Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]

VIMS Nalanda (Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences), Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar, offers a 4.5-year MBBS programme affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission. Admission is through NEET UG followed by BCECEB state counselling. With 120 seats at an annual government fee of INR 23,100, VIMS Nalanda is among the most accessible government MBBS options in Bihar. The institute’s government teaching hospital supports all required clinical training for the programme.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.

VIMS Nalanda MBBS Fees 2026

• This is the government-regulated fee for Bihar state quota seats at VIMS Nalanda.
• Hostel, mess, university registration, and internship charges are applicable separately.

VIMS Nalanda MBBS Admission 2026

• Bihar state quota MBBS seats at VIMS Nalanda are allotted through BCECEB state counselling based on NEET UG rank and category.
• All India Quota seats are filled separately through MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category (40% for reserved categories).
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026. No upper age limit as per the current NMC guidelines.
• Must have a valid NEET UG score meeting the minimum required percentile as per NMC norms for the applicable category.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for NEET UG conducted by NTA to obtain a valid NEET score and All India Rank.
• After NEET UG result declaration, register for BCECEB state counselling for Bihar MBBS seats.
• Fill college preferences and participate in the merit-based seat allotment rounds conducted by BCECEB.
• For All India Quota seats, register separately for MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in after NEET result.
• Accept the allotted seat, report to VIMS Nalanda with original documents, complete fee payment, and submit to document verification for enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking government MBBS at highly subsidized fees in Bihar.
• Wanting clinical training at a government hospital in Nalanda, Bihar.
• Planning a medical career in Bihar government health services.
• Preferring NEET-based merit admission to a government medical college.

✗ Skip if

• Seeking a highly ranked NIRF or NAAC A-grade medical institution.
• Requiring a metro-city location for better PG entrance coaching access.
• Aiming for the highest NEET scores with access to premier AIIMS seats.

VIMS Nalanda MBBS Scholarships 2026

• Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• Bihar state scholarship details are released by the Bihar Social Welfare Department and BCECEB.

VIMS Nalanda MBBS FAQs

Ques. What is the MBBS fee at VIMS Nalanda?

Ans. VIMS Nalanda (Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences) is a government medical college with an annual MBBS fee of INR 23,100 for state quota seats. The total fee for the 4.5-year academic programme is INR 1,03,950. This government-regulated fee makes VIMS Nalanda one of the most affordable MBBS institutions in Bihar. Hostel, mess, and other charges are payable separately.

Ques. How many MBBS seats are available at VIMS Nalanda?

Ans. VIMS Nalanda (Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences) has an approved MBBS intake of 120 seats. Seats are distributed between the All India Quota (15%, filled through MCC counselling) and the Bihar state quota (85%, filled through BCECEB state counselling). Bihar domicile candidates compete for the state quota seats through NEET UG rank-based allotment.

Ques. What is the admission process for MBBS at VIMS Nalanda?

Ans. Admission to MBBS at VIMS Nalanda requires qualifying NEET UG, after which candidates register for BCECEB Bihar state counselling. For Bihar state quota seats, candidates fill college preferences through the BCECEB portal and seats are allotted based on NEET rank and category. For All India Quota seats, candidates register with MCC at mcc.nic.in. After seat allotment, reporting and document verification complete the admission process.

Ques. Is VIMS Nalanda a government medical college?

Ans. Yes, Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) Nalanda, also known as Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences (BMIMS), is a government medical college in Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar. It is affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The government status results in highly subsidized MBBS fees of INR 23,100 per year for state quota students.

Ques. What clinical training facilities are available for MBBS students at VIMS Nalanda?

Ans. MBBS students at VIMS Nalanda receive clinical training at the institute’s government multi-specialty teaching hospital in Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar. The hospital supports training across departments including general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and other specialties required under the NMC competency-based medical curriculum for MBBS graduation. The government hospital setting provides broad patient exposure across medical disciplines.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing MBBS from VIMS Nalanda?

Ans. MBBS graduates from VIMS Nalanda can register with the Bihar Medical Council and practice in government and private hospitals, primary health centres, and community health centres across Bihar. They are eligible for Bihar government medical service recruitment examinations and central government health service recruitment. Graduates seeking specialisation can pursue MD or MS through NEET PG counselling at government and private medical colleges.