Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna, offers MD (Preventive and Social Medicine) as a 3-year full-time postgraduate medical programme affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna, and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The programme has 3 seats and admission is through NEET PG via MCC PG AIQ and Bihar state counselling. The total fee is ₹45,000 for 3 years; residents receive a monthly stipend starting at ₹82,000. NMCH ranks 179 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
Admissions for MD (Preventive and Social Medicine) at NMCH Patna for 2026-27 are through NEET PG 2026, scheduled on August 30, 2026. Registration is expected from April 7 to May 7, 2026 (Tentative). MCC PG AIQ counselling is expected in October 2026 (Tentative); Bihar state counselling in November 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- MD (Preventive and Social Medicine) at NMCH Patna: 3-year NMC-recognised postgraduate programme, 3 seats, affiliated to BUHS, Patna.
- Admission through NEET PG: 50% AIQ seats via MCC PG counselling (mcc.nic.in); 50% Bihar state quota seats via Bihar NEET PG state counselling.
- Total fee: ₹45,000 for 3 years (₹15,000/year); monthly stipend ₹82,000 (Year 1) to ₹99,220 (Year 3).
- NMCH ranks 179 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list; government-funded college with no capitation fee.
- Training at NMCH Hospital, Patna (over 900 beds), covering epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health management, national health programmes, communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, and health policy.
NMCH Patna MD Preventive and Social Medicine Fees
MD Preventive and Social Medicine Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹45,000 |
| Total Fees | ₹45,000 |
- Annual fee of ₹15,000 applies across all 3 years of the MD programme at NMCH Patna (government-funded rate); total course fee ₹45,000.
- MD residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹82,000 (Year 1), ₹90,200 (Year 2), and ₹99,220 (Year 3) per Bihar government norms.
- MD graduates are required to serve 3 years in Bihar government service as a bond condition; penalty for non-compliance is ₹25,00,000 plus stipend recovery.
- Hostel accommodation is available to MD residents; charges are billed separately by the hostel administration.
NMCH Patna MD Preventive and Social Medicine Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Registration | Apr 7, 2026 to May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG 2026 Admit Card | Aug 26, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET PG 2026 Examination | Aug 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC PG AIQ Counselling 2026 (Round 1) | Oct 2026 (Tentative) |
| Bihar NEET PG State Counselling 2026 | Nov 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting to NMCH, Academic Year 2026-27 | Nov 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 2026 (Tentative) |
- MD admission at NMCH Patna is through NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBEMS: 50% AIQ seats via MCC PG counselling (mcc.nic.in); 50% Bihar state quota seats via Bihar NEET PG state counselling.
- There is no management or NRI quota at NMCH; all MD seats are government-funded.
- Candidates must complete rotatory internship by September 30, 2026 to be eligible for NEET PG 2026.
- MD graduates must complete a 3-year compulsory service bond in Bihar government service; penalty for non-compliance is ₹25,00,000 plus stipend recovery.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical institution with permanent or provisional registration with the State Medical Council or NMC.
- Completion of rotatory internship by September 30, 2026 as specified in the NEET PG 2026 information bulletin.
- NEET PG 2026 qualification with the minimum qualifying percentile (50th for General, 40th for reserved categories).
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET PG 2026 conducted by NBEMS on August 30, 2026.
- Register on the MCC PG portal (mcc.nic.in) for 50% AIQ seats during the counselling registration window (October 2026, Tentative).
- Register on the Bihar NEET PG state counselling portal for 50% Bihar state quota seats (November 2026, Tentative).
- Fill NMCH Patna as your preferred choice for the desired MD speciality during the choice-filling window.
- Accept the allotted seat within the stipulated deadline and pay the first-year fee.
- Report to NMCH with original documents: MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, NEET PG 2026 scorecard, NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate, and category certificate if applicable.
NMCH Patna MD Preventive and Social Medicine Scholarships 2026
MD Preventive and Social Medicine Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship | As per government norms | Family income below ₹6,00,000 per year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS) | As per Bihar government norms | Students domiciled in Bihar from eligible categories; apply at pmsonline.bih.nic.in |
| Bihar Chief Minister Extremely Backward Class Scholarship | As per Bihar government norms | Bihar-domiciled students from EBC category; apply via Bihar state scholarship portal |
- Government scholarship applications typically open between August and October each academic year.
- Apply at scholarships.gov.in for central NSP scholarships; Bihar state scholarships at pmsonline.bih.nic.in.
- Students should verify current eligibility criteria and deadlines with the college accounts/scholarship cell before applying.
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