Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Fees
Fees at Patna Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include a tuition fee ranging from Rs. 6,200 to Rs. 20,000 per annum. An annual extracurricular activities fee is approximately Rs. 4,000- Rs. 5,100. At the time of admission, the college charges a one-time admission fee of Rs. 1,000, a refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000, along with Rs. 2,000 for college activities, Rs. 500 for the magazine society, Rs.
5,000 for the Student Welfare Fund, and Rs. 100 for the Student Union Fund. The hostel fee is between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 20,000 per annum, supplemented by a yearly electricity charge of Rs. 1,200. Examination fees range from Rs. 2,200 for SC/ST students to Rs. 5,500 for general students. The college offers scholarships, and fee waivers for financially disadvantaged students, and SC/ST candidates enjoy a reduced tuition rate, which is typically a third of the general fee.
Additionally, students are eligible for government scholarships through national and state programs such as the Saat Nischay scheme.
About Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]
Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), established in 1925, is one of Bihar’s oldest and largest government medical colleges, offering MBBS with 200 seats. Total fees for the course are INR 1,48,200, covering tuition, one-time admission charges, and a refundable security deposit. Affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences, admission is through NEET-UG via BCECEB state counselling for 85% of seats and MCC All India Quota for the remaining 15%.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
PMCH Patna MBBS Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4.5 years) | INR 1,29,600 |
| One-time Admission and Activity Charges | INR 8,600 |
| Security Deposit (one-time, refundable) | INR 10,000 |
| Hostel Charges (per year, optional) | INR 8,000 to INR 20,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,48,200 |
- Security deposit of INR 10,000 is refundable on completion of the course.
- One-time charges include admission fee of INR 1,000, college activities INR 2,000, magazine INR 500, Student Welfare Fund INR 5,000, and Student Union Fund INR 100.
- Hostel is optional and billed separately from the above total.
PMCH Patna MBBS Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Opened | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Registration Closed | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Exam Held | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG 2026 Result | 20 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC AIQ Counselling Registration | 21 July 2026 (Tentative) |
| BCECEB UGMAC 2026 Registration Opens | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| BCECEB Round 1 Seat Allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- AIQ seats (30 seats) are filled through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in before state counselling opens.
- State quota seats (170 seats) are filled through BCECEB UGMAC at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- Bihar-domicile certificate is mandatory for state quota counselling registration.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/EWS candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
- Minimum age 17 years as of 31 December 2026
- Bihar-domicile certificate required for state quota seats
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA
- Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for All India Quota seats
- For state quota, register with BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in after UGMAC schedule release
- Pay registration fee and upload required documents including Bihar domicile certificate
- Fill and lock college preferences during the choice-filling window
- Report to PMCH on seat allotment with original documents for verification and fee payment
✓ Opt for this if
- Bihar-domicile student seeking government MBBS at minimal cost
- Want clinical training at Bihar’s largest teaching hospital
- Planning for MD/MS at PMCH itself after MBBS
- NEET rank falls in the Bihar state quota range for PMCH
✗ Skip if
- NEET rank qualifies for a higher-ranked government college
- Not a Bihar domicile and prefer your home-state government college
- Seeking AIIMS-level research infrastructure from Day 1
- Want a newer campus with modern hostels and amenities
PMCH Patna MBBS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per government norms | SC/ST students with Bihar domicile via pmsonline.bihar.gov.in |
| Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme | Up to INR 4 Lakhs at 4% interest | Bihar-domicile students enrolled in recognised MBBS program |
| Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana | As per government norms | Female students with Bihar domicile |
| Central Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST/OBC/minority students via National Scholarship Portal |
- PMCH has no institutional scholarship. All schemes listed are government-funded.
- Bihar Student Credit Card applications are filed at 7nischay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in.
PMCH Patna MBBS FAQs
Ques. Is there any management or NRI quota at PMCH Patna for MBBS?
Ans. No. PMCH Patna is a government medical college with no management quota, NRI quota, or donation seats. All 200 MBBS seats are filled strictly on NEET-UG merit. 30 seats (15%) are filled through MCC All India Quota and 170 seats (85%) through BCECEB state quota counselling reserved for Bihar-domicile candidates.
Ques. What is the expected NEET-UG rank range for PMCH Patna in Bihar state quota?
Ans. In recent NEET cycles, the general category closing rank for PMCH Patna state quota has typically been in the range of 5,000 to 15,000 on the Bihar state merit list. Reserved category closing ranks are numerically higher. The exact 2026 cutoffs will be available after BCECEB UGMAC seat allotment. Candidates should monitor bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for official merit lists after NEET-UG 2026 results are declared.
Ques. What clinical training facilities does PMCH offer for MBBS students?
Ans. PMCH is attached to one of Bihar’s largest teaching hospitals with over 1,748 beds and a full spectrum of clinical departments including neurosurgery, cardiology, surgical oncology, nephrology, and a busy emergency and trauma ward. The high inpatient volume across all specialties gives MBBS students strong ward-based exposure in both routine and complex cases from the third year onward.
Ques. Can students from outside Bihar get MBBS seats at PMCH Patna?
Ans. Yes, students from any state can secure a seat at PMCH through MCC All India Quota counselling, which covers 30 seats (15% of the total). No Bihar domicile is required for AIQ seats. The remaining 170 state quota seats are reserved for Bihar-domicile candidates and are filled exclusively through BCECEB UGMAC counselling at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Ques. Does PMCH Patna offer postgraduate MD/MS courses as well?
Ans. Yes, PMCH Patna offers a wide range of MD and MS programs across clinical and non-clinical specialties along with several PG Diploma courses. Completing MBBS at PMCH gives students familiarity with the clinical departments and hospital environment, which can be a practical advantage when applying for NEET-PG and seeking residency at the same institution.