Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, (IPGMER) Kolkata

Government Scholarships

National Scholarships

• undergraduate students based on merit and financial need.

• Awarded to meritorious students based on their performance in the 12th standard examination.

State Government Scholarships

• The Government of West Bengal offers scholarships for students belonging to economically weaker sections, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).

Institutional Scholarships

• IPGMER provides scholarships to students who excel academically during their course of study. 

• Financial assistance is provided to students from low-income families

Research Fellowships

• For postgraduate students involved in research activities. 

• For students who have completed their postgraduate studies and are engaged in advanced research.

National and State-Level Fellowships

• Offered by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to meritorious students pursuing PhD research in science and technology, including medical sciences.

• The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) offers various fellowships to postgraduate and doctoral students engaged in medical research.

External Scholarships

• Various private trusts, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations offer scholarships to deserving students at IPGMER.

• Students can also avail of educational loans from banks, with interest subsidies provided by the government for students from economically weaker sections.

SC/ST/OBC Scholarships

• Students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes can avail of special scholarships provided by the government. 

Special Scholarships

• Scholarships are available for students with disabilities.

• Certain government schemes provide financial assistance to single girl children pursuing higher education in India.