List of Medical Colleges in Bihar Based on 2024 Ranking

The top Medical colleges in Bihar are AIIMS Patna, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Bhagalpur, DMC Darbhanga, etc. There are around 53 Medical colleges in Bihar including 24 private and 26 top government medical colleges in Bihar. Most of the best Medical colleges in Bihar are affiliated with AKU Patna and approved by UGC and MCI.

Bihar hosts several top medical colleges for different streams. Among them, AIIMS Patna is the best Medical college in Bihar, per NIRF Rankins 2023.
Nalanda Medical College, Zulfequar Haider Unani Medical College & Hospital, and AKU Patna are some of the top 10 medical colleges in Bihar.
Admission into most of the top Medical colleges in Bihar is done on an entrance basis through NEET, NEET PG scores followed by a GD/ PI round.
The best private medical colleges in Bihar include Al-Karim University, Narayan Medical College and Hospital, and Zulfiqar Haider Unani Medical College & Hospital.
The average fees for various Medical courses in the best Medical colleges in Bihar range between INR 1,500 to INR 82,30,000 or more depending upon the course and college.
Some of the top government medical colleges in Bihar are Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Darbhanga Medical College, and GMC Bettiah.

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Top 10 Medical Colleges in Bihar

There are around 53 medical colleges in Bihar. Most of the top Medical colleges in Bihar offer various medical courses with high-quality Education and research facilities with qualified and experienced faculty. Some of the top 10 medical colleges in Bihar are given below with seat intake.

College/ University Name	Seats Intake
Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram	150+
Patna Medical College And Hospital, Patna	200+
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Patna	125+
Al-Karim University, Patna	150+
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna	120+
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai	120+
Mata Gujari Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj	100+
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur	120+
Government Medical College - GMC Bettiah	120+
Nalanda Medical College Hospital, Patna	150+
Katihar Medical College and Hospital, Kathiar	150+

MBBS Colleges in Bihar

MBBS is the most popular course among Medical students. More than 18 Medical colleges in Bihar offer MBBS courses. All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Patna and Al-Karim University are the best MBBS colleges in Bihar. Check out the list below for the MBBS colleges in Bihar with fee structure.

College/ University Name	Total Course Fees (INR)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Patna	7,640
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna	4,46,668
Vardhman Institute Of Medical Sciences - [VIMS], Nalanda	38,600
Shri Krishna Medical College - [SKMC], Muzaffarpur	44,100
Patna Medical College - [PMC], Patna	60,500
Al-Karim University, Patna	3,79,000
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College And Hospital - [ANMMCH], Gaya	27,700
Narayan Medical College & Hospital - [NMCH], Rohtas	56,250
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai	-
Katihar Medical College, Katihar	36,52,000
Dhanarua School of Nursing, Patna	82,300

BSc Nursing Colleges in Bihar

BSc in Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate course offered by only a few medical colleges in Bihar. Medical colleges in Bihar generally offer Nursing courses at the Certification or Diploma level. However, 4 medical colleges in Bihar offer Nursing courses at the UG level. The average fees for pursuing BSc nursing from the best colleges in Bihar can range between INR 3,000 - INR 25,000. Some of the BSc nursing colleges in Bihar are given below in the table along with the number of seat intake.

College/ University Name	Seats Intake
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Patna	75+
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna	90+
Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram	-
Narayan Nursing College, Sasaram	60+
Shri Sai College of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Patna	-
Al-Karim University, Patna	100+
College of Nursing, Kurji Holy Family Hospital, Patna	90+
Nalanda Medical College Hospital, Patna	-
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai	53+
Himalayan Institute of Higher Education, Patna	120+
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur	120+

Top Paramedical Colleges in Bihar

The following table highlights the top Paramedical colleges in Bihar with seat intake.

Top Paramedical Colleges in Bihar	Seat Intake
Magadh University	60
Aryabhatta Knowledge University	40
Gopal Narayan Singh University	60
Nalanda Open University	-
HD Jain College, Ara	-
M.V College, Buxar	-
Darbhanga Medical College	150
IGIMS Patna	30
JLNMC Bhagalpur	68
Nalanda Medical College	89

Top Medical Colleges in Bihar with NIRF Ranking 2023

Every year, several reputed and well-renowned ranking agencies release a list of top educational institutions in India. These Ranking agencies rank colleges of different domains and rank a college based on different parameters which include prime factors like Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional Practice, etc. NIRF Ranking is considered the most trustworthy Ranking agency in India.

This year, NIRF has ranked 50 Medical colleges in India. AIIMS New Delhi is ranked 1 on the list. Unfortunately, only 1 medical college from Bihar has managed to secure a place in the list released by NIRF Ranking 2023. All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Jodhpur is ranked 27th with a NIRF score of 57.30 among the top Medical colleges in India.

NIRF Ranking 2023	College/ University Name	NIRF Score
27	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna	57.3

PG Medical Colleges in Bihar

Several Medical colleges in Bihar offer different PG courses. Top Medical colleges in Bihar offer popular postgraduate courses such as Doctor of Medicine [MD], MS (Masters of Surgery), MSc (Medicine), M.Phil/Ph.D. in Medicine, Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), and M.Ch. Some Medical colleges in Bihar also offer PG Diploma courses as well. Tabulated below are some of the PG medical colleges in Bihar along with their average fees:

Name of the Colleges	Average Annual Fees
Nalanda Medical College, Nalanda	INR 7,910
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital - [ANMMCH], Gaya	INR 16,46,000
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences - [IGIMS], Patna	INR 1,60,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - [JLNMC], Bhagalpur	INR 26,000
Narayan Medical College & Hospital - [NMCH], Rohtas	INR 75,000
Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College & Lions Seva Kendra Hospital, Kishanganj	INR 4,00,000
Aadarsh India Technical and Paramedical College, Muzaffarpurltaa	INR 25,000
Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Patna	INR 1,50,000
Katihar Medical College, Katihar	INR 2,00,000
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS], Patna	INR 2,027

BDS Colleges in Bihar

Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital Patna is one of the best BDS colleges in Bihar and has a seat intake of 100+. Below is a list of BDS colleges in Bihar with seat intake:

College/ University Name	Seats Intake
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital Patna	100+
Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital, Darbhanga	60+
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna	40+
Sarjug Dental College, Darbhanga	40+

Radiology Colleges in Bihar

Medical colleges in Bihar offer courses with various specializations or sub-streams such as Surgery, Microbiology, Microchemistry, Pathology, etc. However, there are only a few medical colleges in Bihar that offer Medical in the field of Radiology. Out of a total of 55 recognized medical colleges in Bihar, only 8 medical colleges in Bihar offer Radiology courses. Tabulated below are the Radiology colleges in Bihar along with seat intake.

College/ University Name	Seats Intake
Patna Medical College And Hospital, Patna	10+
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Patna	7+
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna	-
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai	3+
Katihar Medical College and Hospital, Kathiar	7+
Narayan Medical College & Hospital - [NMCH], Rohtas	5+
Patna Institute Of Nursing And Paramedical Science, Patna	-
National Institute Of Health Education & Research - [NIHER], Patna	-

Medical Colleges in Bihar with Fee Structure

Patna Medical College, AIIMS Patna, and Nalanda Medical College are some of the most affordable and top medical colleges in Bihar, charging less than 15,000 annual fees. Tabulated below is the list of the top medical colleges in Bihar with fee structures.

College Name	Average Annual Fees
Patna Medical College, Patna	INR 20,100
JawaharLal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpu	INR 82,3,00
Dr. C.V. Raman University - [CVRU], Patna	INR 40,000
Al-Karim University, Katihar	INR 3,79,000
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna	INR 5,00,000

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Medical Colleges in Bihar with Cut-off

Students need to qualify for the medical entrance exams such as NEET, and NEET-PG conducted at the National level to be eligible for admission to medical colleges in Bihar. Top Medical colleges in Bihar shortlisted candidates based on NEET-PG and NEET scores. Check out the provided links below to see the cutoff of Top Medical colleges in Bihar:

College Name	Cutoff
Patna Medical College, Patna	Check Cutoff
Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna	Check Cutoff
Nalanda Medical College, Patna	Check Cutoff
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai	Check Cutoff
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur	Check Cutoff
Sri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur	Check Cutoff
Vardhman Institute Of Medical Sciences, Nalanda	Check Cutoff
Anurag Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya	Check Cutoff
Government Medical College, Bettiah	Check Cutoff

Top 10 Government Medical Colleges In Bihar

The top government medical colleges in Bihar provide good infrastructural facilities such as laboratories, computer labs, medical facilities, libraries, etc. The top government medical colleges are generally located in Patna. The following is the list of top government medical colleges in Bihar.

College/ University Name	Total Course Fees (INR)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - AIIMS Patna	7,640
Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) Patna	-
Patna University - PU Patna	12,500
Nalanda Open University - NOU Patna	5,500
H.D. Jain College, Arrah	3,000
Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University - [TMBU], Bhagalpur	-
M.V. College, Buxar	3,000
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna	4,46,668
Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College And Hospital - [ANMMCH], Gaya	27,700
Darbhanga Medical College, Lehriasarai	-
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur	61,500

Private Medical Colleges in Bihar

The top Private Medical Colleges in Bihar provide infrastructural support such as Laboratories, auditorium, medical facilities, libraries, etc, that are comparable to the top government colleges. The following are the top private Medical Colleges in Bihar:

College/ University Name	Total Course Fees (INR)
Vardhman Institute Of Medical Sciences - [VIMS], Nalanda	38,600
Shri Krishna Medical College - [SKMC], Muzaffarpur	44,100
Patna Medical College - [PMC], Patna	60,500
Al-Karim University, Patna	3,79,000
Narayan Medical College & Hospital - [NMCH], Rohtas	56,250
Katihar Medical College, Katihar	36,52,000
Dr. RB Singh Gaya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital - [RBSGHMCH], Gaya	8,52,000
Zulfequar Haider Unani Medical College And Hospital, Siwan	7,18,000
Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College & Lions Seva Kendra Hospital, Kishanganj	49,40,000
Maharshi Mehi Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital, Katihar	9,05,000
Kent Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital, Vaishali	8,00,000

Medical Colleges in Bihar: Admission Process 2023

The top medical colleges in Bihar offer multiple UG, PG, and research-level courses like MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, MS, MD, and many others in various specializations. There are around 53 medical colleges in Bihar, out of which 26 are government and 24 are the best private medical colleges in Bihar.

Admission to most of the top medical colleges in Bihar is done through entrance exams. Candidates seeking admission are required to appear for the National levels entrance exams like NEET, and NEET PG. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the counseling process followed by a GD/ PI round. Some medical colleges in Bihar offer direct admission into some Medical Certificate Courses or Diploma Courses.

Entrance Exam	Description
NEET	National Eligibility Entrance Test popularly known as NEET is a national-level medical entrance test. It is for admission to courses like MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses. NEET is conducted only once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Following is a list of top medical colleges in Bihar based on the opening and closing NEET rank Cut-off based on which the students are selected for admission:

NEET Rank Cut-off in Top Medical Colleges in Bihar

From the above list, it is clear that Patna Medical College is the most cost-effective institution for pursuing MBBS in Bihar. Other top medical colleges in Bihar which have an affordable fee structure are Nalanda Medical College and Sri Krishna Medical College, charging less than INR 10,000 for the annual fee.

Private Medical College in Patna

There are a total of 6 private medical colleges in Patna, Bihar. The Private medical college in Patna, Bihar offers a large number of courses that includes certificate courses such as a dresser, BHMS, Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM), BDS, etc.

The following are the list of Private Medical college in Patna, Bihar.

College Name	Course Offered	Average Fees
Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna	Bachelor of X-Ray Technology	-
Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna	BPT	INR 340,000
Delhi Paramedical And Management Institute - [DPMI], Patna	UG Diploma in Medical	INR 68,000
Mahavir Paramedical Training And Research Institute, Patna	BPT	INR 280,000
	BMLT	INR 190,000
	ANM	INR 130,000
Bhavya Shree Institute Of Nursing - [BNRC], Patna	ANM	INR 170,000
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna	BDS	INR 20,52,000
Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Patna	MBBS	INR 15,50,000

Patna Medical College, Patna

Patna Medical College is the sixth oldest medical college in India, established in the year 1925. This college is considered the best among the top medical colleges in Bihar. Every year about 180 students are admitted to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This college is affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna.

Patna Medical College MBBS Admissions 2023 will begin soon. For MBBS admission, students are required to appear for the NEET-UG entrance exam. NTA has announced NEET 2023 exam date in the recently published exam calendar. NEET exam date 2023 is May 7, 2023. NEET 2023 registration will begin soon at neet.nta.nic.in.

Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna is an autonomous institution established in the year 1983 Bihar State Government. The college offers several UG, PG, and Research level medical courses such as MBBS, BSc Nursing, MS, MD, etc. It is also famous for its Diploma courses and other paramedical courses offered in super-specialty specializations including Medical Radiotherapy, Urology Technology, Endoscopy, Neuro Technology, and others.

IGIMS Patna MBBS Admissions 2023 will begin soon. For MBBS admission, students are required to appear for the NEET-UG entrance exam. NTA has announced NEET 2023 exam date in the recently published exam calendar. NEET exam date 2023 is May 7, 2023. NEET 2023 registration will begin soon at neet.nta.nic.in.

Nalanda Medical College, Patna

Nalanda Medical College will be completing 50 years of establishment this year. This medical college is affiliated with the Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna. It is a major hospital in Patna taking care of about 2,000 patients daily with OPD.

Nalanda Medical College Patna MBBS Admissions 2023 will begin soon. For MBBS admission, students are required to appear for the NEET-UG entrance exam. NTA has announced NEET 2023 exam date in the recently published exam calendar. NEET exam date 2023 is May 7, 2023. NEET 2023 registration will begin soon at neet.nta.nic.in.

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Medical Colleges in Bihar: Entrance Exam Wise

Students have to go through the admission counseling procedure managed by the Medical Council Committee (MCC) for applying to recognized medical colleges in India. The MCC releases All India ranks based on the marks scored by students in the NEET entrance test. All government medical colleges in Bihar accept NEET scores, while private colleges may have independent criteria for admissions.

Medical Colleges in Bihar Through NEET

NEET is the national-level Medical Entrance exam conducted by NTA for admissions into MBBS, BAMS, MD, MS, etc. Every year, the exam is conducted separately for UG and PG courses. NEET Counselling 2023 schedule for MBBS/ BDS admissions is out at mcc.nic.in. The round 3 counseling seat allotment result has been released on September 7. Check NEET 2023 Counselling Link, Dates, Seat Allotment PDF Here

NEET 2023 Seat Matrix has been released at mcc.nic.in. Candidates can check the vacant seats and newly added seats on the official website- mcc.nic.in. Check NEET 2023 Seat Matrix

Following is the list of top medical colleges in Bihar selecting students based on their performance in the NEET test:

Patna Medical College, Patna
Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences, Patna
Nalanda Medical College, Patna
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur
Sri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur
Vardhman Institute Of Medical Sciences, Nalanda
Anurag Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya
Government Medical College, Bettiah

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Medical Colleges in Bihar: Placements

The best Medical colleges in Bihar offer high stipends which range between INR 20,000 to INR 60,000 per month which results in high ROI. AIIMS Patna and Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College & Hospital are some best Medical colleges in Telangana that offer high stipends/ placements.

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Medical Colleges in Bihar: FAQs

Ques. Which are the best private medical colleges in Bihar?

Ans. Some of the best private medical colleges in Bihar are listed below:

NMCH Sasaram - Narayan Medical College and Hospital
Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College and Lions Seva Kendra Hospital, Kishanganj
Katihar Medical College, Katihar
Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Patna, etc

Ques. What is the cutoff for AIIMS Patna?

Ans. The minimum eligibility requirements in AIIMS Patna for pursuing MBBS vary depending upon the categories of students. For the general category, students require a minimum 50 percentile while for candidates belonging to reserved categories 40 percentile is required.

Ques. Which are the top medical colleges in Bihar with low fees?

Ans. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Bhagalpur,

Nalanda Medical College Patna and AIIMS Patna are among the best medical colleges in Bihar with low fees. They are some of the top medical colleges in Bihar in terms of fees, Placements, and faculties.

Ques. Which are the top government medical colleges in Bihar for MBBS?

Ans. Patna Medical College, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Patna, and AIIMS Patna are some of the best government medical colleges in Bihar for MBBS.

Ques. I haven't registered for NEET. Can I get admission through Bihar MBBS?

Ans. No, candidates seeking admission to Bihar MBBS must appear in NEET to participate in the admission process Bihar MBBS. However, there are few private medical colleges in Bihar offering direct admission to MBBS.

Ques. Which medical college in Bihar is the best for MBBS?

Ans. Patna Medical College, Patna is the best medical college in Bihar for the MBBS course.

Ques. Which medical college in Bihar has the best infrastructure and campus?

Ans. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is one of the top medical colleges in Bihar with the best infrastructure.

Ques. Which medical college in Bihar has the most affordable?

Ans. Patna Medical College is the most affordable medical college in Bihar.

Ques. What is the process of admission to the top medical colleges in Bihar?

Ans. To get admission to the top medical colleges in Bihar, you need to take the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and undergo counseling managed by the Medical Counselling Committee.

Ques. What are the examination fee charges for appearing in the NEET test?

Ans. Students (general category) have to pay INR 1500 at the time of applying for the NEET test. Special category students can take the test at reduced fees.

Ques. Where can I find more information on the NEET test?

Ans. More information on the NEET test is available at http://www.ntaneet.nic.in/.

Ques. When do the admissions for the top medical colleges in Bihar start?

Ans. The admission process starts with the release of the NEET application form in December for the exam held in May.

Ques. What are the criteria for selection in the top Medical colleges in Bihar?

Ans. Selection to the top medical colleges in Bihar is based on NEET scores and marks obtained in Class XII board examinations.

Ques. What documents will be required at the time of joining the allocated medical colleges in Bihar?

Ans. Basic documents required at the time of admission to the medical colleges in Bihar include the date of birth proof, identity proof, provisional allocation letter, NEET admit card, NEET rank letter /scorecard, admission counseling form, Class XII mark sheet and passing certificate of school, 8 passport size photograph, etc. Some colleges require specific documents about which students are intimated before the admission procedure.