IIT Kharagpur Announces First IIT’s PG Medical Programs
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has been granted accreditation to offer postgraduate medical degree programs, marking the first time an IIT in India has undertaken this initiative. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved the institute’s move.
Program Launch and Specializations
The postgraduate medical programs will begin in the 2026–27 academic year at the Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre. Six specializations will be available: General Medicine, Radiology, Physiology, Pathology, Community Medicine, and Biochemistry.
Limited Seats and Admission Process
A total of twelve seats will be available, with two seats allocated to each of the six disciplines. Admissions for the 2026–27 academic year will be conducted through the NEET-PG online counselling process. These programs will be listed under Round 2, adhering to the official schedule, eligibility criteria, and seat matrix.
Strategic Focus and Research
IIT Kharagpur envisions a collaborative approach, integrating doctors, engineers, and researchers. Research applications are planned in areas such as AI-assisted clinical decision-making, advanced medical imaging, computational pathology, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, and affordable healthcare technologies. The institute’s expertise in artificial intelligence, computational sciences, microfluidics, bioengineering, and healthcare diagnostics will be instrumental in this interdisciplinary work.
Official Details
According to The Hindu, the institute’s expertise in artificial intelligence, computational sciences, microfluidics, bioengineering, and healthcare diagnostics is expected to support this interdisciplinary approach.
Source: The Hindu. Featured image credit: The Hindu.
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