Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna

Sheikhpura, Bailey Road, Patna – 800014 Bihar, India

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Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna – Top government medical institute in Bihar offering MBBS, MD/MS, DM/MCh with 120 MBBS seats, high NEET cutoff, affordable fees, super-speciality hospital, and excellent clinical exposure.

Overview: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna, is one of Bihar’s premier government medical institutes, established in 1983 on the lines of AIIMS Delhi. It functions as an autonomous institution under an act of the Bihar Legislature and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Spread over 130 acres, IGIMS has emerged as a super-speciality teaching hospital offering MBBS, MD/MS, DM/MCh, nursing, and paramedical courses. With advanced infrastructure, high-end diagnostic facilities, experienced faculty, and a rapidly expanding hospital, IGIMS has become one of the most preferred government medical colleges in Bihar after PMCH and NMCH.

The institute also acts as a referral hospital for Bihar, catering to thousands of patients every day and providing extensive clinical exposure to medical students.

Connectivity

Location: Sheikhpura, Bailey Road, Patna – 800014, Bihar
By Road: Accessible via Bailey Road and Danapur–Patna main routes; frequent buses and autos available.
By Rail: Patna Junction is around 7 km from the campus.
By Air: Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is 4.5 km away, offering excellent national connectivity.

Ranking

IGIMS is consistently ranked among the top 3 medical institutions in Bihar and among the top government medical colleges in Eastern India.
Reputation highlights:

Known for super-speciality treatment in Oncology, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Urology, and Gastroenterology.
Equipped with ultra-modern diagnostic services like MRI, CT, Cath Lab, and Modular OTs.
Faculty includes highly qualified doctors, researchers, and specialists.
Strong NEET cutoffs and high student demand due to superior infrastructure and academic environment.

Admission

1. MBBS Admission/BDS Admission (UG)

Admission is based on NEET-UG scores followed by Bihar NEET counselling conducted by BCECEB.

Eligibility:

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
50% marks for General category, 40% for SC/ST, 45% for OBC
Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December

courses

Course	Duration	Eligibility
MBBS	5.5 years	10+2 + NEET-UG
MD/MS	3 years	MBBS + NEET-PG
DM/MCh	3 years	MD/MS + NEET-SS
B.Sc Nursing	4 years	10+2 PCB
Paramedical Courses	1–3 years	10+2 Science

Seats

Course	Total Seats	AIQ (15%)	State Quota (85%)
MBBS	120	18	102

Cutoff

Category	Marks Range	Approx. Rank Range
General (UR)	630 – 650	6,000 – 14,000
EWS	615 – 635	12,000 – 22,000
OBC	600 – 620	18,000 – 28,000
SC	500 – 525	70,000 – 95,000
ST	470 – 510	1,00,000 – 1,40,000

Fees

MBBS Fee: ₹60,000 – ₹65,000 per year
PG (MD/MS): ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,00,000 per year
DM/MCh: ₹2,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 annually
Hostel Fee: ₹12,000 – ₹20,000 per year

The fee structure is affordable compared to private medical colleges offering similar super-speciality facilities.

Placements

Mandatory 1-year rotatory internship inside IGIMS hospital
Opportunity to join super-speciality departments post-graduation
Many graduates qualify for AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, and international PG exams
High employability in government health services like:
- Bihar Health Department
- National Health Mission
- Central Government Hospitals
Strong demand in private hospitals like Paras, Ruban, Ford, Medanta

IGIMS alumni hold positions as specialists, consultants, and surgeons in top hospitals across India.