Medical programs in Bihar tend to be more affordable than in other states, making it a more accessible option for students. Despite the challenges, some reputed medical colleges in Bihar offer quality medical education with well-equipped facilities and experienced faculty. Medical students in Bihar have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in treating patients and performing surgeries, which is crucial for their professional development. Bihar has a large population with diverse health needs, exposing medical students to various medical conditions and treatments. After completing their degrees, students can find job opportunities in government and private hospitals, as well as in academia and research. Medical education in Bihar is provided through several government and private medical colleges. A few reputed medical colleges in Bihar, such as Patna Medical College, Nalanda Medical College, and Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, offer quality medical education. The state government and medical colleges are working towards improving the quality of medical education in Bihar. Pursuing a medical degree from Bihar can be a cost-effective and career-enhancing opportunity for students.
Colleges In Bihar
- Katihar Medical College, Katihar
- Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj
- Narayan Medical College, Sasaram
- Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College
Reservation Quota
Quota | % of Reservation |
---|---|
Scheduled Caste | 16% |
Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
Extremely Backward Class | 18% |
Backward Class | 12% |
Reserved Category Girls | 3% |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% |
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must have passed NEET UG
- Must have passed PCB and English as separate subjects. Must have achieved a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB in the qualifying examination. However, for candidates from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes, the required aggregate is relaxed to 40% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Bio-technology. General/EWS candidates must obtain 50% as per the original requirement. Additionally, for Persons with Disability, the minimum aggregate is 45% for both General-PH and EWS-PH candidates.
- Must be 17 as of 31st December of the exam year.
- Apart from Indian students, these students can also get admission:
- Whose parents are from Bihar.
- Whose parents are from other state but works under the Bihar government.
- Whose parents work under the Public Sector Undertaking of Govt. of India
NRI Eligibility
The eligibility for admission under the NRI Quota seats will be NRI candidates themselves or children of NRI whose parents are residents of Bihar and must fulfill all the eligibility requirements and criteria prescribed for admission under the UR Category.
Bihar NEET UG Medical Counseling Procedure
- Online Registration
Students have to fill in the information in the application form. Student must enter their NEET-UG 2023 Roll No. Click the verify button, enter your DOB, and click OK to confirm their details. An OTP will be sent to the mobile no. and email ID if the data gets verified. After verifying OTP, move ahead to the further process. Candidates’ all details related to Registration will be sent to the email ID and No. After successful Registration, the student will receive a message on their registered mobile no. and email. After that, students will have to login by entering their NEET-UG-2023 Application no. and Password and will process further to submit their application form. The NEET-UG-2023 Application No. Provided to the student will be his “user name.”
- Personal information
After registering successfully, students must sign in again, enter their personal information, and click the “Save & Continue” button.
- Upload photo and signature.
After scanning it, students should upload their passport-size photo and full signature in Hindi and English (Not in capital letters). Then click on the “Save & Continue” button.
- Education information
After uploading their photo and signature, students should fill in their education details.
- Preview your Application
Students must preview their applications. And after going through everything, they must click the “Save & Continue” button.
- Payment of Counselling Fee and Security Deposit
Pay the counseling fee and security deposit online. The counseling fee is not refundable.
Counseling Fees
Candidate has to pay Rs. 1200 for UNRESERVED/BC/EBC candidates and Rs. 600 for SC/ST/DQ candidates as a nonrefundable registration/counseling fee through online mode only, e.g., by Credit card/Debit Card/ Net Banking / UPI. But in the case of Pvt. Colleges, all candidates have to pay Rs.1200/- only as nonrefundable Registration & Counselling Fee.
College Fees Structure
Institution/College Type | UR / EWS Category | SC/ST/BC/EBC Category |
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Government Medical/Dental/Veterinary | Rs. 10,000/- | Rs. 5,000/- |
Private Medical Colleges | Rs. 2,00,000/- | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
Private Dental College | Rs. 50,000/- | Rs. 50,000/- |
Both (Private Medical & Dental) Colleges | Rs. 2,00,000/- | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
Both (Government Medical / Dental / Veterinary & Private Medical) Colleges | Rs. 2,00,000/- | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
Both (Government Medical / Dental / Veterinary & Private Dental) Colleges | Rs. 50,000/- | Rs. 50,000/- |
Both (Government Medical / Dental / Veterinary & Private Medical / Dental) Colleges | Rs. 2,00,000/- | Rs. 2,00,000/- |
Method of Selection and Admission
- Merit list of all the students released by the Department of Health, Govt. of Bihar, based on NEET (UG)-2023, will be the basis for UGMAC-2023 admission.
- There will be four rounds of Counselling, i.e., Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
- Students have to fill in their choices online for UGMAC-2023 counseling.
- After completing the choice-filling process, seat allotment will be published on Board’s website. If the student is allotted a seat during 1st round, they must report at the reporting center for document verification. After document verification, they will take admission or go for free exit if found eligible.
- Allotment will be made online for rounds 1 and 2. Mop-up counseling will be done offline.
- A fresh choice filling can be done for Round 2 by those students who:
- Completed the registration process for round 1 but did not fill in the choices for any reason.
- Have been allocated a seat in Round 1 but have taken a free exit.
- Have not completed the registration process during Round 1 due to any reason.
A candidate who has filled his choices online for UGMAC-2023 counseling within the stipulated period and could not get any seat either in Round 1 or 2, then their security deposit will be credited to their bank account from which they have deposited the same after the end of all rounds of counseling. Such candidates are eligible for MOP-UP Counselling if they are not admitted to any Medical College of India via NEET(UG)-2023. Candidates are advised to visit the official BCECE Board (https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/) website for the latest updates.
Important Documents
MBBS | MD/MS |
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Nationality Certificate (For NRI) | Nationality Certificate / Valid Passport. |
Aadhar /Caste Certificate | Aadhar / HSC School Leaving certificate/ Mark sheet. |
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | SSC Passing Certificate/mark sheet. |
Latest Photographs | NEET Admit card and online applications form downloaded. |
Medical Fitness Certificate | Scorecard, Mark sheet, allotment letter |
Provisional Allotment Letter | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year MBBS mark sheet |
NEET Rank Card | MBBS Degree Certificate. |
NEET Admit Card | Attempt Certificate of all MBBS Exam |
NEET Score Card | MBBS Registration (MMC/MCI) |
10th & 12th Scorecard. | College Internship Completion Certificate |
10th & 12th Passing Certificate | University Internship Completion Certificate |
School Leaving Certificate | UG College Bonafide Certificate |
Migration / Transfer Certificate | Self-Education Gap Certificate / Affidavit |
Parents’ PAN Card | Medical Fitness Certificate |
Embassy Letter + Parents’ IT Return Proof. (Only For NRI Quota) | MCI Recognition Certificate (if Private College) |
Government Medical/Dental Colleges in Bihar
SI. No. | Govt. Medical/Dental College | Total Seats | Central Nominees | All India Quota | Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota | Available Seats for Counselling |
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1. | P.M.C. Patna | 200 | 5 | 30 | – | 165 |
2. | D.M.C. Laheriasarai | 120 | 5 | 18 | – | 97 |
3. | J.L.N.M.C. Bhagalpur | 120 | 4 | 18 | – | 98 |
4. | N.M.C. Patna | 150 | 4 | 22 | – | 124 |
5. | S.K.M.C., Muzaffarpur | 120 | 4 | 18 | – | 98 |
6. | A.N.M.M.C., Gaya | 120 | 4 | 18 | – | 98 |
7. | I.G.I.M.S. Patna | 120 | – | 18 | – | 102 |
8. | Govt. Medical College, Bettiah | 120 | – | 18 | – | 102 |
9. | BMIMS. Pawapuri. Nalanda | 120 | – | 18 | – | 102 |
10. | Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital, Madhepura | 100 | – | 15 | – | 85 |
11. | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Patna | 100 | – | 15 | 35 | 50 |
12. | Patna Dental College. Patna | 40 | 4 | 06 | . | 30 |
TOTAL | 1430 | 30 | 214 | 35 | 1151 |
Private Medical / Dental Colleges in Bihar
SI. No. | Private Medical / Dental College Medical Colleges | Total Seats | UR | Muslim Minority | Sikh Minority | NRI |
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1 | Katihar Medical College, Katihar | 150 | 52 | 75 | 0 | 23 |
2 | Mata Gujari Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj | 100 | 55 | 0 | 30 | 15 |
3 | Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Sasaram | 150 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
4 | Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital, Saharsa | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani | 150 | 52 | 75 | 0 | 23 |
6 | Netaji Subhash Medical Collge & Hospital, Bihta | 100 | 85 | – | – | 15 |
7 | Shri Narayan Medical Institute & Hospital, Saharsa | 150 | 127 | – | – | 23 |
B) | Dental Colleges : | |||||
1 | Buddha Institute of Dental Science & Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Mithila Minority Dental College & Hospital, Darbhanga | 60 | 25 | 26 | 0 | 9 |
3 | Sarjug Dental College & Hospital, Laheriasarai, Darbhanga | 40 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Dental Science & Hospital, Patna | 40 | 40 | – | – | – |
FOR MS/MD
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must have an MBBS degree from any Medical College of Bihar founded or financially aided by the State Government or founded and run by private management / Corporation and included in the NMC.
- Must have completed a one-year compulsory rotating Internship as on 31.07.2023
- Must have permanent Registration from the NMC or Bihar State Medical Council.
Reserved Seats for Students of Bihar State
Category | Reserved Seats (% of Total Seats) |
---|---|
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
Extremely Backward Caste (EBC) | 18% |
Reserved Category Girls (RCG) | 3% |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
Backward Caste (BC) | 12% |
Bihar PG Medical Counseling Procedure
- Online Registration
Students have to fill in the information in the application form. Student must enter their NEET-PG 2023 Roll No. And then, click on the verify button, enter their DOB, and click OK to confirm their details. An OTP will be sent to their registered mobile no. and email ID if the data gets verified. After verifying OTP, move ahead to the further process. Candidates’ all details related to Registration will be sent to their registered email ID and Mobile No. After successful Registration, the candidate will receive a message on their registered mobile no. and email. After that, students will have to login by entering their NEET-PG-2023 Application no. and Password and will process further to submit their application form. The NEET-PG-2023 Application No. Provided to the student will be his “user name.
1. Personal information
After registering successfully, students must sign in again, enter their personal information, and click the “Save & Continue” button.
2. Upload photo and signature.
After scanning it, students should upload their passport-size photo and full signature in Hindi and English (Not in capital letters). Then click on the “Save & Continue” button.
3. Education information
After uploading their photo and signature, students should fill in their education details.
4. Remote experience
After filling in educational information, students must enter their remote experience as Medical Officers in remote areas and upload their work experience certificate issued by the authorized concerned authority.
5. Preview your Application
Students must preview their applications. And after going through everything, they must click the “Save & Continue” button.
7. Payment of Counselling Fee and Security Deposit
Pay the counseling fee and security deposit online. The counseling fee is not refundable, and the student has to pay Rs. 2200 for all categories as non-refundable counseling/registration fee via online mode.
The details of payment of security deposit for Govt. / Pvt. Medical Colleges in Bihar are listed below:
Fee Structure for Different Categories and Institution Types
Institution Type | UR/EWS Category | SC/ST/EBC/BC Category |
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Government | Rs. 25,000 | Rs. 12,500 |
Private | Rs. 2,00,000 | – |
Both | Rs. 2,00,000 | Rs. 2,00,000 |
Method of Selection and Admission
- Merit list of all the students released by the Department of Health, Govt. of Bihar based on NEET (PG)-2023 will be the basis for PGMAC-2023 admission.
- There will be four rounds of Counselling, i.e., Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
- Students have to fill in their choices online for PGMAC-2023 counseling.
- After completing the choice-filling process, seat allotment will be published on Board’s website. If the student is allotted a seat during 1st round, they must report at the reporting center for document verification. After document verification, they will take admission or go for free exit if found eligible.
- Allotment will be made online for rounds 1 and 2. Mop-up counseling will be done offline.
- A fresh choice filling can be done for Round 2 by those students who:
- Completed the registration process for round 1 but did not fill in the choices for any reason.
- Have been allotted a seat in Round 1 but have taken a free exit.
- Have not completed the registration process during Round 1 due to any reason.
A candidate who has filled his choices online for PGMAC-2023 counseling within the stipulated period and could not get any seat either in Round 1 or 2, then their security deposit will be credited to their bank account from which they have deposited the same after the end of all rounds of counseling. Such candidates are eligible for MOP-UP Counselling if they are not admitted to any Medical College of India via NEET(PG)-2023. Candidates are advised to visit the official BCECE Board (https://bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/) website for the latest updates.
Reserved Seats for Different Categories and Degrees
Category | Degree | Diploma | DMB |
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UR | 141 | 2 | 4 |
SC | 56 | 1 | 2 |
ST | 04 | 0 | 0 |
EBC | 64 | 2 | 3 |
BC | 42 | 1 | 2 |
RCG | 11 | 0 | 0 |
EWS | 35 | 0 | 1 |
Total State Seats | 315 | 6 | 12 |