West Bengal Private Medical Colleges (Management Quota) — Round 1 2026 Opening & Closing Ranks
NEET UG candidates and parents planning for private MBBS admission in West Bengal can use this guide to understand the Round 1 2026 management-quota allotment trends, interpret opening and closing ranks correctly, and plan the remaining counselling rounds strategically.
How to Read This Data
- Opening Rank — the best (lowest) NEET rank among candidates allotted a seat in Round 1.
- Closing Rank — the last (highest) rank that still got a seat. If your NEET rank falls between the opening and closing rank of a college, you have a realistic chance of allotment there.
- Seats Alloted — how many management-quota seats were actually filled in Round 1, indicating seat availability and demand.
Round 1 (2026) Allotment Data
| S.No |
Institute |
Seats Alloted |
Opening Rank R1 |
Closing Rank R1 |
| 1 |
KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur |
125 |
70,302 |
1,96,077 |
| 2 |
ICARE Institute of Medical Science and Research & Dr. B C Roy Hospital |
133 |
2,09,579 |
6,66,820 |
| 3 |
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital |
157 |
1,91,108 |
7,17,877 |
| 4 |
IQ City Medical College |
167 |
1,43,517 |
8,44,642 |
| 5 |
Gouri Devi Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital |
133 |
2,09,935 |
8,55,515 |
| 6 |
JIS School of Medical Science and Research |
100 |
2,23,858 |
9,10,681 |
| 7 |
Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital – North Campus |
100 |
2,16,343 |
11,02,852 |
| 8 |
Jakir Hosain Medical College & Research Institute |
12 |
4,22,574 |
11,29,484 |
| 9 |
PKG Medical College & Hospital |
51 |
2,67,301 |
11,56,173 |
| 10 |
Raniganj Institute of Medical Science |
24 |
6,53,824 |
11,73,242 |
| 11 |
JMN Medical College |
87 |
3,12,861 |
11,73,535 |
| 12 |
Krishnanagar Institute of Medical Science Private Limited |
73 |
4,32,360 |
11,79,214 |
| 13 |
SKS Medical College |
23 |
2,10,440 |
11,86,063 |
| 14 |
Santiniketan Medical College |
62 |
2,15,493 |
11,87,645 |
| 15 |
Shri Ramkrishna Institute of Medical Sciences and Sanaka Hospital |
162 |
2,47,616 |
11,91,712 |
Data as per the Round 1, 2026 management-quota allotment list (institute names abbreviated in the source have been expanded where evident).
Key Observations
- KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur has by far the lowest (best) opening rank (70,302) and the lowest closing rank (1,96,077) — the most sought-after option among these colleges.
- IQ City Medical College opened relatively early (1,43,517) but its closing rank extended to 8,44,642, showing a wide spread and 167 seats filled — one of the highest seat counts here.
- Colleges such as Jagannath Gupta Institute (Main & North Campus), ICARE Institute, and Gouri Devi Institute have closing ranks between roughly 6.6 lakh and 11 lakh, making them accessible to a broader range of candidates.
- Jakir Hosain Medical College filled only 12 seats in Round 1 despite a relatively better opening rank (4,22,574) — possibly indicating limited management-quota seats or high internal cut-offs; closing rank still extended to 11,29,484.
- Colleges with closing ranks beyond 11 lakh — PKG Medical College, Raniganj Institute, JMN Medical College, Krishnanagar Institute, SKS Medical College, Santiniketan Medical College, and Shri Ramkrishna Institute — generally offer the widest rank window and highest chances of allotment for candidates with weaker ranks.
- Shri Ramkrishna Institute filled 162 seats with a comparatively better opening rank (2,47,616) than several colleges with far fewer seats, suggesting strong overall demand.
Counselling Strategy for Upcoming Rounds
- List colleges by your rank bracket: Shortlist only colleges whose Round 1 closing rank is at or above your NEET rank.
- Keep 2–3 categories of choices: a few "ambitious" colleges close to your rank, a set of "realistic" colleges comfortably within range, and a couple of "safe" colleges with much higher closing ranks as backup.
- Track rank movement across rounds: Closing ranks typically rise in Round 2 and later rounds as vacated seats open up — colleges that closed just below your rank in Round 1 are strong candidates to open up later.
- Do not rely on opening rank alone: Always plan around the closing rank, since that reflects the actual cut-off for allotment.
- Verify fee structure and NMC recognition directly from the official counselling authority and the college before finalising any seat.
- Keep required documents ready: NEET admit card and scorecard, rank letter, Class 10 & 12 certificates, category/domicile certificates (if applicable), passport-size photographs, and identity proof.
Quick Reference: Colleges by Closing Rank Band (R1 2026)
- Up to 2,00,000: KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur
- 2,00,001 – 9,00,000: ICARE Institute; Jagannath Gupta Institute (Main); IQ City Medical College; Gouri Devi Institute; JIS School of Medical Science and Research
- 9,00,001 – 12,00,000: Jagannath Gupta Institute (North Campus); Jakir Hosain Medical College; PKG Medical College; Raniganj Institute; JMN Medical College; Krishnanagar Institute; SKS Medical College; Santiniketan Medical College; Shri Ramkrishna Institute
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for general career-counselling guidance based on the Round 1, 2026 management-quota allotment data as provided. Ranks, seat availability, and fee structures are subject to change in subsequent rounds. Candidates must verify all information from the official counselling website and respective college authorities before making final admission decisions.
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