IIT Kharagpur to Launch NMC-Approved Medical PG Courses

IIT Kharagpur becomes the first IIT to introduce NMC-approved postgraduate medical programmes, offering 12 MD seats across six specialisations through NEET-PG 2026 counselling for the 2026–27 academic session.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur introduces National Medical Commission (NMC)-approved postgraduate medical programmes, becoming the first IIT in India to offer recognised Doctor of Medicine (MD) courses. Beginning with the 2026–27 academic sessions, the institute will admit its first batch of medical postgraduate students at the Dr B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre.

The institute introduces six MD specialisations with a total intake of 12 students, offering two seats in each discipline. The programmes include General Medicine, Radiology, Physiology, Pathology, Community Medicine and Biochemistry. Admissions will take place through the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 online counselling process, with the courses available for consideration during the second round.

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The introduction of these programmes marks an expansion of IIT Kharagpur's academic activities into clinical postgraduate medical education. The initiative aims to integrate medical training with engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), biomedical sciences and translational research. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the institute seeks to develop medical professionals equipped with clinical expertise and an understanding of emerging healthcare technologies.

The Dr B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre will serve as the primary academic setting for the programmes. Students will have opportunities to engage with the institute's research infrastructure and expertise in areas such as AI-assisted clinical decision-making, advanced medical imaging, computational pathology, biomedical devices, molecular diagnostics and precision medicine.

The institute also aims to connect clinical education with technological innovation by encouraging collaboration between medical professionals, engineers and researchers. Its existing capabilities in microfluidics, bioengineering, healthcare diagnostics, artificial intelligence and computational sciences provide a foundation for research-oriented medical training.

IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty highlights the importance of bringing clinical excellence together with engineering innovation and translational research. He emphasises the institute's objective of preparing medical graduates who can contribute to healthcare delivery while developing innovative solutions to complex medical challenges.

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Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur has expanded its academic and research activities across several scientific and technological disciplines. Its entry into NMC-approved postgraduate medical education represents another development in its institutional growth. Through the new MD programmes, IIT Kharagpur aims to strengthen interdisciplinary medical education and encourage research-driven healthcare innovation in India.