About Charnock Healthcare Institute
You will hear the sirens of ambulances from the Tegharia main road while sitting in class, which is a constant reminder that you are training right next to an active super-specialty hospital. Instead of relying solely on simulated mannequins, we spend our mornings on real clinical rounds at Charnock Hospital, shadowing nurses and assisting in active recovery wards. It is a fast-paced environment where the practical realities of patient care replace the traditional, quiet pace of a standard college campus.
Institutional Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, Affiliated to WBUHS |
| Campus | Urban (Kolkata, West Bengal) |
| Gender Intake | Co-ed (Nursing & Allied Health programs) |
| Total Intake / Seats | Approx. 250 annually |
Popular Programs
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | General Nursing, Clinical Practice | Class 12 with 45% aggregate in PCB and English, plus a valid JENPAS-UG rank |
| GNM | General Nursing & Midwifery | Class 12 with 40% aggregate in any stream with English as a compulsory subject |
| B.Sc (Critical Care Technology) | ICU Operations, Emergency Medicine Assistance | Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, evaluated through JENPAS counseling |
| B.Sc (Operation Theatre Technology) | Surgical Assistance, OT Management | Class 12 with PCB background and state counseling eligibility |
Admissions Overview
Admission here hinges directly on the merit ranks published after the JENPAS-UG examinations or our internal screening of board percentages for diploma courses. The college releases a structured cutoff list on its official portal, segmenting candidates by their performance in core science subjects. If your name falls within the specified cutoff bracket, you qualify for the document verification round on campus.
Securing your spot requires submitting your original mark sheets, health clearances, and school-leaving certificates directly at the administrative office in Tegharia within the designated window. Once the team verifies your credentials against the West Bengal University of Health Sciences standards, the registration is finalized upon clearing the first-semester fee installment.
Campus & Infrastructure
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Library | Our library focuses heavily on clinical literature, carrying specialized international nursing journals alongside basic textbook racks. The reading room is compact but quiet, with cataloged computer stations for quick access to health databases. |
| Sports / Playground | Because of our dense urban setting, we do not have a full-sized football field, but a dedicated courtyard is marked out for badminton matches and practice drills for the annual sports meet. |
| Computer Center / Wi-Fi Campus | The computer lab is configured for digital medical training, housing systems connected to a dedicated high-speed line. Campus Wi-Fi is managed to prioritize nursing portal access and academic research over recreational browsing. |
| Transport | The institute operates its own fleet of buses that connect students to major transit hubs across Kolkata, including Ultadanga and Dum Dum station, timed to match early clinical shifts. |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | The in-house cafeteria serves fresh Bengali-style meals daily, with fish curry and rice being the local student favorite. The kitchen maintains strict sanitation policies given its proximity to hospital operations. |
