Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Fees
Fees at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program vary by year and category. For the first year, the tuition is approximately Rs. 1,21,000 for general category students and Rs. 1,11,000 for SC/ST students. In the subsequent years, fees decrease to Rs. 70,000 for all categories. Additional costs include a one-time admission fee of Rs. 2,000, a non-refundable registration fee of Rs.
10,000, refundable caution money of Rs. 10,000, and annual hostel fees of Rs. 20,000. Miscellaneous one-time non-refundable charges amount to Rs. 10,000. Examination-related registration fees are Rs. 4,000 annually. Scholarships are available through government schemes such as the post matric scholarship and the National Scholarship Portal. Additionally, during their internship, students receive a stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month. State quota students may access educational loans from the Bihar government.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
IGIMS Patna, is Bihar’s premier government medical institution offering MBBS across 4.5 years plus a mandatory 1-year internship. Admission is through NEET-UG with 150 seats, of which 15% are All India Quota and 85% are Bihar state quota. The total program fee is INR 3.45 Lakhs for 4.5 academic years. IGIMS is ranked 64th in an external review site Medical 2026 and 39th by The Week Medical 2025.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. MCC AIQ Counselling from 22 July 2026.
Key Points
- No Management Quota or NRI Quota seats are available for MBBS admission at IGIMS; admissions are conducted through NEET-UG under the All India and Bihar State counselling process.
- IGIMS is an autonomous institute under the Government of Bihar and a statutory university created by an Act of the State Legislature, with 150 NMC-approved MBBS seats.
- MBBS program includes a compulsory one-year rotating internship.
IGIMS MBBS Fees 2026
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Academic Fees (4.5 years) | INR 3.15 Lakhs |
| One-time Admission/Caution & Other Charges | INR 30,000 |
| Total (Excluding Hostel & Mess) | INR 3.45 Lakhs |
Note:
- Reserved category students pay reduced fees as per Bihar government norms.
- Hostel allotment is not guaranteed and charges are payable separately.
- AIQ seat fee structure is regulated by MCC and may differ from the Bihar state fee above.
IGIMS MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration | February 8 to March 11, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | July 16, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | October to November 2026 |
Note:
- 15% of seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling on mcc.nic.in.
- 85% Bihar state quota seats are filled through BCECEB or UGMAC counselling.
IGIMS MBBS Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/OBC/EWS (40% for SC/ST and 45% for PwD-General).
- NEET-UG 2026 qualification with the prescribed minimum percentile.
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026.
IGIMS MBBS Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile for the applicable category.
- Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for AIQ seats (15% of total).
- Register for BCECEB or UGMAC counselling for Bihar state quota seats (85% of total).
- Complete document verification and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
- Report to IGIMS for medical fitness examination and enrollment formalities.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Bihar domicile candidate seeking MBBS at a top government medical college.
- You prefer low fees and no management quota in a government statutory university.
- You want clinical training in a major government hospital with PG programs on campus.
- You qualify for AIQ or state quota with a competitive NEET score.
✗ Skip if
- Your NEET rank is not competitive for the AIQ or Bihar state quota cutoffs at IGIMS.
- You are from outside Bihar and cannot meet state domicile requirements for the state quota.
- You need a management quota or NRI quota seat as a fallback option.
IGIMS MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship Scheme | Eligible Students | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) | SC, ST, OBC, EBC students of Bihar fulfilling income and other criteria | Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes | Students eligible under Central Government scholarship categories | Financial assistance as per specific scheme |
| Minority Scholarship Schemes | Eligible minority community students meeting government criteria | Tuition support + maintenance assistance (scheme dependent) |
| Merit-based Government Scholarships | Students meeting academic and income requirements | Financial aid as notified by the concerned authority |
| IGIMS Institutional Scholarship | MBBS students | - |
Scholarship Application Sources
| Portal | Purpose |
|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Central Government scholarships |
| Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Portal | Bihar state scholarships for eligible categories |
| IGIMS Official Website | Notices and student-related updates |
IGIMS MBBS FAQs
Ques. What NEET score is typically required for MBBS at IGIMS through the AIQ and Bihar state quota?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, the closing AIR for IGIMS under AIQ General category was around 8,317. For OBC it was around 8,853 and for EWS around 8,631. For reserved categories SC and ST, closing ranks extended to around 96,000 and 91,000 respectively. Bihar state quota cutoffs tend to be higher (lower ranks required) than AIQ. Candidates should check the BCECEB merit list each year for state quota closing ranks.
Ques. What is the total MBBS fee at IGIMS Patna?
Ans. The total program fee for MBBS at IGIMS is INR 3,50,000 for 4.5 academic years. Year 1 fees for General/OBC category are INR 1,21,000 and subsequent year fees are INR 70,000 per year. This makes IGIMS one of the most affordable government medical colleges for MBBS in India. Reserved category (SC/ST) students pay reduced fees as per Bihar government norms. Hostel is charged separately at INR 20,000 per year if allotted.
Ques. Is there any management quota for MBBS at IGIMS?
Ans. No. IGIMS does not offer any management quota, NRI quota, or donation-based MBBS seats. All 150 seats are filled through merit-based counselling with 15% through MCC AIQ counselling and 85% through BCECEB or UGMAC Bihar state quota counselling. This makes admission fully transparent and based solely on NEET performance and domicile eligibility, with no capitation fees or out-of-merit admissions.
Ques. How does the Bihar state quota versus AIQ seat distribution work at IGIMS?
Ans. Of the 150 MBBS seats at IGIMS, 22 to 23 seats (15%) are All India Quota filled through MCC counselling and open to candidates from all states. The remaining 127 to 128 seats (85%) are Bihar state quota, filled through BCECEB or UGMAC and primarily reserved for Bihar domicile candidates. Non-Bihar candidates not qualifying through AIQ can only access state quota seats if Bihar domicile requirements are met.
Ques. Do MBBS interns at IGIMS receive a stipend during the internship year?
Ans. Yes. MBBS interns at IGIMS receive a government stipend of INR 15,000 per month during the mandatory 1-year internship that follows the 4.5-year academic program. The internship involves rotations across all major clinical departments at IGIMS Hospital, providing comprehensive hands-on training before the NEET-PG examination. This stipend partially offsets living expenses for interns during their final year of medical training.
Ques. What are the PG opportunities after MBBS from IGIMS?
Ans. After completing the mandatory internship, IGIMS MBBS graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or diploma programs. IGIMS itself offers postgraduate medical seats in multiple specialties, giving IGIMS graduates an advantage in state PG counselling. Graduates may also pursue central government health services, armed forces medical careers, or clinical research. Bihar state government recruitment for medical officers is another major avenue for IGIMS MBBS alumni.