<p>North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Darjeeling provide various courses in the field of Medicine, including MBBS, MD, MS, and Ph.D. Here is a summary of the courses and eligibility criteria:</p>

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	<p><strong>MBBS:</strong></p>

	<ul>
		<li>Duration: 5.5 Years</li>
		<li>Course Fees: INR 52,320</li>
		<li>Eligibility Criteria: Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board.</li>
		<li>Selection Criteria: Based on the score/rank in NEET UG.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
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	<p><strong>MD/MS:</strong></p>

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		<li>Duration: 3 Years</li>
		<li>Seats: 68</li>
		<li>Specializations: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, ENT, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology, FMT, General Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology, Pediatrics Medicine, Anesthesiology, Radiology.</li>
		<li>Eligibility Criteria: MBBS Degree from a recognized university.</li>
		<li>Selection Criteria: Based on the score/rank in NEET PG.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
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	<p><strong>&nbsp;(Ph.D.):</strong></p>

	<ul>
		<li>Duration: 3 Years</li>
		<li>Specializations: Nephrology, Cardiology, Neurology.</li>
		<li>Eligibility Criteria: Master&rsquo;s in the relevant subject from a recognized university.</li>
		<li>Selection Criteria: Based on the score/merit in the last qualifying examination.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>The MBBS course at this institution follows a comprehensive structure outlined by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences, dividing the entire training period into four Professional MBBS examinations along with a one-year compulsory rotatory internship.</p>

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	<p><strong>1st Professional MBBS examination (Pre-clinics):</strong></p>

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		<li>To be taken after the first two semesters (one year).</li>
		<li>Focuses on three fundamental pre-clinical subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.</li>
		<li>Anatomy covers detailed knowledge of the human body&#39;s structures, Physiology delves into normal bodily functions, and Biochemistry explores molecular-level structural and functional harmony.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
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	<p><strong>2nd Professional MBBS examination (Para-clinics):</strong></p>

	<ul>
		<li>Taken after the completion of the fifth semester (one and a half years).</li>
		<li>Covers para-clinical subjects such as Microbiology (micro-organisms causing human diseases), Pathology (mechanisms of diseases), Pharmacology (details of drugs and their uses), and Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (legal aspects of medical crimes).</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
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	<p><strong>3rd Professional MBBS examination (Clinics):</strong></p>

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		<li>The longest phase spanning four semesters (two years) focuses on clinical subjects.</li>
		<li>Part 1 includes Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Community Medicine, training students in eye, ear-nose-throat diseases, and public health problems and prevention.</li>
		<li>Part 2 involves training in bedside clinics in General Medicine, General Surgery (including Orthopedics), Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, and Pediatrics.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
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	<p><strong>Compulsory Rotatory Internship:</strong></p>

	<ul>
		<li>An integral part of MBBS training.</li>
		<li>Involves rotatory duties in different clinical disciplines, providing hands-on experience in the diagnosis and management of various diseases.</li>
		<li>Upon completion, students are eligible for the award of the MBBS degree.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>MBBS Course - 200 seats</strong></p>

<p><strong>Here is the distribution of MS/MD seats and additional seats applied for in various disciplines:</strong></p>

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	<li>Anatomy: 4</li>
	<li>Biochemistry: 4</li>
	<li>Physiology: 3</li>
	<li>Pathology: 4</li>
	<li>Pharmacology: 0</li>
	<li>FMT (Forensic Medicine and Toxicology): 2</li>
	<li>Microbiology: 0</li>
	<li>Community Medicine: 3</li>
	<li>Ophthalmology: 2</li>
	<li>ENT (Otolaryngology): 2</li>
	<li>General Medicine: 4 (+8 additional seats)</li>
	<li>Psychiatry: 2</li>
	<li>General Surgery: 6</li>
	<li>Orthopedics: 2</li>
	<li>Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology: 9</li>
	<li>Pediatric Medicine: 4</li>
	<li>Anesthesiology: 11</li>
	<li>Radiology: 6</li>
</ul>
