Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Nalanda Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program are quite affordable due to its status as a government institution. The annual tuition fees range from approximately 6,000 INR to 12,000 INR, with some variation based on academic year and special quotas. Initial admission, tuition, and miscellaneous fees can reach around 27,000 INR without hostel accommodation, and approximately 40,000 INR with hostel included.
Examination fees and additional university fees are separate, with exam fees around 9,500 INR annually. Incremental increases in tuition happen year-on-year, but typically only affect new batches. Various scholarships are available from the Bihar state government and private organisations, assisting economically weaker sections and academic achievers. During the mandatory internship year, students receive a monthly stipend of around 20,000 INR.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna is a government medical college with 150 MBBS seats, affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission. Admission is through NEET-UG, with seats filled via BCECEB state counselling and MCC All India Quota counselling. Annual tuition is INR 9,000, making this one of Bihar’s most affordable MBBS programmes. The college operates a 1,050-bed teaching hospital for clinical training.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
NMC Patna MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 9,000 |
| Other Academic Charges (per year) | INR 9,800 |
| Security Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Hostel Charges (optional, per year) | INR 12,000 |
| Total Academic Fees (5 years) | INR 1,04,000 |
- Total of INR 1,04,000 covers five years of academic charges plus one-time security deposit, excluding hostel.
- Security deposit is refundable on completion of the MBBS programme.
- Hostel is optional and charged separately at INR 12,000 per year.
NMC Patna MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card Release | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| BCECEB State Counselling Registration Closes | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- 15% of seats fall under All India Quota managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
- 85% of seats are under Bihar state quota managed by BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with minimum 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Valid NEET-UG 2026 score is mandatory for admission
- Bihar domicile is required for state quota seats
- All India Quota seats are open to candidates from any state
Admission Process
- Register for NEET-UG at nta.ac.in and appear for the exam in June 2026
- Download NEET-UG scorecard after result declaration
- Register for MCC AIQ counselling at mcc.nic.in for All India Quota seats
- Register for BCECEB state counselling for Bihar state quota seats
- Fill college preferences and participate in seat allotment rounds
- Report to NMC Patna for document verification and fee payment after allotment
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Bihar domicile student with a strong NEET-UG score
- You want MBBS at minimal fees from a government institution
- You want extensive clinical training at a 1,050-bed teaching hospital
- You plan a career in government health services or public health in Bihar
✗ Skip if
- You are seeking a management quota or NRI quota MBBS seat
- You prefer a medical college located in Mumbai or Delhi
- You want a college with strong research infrastructure and funded labs
NMC Patna MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | Covers tuition and maintenance allowance | SC/ST MBBS students domiciled in Bihar |
| Bihar BC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies by income slab | OBC/EBC students from Bihar enrolled in MBBS |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in board exam with family income below INR 8 lakh |
| Bihar Chief Minister Medical Scholarship | Varies by government notification | Meritorious Bihar domicile MBBS students as per government notification |
- Apply for Bihar government scholarships through the official state scholarship portal after enrolment.
- NSP professional degree scholarships carry a higher annual award than general degree students.
NMC Patna MBBS FAQs
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at Nalanda Medical College Patna?
Ans. NMC Patna charges an annual tuition fee of INR 9,000 and other academic charges of INR 9,800 per year. A one-time refundable security deposit of INR 10,000 is collected in the first year. The total academic cost over five years, including the security deposit, is INR 1,04,000. Hostel is optional at INR 12,000 per year and is billed separately.
Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at NMC Patna and how are they allotted?
Ans. NMC Patna has 150 MBBS seats per year. Of these, 15% are under the All India Quota managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and 85% are under Bihar state quota managed by BCECEB. Seat allotment follows Bihar government reservation norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and EBC categories. Both AIQ and state quota admissions require a valid NEET-UG score.
Ques. What NEET-UG rank is needed for MBBS at NMC Patna?
Ans. NMC Patna is a government medical college and admission is purely merit-based through NEET-UG. In the 2024 All India Quota counselling, the general category closing rank was around 9,000 to 10,000. State quota cutoffs vary by category and counselling round. Candidates should track official BCECEB and MCC round-wise seat allotment data for exact category-wise cutoffs each year.
Ques. Is NMC Patna a government or private medical college?
Ans. Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna is a government medical college under the Bihar government, affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences and recognised by the National Medical Commission. As a government institution, it does not offer management quota or NRI quota seats. All admissions are through centralised NEET-UG counselling via MCC or BCECEB.
Ques. What is the MBBS duration at NMC Patna and what does the internship involve?
Ans. The MBBS programme at NMC Patna is four and a half years of academic training followed by one year of compulsory rotating medical internship, totalling 5.5 years overall. During internship, students rotate through major departments at the NMCH hospital including medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, and community medicine, gaining hands-on experience before becoming eligible for registration with the National Medical Commission.