Patna Medical College

PMCH Patna is one of the oldest medical schools in the country and is featured among Top Medical Colleges in India. PMC is popularly known for its MBBS program admissions to which are granted on the basis of candidate’s merit in NEET-UG entrance exam. Candidates in order to be eligible for MBBS at PMC must also have passed 10+2 with PCB as compulsory subjects. 

PMCH Patna along with MBBS at undergraduate also offers postgraduate courses. PMC provides the best medical laboratories and other academic facilities for its students. After completion of MBBS from PMCH, students are placed in various medical sectors based on their academic potential.

Established in 1925 the PMCH Patna Hospital is a premier medical college located in Bihar. Affiliated to the Aryabhatta Knowledge University, this government aided college will soon be transformed into India’s largest hospital. The government of Bihar plans to add 5,462 beds to the hospital wing of PMC. 

The admission cut off for PMCH is 50 percent for general category applicants and 40 percent for applicants from the reserved category. 

The institute offers a 5 year MBBS course at Undergraduate level. MD, MS and Post graduate diploma programs are offered at Post graduate level in PMC, Patna.

Admission to MBBS Course of PMC college requires passing in the NEET-UG exams and Admission to MD course will be granted on the basis of NEET PG Entrance Exam score.

PMCH Patna Quick Facts

• PMCH is one of the leading medical institutes in the state as it is featured among Top Medical Colleges in Patna.
• PMCH is MCI approved and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses including MD, MS and M.Ch under the affiliation of AKU, Patna.
• Additionally, the institute also offers PG Diploma and Paramedical courses.
• Admissions to all postgraduate courses are provided on the basis of NEET-PG.
• 80% of the total seats in MBBS are reserved for Bihar candidates and the remaining seats are for students from other states.
• The cutoff criteria for admissions to courses at PMC is 50% for General category aspirants whereas it is 40% for reserved category aspirants. 

• PMCH has highly qualified and experienced faculty members. Each department is assigned a Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. 
• PMCH also offers accommodation facilities separately for boys and girls along with other facilities including common TV room, sports room, study room, hygienic food etc.
• PMCH provides internships in several medical colleges and hospitals to final year candidates with a monthly package of INR 15,000. 
• Candidates are eligible for various state government scholarships which are provided on merit-cum-need basis, financial background and other parameters.

PMCH Patna Courses & Fees

Tabulated below are the courses offered by PMCH along with eligibility, selection criteria and other details:

PMCH Patna Scholarships

PMCH does not provide any scholarship or financial assistance to its students. However, candidates can avail other scholarships offered by state or central government as per their eligibility. Some of the scholarships offered by the Bihar government are:

• Post matric scholarship for BC-EBC
• ST and SC Post Matric Scholarship
• Other Backward Classes Pre-Matric (Scholarship) Scheme
• Other Backward Classes Post-Graduation Scholarship Scheme
• Professional scholarship
• Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojna
• Chief Minister Kanya Intermediate Scheme
• Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship

The duration of the MBBS course in PMCH Patna is four and half years which includes a one year rotatory internship at the end of the course. The internship is mandatory to pass the MBBS course in PMC and concludes with theory and practical exams. 

PMCH Patna Admission Highlights 2023

Key details below for those interested to apply for admissions in PMCH, Bihar

PMCH Patna Important Dates

PMCH Patna Undergraduate Full-Time Admission 2023

Key points to help you apply for UG courses in PMCH Bihar 

NEET Cut off

Here’s the predicted cut off marks for 2021 MBBS admission in PMCH

Eligibility 

• Applicants must be between 17-24 years old at the time of admission
• Pass certificates in 10+2 or recognized High School Senior Secondary exam
• Students must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in science subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology 

Selection Criteria

Admission to MBBS program will be granted on the basis of a valid rank in NEET UG exam. 

After the declaration of result for Entrance Exam, candidates have to appear for the counselling process.

Candidates applying for Medical/Dental Colleges in Bihar must have to register themselves for the NEET counselling 2021. 

How To Apply for MBBS? 

• Log on to the official NEET website 
• Download the application form and indicate personal details and course and college preference 
• After acquiring admit card, attend the NEET-UG exams
• Download application form for BCECEB exams from the official website 
• Fill in the application form and acquire admit card
• After attending the NEET and BCECEB exams 
• Download results and proceed with the PMCH application if you secure the required rank 
• Fill in the application for the MBBS course on the PMCH website
• Contact the PMCH college to inform about your admission 

Documents Required 

• Admit Card of NEET
• Scorecard or Rank Letter of NEET UG Exam 
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PWD Certificate (if applicable)

PMCH Patna MD, MS and PD Diploma Full-Time Admission 2023

At postgraduate level, Patna Medical College offers a 3 year full time MD program. THe program is offered in the following specializations:

The institute also offers a 3 year MS program in General Surgery and ENT.

The Patna Medical College also offers a 2 year Post graduate diploma program in the following specializations:

Eligibility

The applicant should have passed Graduation and a bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBBS) from a Recognised University.

Selection Criteria

Admission to PG Courses will be granted on the basis of NEET PG Score. Candidates having a valid score in NEET PG are required to register for the Counselling process.

Patna Medical College NEET Counselling 

Counselling of NEET for All India Quota will be conducted in two rounds in online mode. The counselling will consist of these steps.

• Candidate Registration: Register to the official website.
• Choice Filling and Locking (Round 1): You have to choose the courses and colleges of your preference and finally lock-in the preferences in the online portal.
• Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): The seat allotment will be published online on the basis of available vacancies and candidate’s choices.
• Reporting to college: Those who will be allotted a seat in the first round, will be required to either reject the allotted seat or report to the allotted college and complete the admission formalities.
• New Registration (Round 2): For candidates who couldn’t register in the first round of counselling.
• Fresh Choice Filling and Locking (Round 2): Similar to round 1 mentioned above.
• Seat Allotment Result (Round 2): Similar to round 1 mentioned above.
• Reporting to college (Round 2): Here it is to be noted that, those who will be allotted a seat in the second round of counselling (15% AIQ Quota) will not be permitted to vacate their seats as per the orders made by the Supreme court of India.

How To Apply for Postgraduate Courses?

• Fill PMCH application form and indicate personal details and course preference 
• Pay the required application fee.
• Complete the application process.
• Candidates are required to appear for the counselling process in order to secure the admission at Patna Medical College.

Documents Required

• MBBS Certificate
• MBBS 3rd Part II mark sheet
• Medical Registration Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Photo identity proof in the form of certificate with an attested photo from Head of Institution last studied
• Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License 
• Copy of: Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth not given in the HSC mark sheet/ certificate).
• NEET Score Card.
• Copy of Online Counseling Registration Certificate
• Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt (if applicable)
• 8 Passport size Photographs

PMCH Patna FAQs

Ques. Are any hostel facilities available at PMCH Patna?

Ans. Yes, PMC provides different hostels for boys and girls. Hostel rooms are two-seater. Sometimes students need to divide a room among three. One seater room is available only for 4th year’s students and interns only. Rooms are well equipped and well managed and the food is average. The fee for one month is around INR 1500.

Ques. Is there any stipend given to MBBS interns in PMCH Patna?

Ans. Yes, stipends are provided to MBBS candidates at PMCH. For an Intern in PMCH, a sum of INR 15,000 is paid as stipend. For Externs, there is no provision of any stipend. In fact, there is uniformity in stipend among all medical colleges of Bihar. 

Ques. Is there any management quota in PMCH?

Ans. No, there is no Management quota in PMCH Patna. Admission occurs under state quota, all india quota and central nominee quota. Candidates interested need to appear for the entrance exams first, i.e, NEET UG for MBBS and NEET PG for postgraduate courses. Candidates who qualify the entrance with a valid score must appear for counselling for seat allotment.

Ques. How many marks are required to get into PMCH Patna from the state quota?

Ans. The cutoff depends upon many factors like numbers of applicants appearing for the exam, difficulty level of question paper and number of seats. PMCH is commonly the first priority of students having a domicile of Bihar. Cutoff of PMCH may be 580, 600 or even 650+ depending upon the level of competition in 2022. If you're a neet 2022 aspirant, study as much as you can and try to perform well in your test series.