The then honorable health minister of West Bengal, Nani Bhattacharya, laid the foundation stone of this new college.

Burdwan Medical College and Hospital undertakes the education and training of students in MBBS & postgraduate courses.

Presently, other than medical undergraduates, the institution is also the knowledge hub for nearly 186 post-graduates and 3 super-specialties per batch.

This college is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognised by the National Medical Commission.

[6] The selection to the college is done on the basis of merit through National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET-UG).