IIT Kharagpur launches first MD courses

Published 12 Nov 2026, 19:20 IST

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IIT Kharagpur has become the first IIT in India to launch postgraduate medical degree programmes accredited by the National Medical Commission. The inaugural MD cohort will start in the 2026-27 academic session at the Dr B C Roy Multi‑Speciality Medical Research Centre, with admissions to be done through NEET‑PG online counselling. Officials announced the development on Thursday, November 12.

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IIT Kharagpur has made history by becoming the first IIT to launch National Medical Commission-accredited postgraduate medical programmes. Starting in the 2026–27 session, the Dr B C Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre will admit its inaugural MD batch. The debut year introduces 12 seats…

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 17:09 IST

IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to launch PG medical courses

Six MD programmes with 12 seats will begin in 2026–27, marking the IIT system’s entry into postgraduate medical education

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NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 12 Nov 2026, 17:14 IST

IIT Kharagpur Becomes First IIT To Launch MD Programmes Approved By National Medical Body

Director Prof Suman Chakraborty said that the institute seeks to create an ecosystem where clinical excellence meets engineering ingenuity and translational research.

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 12 Nov 2026, 17:15 IST

IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT in country to introduce PG medical courses; gets NMC nod

IIT Kharagpur has become the country's first IIT to introduce postgraduate medical degree courses after receiving accreditation from the National Medical Commission.

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 17:17 IST

IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to offer NMC-accredited postgraduate medical degrees

IIT Kharagpur is set to become the first IIT to offer postgraduate medical degree programmes. The inaugural cohort of MD students will begin in the academic session 2026-27 at the Dr B C Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre. Admissions will be conducted through the NEET-PG online counselling…

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The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily 12 Nov 2026, 17:18 IST

Now, NMC-accredited PG medical courses at IIT Kharagpur

New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, has become the first IIT in the country to introduce postgraduate medical degree programmes accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC), officials said on Thursday, November 12. Beginning with the academic session 2026–27, the…

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The Tribune The Tribune Trust 12 Nov 2026, 17:29 IST

IIT-Kharagpur becomes first IIT in country to introduce PG medical courses; gets NMC nod

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, has become the first IIT in the country to introduce postgraduate medical degree programmes accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC), officials said. Beginning with the academic session 2026-27, the institute will welcome its inaugural…

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The Avenue Mail The Avenue Mail Current article 12 Nov 2026, 19:20 IST

IIT Kharagpur launches first MD courses

IIT Kharagpur has made history by becoming the first IIT to launch National Medical Commission-accredited postgraduate medical programmes. Starting in the 2026–27 session, the Dr B C Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre will admit its inaugural MD batch. The debut year introduces 12 seats…

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