State Medical Faculty of West Bengal

Autonomous body constituted by the Government of West Bengal for paramedical education

State Medical Faculty of West Bengal

Abbreviation| SMFWB
Type| Autonomous body
Established| 1914; 111 years ago (1914)

Parent institution

| Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (West Bengal)
President| Director of Medical Education for West Bengal[1]
Vice-president| Vacant
Secretary| D. K. Ghosh
Address|

14C, Beliaghata Main Road Kolkata : 700 085

Kolkata

West Bengal

India

22°33′55″N 88°23′19″E﻿ / ﻿22.565328°N 88.388675°E﻿ / 22.565328; 88.388675
Website| Official website

The State Medical Faculty of West Bengal (SMFWB) is an autonomous body[2] constituted by the Government of West Bengal[3][4] in India. It is empowered to conduct examinations[5] for various Allied and Healthcare Courses[6] as per the course curriculum approved by the State Government and to award Diplomas/Certificates to successful candidates. The faculty celebrated its centenary in 2015, marking 100 years of service.[7][8]

## History

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The State Medical Faculty of West Bengal (formerly known as The State Medical Faculty, Bengal) was established in 1914 by the then-Governor General of India, as detailed in a historical account published in "The Indian Medical Gazette" (Volume 49, Issue 10, pages 404-408, 1914).[2][9] Its formation was a response to the need for an alternative medical education system after Calcutta University discontinued its Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery (LMS) course in 1913.[citation needed]

The faculty began with the objective of providing medical education to those who could not enroll in the MB degree course, offering examinations for Licentiate in Medical Faculty (LMF), Licentiate Examination in Dental Surgery (LDS), Membership Examination of the Medical Faculty (MMF). By the time of its establishment, various medical schools across Bengal, like Campbell Medical School, Calcutta Medical School, Calcutta National Medical Institute, Dacca Medical School, Lytton Medical School, Mymensingh, Ronaldshay Medical School, Burdwan ,Jackson Medical School, Jalpaiguri were affiliated with the faculty to conduct the courses.[citation needed]

After India gained independence, the Union Government decided to terminate admissions to the License in Medicine and Surgery (LMS) course, leading to significant changes in the medical education landscape. Consequently, in 1948, the Licentiate in Medical Faculty (LMF) course was abolished, followed by the discontinuation of the Membership Examination of the Medical Faculty (MMF) course. Additionally, the LDS course offered by the faculty was also phased out as Calcutta University began to offer BDS program. In the present day, the State Medical Faculty of West Bengal has adapted its role, focusing on the regulation and standardization of allied and healthcare science education. It now conducts admission examinations and counseling for entry into various authorized paramedical courses across West Bengal. The faculty serves as the affiliation authority for both government and private paramedical schools and colleges.[citation needed]

## Academics

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The State Medical Faculty of West Bengal organises and conducts the SMFWBEE[10] (State Medical Faculty of West Bengal Entrance Examination ) entrance exam for admission to allied and healthcare courses[11] offered by affiliated colleges.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology [Pathology, Microbiology & Biochemistry] : DMLT [ Tech] : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.

Diploma in Radiography [ Diagnostic ] : DRD [ Tech ] : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Physiotherapy : DPT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Radiotherapeutic Technology : DRT [ Tech ] : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Optometry with Ophthalmic Technique : D.OPT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Neuro Electro Physiology: DNEP: 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Perfusion Technology: DPFT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Cath-Lab Technician : DCLT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Dialysis Technique : Dialysis Technician : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Critical Care Technology : DCCT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology : DOTT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Diabetes Care Technology : DDCT : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Electrocardiographic Technique : ECG Technician : 2 years + 6 months (Six Months) compulsory post examination training.
Diploma in Pharmacy : DPharm

## References

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1. ^ "Exercise of Power Conferred under Article 3 of the Statutes of SMF of WB" (PDF). Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (West Bengal).
2. ^ a b "The State Medical Faculty, Bengal". The Indian Medical Gazette. 49 (10): 404–408\. 1914. PMC 5181377. PMID 29006334.
3. ^ "Seats of Para Medical Courses in different Medical Colleges Institutions for 2008 (State Medical Faculty of West Bengal)". Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (West Bengal).
4. ^ "Exercise of Power Conferred under Article 3 of the Statutes of SMF of WB" (PDF). Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (West Bengal).
5. ^ "Notification on SMFWB in the official website of Ministry of health and family welfare (West Bengal)" (PDF). Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (West Bengal).
6. ^ "Notice-763-F-4-2025.pdf" (PDF).
7. ^ "Event updates in official Website". State Medical Faculty of West Bengal.
8. ^ "State Medical Faculty of West Bengal". smfwb.in. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
9. ^ "History and heritage of SMFWB". State Medical Faculty of West Bengal.
10. ^ "SMFWB to declare Paramedical 1st Round Allotment Result 2019 today". Business Standard.
11. ^ "State Medical Faculty Of West Bengal Declares Para Medical Entrance Exam Result". NDTV.

## External links

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Official website

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