West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS): Admission 2026, Courses and Counselling
Last updated: 23 October 2026 | Checked against: the official WBUHS website (thewbuhs.org) and a Careers360 report on the 2026 West Bengal NEET UG counselling schedule | Useful for: NEET UG and NEET PG candidates, nursing and paramedical applicants, and parents.
Contents
- About WBUHS
- WBUHS at a glance
- Courses offered
- How admission works
- West Bengal NEET UG counselling 2026
- Fees and scholarships
- Affiliated colleges
- Frequently asked questions
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS): Overview
The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) is a state university for health education in Kolkata. According to its official website, it was set up under the WBUHS Act of 2002 (the website cites West Bengal Act XIII of 2002) and came into existence on 1 January 2003. It is listed by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, and the website links a UGC 12(B) document. We found no NAAC grade on the university’s website.
An important point for applicants: WBUHS affiliates medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and allied health colleges across West Bengal, sets the syllabus, holds the university examinations and awards the degrees. For most courses, you do not apply to WBUHS itself. Seats are filled through the state counselling or entrance process of the course, and you apply to the college that you are allotted.
WBUHS at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Full name | The West Bengal University of Health Sciences |
| Came into existence | 1 January 2003 |
| Type | State university |
| Address | DD-36, Sector-1, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700064 |
| Recognition | Listed by the UGC under Section 2(f); UGC 12(B) document on the website |
| Role | Affiliating, examining and degree-awarding university for health colleges in West Bengal |
| Affiliated colleges | More than 120 institutions are reported; the university’s official list with intake is on its website |
| Official website | thewbuhs.org |
Courses Offered
The university’s website lists courses in the modern system of medicine, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda and Unani, and in Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental education and paramedical subjects (laboratory technology, physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and others). The courses it names include:
- MBBS and BDS
- BAMS and BPT
- B.Sc Nursing and M.Sc Nursing
- B.Pharm
- MD/MS, DM and M.Ch
- MPT, MPH and Master of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
- Ph.D.
Which of these is open to you depends on the college you are allotted. Check the intake and course list for each college.
How Admission Works
| Course | How seats are filled |
| MBBS and BDS | NEET UG score, then West Bengal state counselling on the WBMCC portal (wbmcc.nic.in). There is no separate WBUHS entrance exam or interview. |
| B.Sc Nursing and other paramedical UG courses | Usually through JENPAS-UG, which is conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Check wbjeeb.nic.in for the current notice. |
| MD, MS, MDS and super-speciality | NEET PG, NEET MDS or NEET SS, followed by the counselling notified for that year. |
| Other UG, PG and diploma courses | As per the notice of the university or the counselling authority for that course. |
| Ph.D. | As per the university’s Ph.D. notification. See the Ph.D. page on thewbuhs.org. |
The university’s website is an older static site and some pages are updated infrequently, so always cross-check the course’s counselling authority.
Documents usually needed at counselling (varies by course; follow the official list):
- NEET or entrance exam admit card, rank card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Allotment letter
- Domicile, caste or category certificates, where applicable
- Medical fitness certificate, transfer or migration certificate, and passport-size photographs
West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026
Careers360 reports (page updated 5 October 2026) that the West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) runs the state counselling online at wbmcc.nic.in, and that about 4,000 MBBS and 550 BDS seats are filled through this process. The reported schedule is below. Please confirm every date on the official WBMCC website, which we could not open from our side.
| Round | Reported dates |
| Round 1 | Registration 13 to 23 August; choice filling 25 to 27 August; result 31 August; reporting 1 to 5 September |
| Round 2 | Registration and fee payment 7 to 9 September; choice filling 12 to 14 September; result 15 September; reporting until 18 September |
| Round 3 | Registration and fee payment 28 to 30 September; choice filling 1 to 4 October; result 8 October; reporting 12 to 14 October |
| Stray vacancy round | To be announced |
The reported application fee is ₹2,000 for Unreserved and OBC candidates and ₹1,500 for SC and ST candidates. Candidates must qualify in NEET, appear on the state merit list and select a domicile option during registration. Round-wise allotment lists and closing ranks are published by WBMCC. We have not reprinted cutoff ranks here, because we could not verify older figures against the official allotment lists.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees depend on the college and the seat type, so there is no single WBUHS fee for a course. Government college fees are far lower than private college fees, and a Careers360 report on the 2026 counselling says that the highest private-college fees reach about ₹1 crore for the whole course. We have removed the fee table from third-party websites that was on an older version of this page. Check the college’s prospectus and the WBMCC notice for the exact amount before you pay.
Scholarships depend on the scheme, your category, income and marks, and on the rules set by the state government and the college. Check the notice of each scheme and the college before you apply. The university says it does not provide a scholarship for Ph.D. candidates.
Affiliated Colleges
The list of affiliated colleges with their intake is on the university’s website at thewbuhs.org/colleges.htm. The list changes, and a college’s affiliation and seat numbers can change from year to year, so verify the college on the official list before you take admission.
Frequently Asked Questions About WBUHS
1. What is WBUHS?
The West Bengal University of Health Sciences is the state university for health education in Kolkata. It affiliates medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and allied health colleges, holds examinations and awards degrees.
2. Do I apply to WBUHS for MBBS?
No. MBBS and BDS seats are allotted through NEET UG and the West Bengal state counselling (WBMCC). You are then admitted to the college you are allotted.
3. Is there an interview for MBBS admission?
We found no WBUHS interview for MBBS. The state counselling uses the NEET merit list and document verification. Follow the WBMCC notice for the year.
4. How is nursing admission done?
B.Sc Nursing and several paramedical UG courses are usually filled through JENPAS-UG, which WBJEEB conducts. Check the current notice at wbjeeb.nic.in.
5. When did WBUHS start?
The university’s website says it came into existence on 1 January 2003 under the WBUHS Act of 2002.
6. Is WBUHS recognised by the UGC?
The university’s website lists it under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act and links a UGC 12(B) document. It does not show a NAAC grade.
7. How many colleges are affiliated to WBUHS?
More than 120 institutions are reported. The official list with intake is on thewbuhs.org, and the count can change each year.
8. Where do I check results and notices?
Use the notices on thewbuhs.org for the university’s examinations, and WBMCC for counselling. Both sites are updated by the authorities, so check the dates on each notice.
Related guides: NEET UG, MBBS colleges, MDS colleges and BHMS.