Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Patna is a prestigious institute established in the year 1983. It is an autonomous college recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute aims to produce excellent medical education by imparting knowledge and skills under experienced faculties. IGIMS Patna offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in the field of Medical, Paramedical and Nursing. The institute also offers Diploma courses in various specializations. 

  • MBBS and B.Sc Nursing are the most opted courses at IGIMS Patna.
  • The institute accepts qualifying examinations such as NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS. 
  • IGIMS Patna also conducts entrance examinations for B.Sc and Diploma courses. 
  • Admission is provided on merit-based and seat availability. 
  • IGIMS Patna offers a total of 100 seats for MBBS annually. 
  • The internship is mandatory after completion of the MBBS. 

IGIMS Patna Campus Tour

IGIMS Patna Highlights

The highlights of IGIMS Patna are mentioned below:

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS)
Location Patna, Bihar
Established | Institute Type 1983 | Public (Autonomous)
Approved by UGC
Courses Offered UG, PG, Doctoral and Diploma 
Admission Criteria Entrance-based
Application Mode Online
Qualifying Examination NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS
Facilities Library, Labs, Hostels, Bank, canteen
Official Website igims.org

IGIMS Patna Important Dates 2023

IGIMS Patna offers admission based on merit in the entrance examinations such as NEET UG and NEET PG. Some of the important dates for IGIMS Patna Admission 2023 are tabulated below:

Event  Dates
NEET UG 2023 Exam Date May 7, 2023
NEET UG Result 2023  June 13, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Counselling Registration Start Date  July 29, 2023 
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date August 4, 2023 (10:00 PM)
Publication of Bihar NEET UG Rank Card / Merit List August 7, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling and Counselling  August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment List  August 22, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 1 Document Verification & Admission August 23, 2023 – August 26, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 1 Free Exit Period August 31, 2023 – September 1, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling and Seat Allotment  September 4, 2023 
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 2 Last Date of Choice Filling and Seat Allotment September 7, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 2 Provisonal Seat Allotment September 11, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 2 Downloading of Allotment Order September 11, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 2 Document Verification September 12, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates September 25, 2023 – September 27, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 3 Choice Filling for Seat Allotment September 25, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 3 Provisonal Seat Allotment September 29, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 3 Download of Allotment Order September 29, 2023 – September 30, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 3 Document Verification September 30, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Exam Date March 5, 2023
NEET PG 2023 Result  March 14, 2023
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2023 Registration Start Date  July 31, 2023
Bihar NEET PG Counselling 2023 Registration Last Date August 5, 2023
Publication of Bihar NEET PG Rank Card / Merit List August 9, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling and Counselling  August 15, 2023 – August 17, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment List  August 23, 2023 
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 1 Document Verification & Admission August 24, 2023 – August 26, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 1 Extended Document Verification  September 1, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 1 Free Exit Period September 2, 2023 – September 3, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling and Seat Allotment  September 5, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 2 Last Date of Choice Filling and Seat Allotment September 7, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 2 Revised Provisonal Seat Allotment September 18, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 2 Revised Downloading of Allotment Order September 18, 2023 – September 20, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 2 Revised Document Verification September 19, 2023 – September 20, 2023
Bihar NEET UG 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates  September 27, 2023 – October 1, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 3 Editing of Application Form October 2, 2023
Bihar NEET PG 2023 Round 3 Publication of Merit List October 4, 2023

MCC conducts the NEET UG 2023 Counseling and NEET PG 2023 Counseling for admission to 15% MBBS Seats and 50% MD/MS/PG Diploma Seats under All-India Quota at IGIMS Patna. Here are the important dates for the same: 

Event Date
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Registration Dates July 20, 2023 – July 25, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 22, 2023 – July 27, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result July 29, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining July 31, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Registration Dates August 9, 2023 – August 14, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 10, 2023 – August 15, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 18, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 20, 2023 – August 28, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Registration Dates August 31, 2023 – September 4, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 1, 2023 – September 5, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 8, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 10, 2023 – September 18, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates September 21, 2023 – September 23, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023
MCC NEET UG Counseling 2023 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result September 27, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining September 27, 2023 – September 30, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Registration Dates July 27, 2023 – August 1, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 1 Choice-Filling/Locking July 28, 2023 – August 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result August 7, 2023
Round 1 Reporting/Joining August 8, 2023 – August 14, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Registration Dates August 17, 2023 – August 22, 2023 (12:00 PM)
Round 2 Choice-Filling/Locking August 19, 2023 – August 22, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result August 25, 2023
Round 2 Reporting/Joining August 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Registration Dates September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
Round 3 Choice-Filling/Locking September 22, 2023 – September 25, 2023 
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Round 3 Seat Allotment Result September 28, 2023
Round 3 Reporting/Joining September 29, 2023 – October 6, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Registration Dates October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Choice-Filling/Locking October 9, 2023 – October 11, 2023
MCC NEET PG 2023 Counseling Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result October 14, 2023
Stray Vacancy Round Reporting/Joining October 15, 2023 – October 20, 2023

IGIMS Patna Courses & Fees

IGIMS Patna offers admission to UG, PG and Doctoral courses along with diplomas in the paramedical field in various specializations. Detailed information about IGIMS Patna Courses and Fees is tabulated below:

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
MBBS Duration: 5.5 years
Fee: INR 121,667		 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognized board.  Score/Merit in NEET UG.
B.Sc  Duration: 3 years
Fee: INR 48,000		 Score/Merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university.
P.B.B.Sc Duration: 2 years
Fee: INR 48,000
MD Duration: 2 years
Fee: INR 160,000		 MBBS degree along with the completion of the one-year rotational internship.  Score/Merit in NEET PG.
MS Duration: 2 years
DM Duration: 3 years
Fee: INR 200,000		 MD/MS degree in a relevant field from any recognized university.  Score/Merit in NEET SS. 
M.Ch Duration: 3 years
Fee: INR 200,000
Diploma Duration: 2 years
Fee: INR 24,000		 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognized board.  Score/Merit in the entrance examination conducted by the university.

IGIMS Patna Admissions is based on the performance of candidates on Entrance Tests. Admission to MBBS is based on NEET-UG scores and for PG courses candidates need to qualify for NEET-PG. Eligible candidates can apply for admission online on the official website. 

How to Apply for Admission at IGIMS Patna?

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for admission at IGIMS Patna:

  • Visit the official website – igims.org. 
  • Register and Download the application for 
  • Proceed to fill out the application form.
  • Attach all the documents required
  • Pay the requisite fee and submit the application.
  • Candidates are advised to take the printout of the application for future reference. 

IGIMS Patna Cutoff 2023

IGIMS Patna MBBS Admission is based on NEET UG scorecard. IGIMS Patna will soon release the cutoff marks on their official website. NTA has recently released NEET UG 2023 Qualifying Cutoff marks provided in the table below:

Category NEET 2023 Cut off Percentile NEET 2023 Cutoff Marks
General/ EWS 50 720-137
OBC 40 136-107
SC 40 136-107
ST 40 136-107
General/ EWS- PwD 45 136-121
OBC- PwD 40 120-107
SC- PwD 40 120-107
ST- PwD 40 120-108

IGIMS Patna NEET UG Merit-List 2023

IGIMS Patna offers admission to MBBS based on NEET UG score followed by counselling sessions. IGIMS Patna NEET-UG Round-Wise Merit List 2023: 

Cutoff Round Download Link
Round 1 Click to Download
Round 2  Click to Download
Round 3 Click to Download 
Stray Vacancy Round Click to Download

IGIMS Patna Placements

IGIMS Patna offers internship and job opportunities at the institute itself. MBBS students are provided with paid internships with a stipend of INR 20,000. PG students are recruited by the institute with a salary of INR 75,000 per month. The placement drives are not conducted on campus. However, candidates can get a job in any reputed hospital or institute as IGIMS Patna is one of the most renowned medical institutes. Candidates can also start their own practice and set up their own clinic after the completion of the degree. 

IGIMS Patna Facilities

IGIMS Patna has excellent infrastructure and all the necessary amenities. Some of the facilities are listed below:

  • Library: The College has a fully-equipped library with a wide variety of books for everyone to read.
  • Hostel: There are separate well-furnished hostels for boys and girls. The hostels have all the facilities for the comfort of students.
  • Cafeteria: A cafeteria is present on campus for the students to hang out. It provides good quality hygienic food at a reasonable price.
  • Laboratories: IGIMS Patna has well-equipped laboratories with all facilities to provide the students with an excellent practical learning experience

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IGIMS Patna FAQs

Ques. Does IGIMS Patna have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, IGIMS Patna has a grievance redressal cell for acknowledging the concerns of students related to harassment, admission, etc. Besides this, IGIMS has also established an Internal Complaints Committee. 

Ques. What are the IGIMS Patna laboratory services?

Ans. There are various laboratory services offered to the students for the purpose of providing quality education:

  • Biochemistry lab
  • Pathology lab
  • Microbiology and Serology lab
  • Haematology lab
  • Immunology lab
  • Infectious diseases lab
  • Histopathology lab 

Ques: How is the IGIMS Patna hostel?

Ans. The IGIMS hostel facilities are provided to both boys and girls. The hostel rooms are distributed on sharing basis (2 to 6 in one room). Hostel rooms are equipped with a balcony, almirah, washroom, etc. The hostel per month rent is INR 20,000. A mess facility is also provided in the hostels. 

Ques. How is IGIMS Patna’s infrastructure?

Ans. IGIMS Patna campus has spread over an enormous area of 130.20 acres. The IGIMS Patna has started construction of a new 500 beds hospital building and construction of two new hostels for junior and senior residents. Besides this, IGIMS Patna has also started a recreation centre for boys and girls students. Mentioned below are the details: 

  • Regional Institute of Opthalmology
  • Centre for Cardio - Neuro Sciences
  • School for Public Health
  • Pediatrics Medicine and Neonatology
  • Pediatric Emergency building
  • Centre for Laboratory Medicine
  • Centre for Digestive and Liver Diseases. 
  • Centre for Kidney diseases and Renal Transplant.

Ques. How is the faculty of IGIMS Patna?

Ans. IGIMS Patna has a highly experienced faculty of 12+ members. The IGIMS faculty is known as MEU (Medical Education Unit). IGIMS Patna faculty organizes workshops, seminars, etc. Many faculty members have completed their training from the MCI training centre in ME, Indore and many have done a ‘Basic course in Medical Education Technology. 

Ques. Which is better IGIMS Patna or PMC? 

Ans. Both IGIMS Patna and PMC are renowned institutions (both are MCI recognized) in the field of Medical Sciences.. Mentioned below are the comparison points:

  • IGIMS Patna students receive INR 23,500 stipend per month whereas PMCH students receive the same around INR 25,000 per month. 
  • PMCH offers only 6 courses but IGIMS Patna offers 9 courses with more specialisations. 
  • IGIMS Patna is affiliated with the top medical university AIIMS, Delhi whereas PMC is affiliated with AKU, Patna.
  • IGIMS hostel rent ( INR 20,000/yr) is comparatively lesser than PMC (INR 36,000/yr).

Ques. How is IGIMS Patna for MBBS? 

Ans. IGIMS is one of the best institutes in India offering MBBS to 100 students every year. It is a 5 years 6 months duration course with a 1-year compulsory internship. The stipend is also good between 20,000 to 25,000 per month. IGIMS Patna provides students with the facility of new medical equipment under the guidance of experienced IGIMS Patna faculty.

Ques. What is the qualifying examination accepted by IGIMS Patna?

Ans. IGIMS Patna accepts qualifying examinations such as NEET UG, NEET PG and NEET SS.  

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for Diploma courses at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Candidates with 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognized board are eligible for a Diploma course at IGIMS Patna.

Ques. What are the selection criteria for Bachelor’s degree at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Candidates for Bachelor’s degrees are selected based on the merit score in the entrance exam conducted by IGIMS Patna.

Ques. What is the admission procedure at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for admission at IGIMS Patna:

  • Visit the official website – igims.org. 
  • Register and Download the application for 
  • Proceed to fill out the application form.
  • Attach all the documents required
  • Pay the requisite fee and submit the application.
  • Candidates are advised to take the printout of the application for future reference. 

Ques. What are the selection criteria for MD/MS degree at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Candidates for admission to MD/MS degree at IGIMS Patna are selected based on their NEET PG score.

Ques. Is it compulsory to complete a rotational internship after MBBS at IGIMS Patna?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to complete the rotational internship after MBBS at IGIMS Patna.