List of Medical Colleges in Bihar: It includes both government and private medical colleges offering MBBS and MD/MS courses with academic learning and clinical training through attached teaching hospitals. Undergraduate admissions are conducted through NEET-UG, while postgraduate admissions are based on NEET-PG. The counselling and seat allotment process is carried out by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB). All medical colleges in the state function under the approval of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
In this article, we provide an overview of medical colleges in Bihar, highlighting key details such as college type, admission process, and available courses to help aspirants make informed decisions during medical counselling.
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About Bihar
Bihar is an eastern Indian state known for its rich historical legacy, ancient centres of learning, and cultural heritage. The state has steadily expanded its healthcare and medical education infrastructure, with several government and private medical colleges providing quality education and clinical exposure. In recent years, Bihar has emerged as an important destination for students aspiring to pursue medical studies.
Quick Overview of Bihar
| Category | Details |
| State Capital | Patna |
| Official Language | Hindi |
| Total Area | 94,163 sq. km |
| Population (2026) | Over 130 million |
| Number of Districts | 38 |
| Major Rivers | Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Son |
| Key Economic Sectors | Agriculture, Education, Healthcare |
| Medical Education | Government & Private Medical Colleges |
| Admission Process | NEET-UG (MBBS), NEET-PG (MD/MS) |
| Medical Regulator | National Medical Commission (NMC) |
Bihar NEET Summary
Every year, lakhs of aspirants apply for NEET and other Medical Entrance Examination to get selected in some of the medical colleges in Bihar. If you also want to pursue MBBS, this article is for you only.
| 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 P.C.B. as the 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 seat Allotment | Bihar NEET UG Seat Allotment | Bihar NEET PG Seat Allotment |
| College wise Merit List | Bihar NEET UG Merit List | Bihar NEET PG Merit List |
| College wise Fees | Bihar Medical College Fee Structure | – |
| Average Tution 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 | 1173 |
New Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
The 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
The section shows the New Private Medical Colleges located in Bihar in the academic year 2026-27:
| S. No | Colleges | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | Himalaya Medical College and Hospital, Chiksi | Chiksi | 2024 | 150 |
| 2 | Shyamlal Chandra Ashekhar Medical Collere Kahagaia | KAHAGARIA | 2024 | 100 |
| 3 | Mahabodhi Medical College Gaya | Naknupa, Gaya | 2025 | 100 |
Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Below is the updated list of the best government MBBS colleges in Bihar approved by the National Medical Commission. Click on the college links to view details on fees, courses, admission, cut-off, facilities, and more.
| S. No. | Name of Colleges | District | Establishment Year | Seats |
| 1 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur | 1971 | 120 |
| 2 | Nalanda Medical College, Patna | Patna | 1970 | 150 |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Bettiah | Bettiah | 2013 | 120 |
| 4 | Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Pawapuri, Nalanda | Pawapuri | 2013 | 120 |
| 5 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna | Patna | 2011 | 150 |
| 6 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna | Patna | 2012 | 125 |
| 7 | Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya | Gaya | 1970 | 120 |
| 8 | Shri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur | 1970 | 120 |
| 9 | JNKT Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura | Madhepura | 2020 | 100 |
| 10 | Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna | Patna | 1925 | 200 |
| 11 | Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai | Darbhanga | 1946 | 120 |
| 12 | Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Bihar | Patna | 2010 | N/A |
| 13 | Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College Patna | Patna | 2021 | 100 |
| 14 | Shri Ram Janki Medical College Samastipur | Sarairanjan | 2024 | N/A |
| 15 | Government Medical College Purnea | Purnea | 2023 | 100 |
Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here is the updated list of the best private medical colleges locted in Bihar approved by the National Medical Commission. Click on the college links to check details on fees, courses, admissions, cut-off, facilities, and more.
| S. No. | Name of Colleges | District | Establishment Year | Seats |
| 1 | Katihar Medical College, Katihar | Katihar | 1987 | 200 |
| 2 | Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj | Kishanganj | 1990 | 150 |
| 3 | Shree Narayan Medical Institute and Hospital | Saharsa | 2021 | 150 |
| 4 | Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College and Hospital | Patna | 2021 | 200 |
| 5 | Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital, Amhara, Bihta, Patna | Patna | 2020 | 150 |
| 6 | Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital, Saharsa | Saharsa | 2019 | 150 |
| 7 | Madhubani Medical College, Madhuban | Madhubani | 2019 | 250 |
| 8 | Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Sasaram | Sasaram | 2008 | 250 |
MBBS Deemed Medical Colleges in Bihar
| S.No | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | 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 located in Bihar:
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | AIIMS Patna | Patna | 2012 | 98 |
| 2 | Anugrah Narayan Magadh Govt Medical College | Gaya | 1970 | 41 |
| 3 | Darbhanga Medical College | Darbhanga | 1946 | 155 |
| 4 | Govt Medical College Bettiah | West Champaran | 2013 | 18 |
| 5 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna | Patna | 2011 | 97 |
| 6 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Bhagalpur | Bhagalpur | 1971 | 72 |
| 7 | Nalanda Medical College | Patna | 1970 | 104 |
| 8 | Patna Medical College | Patna | 1925 | 201 |
| 9 | Sri Krishna Medical College Muzaffarpur | Muzaffarpur | 1970 | 18 |
| 10 | Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences | Nalanda | 2013 | 12 |
PG Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of PG Private Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | Katihar Medical College | Katihar | 1987 | 81 |
| 2 | Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College | Kishanganj | 1990 | 101 |
| 3 | Narayan Medical College Sasaram | Rohtas | 2008 | 119 |
PG Deemed Medical Colleges in Bihar
There are no postgraduate seats available in deemed medical colleges located in Bihar.
| S.No | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PG DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
There are 0 Post Graduate Seats in Bihar DNB-Government Medical Colleges.
| S.No | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PG DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of PG DNB-Private Medical Colleges located in Bihar.
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | Anup Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Patna | 1991 | 2 |
| 2 | Big Apollo Spectra Hospitals Patna | Patna | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Central Super Speciality Hospital Bihar | Patna | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Ford Hospital and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 2008 | 2 |
| 5 | Kurji Holy Family Hospital Patna | Patna | 2003 | 4 |
| 6 | Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 1998 | 3 |
| 7 | MGM Hospital and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Paras HMRI Hospital Patna | Patna | 2006 | 9 |
| 9 | Ruban Memorial Hospital Patna | Patna | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Sadar Hospital Belisarai | East Champaran | 0 | 3 |
SS Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of SS Government Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | AIIMS Patna | Patna | 2012 | 19 |
| 2 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna | Patna | 2011 | 31 |
| 3 | Patna Medical College | Patna | 1925 | 10 |
SS Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | Narayan Medical College Sasaram | Rohtas | 2008 | 1 |
There are 1 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar Private Medical Colleges.
SS Deemed Medical Colleges in Bihar
| S.No | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
There are 0 Super Speciality Seats in Bihar Deemed Medical Colleges.
SS DNB-Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | Indira Gandhi Inst of Cardiology Patna | Patna | 1983 | 2 |
SS DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s a list of SS DNB-Private Medical Colleges in Bihar.
| S.No. | College | District | Estd | Seats |
| 1 | Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre Patna | Patna | 1998 | 2 |
| 2 | Paras HMRI Hospital Patna | Patna | 2006 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many medical colleges are there in Bihar?
Bihar has 13 medical colleges, including 9 government and 4 private medical colleges offering MBBS education.
Are there any deemed medical colleges in Bihar?
No, Bihar currently does not have any deemed medical colleges offering MBBS or postgraduate medical courses.
What is the admission process for MBBS in Bihar?
Admission to MBBS colleges in Bihar is done through NEET-UG followed by state-level counselling.
Who conducts counselling for medical admissions in Bihar?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts counselling for medical admissions in Bihar.
Is NEET mandatory for medical admission in Bihar?
Yes, qualifying NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for MD/MS is mandatory for admission to medical colleges in Bihar
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Sir I have scored 390 marks in neet 2019 and I belong to ebc . Can I get admission in naryan medical college.
no