NEET-PG colleges in Patna sit at the centre of every Bihar aspirant's MD/MS/DNB plan, and for good reason. The city hosts three heavyweight government institutions (PMCH, NMCH and IGIMS), a national institute that runs on a different exam altogether (AIIMS Patna), and a cluster of NBEMS-accredited DNB hospitals. With the NEET-PG 2026 result declared on 24 September 2026 by NBEMS, the real question is no longer 'did I qualify?' but 'which Patna seat will my rank and category actually reach?' This guide maps the entire Patna PG landscape and shows you exactly how to convert your score into a shortlist.
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Which medical colleges in Patna offer NEET-PG MD/MS/DNB seats?
Patna's postgraduate medical map has four distinct layers. First, the classic government colleges, PMCH and NMCH, which fill MD/MS seats through NEET-PG. Second, IGIMS, a state autonomous institute that also admits via NEET-PG (not its own test). Third, AIIMS Patna, which looks like an obvious target but actually recruits through INI-CET, a completely separate exam. Fourth, a set of NBEMS-accredited DNB hospitals that add MD-equivalent seats. Everything below is indicative: seat counts, branch availability and DNB accreditations are revised every cycle, so treat these as a map, not a guarantee, and confirm live numbers in the predictor.
| Institution | Type | Counselling route | PG courses | Indicative PG scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMCH (Patna Medical College & Hospital) | Government | MCC AIQ 50% + Bihar state quota (BCECEB) | MD, MS, PG Diploma | One of Bihar's largest PG portfolios |
| NMCH (Nalanda Medical College & Hospital) | Government | MCC AIQ 50% + Bihar state quota | MD, MS | Broad clinical + para-clinical mix |
| IGIMS (Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences) | State autonomous institute (NOT an INI) | NEET-PG via MCC AIQ + Bihar state quota | MD, MS | Mid-sized, competitive |
| AIIMS Patna | Institute of National Importance | INI-CET only, NOT NEET-PG | MD, MS | Separate exam & counselling |
| DNB hospitals (e.g., Ruban Memorial and others) | Accredited private hospitals | NBEMS via MCC DNB counselling | DNB, DrNB | Smaller, hospital-based cohorts |
Is AIIMS Patna part of NEET-PG counselling?
This trips up more Patna aspirants than any other detail. AIIMS Patna is an Institute of National Importance, and INIs do not participate in NEET-PG counselling. Their MD/MS seats are filled exclusively through INI-CET, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. So if AIIMS Patna is on your wishlist, you need an INI-CET score, because your NEET-PG rank will not reach it. The upside: you can sit both exams and keep INI-CET as a parallel shot while your NEET-PG rank works on PMCH, NMCH, IGIMS and the wider Bihar list.
- AIIMS Patna, PGIMER, JIPMER and NIMHANS fill PG seats through INI-CET, a separate exam from NEET-PG.
- NEET-PG (NBEMS) feeds PMCH, NMCH, IGIMS and virtually every other Bihar college.
- You can write both exams; INI-CET counselling runs on its own timeline before you commit elsewhere.
- DM/MCh super-speciality seats are NOT covered here, those go through NEET-SS, another separate exam.
Not sure which Patna seats your exam even counts for?
LockedAIIMS Patna runs on INI-CET; PMCH, NMCH and IGIMS run on NEET-PG. Skip the confusion, enter your NEET-PG rank and see only the Patna and Bihar seats you can actually contest.
See my NEET-PG optionsHow does NEET-PG 2026 admission to Patna colleges work?
Every non-INI seat in Patna is split 50:50. Half go to the All India Quota, run centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. The other half are Bihar state-quota seats, run by the BCECE Board (BCECEB) through its PG medical admission counselling. Both run across multiple rounds. You register, fill choices and are allotted seats by merit-cum-preference, which is precisely where a rank-accurate shortlist saves you from wasting a round.
- Qualify NEET-PG 2026 (result declared 24 September 2026 by NBEMS) above your category cut-off.
- Register separately for MCC All India Quota (mcc.nic.in) for the 50% AIQ seats.
- Register with BCECEB (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) for Bihar's 50% state-quota seats, domicile required.
- Fill and lock choices; seats are allotted across multiple rounds plus a stray-vacancy round.
- Report, verify documents, pay fees and complete the service-bond formalities where applicable.
What are the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs?
NBEMS declared the NEET-PG 2026 result on 24 September 2026. To enter counselling at all, your score out of 720 must clear the category qualifying cut-off below. Around 2.66 lakh candidates appeared, so clearing the bar is common, but converting it into a Patna seat is the hard part.
| Category | NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-off (/720) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 262 |
| General-PwBD | 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD) | 226 |
Qualified? That's step one, not the finish line.
Clearing 262/720 gets you into counselling, it does not hand you a PMCH or IGIMS seat. See which Patna branches your exact rank can realistically reach.
What NEET-PG rank do I need for an MD/MS seat in Patna?
Here is the honest answer: there is no fixed 'PMCH rank' or 'IGIMS rank'. Closing ranks depend on the branch, your category, the quota (AIQ vs Bihar state) and the round, and they move every year with the applicant pool. Anyone quoting you a single guaranteed number is guessing. What we can share is the relative demand pattern; for the exact round-wise closing rank against your rank, use the predictor. The tiers below are indicative only.
| Demand tier | Typical examples | What it means for a Patna seat | Exact closing rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very high | Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, General Medicine | Close at the sharpest end of the rank list; toughest at PMCH & IGIMS | See predictor |
| High | Paediatrics, OBG, Orthopaedics, General Surgery | Strong ranks needed; Bihar state quota can help domiciled aspirants | See predictor |
| Moderate | Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, ENT, Ophthalmology | More reachable as rounds progress | See predictor |
| Wider access | Community Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, many DNB seats | Open up in later rounds and to broader ranks | See predictor |
Want the real closing ranks, not a demand tier?
The predictor pulls round-wise closing ranks for every Patna MD/MS/DNB branch across MCC and Bihar, matched to your rank and category, with an admit-probability score on each.
How much do Patna PG seats cost, fees, stipend and bond?
Cost in Patna is a story of extremes. Government seats at PMCH, NMCH and IGIMS are among the most subsidised in the country, so your real 'price' is usually the service bond, not tuition. Bihar has also revised PG stipends upward in recent years. Private and DNB routes look very different. The picture below is indicative and changes every cycle, treat it as a ballpark and confirm the live figure for your exact seat in the predictor.
| Seat type | Indicative annual fees | Indicative stipend | Service bond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government (PMCH / NMCH / IGIMS), AIQ or state quota | Among India's most subsidised; verify the exact per-year figure per seat in the predictor | A monthly stipend on Bihar's revised PG scale; check the current amount in the predictor | Multi-year Bihar govt service bond with a substantial penalty; confirm current terms in the official prospectus |
| Private medical college, management/NRI quota (nearby Bihar) | Substantially higher than government and varies widely by branch and quota; verify per college in the predictor | Varies by college/hospital | College-specific; often none |
| DNB / DrNB (accredited hospitals, incl. Patna) | Typically lower tuition than private-college MD/MS; check per hospital in the predictor | Hospital-set, varies | Usually none / hospital-specific |
- Government seats (PMCH/NMCH/IGIMS) are among India's most subsidised, the biggest 'cost' is usually the service bond, not tuition.
- Bihar has revised its PG stipend upward in recent years, among the more attractive scales in the country.
- Private-college management/NRI PG fees run far higher and vary widely by branch.
- DNB/DrNB in accredited hospitals often means lower tuition with strong clinical exposure.
- Every rupee figure shifts yearly, verify the live number for your exact seat in the predictor.
Compare fees, stipend and bond before you commit
Government subsidy vs private tuition, Bihar's revised stipend, and the service bond, see all three per college and branch in one place, tied to the seats your rank can reach.
Bihar state quota (BCECEB) or All India Quota, which fits you?
For a Patna aspirant, the choice between quotas is strategic, not either/or, you can and should register for both. The All India Quota opens every Patna government college to you regardless of domicile but pits you against the whole country. Bihar's state quota is reserved for domiciled candidates and often gives better rank-to-seat odds locally, but it carries the state service bond. The right mix depends entirely on your rank, category and domicile.
- All India Quota (50%): open to all domiciles, no Bihar-residence requirement, but nationally competitive.
- Bihar state quota (50%): reserved for Bihar-domicile candidates, often better rank-to-seat odds locally, but comes with the state service bond.
- Category and PwBD reservations apply differently across the two, check both carefully.
- Filling both quotas maximises the number of Patna seats your rank can reach.
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All India Quota or Bihar state quota, which wins for you?
Your rank behaves very differently across the 50% AIQ and Bihar's 50% state quota. See both lists side by side and target the quota that maximises your Patna chances.
Compare AIQ vs Bihar seatsHow do I build a smart Patna NEET-PG choice list?
- Split your options into safe, target and reach seats using the predictor's admit-probability.
- Don't chase only the glamour branches, balance a high-demand target with a reachable backup at PMCH or NMCH.
- Weigh branch over brand: a preferred speciality at NMCH may beat a leftover branch at a bigger name.
- Factor fees, stipend and bond into the ranking, not just the college label.
- Re-run the predictor after each round as vacancies and closing ranks move.
Build your Patna choice list in minutes
LockedTurn scattered college names into an ordered, probability-ranked choice list, safe, target and reach seats across Patna and all of Bihar, ready to enter at counselling.
Build my choice listWhich are the best NEET-PG colleges in Patna?
PMCH, NMCH and IGIMS are the three government MD/MS hubs filled through NEET-PG. AIIMS Patna is prestigious but admits through INI-CET, a separate exam. Use the predictor to rank all your reachable options by branch, fees and admit-probability.
Does AIIMS Patna take NEET-PG scores?
No. AIIMS Patna is an Institute of National Importance and fills its MD/MS seats through INI-CET, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi; its super-speciality seats go through a separate exam. Your NEET-PG rank does not apply there.
Is IGIMS Patna filled through NEET-PG?
Yes. Unlike AIIMS, IGIMS is a state autonomous institute and participates in NEET-PG counselling through both the All India Quota and Bihar's state quota.
How many PG seats are there in Patna?
Across PMCH, NMCH and IGIMS the city offers a large share of Bihar's MD/MS seats, plus DNB seats in accredited hospitals. The exact matrix changes every cycle, so confirm live counts in the predictor rather than relying on a fixed number.
What NEET-PG rank do I need for PMCH?
There is no single answer, it depends on branch, category, quota and round, and it shifts each year. The predictor shows round-wise closing ranks for each PMCH branch against your own rank.
Who conducts Bihar state-quota PG counselling?
The BCECE Board (BCECEB) runs it on bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. The 50% All India Quota seats go through MCC at mcc.nic.in.
Can non-Bihar candidates get a Patna government seat?
Government seats are largely domicile-gated for the state quota. Non-domicile aspirants usually compete through the 50% All India Quota, or look at private and DNB routes.
Is there a service bond for PG in Patna government colleges?
Yes. Bihar imposes a multi-year service bond with a substantial penalty for breaking it. Confirm the current terms in the official counselling prospectus, and check the bond flag per seat in the predictor.
Are DNB seats in Patna worth considering?
DNB (and DrNB) seats in accredited hospitals broaden your options, often with lower tuition and strong clinical exposure. The predictor lists them alongside MD/MS so you can compare fairly.
What were the NEET-PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs?
262/720 for General and EWS, 244 for General-PwBD, and 226 for SC/ST/OBC including PwBD. Qualifying only admits you to counselling, it does not guarantee a Patna seat.
NEET-PG vs NEET-SS, are DM/MCh seats covered here?
No. DM/MCh super-speciality seats are filled through NEET-SS, a separate exam. This guide covers NEET-PG MD/MS/DNB seats only.
How do I know which Patna college I'll actually get?
Enter your rank and category in MedAdmit's NEET-PG College Predictor for a personalised, probability-scored list across the All India Quota and Bihar state quota, with closing ranks, fees, stipend and bond on each seat.
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