Gopal Narayan Singh University (GNSU) began on June 15, 2018, as one of Bihar's first six private universities. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by AICTE and BCI. Its MBBS programme also has National Medical Commission (NMC) approval. NAAC has awarded the university a B+ grade.

The university has an 80-acre main campus at Jamuhar village near Sasaram in Bihar's Rohtas district. Narayan Medical College and Hospital, its medical faculty, occupies a separate 25-acre campus and operates a 1,150-bed teaching hospital. GNSU is not listed among the top-ranked institutions in NIRF 2025.

Students can study medicine, health sciences, engineering, agriculture, law, management, commerce, IT and humanities. Scholarships and fee concessions are available for eligible meritorious and economically weaker students, including Bihar government schemes offered through the National Scholarship Portal. NIRF 2025 data reports median packages of INR 2.47 LPA for 3-year UG courses and INR 9.70 LPA for 5-year programmes on the MBBS and health sciences track.

  • MBBS has 250 NMC-approved seats, up from 100 seats in 2023. The total fee for 5.5 years is INR 46.70 Lakhs.
  • MD/MS is offered in Dermatology, General Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Radio Diagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Pathology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Medical Anatomy. The 3-year fee varies by specialisation from INR 75,000 to 90,00,000.
  • B.Tech options include CSE, AI and Machine Learning, ECE and Agricultural Engineering. The 4-year fee ranges from INR 3.81 to 5.54 Lakhs.
  • B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year course with total fees of INR 7.31 Lakhs.
  • B.Pharm costs INR 5.56 Lakhs, while the total fee for Pharm.D is INR 9.22 Lakhs.
  • BPT in Physiotherapy and BOT in Occupational Therapy have fees ranging from INR 3.84 to 4.59 Lakhs.
  • The 4-year B.Sc Agriculture and B.Sc Hons Horticulture courses cost between INR 3.33 and 5.48 Lakhs.
  • BA+LLB, BBA+LLB and LLB have fees between INR 2.45 and 4.11 Lakhs.
  • The 3-year BBA, B.Com Hons, BMS and BCA programmes cost from INR 2.40 to 3.30 Lakhs.
  • The 2-year MBA has total fees of INR 3.26 Lakhs.
  • M.Pharm is available in four specialisations. Its 2-year total fee is INR 2.36 Lakhs.
  • M.Sc Agriculture is offered in several streams and costs INR 1.88 Lakhs for two years.
  • PhD subjects include Agriculture, Health Sciences, Management, Law and IT. Total fees range from INR 2.23 to 2.89 Lakhs.

The full MBBS fee is INR 46.70 Lakhs for 5.5 years, while B.Tech CSE carries total fees of INR 5.10 Lakhs.

Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle begins with NEET UG 2027 registration, expected between October and December 2026, and CUET UG 2027 registration from November 2026.

GNSU Admission Dates 2027

The upcoming GNSU admission cycle covers medical and non-medical courses. NEET UG is used for MBBS and several health sciences programmes, while CUET is accepted for non-medical UG admission. The available registration schedule is given below.

EventDate
NEET UG 2027 registration, expectedOctober to December 2026
CUET UG 2027 registrationNovember 2026

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

Entrance requirements differ by programme. The following table lists the accepted selection route for each major course group.

Programme FamilyEntrance Exam Accepted
MBBS, 250 seatsNEET UG, followed by MCC counselling for AIQ seats and Bihar state counselling
MD/MS in multiple specialisationsNEET PG followed by state or management quota counselling
B.Sc Nursing, GNM, BPT, BOT and B.OptomNEET UG or Bihar state counselling
B.Pharm, D.Pharm and Pharm.DNEET UG or CUET UG
All B.Tech specialisationsJEE Main, CUET UG or BCECE
B.Sc Agriculture and B.Sc HorticultureBCECE or CUET UG
BBA, B.Com, BMS, BCA and LLBCUET UG or merit
MBACAT, MAT, CUET PG or the university test
M.Sc Agriculture, M.Pharm and MPTCUET PG or the university entrance examination
PhDUGC-NET, CSIR-NET or the University Research Entrance Test

GNSU Courses and Fees

GNSU runs courses through eight faculties covering medicine, health sciences, engineering, agriculture, law, management, humanities and related fields. Major course fees, durations and entry requirements are listed below.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
MBBS, 250 seats5.5 years10+2 with PCB and 50%, along with NEET UGINR 46.70 Lakhs
B.Sc Nursing4 years10+2 with PCB and 45%, along with NEET UGINR 7.31 Lakhs
Pharm.D6 years10+2 with PCB or PCM and 50%, along with NEET or CUETINR 9.22 Lakhs
B.Pharm4 years10+2 with PCB or PCM and 50%, along with NEET or CUETINR 5.56 Lakhs
BPT4.5 years10+2 with PCB and 45%, along with NEET or CUETINR 4.59 Lakhs
BOT4.5 years10+2 with PCB and 45%, along with NEET or CUETINR 3.84 Lakhs
B.Tech CSE or AI-ML4 years10+2 with PCM and 45%, along with JEE Main or CUETINR 5.10 to 5.54 Lakhs
B.Tech ECE or Agricultural Engineering4 years10+2 with PCM and 45%, along with JEE Main or CUETINR 3.81 to 4.24 Lakhs
B.Sc Agriculture4 years10+2 with 45%, along with BCECE or CUETINR 5.48 Lakhs
B.Sc Horticulture Hons4 years10+2 with 45%, along with BCECE or CUETINR 3.33 Lakhs
BA+LLB or BBA+LLB5 years10+2 with 45%, followed by CUET or merit selectionINR 4.11 Lakhs
BBA, B.Com Hons or BMS3 years10+2 in any stream, followed by CUET or merit selectionINR 2.40 to 2.51 Lakhs
MBA2 yearsGraduation with 50%, along with CAT, MAT or CUET PGINR 3.26 Lakhs
M.Pharm, four specialisations2 yearsB.Pharm, along with GPAT or the university entrance examinationINR 2.36 Lakhs
M.Sc Agriculture, multiple streams2 yearsB.Sc Agriculture with 50%INR 1.88 Lakhs

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

Within agriculture, students may choose conventional fields such as agronomy, genetics and plant pathology or allied subjects such as horticulture and floriculture. GNSU also offers B.Tech Agricultural Engineering and B.Sc Horticulture. Nursing and allied health students receive clinical exposure through the medical college's 1,150-bed teaching hospital.

GNSU Admission Process

GNSU uses different selection routes for medical and non-medical programmes. Medical seats follow NEET UG or NEET PG rules and the counselling conducted by MCC or Bihar authorities. CUET and the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) are among the routes used for non-medical courses.

  1. Select the programme and check its Class 12, graduation, subject and minimum-mark requirements.
  2. Take the entrance examination accepted for that course, such as NEET, JEE Main, CUET, BCECE, CAT or MAT.
  3. For medical courses, join the applicable MCC or Bihar state counselling process using the valid NEET score.
  4. For other programmes, admission is completed through the relevant entrance route or merit selection stated for the course.

MBBS Admission

Narayan Medical College has 250 NMC-approved MBBS seats. The intake was raised from 100 seats in 2023. Seat allotment follows NMC rules through the All India Quota and Bihar state quota counselling systems.

  • Applicants need at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the 10+2 level.
  • They must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year.
  • A valid NEET UG score is compulsory.

MBBS Cutoff Range

Recent NEET UG closing ranks have differed between the private management and Bihar state quotas. Final cutoffs change with the NEET score distribution and the available seat matrix.

CategoryRecent Closing Rank Range
General Category, private management quota4,00,000 to 7,00,000 AIR
Bihar state quota for domicile candidates5,00,000 to 8,00,000

Health Sciences UG Admission

Bihar's state nursing and paramedical counselling authority handles admission to B.Sc Nursing, BPT and BOT, while B.Pharm also follows PCI rules. A NEET UG score is required for B.Sc Nursing under the stated regulations.

  • Students must have completed 10+2 with PCB and at least 45% marks.
  • B.Sc Nursing applicants need a valid NEET UG score.
  • B.Pharm, BPT and BOT accept CUET UG or the university entrance route.

Engineering and Technology Admission

B.Tech applicants may use JEE Main, CUET UG or BCECE scores. Eligibility requires PCM in Class 12 with at least 45% marks. BCECE Agriculture scores are also accepted for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering.

Management, Commerce and Law Admission

GNSU considers CAT, MAT and CUET PG scores for MBA admission. LLB admission uses graduation merit, while BA+LLB admission is based on 10+2 merit, with both routes following BCI rules. BBA and B.Com Hons use CUET or direct merit selection.

GNSU Placements and Career Outcomes

Career routes at GNSU depend on the field of study. Management, engineering and law students may enter regular campus recruitment, while graduates of MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy and allied health courses generally move into clinical work or continue to postgraduate study.

According to NIRF 2025 data, graduates of 3-year UG programmes received a median salary of INR 2.47 LPA. The reported median for 5-year programmes, mainly on the health sciences track, was INR 9.70 LPA.

Programme TrackCareer PathwayTypical Starting Compensation
MBBS after graduationBihar government service bond, private hospital practice or NEET PG for MD/MSINR 50,000 to 80,000 per month during the government bond
B.Sc NursingNursing roles in government or private hospitalsINR 15,000 to 35,000 per month at entry level
B.Pharm or M.PharmPharmaceutical companies, hospital pharmacies and drug marketingINR 2.5 to 5 LPA at entry level
BPT or BOTClinical physiotherapy or occupational therapy practiceINR 2 to 4 LPA at entry level
B.Tech campus placementsIT and software jobs in Bihar or NCRINR 2.47 LPA median
MBA campus placementsManagement trainee jobs in FMCG, banking and operationsINR 3 to 5 LPA, estimated
Note: The university reports its own placement figures for programmes outside health sciences, and these figures have not been independently verified. MBBS graduates in Bihar must complete a compulsory 1-year rural service bond before entering private practice or further study.

GNSU Scholarships

Eligible GNSU students can apply for Bihar government and central government aid through the National Scholarship Portal. The university also provides limited fee reductions to students selected on merit.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC studentsBihar domicile students from SC, ST or OBC categories whose income is below the prescribed limitTuition fee and maintenance allowance
Central Sector ScholarshipStudents in the top 20% of their 10+2 board whose family income is below INR 8 Lakhs per yearINR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, BiharFemale students from Bihar enrolled in UG degree coursesINR 50,000 across the UG course duration
National Scholarship Portal scheme for EBC and minority studentsEBC and minority community students who meet the income rulesMaintenance and tuition support according to category norms
GNSU Merit ScholarshipHigh performers in NEET UG or JEE Main who also hold a high GNSU rankPartial fee concession decided during admission

Medical students are advised to submit applications through Bihar's scholarship portals by September each year. Residents and postgraduate students who qualify through NEET PG may receive stipends under NMC norms, ranging from INR 40,000 to 65,000 per month for MD/MS residents.

GNSU Campus and Infrastructure

GNSU's 80-acre main campus stands in Jamuhar village near Sasaram in Bihar's Rohtas district, along the Patna-Varanasi highway, NH 19. It accommodates the faculties of Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, Management, Law, Commerce and Social Sciences.

Narayan Medical College and Hospital operates from a 25-acre medical campus. Its 1,150-bed teaching hospital offers tertiary care to Rohtas, Kaimur, Bhabua and nearby districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This patient base provides MBBS students with clinical exposure during their clinical years.

Separate hostel accommodation is available to male and female students, with annual fees of up to INR 62,400. Facilities include a library, computer labs, science laboratories, a pharmacy lab and agricultural demonstration farms. Students can also access housing and markets in nearby Sasaram town.

GNSU vs K.K. University vs Patna University

Students considering higher education in Bihar may compare GNSU with K.K. University in Nalanda and Patna University. GNSU is a private multidisciplinary university with a medical college. K.K. University is a private institution focused on liberal arts, while Patna University is a long-established government-funded state university.

ParameterGNSU, SasaramK.K. University, NalandaPatna University
TypeState Private UniversityState Private UniversityState University, Government
Established201820111917
LocationSasaram, RohtasNalandaPatna
NAAC GradeB+Not accreditedB
MBBS AvailableYes, 250 seatsNoNo
B.Tech AvailableYes, CSE, AI/ML, ECE and Agricultural EngineeringYesNo
B.Tech CSE Total FeesINR 5.10 LakhsContact universityNA
MBA Total FeesINR 3.26 LakhsContact universityContact university
Admission RouteNEET, CUET, JEE Main or BCECECUET or university entrance examinationCUET or university entrance examination

Among these institutions, GNSU is the only one offering an NMC-approved MBBS programme with 250 seats and a 1,150-bed teaching hospital. K.K. University serves students seeking liberal arts and management courses from a location in central Bihar. Patna University is one of India's oldest universities and suits students looking for a government-funded institution in the state capital. Within the Rohtas-Kaimur region, GNSU is the main private choice for medical and health sciences education.

GNSU FAQs

Ques. How many NMC-approved MBBS seats does GNSU have?

Ans. Narayan Medical College under Gopal Narayan Singh University has NMC approval for 250 MBBS seats. The intake increased from 100 seats in 2023. Students must qualify through NEET UG, after which seats are allotted through All India Quota and Bihar state quota counselling.

Ques. How much does the complete MBBS course at GNSU cost?

Ans. The total fee for the 5.5-year MBBS programme is INR 46.70 Lakhs. This amount applies to the general or state quota and management quota route. Payments are made year by year according to the university's admission offer letter.

Ques. Which NAAC grade has GNSU received?

Ans. Gopal Narayan Singh University is accredited with a NAAC B+ grade. It also has UGC recognition and approvals from AICTE, BCI and NMC.

Ques. What recent NEET closing-rank range applies to GNSU MBBS admission?

Ans. General Category closing ranks for the private management quota have usually ranged from 4,00,000 to 7,00,000 AIR. For the Bihar state quota, the closing range has varied from 5,00,000 to 8,00,000. The exact cutoff changes each year according to NEET score distribution and the seat matrix.

Ques. Are separate hostels available at GNSU?

Ans. Yes. The Jamuhar campus provides accommodation for both male and female students. Annual hostel fees are up to INR 62,400 and cover the room and basic facilities. Medical, nursing and general students have separate hostel blocks.

Ques. Which B.Tech branches and admission routes are available at GNSU?

Ans. Students can choose CSE, AI and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering or Agricultural Engineering. The 4-year fee ranges from INR 3.81 to 5.54 Lakhs. Admission accepts JEE Main, CUET UG and BCECE scores. Separately, NIRF 2025 reported a median salary of INR 2.47 LPA for graduates of 3-year UG programmes.

Ques. What salary figures are reported for GNSU graduates?

Ans. NIRF 2025 data records a median salary of INR 2.47 LPA for 3-year UG graduates and INR 9.70 LPA for graduates of 5-year programmes, with health sciences contributing strongly to the latter figure. Many health sciences graduates enter clinical practice or prepare for NEET PG and MD/MS instead of joining regular campus placements.