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

IIT Kharagpur MD admission 2026: IIT Kharagpur has become the first IIT in India to introduce National Medical Commission-accredited postgraduate MD programmes. Starting in the 2026–27 academic session, the Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre will offer 12 seats across six specialisations, including General Medicine, Radiology and Pathology. Admissions will be conducted through Round 2 of NEET-PG 2026 counselling. The initiative will connect postgraduate medical education with engineering, artificial intelligence, biomedical research and healthcare innovation.