Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure
Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in Bihar.
Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.
Register on BCECEB official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.
Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.
Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.
Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).
Registration Opens: May 2025
Document Verification: Late May 2025
Choice Filling: Early June 2025
Round 1 Allotment: Mid June 2025
Round 2 Allotment: Late June 2025
Mop-up Round: July 2025
| Medical College | Registration Fee | Security Deposit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Patna | ₹15,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹40,000 |
| Patna Medical College | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Nalanda Medical College, Patna | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Darbhanga Medical College | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹23,000 |
| Anugrah Narayan Magadh MC, Gaya | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹23,000 |
| JNMC, Bhagalpur | ₹8,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹23,000 |
| IGIMS, Patna | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹28,000 |
Patna, Bihar
Total PG Seats: 200+
Annual Fee: ₹8,665
Specialties: All major MD/MS/DM/MCh programs
Patna, Bihar
Total PG Seats: 300+
Annual Fee: ₹1,25,000
Specialties: MD/MS in 18 departments
Patna, Bihar
Total PG Seats: 250+
Annual Fee: ₹1,15,000
Specialties: MD/MS in 16 departments
Darbhanga, Bihar
Total PG Seats: 200+
Annual Fee: ₹1,10,000
Specialties: MD/MS in 15 departments
Patna, Bihar
Total PG Seats: 180+
Annual Fee: ₹1,20,000
Specialties: MD/MS/DM/MCh programs
Bhagalpur, Bihar
Total PG Seats: 150+
Annual Fee: ₹1,08,000
Specialties: MD/MS in 14 departments
Kishanganj, Bihar
PG Seats: 50+
Annual Fee Range:
Nalanda, Bihar
PG Seats: 40+
Annual Fee Range:
Premier PG Medical Institute
Oldest & Most Reputed
Specialized Institute
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| General/Open | 40% |
| SC | 16% |
| ST | 1% |
| BC | 18% |
| EBC | 18% |
| EWS | 10% |
5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016
Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Bihar government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)
Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi
50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.
Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.
Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.
Bihar conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.
Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in Bihar). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.
Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.
| Specialty | General | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 456 | 1,245 | 4,567 |
| MS General Surgery | 523 | 1,389 | 5,234 |
| MD Pediatrics | 678 | 1,567 | 6,123 |
| MD Radiology | 389 | 987 | 3,456 |
| MS Orthopedics | 412 | 1,123 | 4,234 |
| Specialty | General | BC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD General Medicine | 8,456 | 15,234 | 32,567 |
| MS General Surgery | 9,234 | 16,789 | 35,678 |
| MD Pediatrics | 10,567 | 18,456 | 38,234 |
| MD Dermatology | 5,678 | 12,345 | 28,567 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 6,234 | 13,456 | 29,678 |
| Specialty Type | General Category Range | BC/OBC Range |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical MD (High Demand) | 5,000 - 15,000 | 12,000 - 25,000 |
| Clinical MS (High Demand) | 6,000 - 18,000 | 13,000 - 28,000 |
| Non-Clinical MD | 20,000 - 45,000 | 35,000 - 65,000 |
| Diploma Courses | 45,000 - 80,000 | 60,000 - 95,000 |