If you are hunting for NEET PG colleges in Bihar for the 2026 season, this is your one-stop map to every MD, MS and DNB option in the state, from Patna's big government hospitals to private, minority and deemed institutes. Bihar's 50% state-quota postgraduate seats are counselled by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) through its PG Medical Admissions Counselling (PGMAC), run online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, while the other 50% All India Quota seats go through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). NEET-PG 2026 results were declared by NBEMS on 24 September 2026, so the race for a Bihar seat starts now. This guide explains the colleges, the quota split, indicative fees and how to turn your rank into a real, personalised shortlist.
MedAdmit's NEET-PG College Predictor (/predictors/neet-pg/college) turns your rank and category into a personalised list of MD/MS/DNB colleges and specialities across MCC AIQ and every state, each with round-wise closing ranks, annual fees, stipend, bond and an admit-probability. No spreadsheets, no rumours - accurate numbers, built for you.
Which PG medical colleges are in Bihar?
Bihar's postgraduate medical landscape falls into four buckets: established government medical colleges, one autonomous government institute (IGIMS Patna, which sets its own fees and stipend), private and minority medical colleges, and DNB/DrNB seats hosted at accredited hospitals under NBEMS. Two institutes sit outside the ordinary NEET-PG counselling pools: AIIMS Patna fills its MD/MS seats through INI-CET, and ESIC Medical College, Bihta admits partly via the ESIC quota. The participating-college list and seat matrix are re-notified every cycle, so always confirm the current year's matrix on the BCECEB portal.
- Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Patna - one of Bihar's oldest and largest PG centres, with intake expanding
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna - autonomous, among the broadest specialities and higher stipend, but higher fee
- Nalanda Medical College & Hospital (NMCH), Patna
- Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital (DMCH), Laheriasarai, Darbhanga
- Sri Krishna Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur
- Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College & Hospital (ANMMCH), Gaya
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital (JLNMCH), Bhagalpur
- Government Medical College, Bettiah and Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Pawapuri, Nalanda
| Institute | City | Type | PG route |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMCH | Patna | Government | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| IGIMS | Patna | Autonomous govt | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB); own fee/stipend |
| NMCH | Patna | Government | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| DMCH | Darbhanga | Government | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| SKMCH | Muzaffarpur | Government | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| ANMMCH | Gaya | Government | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| JLNMCH | Bhagalpur | Government | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| Katihar Medical College | Katihar | Private / minority | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| Mata Gujri Memorial MC | Kishanganj | Private / minority | State (BCECEB) + management |
| Narayan Medical College | Sasaram | Private | AIQ (MCC) + State (BCECEB) |
| AIIMS Patna | Patna | Central (INI) | INI-CET (separate) |
| ESIC MC, Bihta | Patna | Central / ESIC | ESIC quota + MCC |
See the exact Bihar colleges open to your rank
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See my exact collegesHow does Bihar state quota (BCECEB PGMAC) work?
Half of the MD/MS/PG-Diploma seats in Bihar's participating colleges are pooled into the 50% state quota and counselled by BCECEB under PGMAC. The other half sits in the 50% All India Quota, run by MCC. For Bihar's government-college state-quota seats you generally need Bihar domicile/residence; private and management-quota seats are usually more open. BCECEB counselling is fully online - registration, document upload, fee payment, choice-filling, auto-allotment and multiple rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and a stray-vacancy round) - all on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
| Quota | Authority | Portal | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% All India Quota | MCC | mcc.nic.in | Any NEET-PG qualifier, no domicile needed |
| 50% State Quota (PGMAC) | BCECEB | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in | Bihar domicile for govt; broader for private |
| DNB / DrNB seats | NBEMS via MCC | nbe.edu.in / mcc.nic.in | Hospital-based PG, all-India |
| AIIMS Patna (INI) | AIIMS / INI-CET | aiimsexams.ac.in | Separate exam & counselling |
- Watch bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the PGMAC notification after NEET-PG results
- Register and pay the counselling/registration fee online
- Upload documents - NEET-PG scorecard, internship completion, Bihar domicile/residence, and category/PwBD certificates as applicable
- Fill and lock your college-and-speciality choices in strict preference order
- Check the round-wise allotment, then report/join or opt for upgradation
- Repeat across rounds, including the later rounds and the stray-vacancy round
Will you land a Bihar government seat?
Government MD/MS seats in Bihar are the most fought-over because fees are low and stipends are solid. Check whether your rank clears the indicative government-seat zone before you plan your choice list.
AIQ vs Bihar state quota: which route should you pick?
Most Bihar aspirants play both boards at once. The 50% AIQ round (MCC) lets you compete for Bihar seats and seats across India without domicile, while the 50% BCECEB state quota rewards Bihar domicile with a deeper pool of home-state seats and, in some specialities, gentler closing ranks. The smart move is to run both timelines in parallel and to know - before choices lock - which colleges each route realistically opens for your rank, rather than betting everything on one.
What closes at your rank - in AIQ and Bihar state quota?
The predictor shows round-wise closing ranks for MCC AIQ and the Bihar state quota side by side, so you can see exactly where your rank sits for each college and speciality.
What are the fees, stipend and bond in Bihar PG colleges?
Bihar is popular partly because government PG fees are among the lowest in India, while IGIMS (autonomous) and private/minority colleges cost considerably more. Stipends are paid monthly and rise year on year, and a service bond typically applies to government seats. The bands below are indicative and change every cycle - always confirm the exact, current figure for your specific college in the predictor and the official prospectus before you commit.
| College type | Indicative annual fee | Indicative monthly stipend | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government (PMCH, NMCH, DMCH, SKMCH, etc.) | Very low - usually well under Rs 1 lakh/yr | Rises by year of study | Service bond usually applies |
| Autonomous govt (IGIMS) | Higher than other govt colleges | Among the higher in the state | Bond as per institute |
| Private / minority (Katihar, Mata Gujri, etc.) | Much higher - several lakh to tens of lakh/yr | Varies by college | As per college |
| DNB / DrNB (hospital-based) | Comparatively low tuition | Stipend-earning | As per hospital |
Fees, stipends, bonds, seat counts and closing ranks change each cycle and differ by college, category and speciality. Treat the bands above as ballpark only. The NEET-PG College Predictor attaches the exact, current figure to each college on your personalised list.
See real fees and stipend for your shortlist
Don't pick a college on tuition alone - weigh fee against stipend, bond and speciality. The predictor attaches all of these to every college it shows you.
How competitive are Bihar government seats?
Competition depends on your NEET-PG 2026 score, your category and the speciality you want. To even enter counselling you must clear the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs: 262/720 for General and EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC, ST and OBC (including PwBD). Clearing the cut-off only makes you eligible - the actual college-and-speciality you get depends on your rank versus each college's closing rank, which we route to the predictor rather than guess here. Clinical branches such as Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine and Paediatrics close far tighter than pre- and para-clinical ones.
- Do keep Bihar domicile, category, PwBD and internship certificates ready before registration
- Do register for both MCC AIQ and BCECEB state quota - never bank on just one
- Do fill a long, honest choice list - reach, target and safe colleges together
- Don't skip a round assuming a better one will come; vacancies are unpredictable
- Don't rely on last year's cut-offs alone; ranks shift with seats, reservation and demand
- Don't confuse AIIMS Patna (INI-CET) or ESIC Bihta with the BCECEB/MCC pools
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Get my personalised listHow to get a Bihar PG seat: a step-by-step plan
- Confirm you've cleared the NEET-PG 2026 cut-off for your category
- Run the NEET-PG College Predictor to see your realistic Bihar and all-India options
- Split them into reach, target and safe, across AIQ and Bihar state quota
- Register on both mcc.nic.in and bceceboard.bihar.gov.in and keep documents ready
- Fill a deep, priority-ordered choice list in each; attend every round
- Track allotments, decide join vs upgrade, and secure your best seat
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Build my Bihar shortlistBihar NEET-PG 2026: frequently asked questions
Who conducts Bihar NEET-PG state-quota counselling in 2026?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts the 50% state-quota PG counselling (PGMAC) online at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The 50% All India Quota is handled by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
Which are the top government PG medical colleges in Bihar?
PMCH Patna, IGIMS Patna (autonomous), NMCH Patna, DMCH Darbhanga, SKMCH Muzaffarpur, ANMMCH Gaya and JLNMCH Bhagalpur are among the best known. The exact seats and specialities each offers change yearly - check the predictor for the current list against your rank.
Do I need Bihar domicile for a state-quota PG seat?
For government-college state-quota seats you generally need Bihar domicile/residence. Private and management-quota seats are usually more open. Always confirm the current rule in the BCECEB PGMAC prospectus.
What NEET-PG 2026 score do I need to qualify?
The 2026 qualifying cut-offs are 262/720 for General/EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD). Qualifying makes you eligible for counselling; your actual seat depends on rank versus closing ranks.
How much do Bihar PG medical colleges cost?
Government college fees are among India's lowest (indicative: usually well under Rs 1 lakh/year), IGIMS costs more as an autonomous institute, and private/minority colleges run into several lakh to tens of lakh per year. Get your specific college's exact fee in the predictor.
What stipend do PG residents get in Bihar?
Government PG stipends are paid monthly and rise each year of study, and IGIMS pays among the higher stipends in the state. Figures change yearly, so confirm the current, college-specific number before you decide.
Is there a service bond for Bihar government PG seats?
A service bond typically applies to government PG seats in Bihar. The exact duration and penalty vary, so verify them in the current PGMAC prospectus for your college.
Are AIIMS Patna and ESIC Bihta part of BCECEB or MCC counselling?
No. AIIMS Patna's MD/MS seats fill through INI-CET, a separate exam and counselling. ESIC Medical College, Bihta admits partly via the ESIC quota. Neither is filled through the ordinary NEET-PG state pool.
Can I get a Bihar PG seat through both AIQ and state quota?
Yes - you should register for both. The 50% AIQ (MCC) and 50% Bihar state quota (BCECEB) run in parallel, and playing both maximises your chances. The predictor shows your options in each.
How do I find DNB/DrNB seats in Bihar?
DNB and DrNB seats at accredited Bihar hospitals are counselled by NBEMS through MCC. They often carry low tuition and pay a stipend. The predictor includes DNB options alongside MD/MS for your rank.
Which specialities are hardest to get in Bihar?
Clinical branches like Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine and Paediatrics close at the tightest ranks; pre- and para-clinical branches are more accessible. Your exact reach depends on rank and round - check the predictor.
When does Bihar NEET-PG 2026 counselling start?
It follows the NEET-PG 2026 result, declared 24 September 2026 by NBEMS. Watch bceceboard.bihar.gov.in for the PGMAC notification and mcc.nic.in for AIQ dates, and keep your documents ready in advance.
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