Best Medical Colleges in Bihar

Bihar has witnessed a significant transformation in the field of medical education over the years. With a growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals, Bihar has emerged as a destination for quality medical education. The state boasts of several prestigious medical colleges that offer state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and cutting-edge curricula to students aspiring to become doctors.

To start working as a doctor, a student must seek admission in an MBBS course in any of the recognized medical education institutions in the country. After completing the MBBS, students can either start working as a doctor or they can choose to further improve their career prospects by pursuing a postgraduate degree i.e. MD or MS. In Bihar, many colleges offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicine. In this article, we will explore the best medical colleges in Bihar, known for their academic excellence, infrastructure, faculty, and other essential factors that make them stand out.

Top Medical Colleges in Bihar - Overview

Particulars	Details
Number of medical colleges	72
Number of private colleges	39
Number of government colleges	33
Admissions through entrance exams	NEET UG, NEET PG, INI CET and NEET SS
Top courses	MBBS, MD, MS, DM, M.Ch

List of top Medical Colleges in Bihar - Course & Fees

The top 5 medical colleges in Bihar with fees and courses offered are mentioned in the table below.

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Name of college	Careers360 ranking	Courses offered	Fee (In Rs)	Exam
AIIMS Patna - All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna	36	MBBS, MD	MBBS - Rs. 13.72K	NEET UG, INI CET
Patna Medical College	NA	MBBS, MD, MS,	MBBS - Rs. 47.55K	NEET UG, NEET PG
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Patna	NA	MBBS	MBBS - Rs. 4.25 lakhs	NEET UG, NEET PG
Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai	38	MBBS, MD, MS,	MBBS - Rs. 93.72K	NEET UG, NEET PG
Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna	30	MBBS	MBBS - Rs. 39.55K	NEET UG, NEET PG

Medical Colleges in Bihar: Admission Process

The admission process for both the postgraduate and undergraduate courses in medical sciences is almost similar: -

Candidates must meet the specified eligibility criteria.
Candidates must appear for an acceptable entrance exam like NEET UG or NEET PG.
Candidates who meet the cut-off requirements of the respective institution are eligible to attend the counselling session.
Candidates must confirm their acceptance for the seat allocated and then contact the respective institution for completing the remaining formalities.
After payment of fees and deposit of documents, the admission of the candidates is confirmed.

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Medical Colleges in Bihar: Eligibility Criteria

For Undergraduate Course

Admission to MBBS and the BDS courses is completed through the NEET UG Exam.
The minimum qualification which is required to get into a medical course is completing class 12th examinations with a science background from a recognized school education board. The minimum marks required are 50%.
However, the institution named AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Science) in Patna does not consider the NEET score for admission. They conduct a separate entrance examination for admission.
The total number of MBBS seats available with different government medical colleges in Bihar is approximately 550 per year. The lower age limit for MBBS admission is 17 years and the upper age limit is 25 years.

For Postgraduate course

Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree in medical science with 50% or more marks from a recognized institution.
Candidates must have scored the desired marks in an acceptable entrance exam to be eligible for admission.

FAQs - Best Medical Colleges in Bihar

Q1. Why medical colleges in Bihar is best for study?

Ans. Bihar has witnessed a significant transformation in the field of medical education over the years. With a growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals, Bihar has emerged as a destination for quality medical education.

Q2. How many degrees one can opt for in medical colleges in Bihar?

Ans. To start working as a doctor, a student must seek admission in an MBBS course in any of the recognized medical education institutions in the country. After completing the MBBS, students can either start working as a doctor or they can choose to further improve their career prospects by pursuing a postgraduate degree i.e. MD or MS.

Q3. How many medical colleges are in Bihar?

Ans. There is a total of 72 medical colleges in Bihar.

Q4. What is the average course fee for MBBS?

Ans. It depends on the college, whether it is a government college or a private college. The fees for the government college are approximately Rs. 47.50K and the fees for the private college are approximately Rs. 4.25 lakhs.

Q5. What is the MBBS course duration?

Ans. MBBS course is a 5.5-year program, which includes one year of mandatory rotational internship.