Medicine & Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

Bihar is home to around 60 colleges offering Medicine and Health Science courses at UG and PG levels. Out of the total Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar, 59% are private, and 41% are the government. Medicine is one of the fastest-growing fields in India. Aspirants with a degree or qualification are open to rewarding opportunities in the Medical field.

Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar Highlights

Parameters	Particulars/ Statistics
No. of Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar	About 60
Fees	-Annual fees Rs 1-2 lakh: 7% -Annual fees
Top specialisations	Pathology, Physiology, Anatomy, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Microbiology, ENT, Biochemistry
Admission process	Merit-Based/ NEET, NEET PG,  DCECE, NEET MDS
No. of top Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar	AIIMS Patna

Aspirants acquiring a degree in Medicine and Healthcare Science can get a high-paying job in the Healthcare industry. Medicine is one of the most respected and in-demand fields, with a vast number of students aspiring to join a reputed Medical college and become a good doctor one day. However, the path to becoming a licensed doctor is grueling and requires dedication along with good education.

Patna is one of the prominent cities of Bihar with the highest number of Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in the state. Popular entrance exams like NEET, NEET PG, NEET MDS are accepted by most of the Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar. Merit-based admission is also provided for some of the Medical courses.

Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar Eligibility Criteria

Medicine and Health Science colleges prescribe eligibility criteria for each Medicine and Health Science course. Candidates should fulfil the requirements to apply for the coveted course. Check below the common eligibility criteria for admission to Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar:

Undergraduate courses: For admission to a UG-level course, candidates need to pass Class 12 with Science subjects from a recognised board.

Postgraduate courses: Aspirants who have completed graduation in the required field are eligible to pursue PG courses in Medicine and Health Sciences.

Candidates need to pass an entrance exam to become eligible for applying to some of the courses. While for some Medicine and Health Science courses, colleges specify the desired qualification.

There are additional eligibility conditions mentioned by the regulatory authorities like Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of Indian, and Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, and respective association/council for other Medicine and Health Science courses.

Courses offered by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

Bihar has several Medical colleges offering Medicine and Health Science courses at various levels. As per the eligibility, aspirants can pursue a course. MBBS is one of the popular Medicine and Health Science courses offered in Bihar.

Refer to the below infographic to know the courses offered by Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar:

Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar ranked by NIRF along with Shiksha Rating (Aggregate)

NIRF ranks the top colleges offering Medicine and Health Science courses. As per the latest ranking released for the Medical domain, none of the Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar are ranked by NIRF. Candidates can also consider the Shiksha rating given by the students to select the top Medical college.

Following is a list of top Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar along with Shiksha Rating (Aggregate):

College Name	Shiksha Rating (Aggregate)
Darbhanga Medical College	5.0
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences	5.0
AIIMS Patna	5.0
Patna Medical College and Hospital	4.8
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU)	4.7

Private and Government Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

Private Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

College Name	Course Fee (in Rs)
KK University (KKU)	60 K
Bihar College of Pharmacy	2 L-4 L
Chanakya College of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences	2.67 L-4.77 L
Sufia Unani Medical College Hospital and Research Center (SUMCHRC)	2.22 L
Nibha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences	4 L-4.5 L

Government Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

College Name	Course Fee (in Rs)
Magadh University (MU)	50.61 K
Government Pharmacy Institute, Gulzarbagh (GPI)	1.94 L-3.92 L
Sachchidanand Sinha College	2.59 L
Government Ayurvedic College, Patna	1.53 K
AIIMS Patna	4.5 K-5.83 K

Refer to the below infographic to know the number of private and government Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar:

Location-Wise Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

Bihar is home to 51 colleges presently offering Medicine and Health Science courses. Patna has the highest number of Medicine and Health Science colleges in Bihar.

Refer to the below infographic to know the location-wise Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar:

ROI of Top Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

ROI helps aspirants to know the return he or she will get after completion of the course in comparison to the invested fee. They can measure the profit they can gain after the end of the course. 

Nalanda Medical College Hospital offers a high average salary in comparison to the lowest annual fee making it the top Medicine and Health Sciences college in Bihar ROI-wise.

The best Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar with the average annual fee and average placement package are tabulated below:

College Name	Annual Fee (in Rs)	Average Placement Package (in Rs)*
Magadh University	50.61 K-2.59 L	2 LPA-2.7 LPA
Nalanda Medical College Hospital	27.45 K	8 LPA
Bihar College of Pharmacy	2 L-4 L	2.4 LPA
Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital	20 L	1.5 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest available data.

*The average placement package is given based on the available data of the courses.

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Top Recruiters for Medicine and Health Science Graduates

Medicine is one of the fields with vast scope in India as well abroad. Medical aspirants are required to complete internship after the final year. Some aspirants join the colleges associated with the university as resident doctors.

Many students go for higher studies like master’s or PhD. Graduates can also go for private practice in a clinic. Medical graduates are in great demand. Hence, they can grab rewarding opportunities in the field.

How affordable is studying Medicine and Health Science Courses in Bihar?

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Medicine and Health Science colleges in Bihar based on fees:

Based on the above pie-chart, it can be estimated that pursuing Medicine and Health Science courses from Bihar is affordable. Nearly 37% of colleges have an annual fee of less than Rs 1 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• KK University
• Magadh University
• AIIMS Patna
• Patna Medical College and Hospital
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College

About 7% of colleges have an annual fee between Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• GPI
• Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Mahadeva Lal Schroff College of Pharmacy

Nearly 14% of colleges have annual fees between Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Sachchidanand Sinha College
• Bihar College of Pharmacy
• Chanakya College of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
• SUMCHRC
• Al-Karim University

About 14% of colleges have annual fees between Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Nibha Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

About 28% of colleges have annual fees of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital
• Madhubani Medical College and Hospital
• Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital
• Sarjug Dental College
• Maharshi Menhi Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital (MMHMCH)

Top Specialisations offered by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar

Bihar has several colleges offering Medicine and Health Science courses in various specialisations. Among all the specialisations, Pathology and Physiology are offered by most of the Medical colleges in Bihar.

Refer to the below infographic to know the top Medicine and Health Sciences specialisations in Bihar:

Which are the most popular Exams accepted by Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar?

Most of the Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar accept NEET, NEET PG, and DCECE for providing admission to various Medical courses.  Aspirants opting for entrance-based courses must acquire specified marks for admission. For some Medicine and Health Science programmes, admission is based on the merit of the candidates.

Refer to the below infographic to know the top exams accepted by Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar:

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Top Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges in Bihar: Cutoff

Most of the Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar release a cutoff to specify the minimum marks required for admission. The table below shows the cutoff accepted by some of the top Medicine and Health Sciences colleges in Bihar:

College Cutoff	College Cutoff
Darbhanga Medical College Cutoff	Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences  Cutoff
AIIMS Patna  Cutoff	Patna Medical College and Hospital  Cutoff

Nidhi Gupta06-01-2022 00:00