Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is a government medical institution that the Government of Bihar established in 1925 as Prince of Wales Medical College. Located on Ashok Rajpath in central Patna, it is affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

PMCH Hospital is Bihar's largest government tertiary care facility, with more than 1,675 beds. It serves as a major referral centre for Bihar and nearby areas. PMCH is not included in the Ministry of Education's NIRF Medical 2025 ranked list.

The institution provides undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and super-speciality medical education. Its main programmes are:

  • MBBS: The flagship undergraduate course has 200 sanctioned seats and lasts 5.5 years, including 4.5 academic years and a 1-year rotating internship.
  • MD / MS: Postgraduate degrees are available in more than 20 disciplines, including Anaesthesiology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine.
  • M.Ch: Super-speciality surgical training includes Plastic Surgery.
  • PG Diplomas: Options include Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA), Diploma in Child Health (DCH), DGO, DMRD, Diploma in Orthopaedics, Diploma in Clinical Pathology and other diploma courses.

PMCH Courses and Fees

PMCH runs more than 40 programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, PG Diploma and super-speciality levels. Fees follow Bihar government rates. The complete MBBS academic fee is INR 47,500, charged at INR 9,500 a year for five academic years. MD and MS courses cost INR 69,600 in total, while PG Diploma fees range from INR 27,000 to INR 46,400.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
MBBS5.5 years10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, at least 50% marks and a qualifying NEET UG scoreINR 47,500
MD in General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry and other disciplines3 yearsMBBS degree, completed internship and NEET PGINR 69,600
MS in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and ENT3 yearsMBBS degree, completed internship and NEET PGINR 69,600
M.Ch in Plastic Surgery3 yearsMS degree and NEET SSINR 66,000
PG Diploma in DA, DCH, DGO, DMRD and DO2 yearsMBBS degree, completed internship and NEET PGINR 27,000
PG Diploma in Anaesthesiology, Microbiology, PMR, and TB and Chest2 yearsMBBS degree, completed internship and NEET PGINR 46,400

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

MD training covers Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Dermatology and Venereology, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiology, Preventive and Social Medicine, Psychiatry, Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy, Skin and VD, and Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine. These clinical and para-clinical subjects support a wide range of postgraduate training at PMCH.

PMCH Admission Process

Admission to PMCH is based on the entrance examination required for each programme. MBBS applicants qualify through NEET UG, while MD, MS and PG Diploma applicants use NEET PG. M.Ch admission is based on NEET SS. Counselling is conducted separately for state-quota and All-India Quota seats.

MBBS Admission

PMCH has 200 MBBS seats. Of these, 170 seats are assigned to the 85% Bihar State Quota, and 30 seats form the 15% All-India Quota.

  1. Complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The minimum aggregate is 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and OBC applicants.
  2. Be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the admission year.
  3. Obtain a valid qualifying score in NEET UG.
  4. Applicants seeking a Bihar State Quota seat must meet the Bihar domicile requirement.
  5. Register for BCECEB UGMAC counselling for state-quota seats or MCC online counselling for All-India Quota seats.
  6. Fill in college choices, accept the allotted seat, complete document verification and report for admission.

MD and MS Admission

Selection for MD and MS courses depends on the applicant's NEET PG score. MCC PG counselling fills 50% of the postgraduate seats under the All-India Quota. BCECEB PG counselling assigns the remaining 50% through the Bihar State Quota.

  1. Earn an MBBS degree from an institution recognised by the NMC.
  2. Complete the mandatory one-year rotating internship.
  3. Qualify for NEET PG and register with MCC or BCECEB, depending on the quota.
  4. Submit course and college choices during counselling.
  5. After provisional allotment, complete document verification and join the allotted programme.

PG Diploma, M.Ch and DM Admission

NEET PG rank is used to select students for PG Diploma courses such as DA, DCH, DGO and DMRD. These seats are mainly allotted through Bihar State Quota counselling. Applicants for M.Ch programmes must qualify for NEET SS. Super-speciality applicants must also hold the relevant base degree and complete the postgraduate training required under NMC rules.

ProgrammeEntrance ExamQuota Split
MBBSNEET UG85% Bihar State Quota through UGMAC and 15% AIQ through MCC
MD / MSNEET PG50% Bihar State Quota through BCECEB and 50% AIQ through MCC
PG Diplomas such as DA, DCH and DGONEET PGBihar State Quota through BCECEB
M.Ch in Plastic SurgeryNEET SSAIQ and State Quota

PMCH Cutoffs

PMCH MBBS cutoff ranks differ by counselling quota, category, seat availability and the number of applicants. For the General category in the 2025 admission cycle, the All-India Quota and Bihar State Quota closing ranks were as follows:

QuotaCategoryClosing Rank 2025
All-India QuotaGeneral3,701
Bihar State QuotaGeneral5,323

PMCH Placements and Career Outcomes

PMCH has no campus placement system. Medical graduates generally prepare for postgraduate entrance examinations, enter government health services or begin private practice. The hospital's large patient volume gives students practical experience across major clinical departments.

Many MBBS graduates take NEET PG for admission to an MD or MS programme at PMCH or another government medical college. Students admitted through the Bihar State Quota must complete the applicable government service bond after their degree and internship. Once the bond requirement is met, graduates may work in government hospitals, practise privately or seek super-speciality training through NEET SS.

Career PathwayDetails
Rotating InternshipA mandatory 1-year internship follows MBBS. Interns at PMCH receive a monthly stipend from the Bihar government.
State Service BondBihar State Quota graduates must serve in Bihar government hospitals. A penalty applies if the bond is not completed.
NEET PG for MD or MSThis is the main postgraduate route for many PMCH graduates, supported by the institution's broad PG training.
Bihar Government Health ServiceGraduates may receive Medical Officer postings after finishing the required bond period.
Private PracticeMBBS and postgraduate doctors work in private practice across Bihar and eastern India, where their services are in strong demand.
UPSC or State PCS Civil ServicesSome graduates take competitive examinations for administrative and public health careers.
Bond requirement: Bihar State Quota MBBS graduates must complete government service after graduation. Those who do not fulfil this obligation must pay the penalty set by the state government. Applicants should confirm the applicable service period and penalty with BCECEB or the Bihar Health Department before accepting a seat.

PMCH Campus and Infrastructure

PMCH has operated from Ashok Rajpath in Patna since 1925, making it Bihar's oldest established medical training facility. Its teaching hospital has more than 1,675 beds and functions as a tertiary referral and trauma centre for patients from Patna and the wider Bihar and Jharkhand region.

Emergency, surgical, obstetric and intensive care services operate throughout the day. The high patient volume provides MBBS students and postgraduate residents with bedside training across the main clinical disciplines. This clinical exposure also supports graduates preparing for NEET PG.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students can use on-campus hostels. Academic facilities include laboratories for anatomy, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology and biochemistry. The Bihar government has approved periodic improvements, including a new campus development initiative intended to increase bed capacity and upgrade clinical facilities.

PMCH vs IGIMS Patna vs Nalanda Medical College

PMCH, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) Patna and Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) Patna are government medical colleges affiliated with Bihar University of Health Sciences. Each accepts MBBS students through NEET UG and BCECEB UGMAC counselling.

ParameterPMCH, PatnaIGIMS, PatnaNMCH, Patna
Established192519832004
TypeGovernment, Bihar StateGovernment, Bihar StateGovernment, Bihar State
MBBS Seats200100150
AffiliationBihar University of Health SciencesBihar University of Health SciencesBihar University of Health Sciences
Hospital Beds1,675+700+1,000+
PG ProgrammesMD and MS in more than 20 disciplines, PG Diplomas and M.ChMD and MS in selected disciplinesMD and MS in selected disciplines
Total MBBS FeeINR 47,500INR 47,500, state government rateINR 47,500, state government rate
AIQ NEET Closing Rank, General Category, 20253,701More competitive than NMCH but less competitive than PMCHHigher closing rank than PMCH and IGIMS

Among the three colleges, PMCH has the earliest establishment year, the most MBBS seats, the highest listed hospital bed capacity and the widest range of postgraduate disciplines. IGIMS was set up as a specialised referral institute and places greater emphasis on research. NMCH is the newest of the three and has a higher NEET closing rank, which indicates lower cutoff competition. Since all three follow the same state government fee rate, applicants generally compare their NEET ranks and preferred colleges while filling UGMAC choices.

PMCH FAQs

Ques. What were the General category MBBS closing ranks at PMCH in 2025?

Ans. In the 2025 admission cycle, the General category closing rank was 3,701 for the All-India Quota and 5,323 for the Bihar State Quota. Cutoffs can change each year according to the number of applicants and available seats.

Ques. How is PMCH's MBBS seat intake divided between the two quotas?

Ans. PMCH has 200 MBBS seats. BCECEB UGMAC counselling fills 170 seats, or 85%, through the Bihar State Quota. MCC online counselling allocates the other 30 seats, or 15%, under the All-India Quota.

Ques. How much does the complete MBBS academic programme at PMCH cost?

Ans. MBBS tuition for the five academic years totals INR 47,500, based on INR 9,500 per year. This is the Bihar government fee rate and is among the lowest charged by government medical colleges in the state. During the separate internship year, the Bihar government pays interns a monthly stipend.

Ques. Must Bihar State Quota MBBS graduates complete a service bond?

Ans. Yes. After graduation, Bihar State Quota MBBS students from PMCH must serve in Bihar government hospitals for the prescribed period. A graduate who does not complete this service must pay the penalty fixed by the state government. Applicants should verify the current bond period and penalty with BCECEB or the Bihar Health Department before confirming admission.

Ques. Does PMCH feature in the NIRF Medical 2025 ranking?

Ans. No. PMCH is absent from the NIRF Medical 2025 ranked list issued by the Ministry of Education. AIIMS Patna and IGIMS Patna are among the government institutions from Bihar included in the medical rankings, but PMCH is not listed for 2025.

Ques. Which career routes can students follow after earning an MBBS from PMCH?

Ans. A common route is to take NEET PG and pursue an MD or MS. Graduates may also join the Bihar government health service after meeting the service bond requirement or enter private practice in Bihar and eastern India, where MBBS doctors remain in strong demand. Some prepare for UPSC or state civil services examinations. Training in PMCH Hospital, which has more than 1,675 beds, gives students substantial clinical experience for NEET PG preparation and medical practice.

Ques. How are students selected for MD and MS courses at PMCH?

Ans. Admission depends on the applicant's NEET PG score. MCC PG counselling fills 50% of the seats through the All-India Quota, while BCECEB PG counselling handles the remaining 50% under the state quota. Applicants need an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution and must complete a one-year rotating internship.

Ques. How do PMCH and IGIMS Patna differ?

Ans. Both are government medical colleges affiliated with BUHS and serve applicants from Bihar. PMCH offers 200 MBBS seats, compared with 100 at IGIMS, and its hospital has more than 1,675 beds, compared with more than 700 at IGIMS. PMCH also provides postgraduate education in more disciplines, while IGIMS has a stronger research focus. At the AIQ level, PMCH generally has a lower closing rank and therefore a more competitive NEET cutoff. The better choice depends on the applicant's NEET rank and preferred discipline.