Established in 1925 as the Prince of Wales Medical College, Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) is one of the oldest and most historic medical institutions in Asia. Located on the banks of the Ganges in Patna, Bihar, it evolved from the Temple Medical School (founded in 1874) and celebrated its centenary in February 2025, an event marked by a visit from President Droupadi Murmu. Affiliated with the Bihar University of Health Sciences, the college admits 200 MBBS students annually and offers over 150 postgraduate seats across various specialties.

The institution is currently undergoing a massive ₹5,540-crore redevelopment to transform it into one of the world’s largest healthcare facilities, with a planned capacity of 5,462 beds and 36 super-specialty departments. Even in its current state, the hospital serves as the primary tertiary care center for Bihar.

5-years MBBS program

Around ₹42,750 for the entire MBBS course

• Separate residential facilities for male and female students.
• A central library well-stocked with medical journals and textbooks, alongside IT labs with high-speed internet.
• Department-specific laboratories for practical training in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology.
• Includes a gym, sports facilities (badminton, carrom, chess), and a cafeteria for students and staff.
• As a government institution, it provides free or highly subsidized treatments and accepts schemes like Ayushman Bharat.

For MBBS, you must crack the NEET-UG exam, score high enough to meet the cutoff ranks (which vary by category), register for MCC’s All India Quota counseling, fill PMCH as a preference, and then report for seat confirmation if allotted. The process involves online counseling via the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) website and Bihar’s State Counselling body.