How many private medical colleges are in Bihar?

Bihar has 13 private medical colleges participating in NEET counselling, offering a total of 2,000 MBBS seats.

Which private college in Bihar has the most MBBS seats?

Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani has the highest intake among private colleges in Bihar with 250 MBBS seats.

Which cities in Bihar have private medical colleges?

Private medical colleges in Bihar are located across 10 cities. The cities with the most colleges are Patna.

Private Medical Colleges in Bihar

Colleges

Total MBBS Seats

2,000

Total Hospital Beds

7,583

Cities

Bihar has 13 private medical colleges participating in NEET-UG counselling. Together, they offer 2,000 MBBS seats. These colleges are in 10 cities: Saharsa (2), Patna (1), Katihar (1), Madhubani (1), Gaya (1).

Private medical colleges in Bihar operate under NMC regulations, with fee structures determined by state fee regulatory committees. Fee variation across these 13 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 7,583 beds, averaging 583 per institution. Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Paliganj, Patna has the largest hospital with 1,675 beds.

The average seat intake across private colleges is 154. Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani has the highest capacity at 250 seats, while Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College, Khagaria has 100 seats.

Private medical education in Bihar has a history spanning 101 years. Himalaya Medical College & Hospital, Paliganj, Patna, established in 1925, is the oldest private institution. The newest addition is Buddha Hospital and Research Institute, established in 2026.