Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Patna, one of the oldest government medical colleges in India, offers MS General Surgery, a 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical residency programme, affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna, and recognised by the NMC. Residents gain comprehensive training in elective and emergency abdominal surgeries, laparoscopic procedures (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair), breast surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, burns management, and surgical intensive care at PMCH’s high-volume general surgery wards and operation theatres. PMCH admits 17 students per year; total programme fees are ₹69,600. Admission is through NEET-PG, with 50% seats under AIQ (MCC counselling) and 50% under Bihar state quota (BCECEB PGMAC).
Admissions for 2026-27 are through NEET-PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, 2026. Bihar BCECEB PGMAC state quota counselling is expected in November-December 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- MS General Surgery: 17 seats, 3-year full-time postgraduate surgical residency at Bihar’s premier government medical college.
- Total programme fee: ₹69,600 (₹23,200 per year); residents receive monthly stipend of ₹68,545 to ₹82,938.
- Affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS); PMCH’s 1,250+ bed tertiary care hospital provides high patient volume for surgical training.
- Admission through NEET-PG; 50% AIQ via MCC PG Counselling, 50% state quota via Bihar BCECEB PGMAC.
- Ranks 82 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Medical Colleges list.
PMCH Patna MS General Surgery Fees
MS General Surgery Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹69,600 |
| Total Fees | ₹69,600 |
- Total fee for the 3-year MS programme at Patna Medical College is ₹69,600 (₹23,200 per year), under the Bihar government-regulated fee structure.
- PG residents receive a monthly stipend of ₹68,545 to ₹82,938 as notified by the Bihar government; verify the current stipend with PMCH administration.
PMCH Patna MS General Surgery Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-PG 2025 Examination | August 2025 |
| NEET-PG 2025 Result | September 2025 |
| MCC PG Counselling (AIQ, 50%) 2025-26 | October-November 2025 |
| Bihar BCECEB PGMAC (State Quota, 50%) 2025-26 | November-December 2025 |
| Programme Commencement 2025-26 | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Opens | April 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Closes | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Admit Card | June 11, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Examination | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Result | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
| MCC PG Counselling (AIQ, 50%) 2026-27 | October-November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Bihar BCECEB PGMAC (State Quota, 50%) 2026-27 | November-December 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| NEET-PG | May 7, 2026 (Tentative) | August 30, 2026 | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission to all postgraduate courses at Patna Medical College is through NEET-PG conducted by NBEMS. Candidates must qualify NEET-PG and appear in counselling.
- 50% of seats are filled through MCC PG Counselling (All India Quota) at mcc.nic.in; the remaining 50% are filled through Bihar BCECEB PGMAC (State Quota) at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
- After seat allotment, candidates report to PMCH for document verification and fee payment to secure enrolment.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical college with completion of one year compulsory rotating internship on or before the date specified in the NEET-PG notification.
- Valid NEET-PG score in the current year; rank determines eligibility for AIQ and state quota counselling rounds.
- Provisional MBBS registration with the Bihar Medical Council or any State Medical Council recognised by the NMC.
- Bihar state domicile or state-specific eligibility norms apply for state quota seats; verify current rules at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-PG (August 30, 2026); score and rank are the basis for counselling eligibility.
- For AIQ (50% seats): register at mcc.nic.in during MCC PG Counselling (October-November 2026, Tentative); fill choice of college and speciality.
- For State Quota (50% seats): register for Bihar BCECEB PGMAC at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in (November-December 2026, Tentative).
- After seat allotment, report to Patna Medical College on the specified date for document verification with original certificates (MBBS marksheets, internship certificate, registration certificate, caste/domicile certificate).
- Pay the programme fee and complete institutional enrolment to begin the course.
PMCH Patna MS General Surgery Scholarships 2026
MS General Surgery Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana (Bihar) | ₹15,000 per year | Bihar domicile SC/ST students; apply at medhasoft.bih.nic.in |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Family income below ₹8,00,000 per year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| PM Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan | Up to ₹7.5 lakh (no collateral) | All students; apply at vidyalakshmi.co.in; interest subvention for eligible categories |
- Bihar government’s Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana provides annual financial assistance to SC/ST students enrolled in professional courses; apply at medhasoft.bih.nic.in.
- The NSP Central Sector Scholarship (₹12,000 per year) is open to students with family income below ₹8,00,000; register at scholarships.gov.in. Application windows typically open in September-November.
- The PM Vidya Lakshmi Education Loan scheme (up to ₹7.5 lakh without collateral) is available for all students at vidyalakshmi.co.in.
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