Bihar NEET MBBS Counseling 2026
Bihar NEET MBBS · Counseling 2026
Bihar NEET MBBS Counseling 2026: Top Government Medical Colleges, Cutoffs & Choice Filling Order
Pranam Bihar! AIIMS Patna or PMCH Patna — which goes first on your list? Verified Round 1 closing ranks, seat intake, and practical choice-filling tips, all in one place.
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See How Round 1 Choices Actually Played Out
A quick walkthrough of how top rankers built their Bihar choice list this year — before you dive into the cutoff table and college-wise breakdown below.
Use it alongside the Round 1 closing ranks to sanity-check your own list before you report.
Short Answer
Bihar’s top government pick is AIIMS Patna, which closed Round 1 at AIR 1,420 under 100% Central Quota. Right behind it is Patna Medical College (PMCH) at AIR 3,150, followed by IGIMS Patna (AIR 4,200), Nalanda Medical College — NMCH (AIR 6,800), and the legacy regional colleges — DMCH Darbhanga, JLNMCH Bhagalpur, ANMMCH Gaya and SKMCH Muzaffarpur — closing between roughly AIR 8,900–11,200. The newer state colleges, VIMS Pawapuri and GMC Bettiah, close around AIR 12,100–13,400.
AIR 1,420AIIMS Patna — Bihar’s #1 choice, zero service bond
AIR 3,150PMCH Patna — flagship state college, est. 1925
9 CollegesRanked by real Round 1 AIQ preference
85% / 15%State Quota (BCECEB) vs All India Quota (MCC)
Clearing NEET with a good rank is a huge victory, but securing your dream government MBBS seat depends on smart choice filling. Every year thousands of candidates across Patna, Mithilanchal, Magadh, and Anga regions compete fiercely for government medical seats, and many lose out on a better seat upgrade over simple preference-list mistakes. To give you genuine clarity, we checked where top rankers actually locked their choices during Round 1 of MCC Counseling under the 15% All India Quota and Central Open Quota — real ground reality, not guesswork.
Leaderboard: Top Government Medical Colleges in Bihar
Here’s how high-scoring NEET candidates ranked Bihar’s government medical colleges during Round 1 counseling:
| Tier / Rank | College Name | Campus Location | Closing Rank (AIR) | Seats | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Tier | AIIMS Patna (100% Central) | Phulwari Sharif, Patna | 1,420 | 125 | 2012 |
| Rank 1 | Patna Medical College (PMCH) | Ashok Rajpath, Patna | 3,150 | 200 | 1925 |
| Rank 2 | Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) | Sheikhpura, Patna | 4,200 | 120 | 1983 |
| Rank 3 | Nalanda Medical College (NMCH) | Kankarbagh, Patna | 6,800 | 150 | 1970 |
| Rank 4 | Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH) | Laheriasarai, Darbhanga | 8,900 | 120 | 1946 |
| Rank 5 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JLNMCH) | Mayaganj, Bhagalpur | 9,800 | 120 | 1970 |
| Rank 6 | Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College (ANMMCH) | Gaya | 10,500 | 120 | 1969 |
| Rank 7 | Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH) | Uma Nagar, Muzaffarpur | 11,200 | 125 | 1970 |
| Rank 8 | Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) | Pawapuri, Nalanda | 12,100 | 120 | 2013 |
| Rank 9 | Government Medical College (GMC) | Bettiah, West Champaran | 13,400 | 120 | 2013 |
Note: State quota allotment for 85% seats across Bihar government institutions is run separately by BCECEB at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Round 1 Cutoff Rank Comparison Chart
Bar length is proportional to closing AIR (lower rank = stronger preference) — for visual comparison only, not to scale with the full NEET rank range.
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Get NEET UG Counseling SupportGround Reality & Detailed Breakdown of Bihar Colleges
1. AIIMS Patna
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 1,420 | MBBS Seat Intake: 125
Located in Phulwari Sharif, Patna, AIIMS Patna is a premier central government institute. It features advanced diagnostic units, modern hospital blocks, zero state rural service bond, and an internal PG quota later on. Top rankers consistently pick it over state colleges for central government infrastructure.
2. Patna Medical College (PMCH), Patna
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 3,150 | MBBS Seat Intake: 200
Established in 1925 on Ashok Rajpath, PMCH Patna is the undisputed flagship state medical college in Bihar. Known historically as Prince of Wales Medical College, its daily OPD patient load is enormous — interns handle complex medical cases every day, giving unmatched clinical confidence.
3. Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 4,200 | MBBS Seat Intake: 120
Located in Sheikhpura, Patna, IGIMS functions as an autonomous super-specialty medical institute. It boasts excellent campus infrastructure, clean hostels, and high bed occupancy rates — a favorite choice for candidates who want a state capital location with modern amenities.
4. Nalanda Medical College (NMCH), Patna
Round 1 Closing Rank: AIR 6,800 | MBBS Seat Intake: 150
Situated in Kankarbagh, Patna, NMCH is the third major medical college inside the capital city. It handles heavy emergency footfall across general medicine, pediatrics, and surgery, making it a solid choice for students targeting Patna.
5. Legacy Regional Colleges: DMCH, JLNMCH, ANMMCH & SKMCH
- Darbhanga Medical College (DMCH) — Closing Rank: AIR 8,900
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JLNMCH), Bhagalpur — Closing Rank: AIR 9,800
- Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College (ANMMCH), Gaya — Closing Rank: AIR 10,500
- Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur — Closing Rank: AIR 11,200
These four regional institutions serve as primary healthcare pillars for the Mithila, Anga, Magadh, and Tirhut regions. They carry decades of medical heritage, experienced senior doctors, and massive regional hospital footfall.
6. Newer State Colleges: VIMS Pawapuri & GMC Bettiah
- Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Pawapuri — Closing Rank: AIR 12,100
- Government Medical College (GMC), Bettiah — Closing Rank: AIR 13,400
Established in 2013, VIMS Pawapuri in Nalanda and GMC Bettiah in West Champaran provide modern academic blocks and affordable government fee structures — reliable options for candidates with ranks between AIR 12,000 and 14,000 under All India Quota.
3 Essential Rules Before Filling Your Bihar Choice List
1. Register on the BCECEB UGMAC Portal
MCC manages 15% All India Quota seats, but 85% State Quota seats run through BCECEB (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in). You must complete online state registration and upload valid domicile documents.
2. Understand the Bihar Rural Service Bond
Candidates taking a state quota government MBBS seat in Bihar must sign a compulsory rural service bond undertaking (or pay the state non-compliance penalty). Central institutes like AIIMS Patna are exempt from state service bonds.
3. Verify Category Certificates Early
Reservation categories like BC, EBC, SC, ST, EWS, and DQ undergo strict physical verification during reporting. Double-check your papers well ahead of your reporting date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who conducts 85% state quota medical counseling in Bihar?
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducts Under Graduate Medical Admission Counseling (UGMAC) for 85% state quota seats at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Q2. Should I pick AIIMS Patna or PMCH Patna?
Pick AIIMS Patna if you want central government facilities, zero rural service bond, and internal PG quota advantages. Pick PMCH Patna if you want legacy hospital patient volume, a central Patna location, and decades of alumni strength.
Q3. Can candidates from other states apply for 85% state quota seats in Bihar?
No. The 85% State Quota seats in Bihar government medical colleges are strictly reserved for candidates holding Bihar state domicile. Outside candidates can apply only for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges, or open seats in private medical colleges.
Q4. How many government medical colleges in Bihar are located inside Patna city?
Four top government medical colleges are located inside Patna: AIIMS Patna, PMCH Patna, IGIMS Patna, and NMCH Patna. They represent the top four choice preferences in Bihar state.
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