Ambedkar Institute of Higher Education (AIHE), Patna, offers admission for 2026 to programmes including B.Sc Nursing and BPT. Its nursing, paramedical and physiotherapy programmes are affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS). The stated state admission routes use examinations and counselling conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).

A live B.Sc Nursing fee schedule is not published online. Applicants can obtain the current year-wise breakdown from the admissions office at aihepatna@gmail.com or by calling 8102916973.

Admission portal: AIHE Patna Admission Portal 2026

AIHE Patna Important Dates

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AIHE nursing admission enquiries 2026 admission cycle, ongoing

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

AIHE Patna Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate study includes B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, BPT and BMLT. The stated selection routes use BCECE rank for B.Sc Nursing and DCECE PM rank for BPT and BMLT. Post Basic B.Sc Nursing instead follows merit-based direct admission under Indian Nursing Council (INC) norms.

Programme Duration Academic Requirements Other Conditions Selection Route
B.Sc Nursing 4 years 10+2 with PCB and English; 45% aggregate for general/OBC candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates Minimum age 17 years; Bihar domicile and medical fitness BCECE rank and BCECEB Bihar state counselling
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing 2 years GNM certificate and nursing registration 1 year of experience as a registered nurse; applicable INC requirements and medical fitness Merit-based direct admission under INC norms
BPT and BMLT 4 years each 10+2 with PCB and English; 45% aggregate for general/OBC candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates Age 17 to 32 years; Bihar domicile DCECE PM rank and BCECEB counselling

Bihar domicile is compulsory for programmes admitted through BCECEB. Nursing candidates must satisfy INC guidelines and undergo the medical fitness check required by AIHE. The stated minimum age for nursing and paramedical entry is 17 years, while the diploma paramedical table specifies its separate age range.

B.Sc Nursing Application and Selection

The stated BCECEB route requires a valid BCECE rank, with seats allocated entirely through Bihar state counselling on merit. Applications and subsequent counselling registration use the BCECEB portal rather than the college. However, AIHE's official course and enquiry information does not explicitly confirm selection solely through BCECE rank or publish a detailed counselling-based selection process.

  1. Check the programme's eligibility requirements and applicable regulatory conditions.
  2. Submit the application through the official admission process or the route specified by AIHE. For the stated BCECEB route, apply through the board's portal and register for counselling after the examination and result.
  3. Follow admission announcements and any further instructions from the institute.
  4. If shortlisted, attend document verification with the required original certificates.
  5. Complete the admission formalities and pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission.

BCECE deducts 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Avoiding uncertain guesses helps protect the net score, which determines the Bihar state rank used in the stated B.Sc Nursing admission route.

BPT and BMLT Counselling Procedure

BPT applicants need 10+2 with PCB and a valid DCECE PM rank. BPT and BMLT use the DCECE PM stream administered by BCECEB. Candidates holding the required rank complete the counselling procedure through the board's portal. Academic session commencement follows the BUHS calendar.

  1. Sign in to the BCECEB portal using the DCECE registration credentials.
  2. Complete DCECE PM counselling registration according to the published schedule.
  3. Pay the online counselling registration fee prescribed by BCECEB.
  4. Enter college and programme preferences carefully during choice filling.
  5. Download the provisional seat allotment letter after the relevant allotment round.
  6. Report to AIHE with the 10+2 marksheet, Bihar domicile certificate and medical fitness certificate.
  7. Pay the first-year fees to confirm the allotted BPT seat.

BPT students have clinical placements at Paras Hospital and Ruban Hospital in Patna. Candidates should confirm that these partnerships remain active for their batch before accepting a seat in the final counselling round.

Student Feedback

Reviewers give AIHE an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 and describe its faculty as supportive and its laboratories as well equipped. 80% of students report job placements in partner hospitals after completing clinical training.

AIHE Patna Postgraduate Admissions

M.Sc Nursing is a 2-year programme requiring an existing nursing qualification and work experience. Selection follows merit under BUHS norms, with the applicable INC admission requirements and AIHE medical fitness conditions.

Programme Duration Eligibility Selection
M.Sc Nursing 2 years B.Sc Nursing with at least 55% marks and 1 year of work experience Merit-based admission under BUHS norms
  1. Check that the nursing qualification, marks and work experience meet the prescribed requirements.
  2. Follow the institute's application instructions for merit-based selection under BUHS norms.
  3. Complete the required verification, medical fitness check and admission formalities.

AIHE Patna Diploma Admissions

GNM, or General Nursing and Midwifery, is a 3-year diploma. ANM, or Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery, runs for 18 months. Both accept students from any 10+2 stream and are recognised by the Indian Nursing Council and Bihar Nurses Registration Council. Diploma paramedical programmes use DCECE PMM, the route specified for Class 10 pass candidates.

Programme Duration Eligibility and Age Selection Route
GNM 3 years 10+2 in any stream with at least 40%; age 17 to 35 years; Bihar domicile and medical fitness BCECEB state-level examination and counselling
ANM 18 months 10+2 in any stream with at least 40%; age 17 to 35 years; Bihar domicile and medical fitness BCECEB state-level examination and counselling
DPT, DMLT, DOT and CMD Diploma programmes Class 10 pass; Bihar domicile; age 15 to 30 years DCECE PMM rank and BCECEB counselling

GNM and ANM Application Steps

The stated state admission process accepts GNM and ANM applications only through the BCECEB portal. Offline and walk-in applications are not accepted. BCECEB allocates seats using state rank and the order of choices entered during counselling; contacting AIHE directly does not reserve or confirm a seat. Academic session commencement follows the Bihar Nurses Registration Council calendar.

  1. Read the BCECEB notification and follow its application instructions.
  2. Register online with a mobile number and email address.
  3. Enter Class 12 results and Bihar domicile details in the application form.
  4. Upload the marksheets, domicile certificate, photograph and signature.
  5. Pay the application fee applicable to the candidate's category.
  6. Take the BCECEB entrance examination at the assigned centre.
  7. After the results, register for online counselling and enter college preferences.
GNM and ANM Applicant Category Application Fee
General/OBC INR 1,000
SC/ST INR 500

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

Diploma Paramedical Selection

DPT, DMLT, DOT and CMD applicants follow the DCECE PMM rank and BCECEB counselling route. Eligible Class 10 pass candidates participate in the relevant state examination and counselling process for seat allotment.

AIHE Patna Counselling Documents

Applicants should prepare the certificates required for their counselling route and report for verification as instructed. The listed documents are:

  • 10+2 marksheet
  • Bihar domicile certificate
  • BCECE or DCECE rank card, as applicable
  • Category certificate, where applicable
  • Medical fitness certificate
  • Passport-size photographs
  • BCECEB seat allotment letter

Bihar domicile is mandatory for BCECEB-conducted admissions. Candidates without a Bihar domicile certificate cannot participate in this counselling route for AIHE's nursing and paramedical programmes.

AIHE Patna Scholarships and Education Loans

AIHE provides a 50% fee concession for meritorious students and financially weak candidates. Bihar government education loan schemes are also available.

The institute supports Bihar Student Credit Card Yojana. Eligible students can borrow up to INR 4 Lakhs for education and course fees through this scheme.

AIHE Patna Admission Questions

Ques. Can a candidate enter B.Sc Nursing at AIHE without taking BCECE?

Ans. Under the stated BCECEB admission route, BCECE is compulsory and direct admission is not available. Bihar state counselling allocates seats solely using BCECE rank. AIHE's official course and enquiry information does not explicitly confirm that this is the sole selection basis or provide a detailed counselling selection procedure.

Ques. What qualifying marks and domicile conditions apply to B.Sc Nursing applicants?

Ans. General and OBC applicants need 45% in 10+2 with PCB and English, while SC/ST applicants need 40%. A Bihar domicile certificate is compulsory for admission through the BCECE route.

Ques. Which admission route is specified for the GNM programme?

Ans. GNM selection uses the BCECEB examination and counselling process. As of May 2026, the notification for that admission cycle was awaited. Applicants should follow the board's official notification for application instructions and dates.

Ques. How does a DCECE PM candidate proceed towards BPT admission at AIHE?

Ans. BPT admission follows the DCECE PM stream administered by BCECEB. The DCECE PM result was released on 11 June 2026. The original tentative counselling expectation was late June 2026; candidates holding a valid rank register through the BCECEB counselling portal according to its published schedule.

Ques. Is BCECEB counselling available to applicants who do not hold Bihar domicile?

Ans. No. A Bihar domicile certificate is required for every candidate using the BCECEB admission route. Applicants without it cannot participate in this counselling process for AIHE's nursing and paramedical programmes.

Ques. Where can applicants obtain the current B.Sc Nursing fee breakdown?

Ans. AIHE does not publish a live online fee schedule. For the current year-wise B.Sc Nursing charges, email the admissions office at aihepatna@gmail.com or call 8102916973.

Ques. What financial support can nursing students receive at AIHE?

Ans. Meritorious and financially weak students can receive a 50% fee concession. Eligible students may also use Bihar Student Credit Card Yojana to borrow up to INR 4 Lakhs for education.

Ques. Which certificates should candidates prepare for counselling verification?

Ans. Prepare the 10+2 marksheet, Bihar domicile certificate, applicable BCECE or DCECE rank card, category certificate where relevant, medical fitness certificate, passport-size photographs and BCECEB seat allotment letter.

Ques. Within what age range can candidates apply for GNM or ANM?

Ans. Both programmes specify a minimum age of 17 years and a maximum of 35 years, following Indian Nursing Council and Bihar Nurses Registration Council guidelines.

Ques. What information is available about management quota or direct nursing entry?

Ans. Confirmed public information about a management quota for AIHE nursing seats is not available. The stated route fills regular seats through BCECEB state counselling. Applicants can seek clarification from AIHE admissions at aihepatna@gmail.com.