| In this article, we present a comprehensive overview of Medical Colleges in Bihar, covering essential details such as college type, admission process, courses offered, eligibility criteria, and seat availability to help NEET aspirants make informed choices during the Bihar NEET UG counselling process. |
Bihar is home to several government and private medical colleges offering MBBS and MD/MS programs with quality academics and hands-on clinical training through affiliated teaching hospitals. Admissions to MBBS courses are based on NEET UG, while postgraduate admissions require NEET PG qualification. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the counselling and seat allotment process. All medical colleges operate under the guidelines and approval of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Bihar NEET 2026 Quick Summary
| Particular | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| Course Name | MBBS | MD/MS |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG | NEET PG |
| Course Level | Graduate (UG) | Postgraduate |
| Duration | 5.5 Years (Including a 1-year internship) | 3 Years |
| Stream | Medical Sciences | Specialization after MBBS |
| Examination Type | Yearly / Semester | Yearly / Semester |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with PCB as main subjects | MBBS from a recognized University |
| Counselling Process | Bihar NEET UG Counselling | Bihar NEET PG Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Colleges wise Cutoff | Bihar NEET UG Cutoff | – |
| College wise Seat | Bihar NEET UG Seat Matrix | Bihar NEET PG Seat Matrix |
| College wise Fees | Bihar Medical College Fee Structure | – |
| Average Starting Salary | INR 3-5 Lacs | INR 4-6 Lacs |
| Average Tuition Fees per Year | Govt Quota: ₹50,000 Management Quota: ₹15,00,000 | Govt Quota: ₹70,000 Management Quota: ₹10,00,000 |
| No. of Government Seats | 1,645 | 710 |
| No. of Private Seats | 1,900 | 463 |
| Total Number of Seats | 3,545 | 1,173 |
New Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
In this section shows the New Government Medical Colleges located in Bihar in the academic year 2026-27:
| S.No. | Colleges | District | Estd | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIIMS Darbhanga | Darbhanga | 2024 | N/A |
| 2 | Chhapra Medical College | Saran | 2025 | 100 |
New Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
This section shows the New Private Medical Colleges located in Bihar in the academic year 2026-27:
Here is the data arranged in a column-row format:
| S.No | Colleges | District | Estd | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Himalaya Medical College and Hospital, Chiksi | Chiksi | 2024 | 150 |
| 2 | Shyamlal Chandra Ashekhar Medical College, Kahagaia | Kahagaria | 2024 | 100 |
| 3 | Mahabodhi Medical College, Naknupa, Gaya | Gaya | 2025 | 100 |
Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Below is the latest list of top government MBBS colleges in Bihar approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Click on the respective college links to explore detailed information on MBBS fees, seat intake, admission process, NEET cut-off, courses offered, infrastructure, hostel facilities, and complete college reviews.
| S. No. | Establishment Year | Name of Colleges | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1971 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur | 120 |
| 2 | 1970 | Nalanda Medical College, Patna | Patna | 150 |
| 3 | 2013 | Government Medical College, Bettiah | Bettiah | 120 |
| 4 | 2013 | Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri, Nalanda | Pawapuri | 120 |
| 5 | 2011 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna | Patna | 150 |
| 6 | 2012 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna | Patna | 125 |
| 7 | 1970 | Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya | Gaya | 120 |
| 8 | 1970 | Shri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur | 120 |
| 9 | 2020 | JNKT Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura | Madhepura | 100 |
| 10 | 1925 | Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna | Patna | 200 |
| 11 | 1946 | Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai | Darbhanga | 120 |
| 12 | 2010 | Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Bihar | Patna | 100 |
| 13 | 2021 | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College Patna | Patna | 100 |
| 14 | 2024 | Shri Ram Janki Medical College Samastipur | Sarairanjan | 100 |
| 15 | 2023 | Government Medical College Purnea | Purnea | 100 |
There are 1,645 in the Government Medical Colleges located in Bihar.
Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here is the latest list of top private medical colleges in Bihar recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Click on the college links to access detailed information on MBBS fees, admission process, NEET cut-off, seat intake, courses offered, campus facilities, and complete college reviews.
| S. No. | Establishment Year | Name of Colleges | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987 | Katihar Medical College, Katihar | Katihar | 200 |
| 2 | 1990 | Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj | Kishanganj | 150 |
| 3 | 2021 | Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital | Saharsa | 150 |
| 4 | 2021 | Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College and Hospital | Patna | 200 |
| 5 | 2020 | Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital, Amhara, Bihta, Patna | Patna | 150 |
| 6 | 2019 | Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital, Saharsa | Saharsa | 150 |
| 7 | 2019 | Madhubani Medical College, Madhuban | Madhubani | 250 |
| 8 | 2006 | Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Sasaram | Sasaram | 250 |
There are 1,500 in the Private Medical Colleges located in Bihar.
MBBS Deemed Medical Colleges in Bihar
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
There are 0 MBBS Seats in Bihar Deemed Medical Colleges.
PG Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of PG Government Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AIIMS Patna | Patna | 98 |
| 1970 | Anugrah Narayan Magadh Govt Medical College | Gaya | 41 |
| 1946 | Darbhanga Medical College | Darbhanga | 155 |
| 2013 | Govt Medical College Bettiah | West Champaran | 18 |
| 2011 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna | Patna | 97 |
| 1971 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur | 72 |
| 1970 | Nalanda Medical College | Patna | 104 |
| 1925 | Patna Medical College | Patna | 201 |
| 1970 | Sri Krishna Medical College Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur | 18 |
| 2013 | Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences | Nalanda | 12 |
There are 816 PG Government Medical Colleges located in Bihar.
PG Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of PG Private Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Katihar Medical College | Katihar | 81 |
| 1990 | Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College | Kishanganj | 101 |
| 2008 | Narayan Medical College Sasaram | Rohtas | 119 |
PG Deemed Medical Colleges in Bihar
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
There are 0 Post Graduate Seats in Bihar Deemed Medical Colleges.
PG DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
There are 0 Post Graduate Seats in Bihar DNB-Government Medical Colleges.
PG DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of PG DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Anup Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Patna | 2 |
| 0 | Big Apollo Spectra Hospitals Patna | Patna | 2 |
| 0 | Central Super Speciality Hospital Bihar | Patna | 4 |
| 2008 | Ford Hospital and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 2 |
| 2003 | Kurji Holy Family Hospital Patna | Patna | 4 |
| 1998 | Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 3 |
| 0 | MGM Hospital and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 1 |
| 2006 | Paras HMRI Hospital Patna | Patna | 9 |
| 0 | Ruban Memorial Hospital Patna | Patna | 4 |
| 0 | Sadar Hospital Belisarai | East Champaran | 3 |
There are 34 Post Graduate Seats in Bihar DNB-Private Medical Colleges.
SS Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of SS Government Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AIIMS Patna | Patna | 19 |
| 2011 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna | Patna | 31 |
| 1925 | Patna Medical College | Patna | 10 |
There are 60 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar Government Medical Colleges.
List of SS Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Narayan Medical College Sasaram | Rohtas | 1 |
There are 1 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar Private Medical Colleges.
SS Deemed Medical Colleges in Bihar
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA | NA |
There are 0 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar Deemed Medical Colleges.
List of SS DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Indira Gandhi Inst of Cardiology Patna | Patna | 2 |
There are 2 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar DNB-Government Medical Colleges.
SS DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of SS DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| Estd | College | District | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 2 |
| 2006 | Paras HMRI Hospital Patna | Patna | 3 |
There are 7 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar DNB-Private Medical Colleges.
FAQ’s
Q. How many medical colleges are there in Bihar?
A. Bihar has a growing number of government and private medical colleges offering MBBS and postgraduate medical courses. The exact number may vary each year as new colleges receive approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Q. Are there any deemed medical colleges in Bihar?
A. No, Bihar currently has very limited options in the deemed university category. Most MBBS admissions in the state are offered through government and private medical colleges affiliated with recognized universities.
Q. What is the admission process for MBBS in Bihar?
A. Admission to MBBS courses in Bihar is based on NEET UG scores. Candidates must qualify NEET, register for Bihar NEET UG Counselling, complete document verification, and participate in the seat allotment process.
Q. Who conducts counselling for medical admissions in Bihar?
A. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions in government and private medical and dental colleges across Bihar.
Q. Is NEET mandatory for medical admission in Bihar?
A. Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Bihar. Without qualifying NEET, candidates are not eligible to participate in the counselling and admission process.
Q. Can students from other states apply for MBBS admission in Bihar?
A. Yes, candidates from other states can apply for admission to certain private medical colleges and eligible quota seats in Bihar, subject to counselling rules and eligibility criteria.
Q. Are Bihar medical colleges approved by NMC?
A. Yes, all recognized medical colleges participating in Bihar NEET UG Counselling operate under the approval and guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
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