Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]
Accepted entrance exams
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 Science [B.Sc]
IGIMS (Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences), Patna, is a premier government medical institution under the Government of Bihar offering Bachelor of Science programs in Allied Health Sciences. The BSc MLT program spans 3 years full-time with an annual intake of 20 seats. Total fees are subsidised at INR 73,000 for the full program. Admission is through a national-level entrance examination. IGIMS is an NAAC-accredited institution with strong clinical training facilities.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- BSc MLT at IGIMS is conducted within a functioning 1,500-bed tertiary care hospital, ensuring real patient-sample laboratory exposure from year one.
- Students train across Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Histopathology labs integrated directly within the IGIMS hospital complex.
- Fee waiver and scholarship coverage under SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories applies from the first semester as a Bihar government institution.
IGIMS BSc Fees 2026
IGIMS offers substantially subsidised fees for its BSc programs as a government medical institution under the Bihar government. The total program fee for the 3-year BSc MLT is INR 73,000 for the entire duration.
| Course | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) | 3 Years | INR 73,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
IGIMS BSc Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 2026 |
| NEET UG Result | June 2026 |
| IGIMS BSc Admission Notification | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Must have qualified NEET UG or the IGIMS institutional entrance examination as applicable.
Admission Process
- Candidates must qualify NEET UG or the IGIMS Combined Entrance Examination for BSc programs.
- Merit list is prepared based on entrance exam score and qualifying marks.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and counselling at IGIMS Patna.
- Seat allotment is done category-wise as per Bihar government reservation norms.
- Fee payment and admission confirmation must be completed within the specified window.
IGIMS BSc vs Other Colleges
Here is how IGIMS BSc compares with similar government medical institutions on fees, exams, and placement outcomes.
| College | IGIMS Patna | AIIMS Patna | PMCH Patna | RIMS Ranchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | 73K | 3.2K | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Exams | NEET UG | AIIMS BSc Entrance | State Counselling | State Counselling |
| Cutoff | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Salary | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| CD Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want clinical MLT training inside a functioning tertiary care hospital in Bihar.
- Government-level subsidised fees are a primary requirement for your family.
- You plan to pursue MSc MLT and need a reputed Bihar government institution on your resume.
✗ Skip if
- You need a wider range of specialisation choices under Allied Health Sciences.
- You want a college with a formalised campus placement cell for direct recruiter visits.
- You are not willing to relocate to Patna for three years.
IGIMS BSc Scholarships 2026
As a government institution, IGIMS students are eligible for state and central government scholarship schemes. Students from reserved categories and economically weaker sections receive significant fee concessions from the first semester.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with valid caste certificate | As notified by state |
| PM Yasasvi Scholarship (OBC/EWS) | Up to INR 1,25,000/year | OBC/EWS with family income below INR 2.5 LPA | As notified by NTA |
| Bihar Merit Scholarship | Variable per year | Merit-based for general category students | As notified by state |
- Verify eligibility and deadlines on the National Scholarship Portal.
IGIMS BSc FAQs
Ques. How does MLT training at IGIMS differ from a private college?
Ans. IGIMS runs a 1,500-bed tertiary care hospital where BSc MLT students rotate through departments like Haematology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Histopathology handling real patient samples daily. Private colleges typically send students to affiliated hospitals for practical training, which means less direct exposure. At IGIMS the lab and the classroom are in the same building, so you are working on actual diagnostic workflows from the first year itself.
Ques. Is NEET UG mandatory for BSc MLT admission at IGIMS Patna?
Ans. IGIMS uses either the NEET UG score or its own Combined Entrance Examination for BSc admissions. The exact requirement is notified each academic year through the official IGIMS admission notice. Candidates who have appeared for NEET UG are generally considered, but the official notification must be checked for the current cycle before applying.
Ques. What career paths are open after BSc MLT from IGIMS Patna?
Ans. After BSc MLT from IGIMS, graduates can work as Laboratory Technicians in government hospitals, private diagnostic chains like Lal PathLabs, Thyrocare, and SRL, or pursue DMLT or MSc MLT for specialisation. Government jobs through Bihar PSC or UPSC CHSL are also a common route. Some graduates also move into quality control roles in pharmaceutical companies after additional certification.
Ques. Does IGIMS Patna reserve seats for Bihar domicile candidates in BSc programs?
Ans. Yes. IGIMS Patna, being a Bihar government institution, follows the state government reservation policy. A majority of seats are reserved for Bihar domicile candidates across SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. The remaining seats are open for candidates from other states through the merit list. The exact seat matrix is published with the official admission notification each year.
Ques. What hostel facilities are available at IGIMS for BSc students?
Ans. IGIMS Patna has on-campus hostel facilities for students. Hostel admission for BSc students is subject to availability and is allotted on a merit-cum-distance basis. The hostel fee is separate from the tuition fee and is charged annually. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation at the time of college admission as seats fill up quickly given the limited capacity relative to total student strength.