Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH), Laheriasarai, established in 1946, is one of Bihar’s oldest government medical colleges, affiliated to Lalit Narayan Mithila University. The MBBS programme admits 150 students annually through NEET-UG via BCECE Board and MCC counselling. Total fees for the 5-year academic period are INR 1,02,150 for the general category. The college serves as the primary tertiary care hospital for North Bihar, providing MBBS students with a high-volume clinical training environment.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC and BCECE Bihar counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Darbhanga Medical College MBBS Fees 2026

• SC/ST and reserved category students pay reduced fees under Bihar government norms.
• Hostel charges are optional and are not included in the total tuition figure above.
• Fees are as per third-party data and should be confirmed with the college before admission.

Darbhanga Medical College MBBS Admission 2026

• 15% of seats are allotted under All India Quota through the MCC at mcc.nic.in.
• 85% of seats are filled through Bihar state quota via BCECE Board at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized board
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General and EWS categories, and minimum 40% for SC/ST/PH
• Valid NEET-UG score qualifying the minimum percentile in the current admission cycle
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
• Bihar domicile certificate required for state quota seats at Darbhanga Medical College

Admission Process

• Qualify NEET-UG and note the all-India rank from the NTA result scorecard
• Register for MCC All India Quota counselling at mcc.nic.in for AIQ seats
• Register separately for BCECE Bihar state quota counselling at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
• Upload Bihar domicile certificate and other required documents on the state portal
• Fill college preferences in order of priority before the option form deadline
• Report to Darbhanga Medical College on the allotment date with original documents to confirm

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking government MBBS at extremely low fees in Bihar
• Bihar domicile candidate seeking a state quota seat through BCECE counselling
• Want high-volume patient exposure at one of North Bihar’s largest hospitals
• Planning a career in Bihar’s government health services after MBBS

✗ Skip if

• NEET rank is not competitive for Bihar government medical college seats
• Prefer MBBS in a metro city or a college outside Bihar
• Not a Bihar domicile and NEET rank is insufficient for the small AIQ allocation

Darbhanga Medical College MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Apply for central scholarships through the NSP at scholarships.gov.in before the deadline.
• Bihar state scholarships are processed via the state scholarship portal for eligible students.

As mentioned, Darbhanga Medical College offers admission to MBBS program based on UGMAC rank. Darbhanga Medical College UGMAC Cutoff 2025 rank is 11020 for the General category. Further, UGMAC cutoff rank is 114497 for SC , 114012 for ST , 11855 for BC and 12298 for BC Girl category. Check Darbhanga Medical College Cutoff

Darbhanga Medical College MBBS Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in Darbhanga Medical College MBBS Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the Darbhanga Medical College MBBS program in 2025 was closed at the 353023 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 414267 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Darbhanga Medical College ranks 199 out of 630 colleges in India and 6th in state Bihar for its MBBS program.

• 70 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.

Read more on Darbhanga Medical College Rankings here

Darbhanga Medical College MBBS FAQs

Ques. What are the total fees for MBBS at Darbhanga Medical College?

Ans. Total MBBS fees at Darbhanga Medical College are INR 1,02,150 for the general category over five years, with annual fees of INR 20,430. SC/ST and reserved category students pay significantly lower fees under Bihar government subsidy norms. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 per annum and is not included in the academic fee total. As a government medical college, DMCH fees are substantially lower than private medical colleges in Bihar.

Ques. How is MBBS admission conducted at Darbhanga Medical College in 2026?

Ans. MBBS admission at Darbhanga Medical College is based on NEET-UG scores. The NEET-UG 2026 result was declared on 16 July 2026. Seats are distributed as 15% under All India Quota through MCC and 85% under Bihar state quota through the BCECE Board. MCC counselling is expected from August 2026, and BCECE Bihar state counselling is expected in September 2026. Bihar domicile candidates must register for BCECE counselling and fill college preferences before the deadline to be eligible for allotment.

Ques. What is the internship structure during MBBS at Darbhanga Medical College?

Ans. After completing the 5-year academic MBBS programme, students undergo a mandatory one-year rotating internship at DMCH, one of North Bihar’s largest government hospitals. The internship rotates across departments including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, community medicine, and other clinical specialities. Interns receive a monthly stipend in the range of INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 as per Bihar government policy. Completion of internship is required before applying for medical registration.

Ques. Does Darbhanga Medical College accept students from outside Bihar for MBBS?

Ans. Yes. Darbhanga Medical College accepts students from all states through the All India Quota, which comprises 15% of the total 150 MBBS seats. AIQ seats are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET-UG rank, without any domicile requirement. The remaining 85% of seats are reserved for Bihar domicile candidates and filled through BCECE Board state quota counselling. Non-Bihar candidates with a competitive NEET rank can secure admission at DMCH through the AIQ route.

Ques. What career options are available after MBBS from Darbhanga Medical College?

Ans. After completing MBBS from Darbhanga Medical College, graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or Diploma specialisations. Government service options include Bihar health services medical officer cadre, central health services, and Armed Forces Medical Services. Private hospital practice, independent general medicine clinic, and medical officer roles at corporate and public sector units are also common career choices. Graduates can also pursue USMLE or PLAB for overseas medical practice after meeting respective licensing requirements.

Ques. What is the BCECE Bihar state quota counselling process for MBBS at Darbhanga Medical College?

Ans. The BCECE Board conducts state quota MBBS counselling for Bihar-domicile candidates. After the NEET-UG result, eligible Bihar-domicile students register on the BCECE portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, upload the Bihar domicile certificate and NEET scorecard, and fill Darbhanga Medical College in their preference order. Seat allotment is based on NEET rank within the Bihar state merit list. The BCECE state quota counselling is expected to conclude by September 2026 with class commencement in October 2026.