How many private medical colleges are in Bihar?

Bihar has 6 private medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 450 MBBS seats.

Which private college in Bihar has the most MBBS seats?

Katihar Medical College, Katihar has the highest intake among private colleges in Bihar with 150 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Bihar have private medical colleges?

Private medical colleges in Bihar are located across 5 cities. The cities with the most colleges are Patna.

Private Medical Colleges in Bihar

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

450

Total Hospital Beds

3,875

Cities

Bihar has 6 private medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 450 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 5 cities: Saharsa (2), Patna (1), Katihar (1), Gaya (1), Khagaria (1).

Private medical colleges in Bihar operate under NMC regulations, with fee structures determined by state fee regulatory committees. Fee variation across these 6 colleges can be significant; candidates should compare the fee data on individual college pages before finalising their choice list. Private colleges admit students through both state counselling and All India Quota rounds.

The teaching hospitals attached to private colleges in Bihar have a combined 3,875 beds, averaging 646 per institution. Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Paliganj, Patna has the largest hospital with 1,675 beds.

Private medical education in Bihar has a history spanning 100 years. Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Paliganj, Patna, established in 1925, is the oldest private institution. The newest addition is Mahabodhi Medical College & Hospital, Sherghati, Gaya, established in 2025.

The average seat intake across private colleges is 75. Katihar Medical College, Katihar has the highest capacity at 150 seats, while Shri Narayan Medical Institute & Hospital, Saharsa has 100 seats.