Darbhanga Medical College MBBS : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Total MBBS fees at Darbhanga Medical College are INR 1,02,150 for the general category over five years, with annual fees of INR 20,430. SC/ST and reserved category students pay significantly lower fees under Bihar government subsidy norms. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 5,000 to INR 15,000 per annum and is not included in the academic fee total. As a government medical college, DMCH fees are substantially lower than private medical colleges in Bihar.

Ans. MBBS admission at Darbhanga Medical College is based on NEET-UG scores. The NEET-UG 2026 result was declared on 16 July 2026. Seats are distributed as 15% under All India Quota through MCC and 85% under Bihar state quota through the BCECE Board. MCC counselling is expected from August 2026, and BCECE Bihar state counselling is expected in September 2026. Bihar domicile candidates must register for BCECE counselling and fill college preferences before the deadline to be eligible for allotment.

Ans. After completing the 5-year academic MBBS programme, students undergo a mandatory one-year rotating internship at DMCH, one of North Bihar’s largest government hospitals. The internship rotates across departments including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, community medicine, and other clinical specialities. Interns receive a monthly stipend in the range of INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 as per Bihar government policy. Completion of internship is required before applying for medical registration.

Ans. Yes. Darbhanga Medical College accepts students from all states through the All India Quota, which comprises 15% of the total 150 MBBS seats. AIQ seats are allotted through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in based on NEET-UG rank, without any domicile requirement. The remaining 85% of seats are reserved for Bihar domicile candidates and filled through BCECE Board state quota counselling. Non-Bihar candidates with a competitive NEET rank can secure admission at DMCH through the AIQ route.

Ans. After completing MBBS from Darbhanga Medical College, graduates can appear for NEET-PG to pursue MD, MS, or Diploma specialisations. Government service options include Bihar health services medical officer cadre, central health services, and Armed Forces Medical Services. Private hospital practice, independent general medicine clinic, and medical officer roles at corporate and public sector units are also common career choices. Graduates can also pursue USMLE or PLAB for overseas medical practice after meeting respective licensing requirements.

Ans. The BCECE Board conducts state quota MBBS counselling for Bihar-domicile candidates. After the NEET-UG result, eligible Bihar-domicile students register on the BCECE portal at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in, upload the Bihar domicile certificate and NEET scorecard, and fill Darbhanga Medical College in their preference order. Seat allotment is based on NEET rank within the Bihar state merit list. The BCECE state quota counselling is expected to conclude by September 2026 with class commencement in October 2026.