IGIMS Patna admits students through merit and NEET based counselling for courses such as MBBS and MD/MS. The institute also offers DM, MCh, and B.Sc Nursing, and it does not provide management quota or NRI quota admission.

For MBBS, IGIMS Patna has 120 seats. The one-time admission fee is INR 10,000, or INR 5,000 for SC/ST students, while the first-year tuition fee is INR 58,333. Students also pay refundable caution money of INR 10,000.

Admission Update:
  • MBBS: Admission is through NEET UG rank only. MCC manages 15% All India Quota seats, and BCECEB UGMAC handles 85% State Quota seats for Bihar domicile candidates. Students should follow bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and mcc.nic.in for the official schedule.
  • MD/MS and DM/MCh: NEET PG 2026 and NEET SS 2026 have been conducted. MCC PG and Super-Specialty counselling schedules are not yet announced. Students should check mcc.nic.in for updates.
  • IGIMS Patna offers 120 MBBS seats. Bihar domicile students compete for 102 state quota seats through BCECEB UGMAC.
  • IGIMS Patna does not require MBBS graduates to sign a rural service bond, unlike most other Bihar government medical colleges.
  • Bihar domicile is needed for state quota seats. Students from other states can apply only through MCC All India Quota.
  • IGIMS Patna works as a statutory university under the Government of Bihar and grants its own degrees.

Direct Admission at IGIMS Patna: IGIMS Patna has no management quota. Every seat is allotted through merit and centralised counselling.

IGIMS Patna Important Dates 2026

Event Date
MCC PG Counselling Round 1 October to November 2026 (Tentative)

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IGIMS Patna MBBS Admission 2026

MBBS admission at IGIMS Patna depends only on NEET UG rank. The institute fills all 120 MBBS seats through centralised counselling, and students do not have to appear for an interview or any separate test.

IGIMS Patna MBBS Eligibility Criteria

IGIMS Patna follows NMC rules for MBBS eligibility. Students must qualify NEET UG 2026 before taking part in counselling.

IGIMS Patna MBBS Selection Criteria

IGIMS Patna selects MBBS students through NEET UG 2026 rank only. There is no group discussion, interview, or institute-level entrance exam. Seats are allotted through the counselling authority that applies to the candidate.

  • 15% All India Quota (AIQ): The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counselling. Students from any state can apply under this quota.
  • 85% State Quota: BCECEB conducts counselling through UGMAC. Only students who meet Bihar domicile rules can claim State Quota seats.
  • Tie-breaking: If two or more students get the same NEET UG score, the NTA tie-breaking rules for NEET UG 2026 will apply.

NEET UG 2025 AIQ Round 1 closing ranks for IGIMS Patna MBBS are listed below.

Category AIQ Opening Rank (2025) AIQ Closing Rank (2025)
General/UR 4,482 8,317
OBC 5,180 8,853
EWS 5,477 8,631
SC 48,808 96,049
ST 79,981 91,343

Key insight: MBBS graduates from IGIMS Patna do not have to complete a compulsory rural service bond. Most Bihar government medical colleges have a 3-year bond and an exit penalty of INR 25 lakh. This makes an IGIMS seat stronger than its low fee structure may suggest.

How to Apply for MBBS at IGIMS Patna?

MBBS applicants must use different counselling portals based on quota. MCC is used for All India Quota seats, while BCECEB is used for Bihar State Quota seats.

IGIMS Patna MD / MS Admission 2026

For MD/MS, IGIMS Patna considers NEET PG rank. The institute has 88 MD/MS seats in clinical and para-clinical specialisations, with 44 seats under MCC AIQ and 44 seats under BCECEB state quota.

IGIMS Patna MD/MS Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized medical college. They must also have permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council and must finish the compulsory rotating internship by the NBEMS-prescribed deadline for NEET PG 2026.

Criteria General/EWS OBC/SC/ST
Educational Qualification MBBS from an NMC-recognized medical college
Medical Registration Permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council
Internship Completion Deadline Must complete the compulsory rotating internship by the NBEMS-prescribed deadline for NEET PG 2026
NEET PG Qualifying Percentile 50th percentile 40th percentile

IGIMS Patna MD/MS Selection Criteria

IGIMS Patna offers MD/MS seats through NEET PG 2026 rank. There is no department-level entrance test or interview, and the final specialty depends on rank, preference, and seat availability.

  • AIQ (44 seats): MCC conducts centralised counselling at mcc.nic.in. Students from any state can apply for these seats.
  • State Quota (44 seats): BCECEB conducts PGMAC at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for Bihar domicile students.
  • The final allotment depends on specialty choice and the seat matrix available during counselling.

How to Apply for MD/MS at IGIMS Patna?

Students must register separately after the NEET PG 2026 result, depending on whether they are applying through MCC AIQ or BCECEB State Quota.

  • Register at counselling.mcc.nic.in for 50% AIQ MD/MS seats after the NEET PG result.
  • Register at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for 50% Bihar state quota seats.
  • Enter specialty and college choices during the choice-filling period.
  • Report to IGIMS Patna with the MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, NEET PG scorecard, and registration certificates.

IGIMS Patna DM, MCh, and B.Sc Nursing Admission 2026

IGIMS Patna also offers super-specialty medical courses and nursing programmes. DM and MCh seats are filled through centralized MCC Super-Specialty counselling. For B.Sc Nursing, admission is handled through the IGIMS institutional admission process.

IGIMS Patna Scholarships 2026

Students at IGIMS Patna can apply for government-funded scholarships. The institute does not offer a separate merit scholarship scheme of its own.

Scheme Eligibility Benefit
National Scholarship Portal (NSP, Central Govt Schemes) UG/PG students (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS depending on scheme), income & merit criteria Up to INR 82,000/year (scheme-based) or fixed stipend
Post-Matric Scholarship (Bihar Govt) Bihar domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS students Tuition fee + maintenance allowance
PM-USP / Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) Class 12 merit + income ≤ INR 4.5 lakh/year INR 10,000 to INR 82,000/year
UGC / PG Scholarship (selected PG courses) First-time PG students in eligible programs INR 10,000/year or monthly stipend (scheme-based)
Education Loan Support (Banks / Bihar Student Credit Card) Bihar students or eligible applicants Loan up to INR 4 to 20 lakh (depending scheme/bank)
Institutional Fee Concession / Internal Scholarship Case-by-case (economically weak / special approval) Variable fee relaxation (not fixed)
PG Medical Stipend (Residency only) MD/MS/DM/MCh residents Monthly stipend during training

IGIMS Patna Admission FAQs

Ques. Can a student get MBBS admission at IGIMS Patna without NEET UG?

Ans. No. IGIMS Patna accepts only NEET UG for MBBS admission. There is no direct entry route or other entrance test, and all 120 MBBS seats are filled through NEET based counselling.

Ques. Are management quota or NRI quota seats available at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. No. IGIMS Patna does not reserve seats under management quota or NRI quota. MBBS admission happens only through MCC AIQ or BCECEB UGMAC counselling on the basis of NEET rank.

Ques. Do IGIMS Patna MBBS graduates have to serve a rural bond?

Ans. No. IGIMS Patna does not have a compulsory rural service bond for MBBS graduates. This is different from most Bihar government medical colleges, where students face a 3-year bond and an INR 25 lakh exit penalty.

Ques. What were the IGIMS Patna MBBS AIQ closing ranks in NEET 2025?

Ans. In All India Quota Round 1, the NEET 2025 closing rank was 8,317 for General and 8,853 for OBC at IGIMS Patna. For SC, admission closed at rank 96,049. BCECEB decides State Quota closing ranks separately.

Ques. Can students from outside Bihar apply for IGIMS Patna MBBS?

Ans. Yes. Students from other states can apply only through MCC All India Quota, which covers 15% of MBBS seats. The remaining 85% State Quota seats are only for Bihar domicile students.

Ques. What fee does IGIMS Patna charge for MBBS?

Ans. IGIMS Patna charges a one-time admission fee of INR 10,000, while SC/ST students pay INR 5,000. The first-year tuition fee is INR 58,333, and students also pay refundable caution money of INR 10,000. The full year-wise fee schedule is available at igims.org.

Ques. What is the total MD/MS seat intake at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. IGIMS Patna has 88 MD/MS seats in clinical and para-clinical specialties. MCC AIQ counselling covers 44 seats, while BCECEB state quota counselling covers the other 44 seats, all through NEET PG rank.

Ques. Who is eligible for MBBS admission at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. General and OBC students need 50% marks in PCB, SC/ST students need 40%, and PwD students need 45%. The student must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.

Ques. Can MBBS final-year students apply for MD/MS at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. No. MD/MS applicants must have completed MBBS and the compulsory 1-year internship by March 31 of the admission year. Students who are still in final year or have not completed internship cannot apply.

Ques. What is the admission route for DM and MCh at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Students must qualify NEET SS and register for MCC Super-Specialty counselling at mcc.nic.in. IGIMS Patna fills all DM and MCh seats through this centralised counselling process and does not run separate DM/MCh counselling.