About MCWC
The Mind Care and Wellness Centre (MCWC) is dedicated to student welfare and provides emotional, academic, and financial support. It also works to sensitize the campus community on important student-related issues.
Details are available at the official website: MCWC Official Website
Psychiatrist Consultation
The Institute has a visiting psychiatrist who is available for consultation at the Medical Unit.
Every Wednesday and Saturday5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
YourDOST (Online Support)
IISER Kolkata has signed an MoU with YourDOST, an online chat-based counselling and emotional wellness platform.
It provides a convenient, anonymous, and confidential way for students and the campus community to access emotional support from professional experts.
Counselling Section
You can directly reach out to the counseling team for appointments and support:
Prof. Anuradha Bhatt (Dean, Wellness and Welfare and Chair, MCWC)
Dr. Pratanu Saha (Psychiatrist)
Mr. Anirban Gupta (Male Counselor)
anirbangupta220791@iiserkol.ac.in
Ms. Muskan Hossain (Female Counselor)
Reach Out for Help
Feel free to reach out to your batchmates, senior students, SAC representatives, faculty members, instructors, or the Students’ Affairs Section whenever you need help or guidance. You may also directly approach the Counsellors or the visiting Psychiatrist whenever required. You are never alone!