Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Patna, one of the oldest government medical colleges in India, offers Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest, a 2-year full-time post-MBBS diploma programme, affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Patna, and recognised by the NMC. The programme provides hands-on training in diagnosis and management of tuberculosis, DOTS therapy, drug-resistant TB management, non-tubercular chest diseases, bronchial asthma, COPD, pleural diseases, chest physiotherapy, and respiratory medicine in PMCH’s dedicated chest and TB department. Total programme fees are ₹46,400. Admission is through NEET-PG.
Admissions for 2026-27 are through NEET-PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, 2026. Bihar BCECEB PGMAC counselling for diploma seats is expected in November-December 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest: 2-year full-time post-MBBS diploma at Bihar’s oldest government medical college.
- Total programme fee: ₹46,400 (₹23,200 per year), Bihar government-regulated.
- Affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS); PMCH’s 1,250+ bed hospital provides clinical training across all major departments.
- Admission through NEET-PG; 50% AIQ via MCC PG Counselling, 50% state quota via Bihar BCECEB PGMAC.
PMCH Patna Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest Fees
Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹46,400 |
| Total Fees | ₹46,400 |
- Total fee for the 2-year post-MBBS diploma programme at Patna Medical College is ₹46,400 (₹23,200 per year), under the Bihar government-regulated fee structure.
- PG diploma residents at PMCH receive a monthly stipend as notified by the Bihar government; contact PMCH administration or BUHS for the current stipend notification.
- Contact the PMCH accounts section or Bihar University of Health Sciences (BUHS) for the year-wise fee payment schedule.
PMCH Patna Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest 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 Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest Scholarships 2026
Post Graduate Diploma in T.B. & Chest 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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