Bihar does not conduct a separate MBBS entrance exam. All admissions are based on the national-level entrance test called NEET. A large number of candidates appear for this exam every year.
Here’s how it works: you receive an All India Rank (AIR) and a state rank. Candidates with Bihar domicile are eligible for the state quota, which is 85% of the total seats in the state’s colleges. In Bihar, there are over 2,500 government MBBS seats, so more than 2,100 are filled by Bihar-domiciled candidates.
So, to get a seat in Bihar, you need to score well in NEET and then attend counselling. I suggest participating in both the state-level counselling and the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. You’ll likely have a higher chance of getting a seat through the state counselling, but AIQ counselling gives you the opportunity to secure a seat in other parts of India.
NEET eligibility
- Nationality: Indian / NRI / OCI / PIO / foreign national (as per NTA rules)
- Age: ≥ 17 years on/before 31 Dec of the admission year
- Subjects: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech & English
- Minimum marks (PCB): UR/EWS 50%, OBC/SC/ST 40%, PwD 45%
For a step-by-step walkthrough, check our [How to Fill NEET Application Form] page.
Government Colleges In Bihar
| Medical College | Annual Intake |
|---|---|
| AIIMS, Patna | 125 |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College | 120 |
| Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences (Vardhman IMS) | 120 |
| Darbhanga Medical College | 120 |
| ESIC Medical College & Hospital | 100 |
| Government Medical College | 120 |
| Government Medical College & Hospital | 100 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences | 120 |
| Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College | 100 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | 120 |
| Nalanda Medical College | 150 |
| Patna Medical College | 200 |
| Shri Krishna Medical College | 120 |
Private MBBS Colleges in Bihar
| Medical College | Annual Intake |
|---|---|
| Katihar Medical College, Katihar | 150 |
| Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital, Saharsa | 150 (increased from 100) |
| Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani | 150 |
| Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj | 150 (increased from 100) |
| Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Sasaram | 250 (expanded from 150 in 2023) |
| Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital, Bihta, Patna | 100 |
| Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur | 150 |
| Shree Narayan Medical Institute & Hospital, Saharsa | 150 |
| Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Patna (new) | 100 |
Candidates qualified the NEET UG exam will be invited for Under Graduate Medical Admission Counselling (UGMAC). UGMAC is held for admission to the first year UG Medical / Dental Courses (MBBS / BDS) in Government / Private Medical / Dental Colleges of Bihar state and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses in Govt. Veterinary Colleges of Bihar.
Key dates for UGMAC 2026
| Milestone | Timeline (UGMAC-2026, tentative) |
|---|---|
| Seat matrix posted | July 2026 |
| Registration & choice filling opens | July 2026 |
| Registration & choice filling closes | August 2026 |
| Last date for online payment & final submit | August 2026 |
| Rank card publication | August 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment (Round-1) | August 2026 |
| Download allotment order (Round-1) | August 2026 |
| Document verification & admission (Round-1) | August 2026 |
| Resignation (Free Exit) from Round-1 | September 2026 |
| Choice filling opens (Round-2) | September 2026 |
| Last date to fill & lock choices (Round-2) | September 2026 |
| Provisional seat-allotment result (Round-2) | September 2026 |
| Download allotment order (Round-2) | September 2026 |
| Document verification & admission (Round-2) | Mid-September 2026 |
| Round 3 | October |
All further counselling programme details are published online by BCECEB.
Registration & application steps (online only)
Step-1: Registration – Authenticate with NEET(UG) Roll No., Name and DOB. OTP goes to the registered mobile and email. Create a password; an UGMAC ID is generated.
Step-2: Multi-step form – Fill Personal, Contact, Educational details; upload photo, signature and required documents; save each stage.
Step-3: Preview & Final Submit – Check entries, edit if needed, then Final Submit & Proceed to Payment within the deadline.
Step-4: Pay fees & security deposit – Pay online via Card/Net-banking/UPI. Counselling fee is non-refundable. Processing charges are extra.
Step-5: Choice filling & locking – Fill and lock choices before the last date. Choice locking/unlocking uses OTP to the registered mobile/email. If you unlock to edit the form later, earlier choices become null & void and you must fill fresh choices. The registered mobile/email cannot be changed.
Step-6: Download Confirmation Page & Fee Receipt – Re-verify entries; use the editing window if needed.
Step-7: Download Choice Slip – After locking, download/print the filled choices.
Registration / Counselling Fee (online, non-refundable):
- UR/EWS/BC/EBC: ₹1,200
- SC/ST/DQ: ₹600
- For Private Colleges registration: ₹1,200 for all candidates
(Processing charge applies to all online payments.)
Refundable Security Deposit (pay during application):
- Govt. Medical/Dental/Veterinary: ₹10,000 (UR/EWS) | ₹5,000 (SC/ST/BC/EBC)
- Private Medical: ₹2,00,000 (all categories)
- Private Dental: ₹50,000 (all categories)
- “Both” options follow the higher applicable slab (e.g., Private Medical & Dental = ₹2,00,000).
Deposit is liable to forfeiture if you skip document verification/admission after allotment.
Bihar MBBS Counselling Documents Required for verification
- NEET(UG) 2026 Admit Card and Score Card
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets/admit cards/passing certificates
- Residential certificate; Caste/EWS/DQ/SMQ certificate (if applicable)
- Six passport-size photographs (same as on NEET Admit Card)
- Aadhaar Card
- Printed Confirmation Page (UGMAC) and Check Slip with Biometric report
- Any other documents required by Private Colleges (as applicable)
Carry originals.
Bihar Government MBBS Fee Structure
| Fee head | Amount (₹) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 9,000 | Per year (charged for 4½ years) |
| Admission | 1,000 | One-time (at admission) |
| Caution Money (refundable) | 10,000 | One-time (refunded after internship, minus dues) |
| Hostel (if availed) | 12,000 | Per year |
| Electricity | 1,200 | Per year |
| Magazine / Society | 500 | Per year |
| College Activity | 2,000 | One-time |
And per the counselling notice, the first 50% seats in every private medical college are filled at this “government fee”, the remaining 50% at the college’s own (higher) fee (mentioned below).
Bihar MBBS Private Colleges Fees (applies to last 50% seats; first 50% = Govt fee)
| College | Tuition (₹/yr) | Dev. (₹/yr) | Other/Student (₹/yr) | Hostel+Food (₹/yr) | Admission (1-time) | Security (1-time) | NRI (US$/yr) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katihar Medical College (KMC), Katihar | 11,05,000 | 1,50,000 | 50,000 | 2,37,600 | – | 1,00,000 | 28,000 | Muslim Minority same as General; Yr-1 total ≈ ₹16,42,600 |
| MGM Medical College (MGMMC), Kishanganj | 9,63,000 | 0 | 2,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 50,000 | 1,00,000 | 25,000 | Using 2024-25 sheet until 2025-26 is posted |
| Narayan MCH, Sasaram | 12,25,000 | 0 | 1,40,000 | 3,20,000 | 50,000 | 2,00,000 | 25,000 | Amenities/transport shown separately |
| Lord Budha Koshi MCH, Saharsa | 12,00,000 | 0 | – | 3,15,000 | – | – | 30,000 | Site: NRI $30k + $4k hostel/mess |
| Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani | 14,00,000 | 50,000 | 0 | 3,50,000 | – | 1,00,000 | 30,000 | From aggregator; await official PDF |
| Netaji Subhas MCH, Bihta (Patna) | 16,00,000 | 0 | 50,000 | 3,15,000 | – | 2,00,000 | 35,000 | Transport ₹50k/yr listed |
| Shri Narayan MI&H, Saharsa | 12,05,000 | 0 | – | 3,15,000 | – | 1,50,000 | 30,000 | 5th year charges are half |
| RDJM MCH, Turki (Muzaffarpur) | 11,90,000 | 0 | – | 3,00,000 | – | 2,00,000 | 25,000 | Tuition “incl. development”; Yr-1 total ≈ ₹16,90,000 |
| Himalaya MCH, Paliganj (Patna) | 15,50,000 | 0 | – | 3,15,000 | 51,000 | 1,00,000 | 27,000 | Revised 2025-26 notice |
BCECE BOARD,
I.A.S. Association Building
NEAR PATNA AIRPORT,
PATNA – 800014,
BIHAR (INDIA)
Contact no: 0612-2220230, 0612-2225387
Website: bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
Seat Matrix of UGMAC
2025 Data (Revised after Round 1)
| College | Total Seats | Disabled Quota (DQ) |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Medical College (PMC), Patna | 165 | 8 |
| Darbhanga Medical College (DMC), Laheriasarai | 97 | 5 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JLNMCH), Bhagalpur | 98 | 5 |
| Nalanda Medical College (NMC), Patna | 124 | 6 |
| Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur | 98 | 5 |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College (ANMMCH), Gaya | 98 | 5 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna | 128 | 6 |
| Government Medical College, Bettiah | 102 | 5 |
| Buddha Medical Institute & Hospital (BMIHS), Pawapuri, Nalanda | 102 | 5 |
| Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College & Hospital (JKTMCH), Madhepura | 85 | 4 |
| ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bihta (Patna) | 50 | 3 |
| Government Medical College, Purnea | 85 | 4 |
| Govt. MBBS Total | 1232 | 61 |
Private MBBS totals & quotas per college
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Seat matrix is posted on the board website; check it before choice filling. We update it here as well on Seat Matrix tab but it will be first posted on official website.
No. single registration covers round-1 & round-2.
Even if you filled UR/EWS with dq yes/no for bihar state but you’re actually BC/EBC/SC/ST and neet-qualified, you’re eligible for private medical/dental counselling.
Bihar MBBS Admission 2026 is based on NEET 2026, followed by counselling. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is responsible for conducting counselling once NEET results are declared. This article explains NEET eligibility, BCECEB counselling steps, the college list, fee ranges, and the seat matrix.
Bihar is a state in eastern India, bordering Nepal. The state has a number of options for medical colleges, with about 21 MBBS colleges. Together, they offer 2,545 government MBBS seats and 1,200 private MBBS seats.
Bihar’s medical system is a bit different from other states. In private colleges, the first 50% of seats are charged at the same fee as government colleges. That’s very good news for candidates who aren’t able to get a government seat but manage to secure a private seat in the first round of counselling. For complete details, check all the tabs above like counselling, fee structure, seat matrix, contact information, and FAQs.
