MBBS Admission in Bihar — Complete 2026 Guide.
12+ partnered colleges across Bihar. Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) runs counselling. Real fee bands, honest eligibility rules, free guidance until your admission is confirmed.
How Bihar MBBS admission actually works.
Domicile rule
Bihar domicile required for state-quota seats. AIQ 15% open all-India. Private/management-quota seats also follow Bihar domicile preference in most colleges.
Quota share
85% Bihar state quota + 15% AIQ (MCC) in government colleges. Private colleges follow state norms.
NRI quota
Limited NRI quota — primarily available at Mata Gujri Memorial Medical (Kishanganj), Lord Buddha Koshi (Saharsa), Narayan Medical (Sasaram). Direct admission via Management Quota is the more common route.
Management quota
Management Quota seats available in 7 private medical colleges in Bihar. Fees regulated by Bihar Fee Regulating Committee. Open to candidates from outside Bihar in select institutions.
MBBS fees in Bihar — by quota type.
Indicative tuition fees per year. Hostel, mess and other charges typically add ₹1–3 L/year. Final fees confirmed in writing during counselling.
| Quota Type | Typical Annual Fee | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Government (State Quota) | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 per year | Domiciled candidates with high NEET score |
| Private (State Quota) | ₹10 – ₹15 L per year (state quota) · ₹15 – ₹22 L per year (Management) | Domiciled candidates with mid-range NEET score |
| NRI Quota | ₹20 – ₹25 L per year (limited availability) | NRI / OCI / PIO sponsor required |
Fees indicative; sourced from college-published structures for the 2026 intake. Confirm in writing per college.
How Bihar counselling unfolds.
BCECEB Round 1 — state merit + AIQ
BCECEB Round 2 — vacancy round + Management quota begins
Mop-up round — direct college Management quota
Stray vacancy — for unfilled seats
Counselling authority: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Private Medical Colleges in Bihar
12 partnered private MBBS colleges in Bihar.
Worth knowing before you apply.
- PMCH Patna is one of India's oldest medical colleges (estd. 1925) — flagship Bihar government institution
- AIIMS Patna — separate central institute with AIQ + INI-CET PG routes
- Bihar private medical colleges have lower fees than Maharashtra/Karnataka equivalents — Management quota ~₹15–22 L/yr
MBBS in Bihar — questions answered.
What is the cheapest MBBS in Bihar?
PMCH Patna, NMCH Patna, DMCH Darbhanga, ANMMCH Gaya — government colleges via BCECEB state quota. ₹25,000–₹50,000 per year. Requires Bihar domicile + competitive state-merit NEET rank.
How many private medical colleges are there in Bihar?
7 NMC-approved private medical colleges as of 2026: Mata Gujri Memorial (Kishanganj), Lord Buddha Koshi (Saharsa), Narayan Medical (Sasaram), Madhubani Medical, Vardhaman Institute (Pawapuri), Katihar Medical and Netaji Subhas (Bihta).
Can a non-Bihar candidate get MBBS in Bihar private colleges?
Through AIQ 15% in government colleges (no domicile), and Management Quota / NRI Quota in private colleges (varies by college). Most state-quota seats require Bihar domicile.