Overview
Nilratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital, (Nsmc&h) Kolkata Overview
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital, also known as NRS Medical College, is a prestigious medical institution located in West Bengal, Kolkata. It holds the distinction of being Asia's first medical college with a rich history dating back to 1864. Formerly known as Campbell Medical School, it was later upgraded to Campbell Medical College and eventually renamed as Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College & Hospital in honor of Dr. Nilratan Sircar, a renowned Indian freedom fighter and alumnus of the college.
NRS Medical College offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and postdoctoral courses, including MSc, BSc, and various paramedical courses. Affiliated to West Bengal University of Health & Science, the college admits students through NEET examinations. It boasts of various committees to ensure smooth functioning and improvement, such as the Institutional Ethics Committee, College Council, Anti-Ragging Committee, and more.