IIT Kharagpur introduces NMC-accredited MD programmes, becomes first IIT to offer postgraduate medical courses

IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to introduce NMC-accredited MD programmes, offers 12 seats across six specialisations

IIT Kharagpur MD admission 2026: IIT Kharagpur has become the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the country to introduce postgraduate medical degree programmes accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The institute will begin its MD programmes in the 2026–27 academic session at the Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre, marking its entry into postgraduate medical education.The institute will offer six MD specialisations with a total intake of 12 students, providing two seats in each discipline. Admissions will take place through the NEET-PG 2026 online counselling process. The programmes will be available for candidates to consider during Round 2 of counselling, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions, seat matrix and official counselling schedule.IIT Kharagpur MD admission 2026: Specialisations and seat matrixThe six postgraduate medical programmes will cover clinical medicine, diagnostics and fundamental medical sciences. The discipline-wise seat distribution is given below.

The inaugural batch will comprise the first postgraduate medical students admitted to an IIT in India. The programmes will operate under the Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre at IIT Kharagpur.Medical education meets engineering and artificial intelligenceThe institute plans to connect clinical education with its existing research capabilities in engineering, biomedical sciences and artificial intelligence (AI). The interdisciplinary research environment will provide opportunities to explore areas such as AI-assisted clinical decision-making, advanced medical imaging, computational pathology, biomedical devices, molecular diagnostics and precision medicine.Research areas will also include population health and affordable healthcare technologies. IIT Kharagpur’s existing work in microfluidics, bioengineering, healthcare diagnostics and computational sciences will support this approach.The initiative aims to develop physician-scientists and medical specialists with exposure to technological research, clinical practice and translational applications. Research-driven learning and opportunities for international academic exposure are also part of the proposed academic environment.IIT Kharagpur’s healthcare education initiativeEstablished in 1951, IIT Kharagpur was the first institute in India’s IIT system. Its entry into postgraduate medical education comes as the institute completes 75 years of its establishment.Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty said the programmes would bring clinical excellence together with engineering, AI and translational research. He added that the institute intends to prepare medical graduates who can contribute to healthcare innovation alongside clinical practice.NEET-PG 2026 counselling: How to applyEligible medical graduates can consider the programmes during Round 2 of NEET-PG 2026 counselling.• Institution: Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre, IIT Kharagpur• Academic session: 2026–27• Total seats: 12• Admission route: NEET-PG 2026 online counsellingCandidates can check counselling notices, seat availability, eligibility conditions and choice-filling procedures through the official portals:• MCC PG Medical Counselling• MCC current events and seat matrix• IIT Kharagpur institutional websiteAdmission will be subject to the official counselling schedule and prescribed formalities.