Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College & Hospital
Kolkata's Leading 24/7 Tertiary Healthcare Hub
Profile Overview
Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital is a premier state-run medical teaching institution and multi-specialty tertiary care hospital. Established in 1873 as Sealdah Medical School (and later known as Campbell Medical School), it was renamed in 1950 after physician Sir Nilratan Sircar. With a massive 1,890-bed capacity, it operates 24/7 emergency trauma centers, advanced surgical wards, and outpatient clinics serving patients from all over West Bengal.
OPD & Specialized Departments
NRS Hospital features world-class departments with highly subsidized treatments:
- Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery: Equipped with advanced cath labs for angioplasties and bypass surgeries.
- Neurology & Neurosurgery: Emergency stroke management and brain tumor surgeries.
- Nephrology: Large dialysis unit running 24 hours.
- Oncology & Radiotherapy: Cancer detection and radiation therapy facilities.
Emergency Trauma Care
The main Emergency Admission block is accessible from AJC Bose Road (opposite Sealdah Metro station). Ambulance access is active 24/7, with blood banks and emergency diagnostic labs located on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is treatment free at NRS Hospital?
Yes. Outpatient consultations, general bed admissions, and basic emergency drugs are provided free of cost by the Government of West Bengal.
Where is the main entrance of NRS Hospital?
The main entrance is located on AJC Bose Road, approximately 500 meters from Sealdah Railway Station and directly opposite Sealdah Metro Station.
Quick Factsheet
Verified StatisticsRegistry & Address
138, AJC Bose Road, Sealdah, Kolkata - 700014
Call: 033-2286-0033