THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DD – 36, Sector – I, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700 064
	     Website: www.thewbuhs.org  and  www.thewbuhs.net

Memo no.OG/UHS/1589/2011                                                dt. 14.11.2011

													

					
Information Booklet

Regulations for Admission to Post Graduate Degree and Diploma Courses in Modern Medicine

2012

The Executive Council approved the regulations and conduction of examination and counseling as per proposed schedule.

1. Jurisdiction of the University and General Information regarding seats.

1.1.	Admission to the seats other than the seats mentioned in 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 below in the affiliated Institutions of The West Bengal University of Health Sciences in different Post Graduate Medical Courses shall be made on the basis of the inter se merit lists of two ‘Categories’ (Open and Govt. Sponsored) and ‘Status’ [General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Physically Challenged (PC) ]  of candidates appearing in the West Bengal Post Graduate Medical Admission Test   Examination (WBPGMAT)-2012 to be conducted by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). The candidates sponsored only by the appropriate authorities of the Govt. of West Bengal will be considered for the Government sponsored seats. 
     However , seats available in the ‘All India Institute in Public Health and Hygiene’( AIIPH&H) are open to Other Backward Castes (OBC) in addition to General, SC, ST and PC candidates for both the categories   of candidates appearing in the West Bengal Post Graduate Medical Admission Test subject to availability of communication from AIIPH&H.
	
1.2.	In terms of the directives of the Supreme Court of India, admission to the ‘All India Quota’ seats, which are to be specified by the DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is open to candidates selected through All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination. 

1.3.	In terms of the directives of the High Court at Calcutta, admission to two seats, one each in two disciplines in the IPGME&R is open to candidates nominated by ‘Rai Bahadur Sukhlall Chandanmull Karnani Trust’, in the address 3, Synagogue Street, Kolkata 700001.Specification of  two seats will   be intimated later on.

1.4.	Admission to PG seats in the Command Hospital, Kolkata-700027, is open to candidates selected by DGAFMS through Combined Admission Test conducted by DGAFMS. Admission to a certain number of PG seats in the Command Hospital, Kolkata as specified by DGAFMS, shall be made through WBPGMAT-2012. [Vide DME (WB) letter no. DME/ SPL. Correspondence/354, dt. 17.1.2007]. Such seats are reserved for Government sponsored candidates only.  Exact number of available seats at Command Hospital will be declared before counseling. 

2.	Eligibility criteria for the seats mentioned in 1.1 & 1.4

2.1.1.	 Open Seats: Citizens of India who have obtained the M.B.B.S degree from any University of the State of West Bengal shall be eligible to apply for admission to the ‘Open seats’ of Post Graduate Medical Degree and Diploma courses provided they have completed or are scheduled to complete their rotating internship for one year on or before 31 March,2012. A candidate, who is presently pursuing 12-month compulsory rotating internship after passing MBBS, can take up WBPGMAT-2012, but s/he shall not be eligible for admission unless s/he  has completed the 12-month compulsory rotating internship by 31March, 2012. 
2.1.2.	State Government Sponsored Seats: Citizen of India  who have been in regular  service with the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal  are authorized to apply for State Sponsored Seats  provided  MBBS degree obtained by the candidate  is recognized by Medical Council of India and such candidates are  sponsored by Government of West Bengal. Candidates applying for such seats are to follow instruction in paragraph 6 of this booklet.
2.1.2.a. Candidate opting for Government Sponsored seat, before applying, must verify her/his eligibility for Govt. sponsorship in accordance with the relevant Rules/Order of the State Health Department, Govt. of West Bengal. Also, it is responsibility of the candidate to verify for which PG courses s/he is eligible depending on length of Govt. service as specified in the relevant Government Training Reserve Rules. 
           Such  candidates are apprised that Orders from Government of West Bengal issued time to time will be abided by the University for their eligibility and other associated issues.

2.1.2.b.  Incentive marks as weightage in determining inter se merit for the in-service candidates as per  Post Graduate Medical Education (Amendment) Regulations, 2000 as amended by “ Postgraduate Medical ( Amendment) Regulations , 2009”( Notification issued vide no. MCI.18(1)/2009-Med./51210 on 17 November, 2009)  will be awarded subject to order issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare , Government of West Bengal.

2.1.2.c. After usual filling up online application and subsequent sending print copy of the application along with bank draft as per guideline in para-2 of the ‘GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURAL DIRECTIVES’, candidate is required to fill       ‘Particulars of Service Rendered’  form ( Annexed with this booklet) and to ensure  it   to be  duly authenticated by the concerned authority who maintains  his/her service book. Such original authenticated  document be submitted to the Appropriate Authority of the Health and Family Welfare Department , designated for the purpose of validation and  declaring number of complete years for which service has been rendered in the remote and difficult area positively and to submit to WBUHS by hand latest by 6th January, 2012.  
        For own sake, candidate will keep photocopies of such authenticated and validated record.
        The Department has been approached for validation of Service Particulars.

Applicants may please note that the conditionality and criteria mentioned in this booklet may  be modified in case the Government in the Department of Health and Family Welfare  issues orders or amend existing orders with regard to policies on a) terms of reservation of seats for in –service doctors, b) incentive for serving in areas notified by the Health and Family Welfare Department  as remote and difficult areas , c)  penalty for leaving PG Courses in dearth subjects , d) modalities for  validation of “Particular of Service Rendered” and any other  related issues pertaining  to the selection process for admission to PG Degree and Diploma courses  between the period from of uploading  the booklet in the website of the West Bengal University of Health Science and completion of Counseling. All applicants are to visit the University website at regular interval.

2.1.2.d. The reservation of PG Diploma seats  will be  strictly guided by PG Medical Education Regulation 2000 duly amended vide no. MCI.18(1)/2009-Med.22653 dt. 21 July ,2009

2.1.3  Admission in the course in ‘Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)’ as conducted by All India
       Institute of   Hygiene and Public Health is open to candidates  for both open and State
     Government sponsored candidates who passed M.B.B.S from any recognised institution affiliated 
     with Medical Council of India

2.1.3.1  The choice regarding Category (either open or  Govt.-sponsored  seats) or Status ( general and 
         caste etc.), once exercised, cannot be subsequently changed.  Option once exercised by the 
        candidate is final. Therefore, applicant will be very particular and cautious during filling of 
        forms.

2.2.	Admission to the Post-Graduate Medical Degree and Diploma Courses will not be allowed unless the candidates have got themselves registered either with the West Bengal Medical Council or with the Medical Council of India. Candidates registered with other State Medical Councils will have to be registered with WBMC/ MCI before admission. 

2.3.	A candidate already in possession of a Post Graduate Medical degree from any Indian University shall not be permitted to apply for any Post Graduate Diploma in the same subject. 

2.4.	Candidate who is  already pursuing any course in any Institution/University is  not eligible for admission till s/he completes the course or they are likely to complete the course within 30 April, 2012. However, candidate, pursuing any other course, is permitted to apply, but her/his candidature will be considered during counseling only on production of certificate regarding course completion on or before 30 April 2012   from the Head of the concerned Institution, or, on production of their resignation letter from the course undertaken, duly countersigned and accepted by the appropriate authority. 
2.5. Fees for the P.G. Degree and Diploma Entrance Test are Rs. 1000 and the same for
     DPH-DIH-DMCW and MPH is Rs. 750. Details regarding filling of  on line application form and 
     procedure for submission of demand draft ( Paragrph 7.4 )  seen in GENERAL INSTRUCTION 
     AND PROCEDURAL DIRECTIVES. Candidates appearing at both the examinations are to 
    apply separately and fill up separate forms and submit documents including fees separately.

2.6 Candidate will follow meticulously  instructions in i)General Instruction and Procedural Directives 
    and ii) Guidelines for submission of Application for filling up form.

3.	Written test

3.1.1. A written test on the specified date will be conducted by the WBUHS, to prepare an inter se merit list of different Categories/ Statuses of candidates  including combined merit list seeking admission to the Post-Graduate Medical Courses (except for DPH-DMCW-DIH-MPH courses).  The question paper of the written test shall be set in English and shall contain 200 single best response type Multiple Choice Questions .The duration of the test will be 160 minutes. 

3.1.2. A separate written test will be conducted by  the WBUHS on a different date for admission to DPH-DMCW-DIH-MPH  courses conducted by All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health, Kolkata (AIIH&PH). The question paper of the written test shall be set in English and shall contain 100 single best response type Multiple Choice Questions. The duration of the test will be 80 minutes.  

3.2 Applicant will be provisionally allowed to appear in the written tests provided s/he  has submitted an application for the test(s) in the prescribed form within the last date and has fulfilled the eligibility criteria outlined above and admit card will be  issued on the basis of information and documents submitted by her/him.

3.3 For each correct response, 1 ( one)  mark will be awarded. No mark will be deducted for incorrect answer including multiple answers. No marks will be awarded  for multiple answers. No marks will be deducted for questions   not attempted.

3.4.1. Candidates ( General and Physically Challenged) appearing for Post Graduate Degree/Diploma course except DPH-DMCW-DIH-MPH) will have to secure a minimum of 100 marks in the written test to qualify for empanelment in merit list. However, SC and  ST   candidates securing a minimum of 80  marks in the written test will qualify for empanelment in merit list. 
Seats for  Reserved Category in OBC ( non- creamy layers) are  restricted  to only  AIIH&PH  and candidate has to secure 90 marks to qualify for empanelment , subject to availability of communication from AIIH &PH 

3.4.2. Candidates ( General and Physically Challenged Candidates) appearing for DPH-DMCW-DIH-MPH courses will have to secure a minimum of 50 marks in the written test to qualify for empanelment in merit list. However, OBC candidates securing 45 marks and  SC and ST  candidates securing a minimum of 40  marks in the written test will also qualify for empanelment in merit list. 

3.5.  The tentative number of questions that would be set from different subjects in WBPGMAT (other than DPH/DMCW/DIH/MPH) shall be as follows:

SUBJECT 	QUESTIONS 	SUBJECT 	QUESTIONS 	
Anatomy 	10 	Obstetrics & Gynaecology 	25 	
Physiology 	10 	 Paediatrics 	10 	
Biochemistry 	10 	Orthopaedic 	8 	
Pharmacology 	10 	Radio diagnosis and Radiotherapy 	8 ( 5+3)	
Pathology 	10 	E.N.T 	6 	
Community Medicine 	10 	Ophthalmology 	6 	
Medical Microbiology including Parasitology	6	Anaesthesiology 	4	
Forensic Medicine 	5 	Psychiatry 	4 	
Medicine  including respiratory medicine.	25 	Dermatology 	4 	
Surgery 	25 	Physical Medicine and rehabilitation 	4 	

3.6 Questions for DIH-DPH-DMCW-MPH  will be set from following subjects.
1. Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Screening
2.Nutrition and nutrition related problems, 
3. RCH/ Demography
4.Immunisation, cold chain, VPD
5. Non- communicable diseases and related National Programme 
7. Occupational Health/ Environmental Health
8. Health care, NRHM, International Health and NGOs

4. Merit List of Candidates
4.1 The rank of the candidates qualifying in the written test will be determined on the basis of the marks obtained by them in WBPGMAT-2012. The roll numbers of the candidates qualifying in the written test will be arranged in the merit list according to rank and in order of decreasing marks. 
 
For in-service candidates, opting for Government sponsored seats , incentive marks will be added as notified by Medical Council of India, subject to issue of the Order from Department of Health and Family Welfare.

4.2 In the event of more than one candidate securing same marks in the written test, the rank shall be determined according to the following principles: 

4.2.A. In- service candidates 
i) If  more than one candidates get more than full marks after adding incentive marks, rank in the merit list among such candidates will be determined on the basis of marks obtained in the written test i.e. candidate with higher marks in the written test will be placed in the higher position in the merit list. 

ii) In the event of obtaining same marks by the in-service candidates, candidate with higher marks in the written test will be placed in the higher position in the merit list.

iii) In case of incentive marks and marks obtained in the written test are same the relative position of the candidates securing same marks will be determined on the basis of the number of incorrect answers, i.e., the candidate with lesser number of incorrect answers  will be placed in higher position in the merit list. 

iv) If the ranks of the candidates cannot be determined by application of the above principle, the candidate older by age will be in the higher rank than the candidate younger by age. 

4.2.B. Open candidates :

i) The relative position of candidates securing same marks in the merit list will be determined on the basis of the number of incorrect answers, i.e., the candidate with lesser number of incorrect answers  will be placed in higher position in the merit list. 

ii) If the ranks of the candidates cannot be determined by application of the above principle, the candidate older by age will be in the higher rank than the candidate younger by age. 

4.3 There shall be distinct separate lists of qualifying candidates indicating merit position for each  category ( Open and Government Sponsored) for WBPGMAT-2012 for admission in degree and diploma seats and DPH-DMCW-DIH-MPH entrance tests . Within each category, there will be a combined merit list in addition to the list for status  like general, SC, ST, PC .
	
4.5. There shall be a separate list for OBC (non creamy layer) candidates for courses at AIIH&PH provided the Institute reserves the seats for OBC candidates for MD (Community Medicine), DPH, DIH, DMCW & MPH courses, subject to issue of  the Order from AIIH&PH.

5. Counseling for selection of candidates for admission 

5.1 Admission to different Post Graduate Medical Courses will be made through personal appearance and counseling strictly according to the time schedule to be published in due course by appropriate authority. For personal appearance, the candidates will be called in order of merit following reservation of SC,ST,PC  categories as per  100-point roster and OBC ( applicable for AIIH &PH) ) category as per order of Government of India in the appropriate Ministry. ( vide  paragraph. 6.3 and 6.4) .

5.2 The provisional merit list will be available at the notice-board of WBUHS and in the website of the University, www.thewbuhs.net . No information through personal communication will be sent to individual candidates either for her/his  position in the merit list or for counseling. Applicant will visit the University website regularly in the relevant period.

5.3 Candidate who is  to appear in the counseling will have to deposit the stipulated counseling fees. Candidate selected for admission through counseling must obtain the offer letter on the day of counseling.  

5.4.1. A candidate will have to appear in person before the selection committee on the date of counseling; otherwise s/he  will be marked absent and her /his candidature will stand cancelled. Similarly a candidate who fails to join the allotted college by the last date of joining, mentioned in the offer letter, shall have no further claim of the seat. Candidate remaining ‘absent’ in the first round of counseling  for admission  through personal appearance, or, does  not get herself/himself  admitted at the offered course/Institution by the stipulated date, shall not be eligible to appear in subsequent round of admission by personal appearance, if any. No extension of joining time will be allowed by WBUHS under any circumstances.
5.4.2. However, in case, a candidate is unable to appear in person on the day of counseling, s/he may send her/his  authorized representative with an Undertaking and Authority Letter for allotment, after prior permission from the Dean or Registrar  ( Proforma for Undertaking and Authority Letter are available in the university website in the ‘FORMS’ section in the homepage of www.thewbuhs.net ), along with requisite documents in original and fees. The allotment made to the authorized representative shall be binding on the candidate.  

5.5. The candidate appearing for counseling will have to bring the following documents in original along with attested copies of all relevant documents: 

(i)  WBPGMAT Admit Card, 
(ii) MBBS Degree/ Provisional passing certificate/mark sheet 
(iii) Internship completion certificate 
(iv) Registration Certificate issued by MCI/ West Bengal Medical Council, 
(v) School leaving certificate/Class X mark sheet/Class X Admit card as proof of age, 
(vi) Sponsorship / No-objection certificate along with undertaking to serve in Remote and/ or 
(vii)Declaration in respect of working in difficult areas for two more years after completion of Diploma Course for availing of the West Bengal Government-sponsored seats, 
(viii)  SC/ST/PC certificate and OBC certificate (only for seats of AIIH&PH) 
 (ix)  EPIC/PAN/Passport indicating photograph and permanent address.
 (x) Copy of authenticated  documents of places of postings as per pro -forrma of “ Particulars of  Service Rendered”
Candidates without original documents shall not be allowed to participate in the counseling. 
  ( Candidate  who will be  counseled for admission and allotted seats may  see the  memorandum vide no.HF/O/MERT/1542/Admn./ME/STM-28-10 , dated, Kolkata, the 25th October,2010 issued by Department of Health and Family Welfare , Government of West Bengal attached with this booklet)
5.6 The number of seats available for allotment in different Institutions, with their subject-wise break-up, shall be displayed at the venue of counseling and updated on day-to-day basis. 

5.7 The candidates will have the right to choose any one of the available seats at her/ his rank at that point of time and the same will be allotted to her/ him. Some seats may be of ‘Permitted’ status by MCI and shall be indicated by “P” and other are Recognized and shall be indicated by “R”.

5.7.1. Stipends, fee structure etc. may vary from Institution to Institution. The WBUHS is not liable for any financial liability / loss arising out of change of institution/change of course during any subsequent phases of admission through personal appearance. 
5.8. The allotment of seat, once made will be firm and final. Change of course/ discipline/ Institution is not permitted. Therefore, request for the same will not be entertained by the WBUHS after the allotment except on any subsequent phases of admission through personal appearance if permitted by Govt. of India or due to seats falling vacant because of candidates not joining on the stipulated date. 

5.9. There may be more than one round of allotment by personal appearance. The government order and/ or the court/ MCI directives (at that point of time) will be strictly adhered to for this purpose. 

5.9.1. In the second round of allotment, if any, the candidate who had been allotted a seat in the first round and had joined the allotted Institution will be permitted change of course/ discipline/ Institution on the basis of  her/ his  merit position. On such reallocation, the allotment made during first round shall stand automatically cancelled with immediate effect and the candidate shall have no claim whatsoever on the earlier allotment. In case he/she does not opt for reallocation due to any reason,  her /his original seat shall remain undisturbed. 

5.9.2.  Candidates, attending counseling for allotment will have to deposit the stipulated fees. However, in case any candidate  is not allotted a seat due to non-availability , her/his  fees will be carried for the second counseling. If he /she is not allotted seat, fees will be refunded from the University on subsequent dates.
 
5.9.3. In case any candidate attended the first round of counseling and declines to accept any PG seat offered during the counseling, s/he may appear in the next round of allotment, if permitted. No further “Counseling Fees” is required. 

5.9.4. Candidates accepting offer letter for any PG seat during first round of allotment will be considered for re-allocation of seats only if they join the course/institution offered to them produce the (i) offer letter, (ii) receipt of Bank Draft, (iii) NOC from the institute and (iv) copy of the joining letter as proof during the subsequent rounds of allotment for re-allocation of seats, if any. 

6. Reservation of  Seats
6.1 In-service candidates who are sponsored by the Govt. of West Bengal are eligible to apply for admission to the Govt.-sponsored seats. 40% of degree seats are  reserved for WBMES/WBHS/WBPHAS  Officers in Government service. 50% of the seats  in Post Graduate Diploma Courses is reserved for medical officers in Government service   who have  served for at least  3 years in remote and  difficult areas .  The selected candidate for Diploma has to submit  a declaration to the effect that s/he will serve for  two  or more years in remote/ difficult areas after acquiring the P.G. Diploma. 40 % of Degree seats of State Quota will be reserved for Government Sponsored candidates as per existing Government Training Reserve Rules issued by Government of West Bengal. Government  sponsored candidates are required to produce sponsorship certificate from the appropriate authorities of the Government of West Bengal before being considered for admission.
For availing 50% reserved Diploma seats for in-service candidates, the Sponsorship certificate must authenticate that the candidate has served for 3 or more years in remote and/or difficult areas  as per MCI guidelines. However, candidates applying for Govt. sponsored seats may submit Sponsorship Certificates from the appropriate authorities of the Govt. of West Bengal during counseling.

6.2 Seats at the rate of 22%, 6% & 3% will be kept reserved for the SC, ST & Physically Challenged candidates respectively for both Govt. sponsored and open seats. “Physically Challenged’ means ‘Persons with disabilities’ as defined by MCI for admission to the Medical Courses i.e. 50% to 70% loco motor  disability of  the lower limb(s) only. Provided that in case any seat in this 3% quota remains unfilled on account of unavailability of candidates with loco motor disability of lower limbs between 50% to 70% then any such unfilled seat in this 3% quota shall be filled up by persons with locomotor disability of lower limbs between 40% to 50% . The candidates have to bring PC certificates showing the percentage of disability of lower limbs from Department of Physical Medicine, IPGME&R after the date of declaration of results.
 Provided that the entire exercise shall be completed by each medical college / institution as per the statutory time schedule for admissions and in no case any admission will be made in the Postgraduate Medical course after 31 May 2012. The government order and/ or the court/ MCI directives which will be in force on the respective day of counseling will be followed for this purpose

6.3 For Post Graduate courses at AIIH&PH, 15%, 7.5%seats shall be reserved for SC and ST candidates respectively. Reservation under OBC category will be as per G.O No 1-1/2005-U.1.A/847 New Delhi 20 April 2008 and subsequent G.O s and current financial status of candidates. However communication from AIIH&PH as stated in para 1.1 is needed.

6.4 Reservation for S. C. / S.T. / P.C. candidates, for both Govt. Sponsored and Open seats, will be as per the 100 Point Roster. The reservation will commence from the point where the last candidate was selected during counseling in the year  -2011 following the 100 Point Roster. 

6.5 Seats reserved for SC candidates when remaining vacant even after following the instructions laid down in the Govt. orders and notifications, shall be filled in by the ST candidates in the specific category  and vice-versa. 
6.6 Seats reserved for PC candidates in the Open seats when remaining vacant even after following the instructions laid down in the notification of Medical Council of India, vide clause 6.2., shall be filled in from the general merit list. 
6.7 Seats reserved for S.C & S.T status of Govt. sponsored in-service candidates, if remained vacant after counseling amongst all the qualified Govt. sponsored SC & ST candidates, will be offered  to the Non-sponsored SC & ST candidates and thereafter to the Govt. sponsored general  candidates. 
6.8 Seats reserved for PC status of Govt. sponsored candidates, if remained vacant after counseling amongst all the qualified Govt. sponsored PC candidates, vide clause 6.2., will be offered first to the Non-sponsored PC candidates and thereafter to the Govt. sponsored general caste candidates. 

6.9.  Available seats, if any,  after the completion of counseling of Govt.-sponsored general candidates will be offered to the ‘Open general candidates’.
 
6.10 If “Reserved Category Candidates (SC and ST and OBC)” qualifies with the same standard followed for General Category candidates, will be treated as General Category Candidate, provided s/he opts for the same. For such, seat from General category will be adjusted. The seat so becoming available, will be counseled for next candidate in the roster while the reserved seats for SC and ST candidates will remain same. On the contrary, if s/he opts for reserved seat, it will be adjusted in the reserved category and counted as part of the reserved pool for the purpose of computing the aggregate reservation. 

7. Other  important information
7.1 The allotment of Examination centre will be done by WBUHS and will be final and binding. 

7.2 There is no provision for rechecking/ re-evaluation of the answer sheets and no query in this regard will be entertained. 

7.3. There is no provision for change of course/ discipline/ Institution or transfer from one Institution to another after completion of the final round of allotment by personal appearance. The university will not entertain such type of transfer/ change request after completion of the process of allotment.

7.4. Candidate will have to submit Self addressed envelope  (with accurate PIN number ) of size ‘22cmx15cm”, two passport size photographs with date and time (must be after the date of publication of this notice), crossed demand draft / banker’s cheque of Rs 1000and /or Rs 750 as applicable in favour of “The West Bengal University of Health Sciences” along with attested photocopies of the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC)/ PAN card / Pages of passport for verifying the photograph of the candidate and permanent address  with her/his  application form. 
In- service candidates are to follow in paragraph 2.1.2 for the benefit of incentive marks.

Copy of the Application form duly signing and with putting thumb impression along with above mentioned documents be put in envelop. Candidate will write the name of the examination on the top of envelop clearly, (WBGMAT/ DPH-DMCW-DIH-MPH). Separate draft along with separate application  be submitted for the candidate intending to  appearing at two examinations. Such application(s) be either submitted personally at the University or be sent by speed/registered post following directives as mentioned in Appendix-II

No Original documents are to be submitted with the Application Form. Applicants are advised to visit the website regularly after filling up application forms)

APPENDIX-I

1. MD / MS / PG Diploma courses available:

MD courses in	MS courses in	Diploma courses	
Anaesthesiology            	Orthopaedics	D.A 	
Anatomy                   	E.N.T	D.C.H 	
Biochemistry	General Surgery	D.G.O	
Community Medicine	Obst. & Gynaecology	D.T.M.&H. 	
Dermatology, Venerology  and Leprosy   	Ophthalmology
	D.D.V.L	
Forensic Medicine 		DMCW 	
General Medicine 		D.L.O 	
Microbiology 		DPH 	
Paediatrics 		D.M.R.D 	
Pathology 		D.M.R.T 	
Pharmacology 		D. Opthal. 	
Physical Medicine 		D. Ortho 	
Physiology 		DIH 	
Psychiatry 		D.P.M 	
Radio diagnosis 		D.T.C.D 	
Radiotherapy 	
Pulmonary Medicine 	
Tropical Medicine 	

2. MPH in Epidemiology

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURAL DIRECTIVES 

1. Applicant should go through and strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Booklet as published in www.thewbuhs.net in November 2011, while applying for different Post Graduate Degree and Diploma courses. Application must be complete in all respect. 

2. Applicant is required to visit the Website of the University www.thewbuhs.net for applying on-line. The print-copy of the application along with a crossed Demand Draft/ Banker’s cheque(payable at Kolkata) of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand) in favour of ‘The West Bengal University of Health Sciences’  for P.G Degree and Diploma courses  and  Demand Draft for Rs 750/- for  those who appear at  Entrance Test for DPH/DMCW/DIH/MPH  courses and the necessary documents as mentioned in clause 7.4 are to be submitted either by hand or by Speed/ registered post following the dateline strictly to the office of ‘ Controller of Examinations, The West Bengal University of Health Sciences,  Salt Lake: DD-, Sector-I , Kolkata-700064, West Bengal. (Please go through Appendix III – General Guidelines for Submission of Applications). Print-copies along with other document will not be received in person in the office after 12 December, 2011 (4 P.M.). Printed copies of application and other document sent by Speed /registered post will be received up to 14 December,2011 provided  the Banker’s cheque/Demand Draft is purchased on or before 07 December ,2011 . Candidate is  requested to write her/his  name , cell number and acknowledge number of the application form on the back of the Demand Draft/Banker’s cheque.

3. Sponsorship certificate for Government Sponsored candidate is to be submitted along with undertaking to serve in support of claim of rendering service  in Remote and/ or Difficult areas for two more years after Diploma Course, if s/he is   to avail of the West Bengal Government-sponsored Diploma seats.  In case of Sponsorship certificate for Degree/Diploma is not available during submission of application, it must be submitted during counseling.

4. Submission of incorrect or false statements / documents or suppression of material information in the application form will be considered as sufficient ground for cancellation of the candidature or the admission of the candidates to a Post Graduate medical course whenever detected, i.e. during the process of admission or even at any stage thereafter. Incomplete application forms will be summarily rejected. 

5. The selection / admission of a candidate shall stand cancelled if  s/he is found guilty of copying from any material whatsoever or of taking the help of any electronic media / devices during the examination, or of assisting others or of being assisted by others in any manner whatsoever in writing out the answers during the examination. In this context, decision of the Centre-in-charge and /or the University Observer will be final and binding. 

6. Admit Card will be  sent by  speed post. In case, Admit Card does not reach the applicant, s/he should appear in person with her/his photo-identity card and copy of application form to the office of the Controller examinations, the WBUHS  according to the time schedule mentioned in the booklet schedule in Annexure-II

7. Multiple Choices Answering Method through Optical Mark Recognisition.(OMR) 
I) The test will be objective in nature and for each question four  suggested answers will be given of which ONLY ONE answer will  be considered as best response. In paragraph 3.3  detail in this regard  is given.
II) The Answer Sheet will be machine-scored and therefore requires specific procedure to be followed as given below: 
The answers will be marked only by blue/ black ball-point pen supplied by the University. No other pen / pencil are allowed. The method of marking answers is indicated below: 

·	Each question will be followed by answers marked as (a), (b), (c) or (d). Select the most appropriate answer. Then, using blue/ black ball-pen blacken the circle bearing the correct answer index against the serial number of the question on the answer sheet completely. 
·	Please be  noted  that the mark should be dark enough and the circle should be filled in as completely as possible. There is no need  not make special efforts to darken any circle artistically. 

8. The qualified candidate whose name will be published in the Provisional Merit List will have to submit all the attested copies of supporting documents along with originals for verification of her/his eligibility to the course during counseling.

9. The qualified officers of the WBHS, WBMES and WBPH & AS etc. shall have to submit appropriate certificates from the Govt. of West Bengal in original .  Copy of the same be submitted during Counseling as mentioned at the time of counseling. Undertaking will have to be submitted at the time of application

10. The Merit list will be notified in the notice-board of the WBUHS and will also be available in the website <www.thewbuhs.net>. No communication in this regard will be made to the candidates personally. 

11. Candidate selected for admission through counseling must obtain the offer letter on the day of counseling on payment of the requisite fees. 

12. The candidate should report to the head of the respective Institutions within the date mentioned in the offer letter. 

13. If a candidate does not report and take admission to the allotted Institution within the stipulated date his / her claim to the course will stand cancelled. 

14. Candidate who does  not complete their one-year internship training on or before 31 March 2012 is not eligible to apply. 

15. No travel allowance is admissible for appearing in the written examination or for attending counseling. 

16. No personal communication will be made to   the candidates, unless it is considered absolutely necessary by the University authority. 

17. Admission of candidates belonging to WB Government . Service will be in accordance to the relevant Government orders prevailing at the material time. 

18. PG Degree / Diploma seats of each discipline in different colleges will be displayed at the time of counseling. 

Sd/- 
Date: Registrar 
WBUHS
14th November, 2011

Appendix-II
Post Graduate Admission schedule for 2012
WBPGMAT-2012 and DIH-DPH- DMCW Entrance Test-2012	
Forms to be submitted Online in www.thewbuhs.net between	15.11.2011 – 7.12.2011. 	
Submission of print-copy of forms at W.B. University of Health Sciences (except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)	16.11.2011 to 09.12.2011    
                   (11.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.)	
Print-copies will not be received in the office of the WBUHS in person after 12.12.2011. However print-copies sent by Speed/ Registered post will be received up to 14.12.2011, provided the Bankers’ cheque/ Demand Draft is purchased on or before 07.12.2011.	
Admit card dispatch by post	29.12.2011 onwards	
If admit card is not received by 15 .01.2012, candidate is requested to inform by e-mail address :wbuhs_ctlr@rediffmail.com mentioning name, serial number of application form and mobile number.	
Duplicate Admit Card will be available, if necessary	For WBGMAT 
20.01.2012 to 21.01.2012                                                            (11.30 a.m. To 4.00 p.m.) 	
	For DPH/DIH/DMCW and MPH
27.01.2012 to 28.01.2012
(11.30 a.m. To 4.00 p.m.)	
Date of Admission Test
	WBPGMAT 
On Sunday 22.01.2012      (12 noon to 2.40 p.m.)	
	DPH/DIH/DMCW and MPH
On Sunday 29.01.2012      (12 noon to 1.20 p.m.)
	
Declaration of result	WBPGMAT 
On or before 12.02.2012	
	DPH/DIH/DMCW and MPH
On or before 14.02.2012	
Date of submission of attested copies, verification of original documents and Counseling	To be notified in www.thewbuhs.net on or before 1.03.2012	
Session to start from	02.05.2012	

Guidelines for Submission of Application 

*1. A candidate seeking admission through WBPGMAT-2012 is required to submit her/ his application online by logging in www.thewbuhs.net.  Applications submitted by all other means will be summarily rejected. 
*2. The candidate will, first of all, visit the university website www.thewbuhs.net through internet. S/he is required to go through the relevant ‘Information Booklet’ carefully and acquaint her/himself with all requirements regarding filling in the application form. Before filling the online Application Form the candidate must have with her/him the non-refundable  Demand-Draft / Banker’s cheque of Rs.1000/-and/or Rs 750/-(as applicable) drawn in favour of  The West Bengal University of Health Sciences and  payable at Kolkata, her/his Medical Registration Certificate and other documents as specified in clause 7.4. 
*3. In the home page they will click ‘Application Form : WBPGMAT, 2012/ WBPGDAT, 2012/ DPH-DIH-DMCW-MPH, 2012 ’ . In the next page, option will be offered to go through the 'INFORMATION BOOKLET' and ‘Online Application Form’. The candidate is advised then to go through both thoroughly before continuing to fill in the ‘Online Application Form’ . In case, s/he is already acquainted with the contents, s/he may click ‘Online Application Form’  
*4. The ‘Online Application Form’ is to be carefully filled by selecting appropriate options and/ or by typing in Block Letters in appropriate places. Please do not skip any point. Asterisk (*) marked fields are mandatory fields. Then click “SUBMIT” at the bottom of the page . Then s/he will get an Acknowledgement number at the bottom of the page.
*6. After it s/he has to click on ‘PRINT FORM’, then s/he may please check the detail of her/his   entry in the next page. If s/he wants to change anything, click ‘Back’ at the bottom to go to the previous page and click on ‘RESET’ and again fill the form afresh.  
After that candidate will have to print the pages (two pages for open category and three pages for W.B.Govt. Sponsored category) as those will have to be submitted to The WBUHS. Photocopies of those pages must be retained for your record. If s/he does not get any Acknowledgement number , s/he will start afresh. Application form without an Acknowledgement number and missing data will not be entertained.

7. The printed hard –copies of last two/three pages are to be submitted to the WBUHS along with photographs, documents and bank draft/baker’s cheque as specified  in Paragraph 7.4.
 All forms submitted after the stipulated date and time and incomplete or invalid forms will be rejected without any further reference to candidate and the fees, submitted will be forfeited as proceeding charges.
 
Sd/- 
Registrar 
WBUHS
Date: 14.11.11