MBBS Admission in Bihar — Complete 2026 Guide.
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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.
MBBS admission process in Bihar — the 7 steps.
- 1Clear NEET UG 2026 (qualifying: 213 general, 177 SC/ST/OBC)
- 2Register on the state DME counselling portal within the notified window
- 3Fill choices in order of preference across colleges + quotas
- 4Wait for round 1 allotment → report to allotted college with documents
- 5Pay fees + collect admission letter (in college's name)
- 6Complete medical fitness + document verification at college
- 7Attend orientation + start classes in September–October
Eligibility for MBBS in Bihar
You must have cleared Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology + English with at least 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and qualified NEET UG 2026 at the cutoff for your category (213 general / 177 reserved).
Minimum age: 17 years as of 31 Dec 2026. No upper age limit as per current NMC guidelines.
Domicile rules for Bihar
Bihar domicile required for state-quota seats. AIQ 15% open all-India. Private/management-quota seats also follow Bihar domicile preference in most colleges.
MBBS seat matrix in Bihar — quota breakdown.
State quota (MBBS)
85% of intake
All India Quota (MCC)
15% of intake in state medical colleges
Private state-merit
50% of private intake
Private management quota
35% of private intake
Private NRI quota
15% of private intake
Actual seat counts vary per college and are notified by the state DME + MCC before each counselling round.
MBBS fee structure in Bihar — 2026.
| Category | Fee band (per year) |
|---|---|
| Government | ₹25,000 – ₹50,000 per year |
| Private (State / Mgmt) | ₹10 – ₹15 L per year (state quota) · ₹15 – ₹22 L per year (Management) |
| Deemed | ₹17 – ₹28 L / yr |
| NRI | ₹20 – ₹25 L per year (limited availability) |
All fees FRA-approved and written in the admission letter. See the Fees Hub for full state comparison.
Reservation policy for MBBS in Bihar.
- SC: 15% of state quota seats
- ST: 7.5% of state quota seats
- OBC (NCL): 27% of state quota seats
- EWS: 10% of state quota seats
- PwD: 5% horizontal across categories
Documents required for MBBS admission in Bihar.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card + scorecard
- Class 10 & Class 12 marksheets + passing certificates
- State domicile / bonafide certificate (for state-quota seats)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) if applicable
- Migration + provisional certificate from Class 12 board
- Passport-size photographs (8+)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar / passport / voter ID)
- NRI sponsor documentation (for NRI-quota seats only)
Counselling timeline — Bihar 2026.
- 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
MBBS scholarships available for Bihar students.
- State government post-matric scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
- Bank education loan (up to ₹75 L) — most PSU + private banks
- College-specific merit + means scholarships (varies by institution)
Scholarship eligibility varies. SG Education's counsellors can help identify which schemes apply to your case during your free counselling call.
Need a state-specific MBBS plan for Bihar?
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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.