Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Al-Karim University, Katihar offers a 5.5-year MBBS program through Katihar Medical College, recognized by the National Medical Commission and affiliated with the university. Admission is through NEET UG followed by Bihar UGMAC counseling. Annual tuition fees are INR 11,05,000 under Management quota across 150 MBBS seats. The college has over 50% seats reserved for Muslim minority candidates and includes a teaching hospital for clinical training from the first year.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Bihar UGMAC Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

AlKarim University Katihar MBBS Fees 2026

• Bihar state quota seats may carry a lower fee as determined by the Bihar State Fee Committee.
• NRI quota fees are applicable in foreign currency as per the college fee notification each year.
• Hostel and mess charges are applicable separately from the tuition fee stated above.

AlKarim University Katihar MBBS Admission 2026

• Bihar UGMAC counseling for state quota MBBS seats is conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
• 15% All India Quota seats are filled through MCC NEET UG counseling at mcc.nic.in separately.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General and OBC category candidates
• Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB for SC and ST candidates
• Valid NEET UG 2026 score issued by NTA is mandatory for all admission categories
• Minimum age of 17 years as on December 31, 2026

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET UG 2026 conducted by NTA on June 21, 2026
• Check NEET UG result declared on July 16, 2026 on the NTA official portal
• Register for Bihar UGMAC counseling on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for state quota seats
• Fill college and course preferences and complete document verification at designated center
• Receive seat allotment through Bihar UGMAC rounds based on NEET rank and category
• Management and minority quota candidates may also apply directly through the college
• Report to Katihar Medical College with NEET scorecard, allotment letter, and original documents

✓ Opt for this if

• Muslim minority candidate eligible for reserved MBBS seats in Bihar
• Seeking NMC-approved MBBS in Bihar at management quota fees
• Bihar domicile student securing seats through UGMAC state counseling
• Looking for an MBBS college with its own teaching hospital attached

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank qualifies for government MBBS seats at much lower fees
• Expecting a metro city location with strong hospital network access
• Seeking an MBBS college with high national NIRF ranking or brand

AlKarim University Katihar MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in before the October deadline.
• Minority scholarship recipients should contact the college accounts office for fee adjustment procedures.

AlKarim University Katihar MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the annual fee for MBBS at AlKarim University Katihar?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for MBBS under Management quota at Katihar Medical College affiliated with Al-Karim University is INR 11,05,000 per year. For the 4.5-year academic duration, the total tuition comes to INR 49,72,500. Bihar state quota fees may be lower as set by the State Fee Regulatory Committee. Hostel and mess charges are applicable separately.

Ques. How are MBBS seats allotted at AlKarim University Katihar?

Ans. MBBS seats at Katihar Medical College are allotted through multiple routes. Bihar state quota seats (85%) are filled through Bihar UGMAC counseling conducted by BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. 15% All India Quota seats are managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in. Management and minority quota seats may be filled directly by the college after NEET UG 2026 results.

Ques. Is there a Muslim minority quota for MBBS at Katihar Medical College?

Ans. Yes, Katihar Medical College, affiliated with Al-Karim University, reserves over 50% of its MBBS seats for Muslim minority candidates. These seats are filled through Bihar UGMAC counseling under the minority quota. Eligible candidates must produce a valid minority community certificate along with NEET UG scorecard and other required documents during the counseling process.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MBBS admission at AlKarim University Katihar?

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. A minimum 50% aggregate in PCB is required for General and OBC candidates. SC and ST candidates need 40% aggregate. A valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for all admission categories. The minimum age is 17 years as on December 31, 2026.

Ques. Is Katihar Medical College MBBS recognized by NMC?

Ans. Yes, Katihar Medical College offering MBBS under Al-Karim University, Katihar is recognized by the National Medical Commission. The NMC recognition ensures that the MBBS degree is valid for medical registration across India. Graduates can register with the Medical Council of India equivalent body and pursue postgraduate medical entrance exams like NEET PG after completion of the mandatory one-year internship.

Ques. What is the NEET cutoff for MBBS at Katihar Medical College?

Ans. For NEET 2024 counseling, the management quota cutoff at Katihar Medical College ranged from rank 41,285 to 200,963 across allotment rounds. Muslim minority quota cutoffs ranged between ranks 66,671 and 351,458. Actual cutoffs for 2026 will depend on the number of applicants, available seats, and NEET UG 2026 score distribution, and will be published after counseling begins.