Kharagpur becomes first IIT to offer PG medical programmes
IIT Kharagpur has become the first Indian Institute of Technology to offer postgraduate medical degrees accredited by the National Medical Commission. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary research between engineering and medicine, specifically in AI-assisted healthcare.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in Indian higher education, integrating technical expertise with medical training to drive innovation in healthcare technology.
NEW DELHI Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has become the first IIT in India to offer postgraduate medical degree programmes accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Starting in the 2026–27 academic year, the institute will welcome its first cohort of MD students at the Dr. B. C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre. Six specialisations will be offered: General Medicine, Radiology, Physiology, Pathology, Community Medicine, and Biochemistry, with two seats available in each discipline. De-notification of MSMER-2023 removes overlapping procedures, but will it safeguard standards of medical education? De-notification of MSMER-2023 removes overlapping procedures, but will it safeguard standards of medical education?
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