dr. Anup Kr. Roy 04.07.2011 to 2015
* Anup Kr. Roy (04.07.2011 to 2015)
*Dr. Samir Ghosh Roy 2015 to 2018.
* Samir Ghosh Roy (2015 to 2018)
*Dr. P.K. Deb 2018 to 2021
* Gen. P. K. Deb (2018 to 2021)
*Prof. (Dr.) Indrajit Saha
* Indrajit Saha (2021 to 2024)
* Sanjay Kumar Mallick (2024 to present)


==Academics==
==Academics==
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===Admission===
===Admission===


Admission to this government medical college for undergraduate course (MBBS) is through competitive entrance exams.
Entrance to the college for [[MBBS]] is on the basis of ranks achieved by the student in [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)]] conducted by the NTA, as is the case with nearly all other medical colleges in the country by a Supreme Court order.
 
Entrance to the college is on the basis of ranks achieved by the student in NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Examination) conducted by the NTA, as is the case with nearly all other medical colleges in the country by a Supreme Court order.


For postgraduate courses, one has to clear the West Bengal Postgraduate Medical Entrance or All India Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination. From the year 2013 post graduate students are going to be selected from single All India entrance, [[National Eligibility and Entrance Test]].<ref>http://www.nbe.gov.in/neetpg/aboutneet.php {{dead link|date=August 2021}}</ref>
For postgraduate courses, one has to clear the [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate)]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbe.gov.in/neetpg/aboutneet.php |title=Welcome to NEET NBE - About NEET |access-date=30 October 2012 |archive-date=26 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026234500/http://www.nbe.gov.in/neetpg/aboutneet.php |url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Academic programmes ===
===Academic programmes===
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/undergraduate |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714034303/http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/undergraduate/ |archive-date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/postgraduate |title=Archived copy |access-date=23 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714034258/http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/postgraduate/ |archive-date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/undergraduate |title=Undergraduate – North Bengal Medical College |access-date=23 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714034303/http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/undergraduate/ |archive-date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/postgraduate |title=Postgraduate – North Bengal Medical College |access-date=23 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100714034258/http://www.nbmcsu.com/education/postgraduate/ |archive-date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The courses offered are:
The courses offered are:


====Undergraduate courses====
====Undergraduate courses====
 
[[File:Foundation Stone of North Bengal University Medical College.jpg|thumb|Foundation Stone of North Bengal University Medical College]]
[[File:Anatomy Dissection Hall.jpg|thumb|Anatomy Dissection Hall]]
[[File:Anatomy Dissection Hall.jpg|thumb|Anatomy Dissection Hall]]
* [[M.B.B.S.]] (Annual intake of 200 students)
* [[M.B.B.S.]] (Annual intake of 200 students)
* B.Sc. in Nursing
* B.Sc. in Nursing
* GNM Nursing
* GNM Nursing
* M.Sc Nursing
* ANM Nursing


====Post-graduate courses====
====Post-graduate courses====
* MD [[Pathology]]
* MD [[Anaesthesiology]] (11 seats)
* MD [[Anaesthesiology]]
* MD [[Biochemistry]] (4 seats)
* MS [[Anatomy]]
* MD [[Community Medicine]] (3 seats)
* MD [[Physiology]]
* MD [[Medical jurisprudence|Forensic Medicine]] and [[Toxicology]] (2 seats)
* MD [[Community Medicine]]
* MD [[General Medicine]] (18 seats)
* MD [[Paediatrics]]
* MD [[Paediatrics]] (4 seats)
* MD [[Medicine]]
* MD [[Pathology]] (7 seats)
* MS [[Surgery]]
* MD [[Physiology]] (4 seats)
* MS [[Gynaecology]] and [[Obstetrics]]
* MD [[Psychiatry]] (2 seats)
* MS [[Orthopaedics]]
* MD Radiodiagnosis (6 seats)
* MD [[Medical jurisprudence|Forensic Medicine]] and [[Toxicology]]
* MS [[Anatomy]] (4 seats)
* MS [[Ophthalmology]]
* MS [[Gynaecology]] and [[Obstetrics]] (9 seats)
* MS [[Oto-rhino-laryngology]]
* MS [[Ophthalmology]] (2 seats)
* MD Radiodiagnosis
* MS [[Orthopaedics]] (2 seats)
* MD [[Psychiatry]]
* MS [[Oto-rhino-laryngology]] (2 seats)
* MD [[Biochemistry]]
* MS [[General Surgery]] (6 seats)
* M.Sc [[Nursing]]


====Research level (super-specialization)====
====Research level (super-specialization)====
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* [[Cardiology]]
* [[Cardiology]]
* [[Neurology]]
* [[Neurology]]
* [[Rheumatology]]
* [[Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery]]
* [[Pediatric Surgery]]
* [[Neurosurgery]]
* [[Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery]]
* [[Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery]]
* Selected by [[ICMR]]-[[NICED]] for establishment of Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU). <ref>{{Cite web |title=Bengal to get its first MRHRU at NBMCH |url=https://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/n-bengal-to-get-model-rural-health-research-unit-498741}}</ref>


====Paramedical and technologist====
====Paramedical and technologist under State Medical Faculty of West Bengal====
 
* D.M.L.T - Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
* D.M.L.T - Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
* D.P.T - Diploma in Physical Medicine
* D.P.T - Diploma in Physical Medicine
* D.Dial - Diploma in Dialysis.
* D.Dial - Diploma in Dialysis.
* D.R.D - Diploma in Radiology.
* D.R.D - Diploma in Radiology.
*D.C.C.T-DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY
* D.C.C.T-DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY.                                                 


===Conferences and workshops===
===Conferences and workshops===
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The college hosts numerous Undergraduate & Postgraduate Conferences throughout the year.
The college hosts numerous Undergraduate & Postgraduate Conferences throughout the year.
Notable Conferences hosted/will be hosted by the institution includes-
Notable Conferences hosted/will be hosted by the institution includes-
* NUMESCON- It is the national undergraduate medical students' conference of North Bengal Medical College held in the month of March. The conference has hands-on workshops, sessions by eminent speakers of the medical fraternity and various other interactive events.
* NUMESCON- It is the national undergraduate medical students' conference of North Bengal Medical College held in the month of March. The conference has hands-on workshops, sessions by eminent speakers of the medical fraternity and various other interactive events.
The First Numescon was in 2015 and saw participation from all over India as well as neighbouring countries as Bangladesh.
The First Numescon was in 2015 and saw participation from all over India as well as neighbouring countries as Bangladesh.
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==Hospital services==
==Hospital services==
 
[[File:Super speciality Block.jpg|thumb|Super speciality Block of NBMCH]] [[File:Hospital Campus.jpg|thumb|Hospital Campus]]
[[File:Hospital Campus.jpg|thumb|Hospital Campus]]
[[File:Trauma care centre infront of OPD block..jpg|thumb|View of Trauma Care Facility (Level II) from OPD ticket Counter]]
[[File:Trauma care centre infront of OPD block..jpg|thumb|Trauma Care Centre]]
 
* Emergency
* Emergency
* Outdoor services
* Outdoor services
* Indoor services
* Indoor services
* Physiotherapy
* Regional Blood Transfusion Centre (RBTC)
* Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
* Hybrid Critical Care Unit (HDU+CCU)
* Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
* Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU)
* Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU)
* Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
* Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
* Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
* Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
* Sick Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (SNCU)
* Sick Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (SNCU)
* Intensive Trauma Care Unit (ITU)
* Trauma Care Facility (Level II)
* Trauma Care Centre
* A.R.T Centre
* A.R.T Centre
* V.C.T.C
* V.C.T.C
* V.R.D.L
* Preventive Cardiology
* Preventive Cardiology
* Tele-Medicine
* Tele-Medicine
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* Fair Price Medicine Shop
* Fair Price Medicine Shop
* Intermediate State Reference Laboratory for Multi Drug Resistance-TB
* Intermediate State Reference Laboratory for Multi Drug Resistance-TB
* Rehabilitation centre (under PMR department)
* Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation centre (under PMR department)
* Trauma Center
* Pain Clinic (under PMR department)
*Selected under MoHFW scheme for super specialty care (along with Bankura Sammilani Medical College)
* Super speciality Block
which would include 166 beds for subspecialty care in neurosurgery, CTVS and so forth.<ref>{{Cite web|title=NBMCH plan for new units|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/nbmch-plan-for-new-units/cid/158624|access-date=2020-12-11|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rs 150cr to NBMCH for super-speciality status - Hospital to use the funds to improve infrastructure and introduce new types of surgery|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/rs-150cr-to-nbmch-for-super-speciality-status-hospital-to-use-the-funds-to-improve-infrastructure-and-introduce-new-types-of-surgery/cid/218205|access-date=2020-12-11|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-06|title=New Super-Specialty Hospital To Be Handed Over To NBMCH {{!}} Siliguri Times {{!}} Siliguri News Updates|url=https://siliguritimes.com/new-super-specialty-hospital-handed-nbmch/amp/|access-date=2020-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606162728/https://siliguritimes.com/new-super-specialty-hospital-handed-nbmch/amp/|archive-date=6 June 2019}}</ref>
Selected under MoHFW PMSSY scheme (phase III) for super Speciality care (along with Medical College Kolkata, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Malda Medical College)
which would include 255 beds for super speciality care in neurosurgery, CTVS, Plastic surgery and Burn, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and so forth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBMCH plan for new units |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/nbmch-plan-for-new-units/cid/158624 |access-date=2020-12-11 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rs 150cr to NBMCH for super-speciality status - Hospital to use the funds to improve infrastructure and introduce new types of surgery |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/rs-150cr-to-nbmch-for-super-speciality-status-hospital-to-use-the-funds-to-improve-infrastructure-and-introduce-new-types-of-surgery/cid/218205 |access-date=2020-12-11 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-06 |title=New Super-Specialty Hospital To Be Handed Over To NBMCH {{!}} Siliguri Times {{!}} Siliguri News Updates |url=https://siliguritimes.com/new-super-specialty-hospital-handed-nbmch/amp/ |access-date=2020-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606162728/https://siliguritimes.com/new-super-specialty-hospital-handed-nbmch/amp/ |archive-date=6 June 2019}}</ref>


==Student life==
==Student life==
===Demography===
===Demography===
[[File:Playground behind Medicine Dpt.jpg|thumb|Playground behind Medicine Dpt]]
[[File:Playground behind Medicine Dpt.jpg|thumb|Playground behind Medicine Dept]]


Every year 200 (previously it was 150; 50 seats increased in 2019) students graduate from the college. Besides, there are postgraduate students in various streams. Most students are from outside Siliguri and stay in the campus hostels. From the 2013 to 2014 session, it has been decided to increase the number of undergraduate (MBBS) seats by 50.
Every year 200 (Initially it was started with 50 seats, increased to 100 then 150; 50 more seats increased from 2019) students graduate from the college. Besides, there are postgraduate students in various streams. Most students are from outside Siliguri and stay in the campus hostels. From the 2013 to 2014 session, it has been decided to increase the number of undergraduate (MBBS) seats by 50.


===Hostels===
===Hostels===
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* S.B.H. (Senior Boys Hostel) - for final year students and interns
* S.B.H. (Senior Boys Hostel) - for final year students and interns
* Intern Hostel - for House staffs and Internees. The postgraduate trainees are also accommodated in the same hostel. (Near the Emergency Gate)
* Intern Hostel - for House staffs and Internees. The postgraduate trainees are also accommodated in the same hostel. (Near the Emergency Gate)
* A new 4 storied 200 seated hostel is under construction for PGT students.
* P.G Boys Hostel- for post graduate students.


[[File:Rainbow over NBH & SBH.jpg|thumb|Rainbow over NBH & SBH]]
[[File:Rainbow over NBH & SBH.jpg|thumb|Rainbow over NBH & SBH]]
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====Girls====
====Girls====
* L.H. (Ladies Hostel) - 2nd year and 3rd-year students and house staffs.
* L.H. (Ladies Hostel) - 2nd year and 3rd-year students and house staffs.
* K.G.H (Kadambini Ganguly memorial Girl's Hostel) - for 4th year, final year students, interns and postgraduate trainees.
* K.G.H (Kadambini Ganguly memorial Girl's Hostel) - for 4th year, final year students, interns and house staffs.
* N.G.H. (New Girls Hostel) - for 1st-year students.
* N.G.H. (New Girls Hostel) - for 1st-year students.
* A new hostel for PGT students is under construction.
* P.G Girls hostel - for post graduate students.


===Associations===
===Associations===
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===Cultural programmes===
===Cultural programmes===
[[File:Corridors of NBMC.jpg|thumb|Corridors of NBMC]]
[[File:Corridors of NBMC.jpg|thumb|Corridors of NBMC]]
* The annual inter-college fest '''Plasma''' spanning 4 days is held in the month of September. It is a big event with noted artists performing and students displaying their creative fervour. Other than NBMC students, Plasma also sees active participation by students from nearby colleges like [[North Bengal Dental College]], [[Siliguri Institute of Technology]], [[North Bengal University]], [[Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College]].
* The annual inter-college fest '''Plasma''' spanning 4 days is held in the month of September. It is a big event with noted artists performing and students displaying their creative fervour. Other than NBMC students, Plasma also sees active participation by students from nearby colleges like [[North Bengal Dental College]], [[Siliguri Institute of Technology]], [[North Bengal University]], [[Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College]].
* Ujan (উজান) - This is a popular Cultural Forum formed by the Medical, Dental and Paramedical students of this institution. "নবচেতনা"(Nabachetana) is the official magazine of Ujan.
* Students also celebrate Martyrs' day of Saheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Mastarda Surya Sen, Khudiram Bose and birthday of Netaji, Norman Bethune every year.
* The ex-students re-union '''Nostalgia''' is held in the post weekend of 18 November o every year for two days in a row.
* The ex-students re-union '''Nostalgia''' is held in the post weekend of 18 November o every year for two days in a row.
* The freshers' welcome takes place every year to greet the new batch of MBBS students.
* The freshers' welcome takes place every year to greet the new batch of MBBS students.
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* [[Rabindra Jayanti]] is another annual event marking the birthday anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
* [[Rabindra Jayanti]] is another annual event marking the birthday anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
* The college Foundation Day is observed every year on 18 November.
* The college Foundation Day is observed every year on 18 November.
* College also organises Grand Iftar, during Ramadan.
* Students also celebrates Kali Puja, During Diwali, Which is a unique event.


The college students have formed their own bands. Umami, Whistling Woods, Intoxication and The Autonomous are the most famous in the campus.
The college students have formed their own bands. Umami, Whistling Woods, Intoxication, Doctors Chamber, Bipolar and Phonation are the most famous in the campus.
2017, the Golden Jubilee year Plasma, was celebrated with the welcome of eminent band like Fossils.
2017, the Golden Jubilee year Plasma, was celebrated with the welcome of eminent band like Fossils.
== See also ==
* [[List of institutions of higher education in West Bengal]]


==References==
==References==
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Refer [https://web.archive.org/web/20190606162728/https://siliguritimes.com/new-super-specialty-hospital-handed-nbmch/amp/ New Super-Specialty Hospital To Be Handed Over To NBMCH | Siliguri Times | Siliguri News Updates]
Refer [https://web.archive.org/web/20190606162728/https://siliguritimes.com/new-super-specialty-hospital-handed-nbmch/amp/ New Super-Specialty Hospital To Be Handed Over To NBMCH | Siliguri Times | Siliguri News Updates]


[https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/rs-150cr-to-nbmch-for-super-speciality-status-hospital-to-use-the-funds-to-improve-infrastructure-and-introduce-new-types-of-surgery/cid/218205 Rs 150cr to NBMCH for super-speciality status - Hospital to use the funds to improve infrastructure and introduce new types of surgery]
[https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/rs-150cr-to-nbmch-for-super-speciality-status-hospital-to-use-the-funds-to-improve-infrastructure-and-introduce-new-types-of-surgery/cid/218205 Rs 150cr to NBMCH for super-speciality status - Hospital to use the funds to improve infrastructure and introduce new types of surgery]


[https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/nbmch-plan-for-new-units/cid/158624 NBMCH plan for new units]
[https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/nbmch-plan-for-new-units/cid/158624 NBMCH plan for new units]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nbmch.org North Bengal Medical College]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110207171949/http://nbmcexstudents.com/ NBMC Ex Students Association]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110207171949/http://nbmcexstudents.com/ NBMC Ex Students Association]


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North Bengal Medical College and Hospital
MottoScript error: The function "langx" does not exist.
Motto in English
Serving the Population
Recognition
TypePublic Medical college & Hospital
EstablishedNovember 18, 1968; 57 years ago (1968-11-18)
FounderBidhan Chandra Roy
Academic affiliations
West Bengal University of Health Sciences
PrincipalSanjay Kumar Mallick (acting)
DeanAnupam Nath Gupta
StudentsTotals:
200 UG seats (MBBS)
90 PG seats (MD & MS)
Address
Sushrutanagar, Siliguri
,
Siliguri Metropolitan Area
,
West Bengal-734012
,
India

26°41′13″N 88°23′06″E / 26.687°N 88.385°E / 26.687; 88.385
Websitenbmch.ac.in

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North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMC&H) is a public medical college and hospital in Siliguri, West Bengal, India. Established in 1968, it is the first medical college in the northern region of West Bengal. It is one of the 26 government medical colleges in West Bengal and the largest in terms of area. The hospital has a bed strength of 1,500.[1]

Latest events[edit | edit source]

In the recent train collision on 17 June 2024, the injured people were brought up to this hospital. The Ministry of Railways announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh (US$12,000) for the dead, ₹2.5 lakh (US$3,000) for those seriously injured and ₹50,000 (US$600) for those with minor injuries.

History[edit | edit source]

It was established in 1968 as the first medical college of North Bengal. Originally envisioned by Bidhan Chandra Roy, the planning was executed by Ajit Kumar Panja, the then state health minister. Ajit Kumar Duttagupta joined as the first official principal of the college which was then known as North Bengal University Medical College. NBUMC was rechristened in August 1978 to North Bengal Medical College & Hospital and the administrative control went from University of North Bengal to Government of West Bengal and later to West Bengal University of Health Sciences.[2]

The first batches[edit | edit source]

The premedical classes started on 6.11.67 in a makeshift arrangement at Jackson medical school, Jalpaiguri. 2nd to 6th batch of students undertook their premedical course at Raigunj University College. 7th batch onwards, the students started their premedical course at NBMC campus, Sushrutanagar, their own place.[2]

Classes for 1st-year MBBS course for 1st batch started on 18.11.68 in NBU campus. MBBS classes started in Sushrutanagar, the present site of NBMC in 1972. The first 5 batches had to migrate to SSKM hospital for their clinical lessons after passing 2nd prof. First 2 batches completed internship and housemanship there. The college got its recognition from the Medical Council of India in 1978.[2]

Introduction of postgraduation courses[edit | edit source]

In 2004, the institute achieved the milestone to be reckoned as the Post-graduate institute with introduction of MD/MS courses in five specialised disciplines like Anatomy, Physiology, Community Medicine, Pathology and Anesthesiology, which were recognized by the Medical Council of India in 2007. Since then more postgraduate courses were added in the fields of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology and other subjects.

Increase of undergraduate seats[edit | edit source]

From 2013 onwards Undergraduate seats had been increased by 50, which made the annual undergraduate students intake to 150 but from the year 2017 the newly added 50 seats were slashed by the MCI on grounds of lack of infrastructure but again in the year 2018, intake was increased to 150. From 2019 intake was again increased to 200 (EWS Scheme).

Campus[edit | edit source]

North Bengal Medical College & Hospital is located in Sushrutanagar, locally known as Noukaghat, to the west of Siliguri, connected to the town by the 3rd Mahananda bridge. Sushrutanagar, Darjeeling, (situated at Thiknikata Gram Panchayet), otherwise referred to as 'medical' by the local people, is more or less 5 km from proper Siliguri.[3] The nearest Railway Station is New Jalpaiguri about 11 km away and the nearest Airport is Bagdogra Airport about 9 km from the Campus

View from JBH
Auditorium
UTTARAN
Interiors of Uttaran
The Auditorium of NBMCH, Uttaran

The college and hospital buildings, spread over a sprawling campus of 161 acres (0.65 km2), are connected by very long corridors which total a length of 2.6 km. The North Bengal Dental College and the Nursing Training College are also located in the same campus.[4]

In 2021, the hospital established the Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), which has been instrumental in testing for respiratory viruses, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] By 2022, the hospital expanded its testing capabilities to include 21 different viruses, further strengthening its role in managing infectious diseases.[6] In 2023, NBMCH planned to start adenovirus testing, capable of testing at least 50 samples per day from all North Bengal districts.[7]

Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]

Governance[edit | edit source]

The college and hospital are funded and managed by the Government of West Bengal.

Academic Block(AD Block) 2011
Academic Block after extension,2017

Principals[edit | edit source]

  • A. K. Dutta Gupta (09.11.1970 to 30.11.1973)
  • S. C. Laha (01.12.1973 to 11.07.1974)
  • L. K. Ganguli (12.07.1974 to 31.03.1978)
  • J. N. Bhadury (01.04.1978 to 03.03.1981)
  • S. K. Biswas (04.03.1981 to 21.10.1982)
  • A. K. Ram (22.10.1982 to 21.03.1983)
  • J. N. Bhadury (22.03.1983 to 10.12.1985)
  • A. Nandy (11.12.1985 to 14.08.1985)
  • P. K. Gupta (15.08.1986 to 31.03.1987)
  • S. P. Banerjee (02.04.1987 to 04.08.1988)
  • G. K. Das (05.08.1988 to 10.11.1992)
  • P. K. Mukherjee (11.11.1992 to 04.05.1995)
  • A. K. Kar (04.05.1995 to 14.06.1995)
  • S. K. Basu (14.06.1995 to 25.03.1998)
  • B. Sarkar (25.03.1998 to 27.10.1999)
  • Dipti Basu (27.10.1999 to 07.09.2001)
  • Udayan Ganguly (07.09.2001 to 06.09.2002)
  • Utpal Kumar Datta (06.09.2002 to 31.03.2004)
  • Sangita Bhattacharyya (31.03.2004 to 31.03.2006)
  • J. B. Saha (31.03.2006 to 28.07.2006)
  • Udayan Ganguly (28.07.2006 to 21.08.2009)
  • J. B. Saha (21.08.2009 to 17.01.2011)
  • T. K. Bhattacharya (17.01.2011 to 30.06.2011)
  • Anup Kr. Roy (04.07.2011 to 2015)
  • Samir Ghosh Roy (2015 to 2018)
  • Gen. P. K. Deb (2018 to 2021)
  • Indrajit Saha (2021 to 2024)
  • Sanjay Kumar Mallick (2024 to present)

Academics[edit | edit source]

Affiliation[edit | edit source]

The college was affiliated to the North Bengal University since its inception. Starting from the 2003 admission batch, it is formally affiliated to the newly formed West Bengal University of Health Sciences.

Admission[edit | edit source]

Entrance to the college for MBBS is on the basis of ranks achieved by the student in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) conducted by the NTA, as is the case with nearly all other medical colleges in the country by a Supreme Court order.

For postgraduate courses, one has to clear the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate).[8]

Academic programmes[edit | edit source]

[9][10]

The courses offered are:

Undergraduate courses[edit | edit source]

Foundation Stone of North Bengal University Medical College
Anatomy Dissection Hall
  • M.B.B.S. (Annual intake of 200 students)
  • B.Sc. in Nursing
  • GNM Nursing
  • ANM Nursing

Post-graduate courses[edit | edit source]

Research level (super-specialization)[edit | edit source]

Paramedical and technologist under State Medical Faculty of West Bengal[edit | edit source]

  • D.M.L.T - Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
  • D.P.T - Diploma in Physical Medicine
  • D.Dial - Diploma in Dialysis.
  • D.R.D - Diploma in Radiology.
  • D.C.C.T-DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY.

Conferences and workshops[edit | edit source]

The college hosts numerous Undergraduate & Postgraduate Conferences throughout the year. Notable Conferences hosted/will be hosted by the institution includes-

  • NUMESCON- It is the national undergraduate medical students' conference of North Bengal Medical College held in the month of March. The conference has hands-on workshops, sessions by eminent speakers of the medical fraternity and various other interactive events.

The First Numescon was in 2015 and saw participation from all over India as well as neighbouring countries as Bangladesh.

  • Embarkon – an annual intra-college Undergraduate conference & workshop

Hospital services[edit | edit source]

Super speciality Block of NBMCH
Hospital Campus
View of Trauma Care Facility (Level II) from OPD ticket Counter
  • Emergency
  • Outdoor services
  • Indoor services
  • Regional Blood Transfusion Centre (RBTC)
  • Hybrid Critical Care Unit (HDU+CCU)
  • Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
  • Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
  • Sick Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (SNCU)
  • Trauma Care Facility (Level II)
  • A.R.T Centre
  • V.C.T.C
  • V.R.D.L
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Tele-Medicine
  • Counselling
  • Diagnostic & Investigation
  • Fair Price Medicine Shop
  • Intermediate State Reference Laboratory for Multi Drug Resistance-TB
  • Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation centre (under PMR department)
  • Pain Clinic (under PMR department)
  • Super speciality Block

Selected under MoHFW PMSSY scheme (phase III) for super Speciality care (along with Medical College Kolkata, Bankura Sammilani Medical College & Malda Medical College) which would include 255 beds for super speciality care in neurosurgery, CTVS, Plastic surgery and Burn, Paediatric Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and so forth.[12][13][14]

Student life[edit | edit source]

Demography[edit | edit source]

Playground behind Medicine Dept

Every year 200 (Initially it was started with 50 seats, increased to 100 then 150; 50 more seats increased from 2019) students graduate from the college. Besides, there are postgraduate students in various streams. Most students are from outside Siliguri and stay in the campus hostels. From the 2013 to 2014 session, it has been decided to increase the number of undergraduate (MBBS) seats by 50.

Hostels[edit | edit source]

Boys[edit | edit source]

  • J.B.H. (Junior Boys Hostel) - for 1st year and 2nd-year students. (4 storied)
  • N.B.H. (A.K Dutta Memorial Hostel) - for 3rd year and 4th-year students. (4 storied)
  • S.B.H. (Senior Boys Hostel) - for final year students and interns
  • Intern Hostel - for House staffs and Internees. The postgraduate trainees are also accommodated in the same hostel. (Near the Emergency Gate)
  • P.G Boys Hostel- for post graduate students.
Rainbow over NBH & SBH

Girls[edit | edit source]

  • L.H. (Ladies Hostel) - 2nd year and 3rd-year students and house staffs.
  • K.G.H (Kadambini Ganguly memorial Girl's Hostel) - for 4th year, final year students, interns and house staffs.
  • N.G.H. (New Girls Hostel) - for 1st-year students.
  • P.G Girls hostel - for post graduate students.

Associations[edit | edit source]

  • NBMC ex-students association

Cultural programmes[edit | edit source]

Corridors of NBMC
  • The annual inter-college fest Plasma spanning 4 days is held in the month of September. It is a big event with noted artists performing and students displaying their creative fervour. Other than NBMC students, Plasma also sees active participation by students from nearby colleges like North Bengal Dental College, Siliguri Institute of Technology, North Bengal University, Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College.
  • Ujan (উজান) - This is a popular Cultural Forum formed by the Medical, Dental and Paramedical students of this institution. "নবচেতনা"(Nabachetana) is the official magazine of Ujan.
  • Students also celebrate Martyrs' day of Saheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Mastarda Surya Sen, Khudiram Bose and birthday of Netaji, Norman Bethune every year.
  • The ex-students re-union Nostalgia is held in the post weekend of 18 November o every year for two days in a row.
  • The freshers' welcome takes place every year to greet the new batch of MBBS students.
  • Students celebrate Saraswati Puja every year in traditional style.
  • Rabindra Jayanti is another annual event marking the birthday anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
  • The college Foundation Day is observed every year on 18 November.
  • College also organises Grand Iftar, during Ramadan.
  • Students also celebrates Kali Puja, During Diwali, Which is a unique event.

The college students have formed their own bands. Umami, Whistling Woods, Intoxication, Doctors Chamber, Bipolar and Phonation are the most famous in the campus. 2017, the Golden Jubilee year Plasma, was celebrated with the welcome of eminent band like Fossils.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "About us". www.nbmch.ac.in.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The genesis of NBMC[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ "Road to Campus". Archived from the original on 14 July 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  4. ↑ "Campus - North Bengal Medical College". Archived from the original on 10 May 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
  5. ↑ Paul, Binita (30 October 2021). "New test facility at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital". The Telegraph 30.10.21, 03:04 AM. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Paul, Binita (1 March 2022). "NBMCH to start test facility for 21 viruses". The Telegraph 01.03.22, 02:22 AM. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "North Bengal Med College & Hosp to have adenovirus testing facility". millenniumpost 5 Mar 2023 10:53 PM. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Welcome to NEET NBE - About NEET". Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  9. ↑ "Undergraduate – North Bengal Medical College". Archived from the original on 14 July 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  10. ↑ "Postgraduate – North Bengal Medical College". Archived from the original on 14 July 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
  11. ↑ "Bengal to get its first MRHRU at NBMCH".
  12. ↑ "NBMCH plan for new units". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  13. ↑ "Rs 150cr to NBMCH for super-speciality status - Hospital to use the funds to improve infrastructure and introduce new types of surgery". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  14. ↑ "New Super-Specialty Hospital To Be Handed Over To NBMCH | Siliguri Times | Siliguri News Updates". 6 June 2019. Archived from the original on 6 June 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2020.

Refer New Super-Specialty Hospital To Be Handed Over To NBMCH | Siliguri Times | Siliguri News Updates

Rs 150cr to NBMCH for super-speciality status - Hospital to use the funds to improve infrastructure and introduce new types of surgery

NBMCH plan for new units

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