Medical Colleges in Patna, Bihar

Patna has 5 medical colleges that participate in Bihar NEET-UG counselling, including 4 government, 1 private. These colleges collectively offer 800 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 5,723 beds. That averages to roughly 1,145 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 4,048 beds while private institutions provide 1,675.

Medical education in Patna spans 96 years. The oldest institution, Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Paliganj, was established in 1925. The most recently established is ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bihta (2021).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Patna. Patna Medical College & Hospital has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Paliganj has 100 seats. Government colleges account for 88% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Patna: most MBBS seats here (700 of 800) are in government colleges, which typically have lower fees but require higher NEET ranks. Candidates with ranks in the upper range may find government options here more accessible than in larger cities.