NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is typically required for undergraduate and graduate medical programs at Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) in West Bengal. The West Bengal Medical Counseling Committee (WBMCC) then conducts counseling. NEET-PG is required for postgraduate programs, while NEET-SS is required for super-specialty programs (DM/MCh).

1. NEET Examination: Applicants must be eligible to take the appropriate NEET test (NEET-UG for MBBS, NEET-PG for postgraduate programs, and NEET-SS for super-specialty programs).

2. Online Counseling (WBMCC): Candidates must take part in the online counseling process offered by WBMCC following their NEET qualification.

3. Registration and Choice Filling: Candidates must register, select the colleges and courses they want to take, and lock their preferences during counseling.

4. Seat Distribution: WBMCC will distribute seats according to candidates' selections and merit rankings.

5. Document Verification: The designated institution must verify the documentation of the chosen candidates.

6. Admission Procedures: In order to guarantee a spot, applicants must lastly finish the admission procedures, which include paying the cost.

Eligibility Criteria

Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) eligibility Criteria differ according to courses:

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria
MBBS	Candidates need to have passed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) and English, securing at least 50% marks in aggregate. They must also qualify in the NEET-UG exam.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy	Candidates must have passed their 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 45% marks (or as specified by the institute).
MD	Candidates generally need a recognized MBBS degree, a valid registration with the NMC or WBMC, and must qualify through the NEET PG exam.
MD	Candidates need to have an MBBS degree or a provisional MBBS pass certificate recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Cutoffs

The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) will oversee the West Bengal NEET counseling procedure, which will establish the cutoff for admissions to the Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Kolkata, in 2025. The exact course (MBBS, MD, MS, etc.) and the candidate's category (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.) will determine the cutoff.

Category	Cutoff
General	715-117
OBC	116-93
SC	116-93
ST	116-93

Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences Kolkata Admission 2025: Eligibility, Intake & Fees