Archive · 30 Jul 2025
West Bengal Medical Colleges Face Scrutiny for Deficiencies
Imagine schools that teach doctors aren't up to par.
Some medical colleges in West Bengal have problems with things like having enough teachers, good buildings, and proper equipment.
The government checked these schools, and many weren't good enough.
Those with issues this year got fined, while others got a warning.
The government is also warning people about fake medical schools that aren't approved to teach.
If you are a student make sure the college is approved by the government to ensure you are getting a proper education.
34 medical colleges in West Bengal were found deficient in 2024-25.
37 medical colleges in West Bengal were found deficient in 2025-26.
Deficiencies were related to faculty, infrastructure, and clinical parameters.
Colleges in 2024-25 were fined; those in 2025-26 received conditional renewal of MBBS seats.
An alert notice was issued against unauthorized medical colleges without NMC approval.
- Who
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) and medical colleges in West Bengal.
- What
- Medical colleges in West Bengal were found deficient in faculty, infrastructure, and clinical parameters.
- When
- In 2024-25 and 2025-26.
- Where
- West Bengal.
- Why
- To ensure medical colleges meet required standards.
- Year of Assessment
- 2024-25 & 2025-26
- Number of Deficient Colleges (2024-25)
- 34
- Number of Deficient Colleges (2025-26)
- 37
- Deficiencies
- Faculty, Infrastructure, Clinical Parameters
- Action (2024-25)
- Fines
- Action (2025-26)
- Conditional Renewal of MBBS Seats