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An autonomous state medical institute (established 1983, on the AIIMS pattern) with a 1,000-plus-bed hospital at Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar





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Established 1983
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Introduction
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna is an autonomous state medical institute at Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar. Established in 1983 on the pattern of AIIMS New Delhi, it is the only super-specialist institute in Bihar and tops the state's patient-referral chain. It is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and, as an autonomous institute, awards its own degrees (MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, DNB, PhD). It admits 150 MBBS students each year on NEET-UG merit through the 15% All India Quota (MCC) and the 85% Bihar state quota (BCECEB/UGMAC), and runs the highest number of super-specialty seats among Bihar's colleges. Its hospital has 1,000-plus beds.
As an autonomous Government of Bihar institute, MBBS at IGIMS is offered at very low state-set tuition with no management or NRI quota. Clinical training runs at the attached IGIMS Hospital, a 1,000-plus-bed tertiary hospital with the widest super-specialty coverage in Bihar, giving students heavy hands-on exposure across clinical and super-specialty departments. Its super-specialty depth (DM/MCh/DNB/PhD), large teaching hospital and merit-only admission make it a preferred option for students seeking a government MBBS seat in Bihar.





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Academic Excellence
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is an autonomous state institute (established 1983, on the AIIMS pattern) and the only super-specialist institute in Bihar, with a 1,000-plus-bed hospital at Patna. You choose it for its super-specialty depth (DM/MCh/DNB/PhD), a large tertiary hospital, very low fees, and admission purely on NEET-UG merit.
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Programme Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum prescribed by the NMC, with examinations conducted by Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), combining pre-clinical and para-clinical teaching with clinical training at the attached teaching hospital.
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Study:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On Campus – Full Time
1 Year
These departments offer a strong foundation in basic medical-science subjects:
1.5 Years
These departments build understanding of disease mechanisms, therapy, and diagnostics:
2 Years
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure at the attached teaching hospital:
After the academic phase, students complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship at the attached teaching hospital. The standard NMC rotation is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Medicine |
| 2 Months | Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 2 Months | Paediatrics |
| 2 Months | Community Medicine |
| 2 Months | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | Emergency & Casualty |
| 2 Months | Elective Postings |
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How to Apply
Admission to MBBS at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is entirely through NEET-UG merit. As a government institute, seats are filled through two routes: the 15% All India Quota via MCC counselling and the 85% Bihar state quota via BCECEB (UGMAC) under the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Bihar. There is no management or NRI quota.
The student must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects, from a recognised board.
Subjects:
Minimum qualifying-exam marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together: 50% for General/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwBD candidates (per NEET-UG norms).
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40% |
| PwBD | 45% |
The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December of the year of admission.
The student must have qualified NEET-UG in the same year, meeting the category percentile cut-off. State-quota (85%) seats require Bihar local/domicile status via BCECEB (UGMAC); the 15% All India Quota is open nationally via MCC. There is no management or NRI quota.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
IGIMS Patna Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank/score for the relevant route (All India Quota or Bihar state quota) and category through NEET-UG counselling.
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
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Important dates
NTA has not announced the NEET 2027 dates yet. These are the expected dates, based on the last three NEET cycles. We will update them as soon as the official dates are out.
February 2027
Expected in the first or second week of February, open for about a month
April 2027
Expected about a week before the exam, on the NTA portal
May 2027
Expected on the first Sunday of May (likely 2 May 2027)
June 2027
Expected four to six weeks after the exam
July to August 2027
AIQ and state counselling rounds expected to start
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NEET cutoffs
Latest cut-off (NEET UG 2025, MCC All India Quota, General category): closing rank 4,482 in Round 1 and 7,506 in Round 2. Closing ranks change every year.
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Affordable education
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is a government institute, so MBBS tuition is very low and set by the state; there is no management or NRI quota. The figures below are from the IGIMS revised fee circular, which applies from the 2020-21 session and is still the current fee.
| Component | Amount (approx.) |
|---|---|
| MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.) | ₹70,000 a year (first-year admission total about ₹1.22 lakh; SC/ST about ₹1.12 lakh) |
| Admission Routes | NEET-UG: 15% AIQ (MCC) + 85% Bihar State (BCECEB/UGMAC) |
| Management / NRI Quota | Not applicable (government institute) |
| Hostel, Mess & Deposits | Hostel ₹20,000 a year (optional); mess extra |
| Personal Expenses | Variable (Patna) |
MBBS Tuition Fee (Government, per year, approx.)
About ₹70,000 a year
World-Class Campus
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences occupies a state-of-the-art campus of about 131 acres at Sheikhpura, Patna, with the academic blocks, central library and 1,000-plus-bed hospital together.

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A state-of-the-art campus of about 131 acres at Sheikhpura, Patna, combining academic blocks, a central library and the 1,000-plus-bed hospital.
Pre-clinical and para-clinical laboratories, an anatomy dissection hall, lecture halls, seminar rooms, a central library and an auditorium support the MBBS programme.
The 1,000-plus-bed hospital provides an emergency department, OPD and IPD services, ICUs, operating theatres, diagnostics and the widest range of super-specialty (DM/MCh) units in Bihar, topping the state's referral chain.
The campus includes sports and recreation facilities, supporting an active student life alongside academics.
Separate on-campus hostels for men and women with mess and dining facilities, common rooms, study areas, utilities with power back-up, and security/warden supervision.
History
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences was established in 1983 at Sheikhpura, Patna, on the pattern of AIIMS New Delhi, as an autonomous state institute for tertiary care, medical education and research.
The institute admits 150 MBBS students and runs postgraduate MD/MS, super-specialty DM/MCh, DNB and PhD programmes, with the highest number of super-specialty seats among Bihar's colleges.
The attached IGIMS Hospital is a 1,000-plus-bed tertiary hospital, the only super-specialist institute in Bihar, anchoring clinical training and referral care.
Since 1983, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences has trained MBBS, postgraduate and super-specialty doctors, serving Bihar and neighbouring states.
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Housing
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences provides separate on-campus hostel accommodation for men and women (and interns and PG residents), within the campus close to the academic blocks and the teaching hospital, so students can move easily between classes, wards and their rooms.
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Location
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences is at Sheikhpura, Patna, Patna district, Bihar 800014.
Nearest Airport
Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna is the nearest airport.
Nearest Railway
Patna Junction and Rajendra Nagar Terminal are the nearest major railheads; IGIMS is at Sheikhpura, Patna.
Road Connectivity
IGIMS at Sheikhpura is connected by road across Patna; buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws serve the campus.
Your Roadmap to Success
Graduates are eligible for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS and diploma programmes across India; Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences itself offers PG seats across many specialties, so many graduates can specialise on the same campus.
After the compulsory rotating internship, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences graduates register with the NMC or their State Medical Council to practise. They can then specialise through NEET PG (MD, MS or DNB) and go on to DM or MCh super-specialty training through NEET SS.
Graduates join the attached teaching hospital and other private and government hospitals across Bihar and India, building clinical careers across specialties.
Graduates can also enter government health services and the National Health Mission through the applicable recruitment routes.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences's PG environment supports careers in academic medicine and clinical research in collaboration with national bodies.
Graduates who wish to practise abroad can pursue the relevant licensing examinations such as the USMLE (United States) or PLAB (United Kingdom) after the required steps.
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Scholarship & Financial
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences students can access central and Bihar government scholarships and fee-reimbursement schemes; as a government institute its fees are already low. The main routes are the standard government schemes below. No IGIMS-specific scholarship has been invented here:
The Government of Bihar operates fee-reimbursement and maintenance schemes for eligible students from economically weaker, SC, ST, BC and minority families in professional courses including MBBS; these are especially relevant at government colleges.
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (SC/OBC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (ST) fund Post-Matric Scholarships for professional courses including MBBS, covering fees and a maintenance allowance, via the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Administered by the Ministry of Education via the National Scholarship Portal, CSSS supports meritorious students from families below a defined income threshold who qualify in the top percentile of their Class 12 board, providing an annual maintenance allowance renewable on performance.
Apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal and the Bihar scholarship portal; the IGIMS office can advise on documentation and certificates.
Verify eligibility, income and category-certificate requirements and deadlines, and submit documents before the window closes.
After review, eligible students receive the scholarship amount directly in their bank account.
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna vs AIIMS New Delhi
| Institution | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), PatnaPatna, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government (state) | Government (INI) |
| MBBS Fee | About ₹70,000 a year (tuition) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 1983 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | BUHS | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 150 | Approx. 125 |
| Teaching Hospital | IGIMS Hospital | AIIMS Hospital |
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