Gopal Narayan Singh University (GNSU) is a State Private University located in Jamuhar, Rohtas, Bihar. Established in 2018 by the Government of Bihar, it is a self-financing institution founded by the Deo Mangal Memorial Trust.
The university has rapidly grown into a large, multi-disciplinary institution with a primary and significant focus on Medical and Health Sciences education. It is one of Bihar's prominent private universities offering an MBBS program. Its mission is to provide high-quality, value-based education and healthcare services, particularly to the population of Rohtas and surrounding districts.
Type: State Private University
Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Statutory Approvals: GNSU holds all necessary approvals from major professional bodies for its constituent colleges, including:
National Medical Commission (NMC)
Dental Council of India (DCI)
Indian Nursing Council (INC)
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
Bar Council of India (BCI)
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Accreditation: As a university established in 2018, its NAAC accreditation cycle is upcoming. Its constituent Narayan Medical College & Hospital is NABH and NABL accredited, signifying high standards in patient care and laboratory quality.
Recognized for 100 seats when degree granted on or after February,2014. Granted renewal of permission for increase of seats from 100 to 150 u/s 10(A) from 2019-20 to 2021-22. Continuation of recognition granted when degree awarded on or after 2018-2019 for 100 seats. Permitted for Renewal of 100-150 seats for the academic year 2022-23. COR granted for one(01) year for 2022-23 only. Permitted for admission for 2023-24. Hundred (100) MBBS seats have been increased i.e. 150 to 250 u/s 26 (1) (a( (b), 28 )1) (2) and 61 (2) of NMC Act, 2029 during Academic Year 2023 - 2024. Annual renewal permission granted for 250 MBBS seats for AY 2024-25.
GNSU operates from a large, self-contained campus in Jamuhar.
Location: Situated in Jamuhar, near Sasaram, District Rohtas, Bihar.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is a sprawling, 70+ acre integrated "health city." It features modern, distinct blocks for its various faculties, a massive teaching hospital, administrative offices, and extensive hostel facilities.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Constituent Faculties: The university is an amalgamation of several institutes, including:
Narayan Medical College & Hospital (Faculty of Medicine)
Narayan Institute of Pharmacy
Narayan Nursing College
Faculty of Management Studies
Faculty of Information Technology and Engineering
Narayan School of Law
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Journalism & Mass Communication
Learning Resources: A large central library and specialized libraries within each faculty, providing a vast collection of books, journals, and e-resources.
Advanced Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for all disciplines, including pre-clinical/para-clinical medical labs, a high-tech Cath Lab, pharmaceutical labs, nursing simulation labs, and engineering workshops.
Hospital Integration: The Narayan Medical College & Hospital is fully integrated into the campus, serving as the primary training ground.
Residential Life: Extensive and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.
Amenities: Auditoriums, seminar halls, food courts, canteens, banking/ATM facilities, transportation (a fleet of 45+ buses), gymnasium, and comprehensive sports facilities.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Healthcare is the undisputed cornerstone of Gopal Narayan Singh University.
Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university's premier constituent college is the Narayan Medical College & Hospital (NMCH), a large multi-super specialty, tertiary care teaching hospital.
Scale & Services: NMCH is a major healthcare provider for the entire region, with a massive bed capacity (reported as 1100+ beds). It offers:
Comprehensive services across all major clinical specialties (General Medicine, General Surgery, OBG, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, etc.) and super-specialties (Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology).
24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and advanced Critical Care units (ICU, ICCU, NICU, PICU, SICU).
14 modular Operation Theatres.
High-end Diagnostic and Therapeutic services (MRI, CT Scan, Mammography, NABL accredited Labs, Blood Bank, Dialysis Unit, Cath Lab).
Educational Engine: The NMCH is the core clinical training ground for all of GNSU's health science students (MBBS, MD/MS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Paramedical), offering immense, high-volume patient exposure.
State University Affordability
As a private university, GNSU's fees are at a premium, particularly for medical courses. Fees for medical programs are regulated by the Bihar state government (BCECEB).
GNSU is a predominantly residential university with extensive, mandatory hostel facilities for many courses.
Accommodation: Separate, well-secured hostel blocks for boys (5 hostels) and girls (4 hostels) are available on campus. Rooms are typically Non-AC with attached washrooms (double, triple, or four-sharing).
Amenities: Hostels provide essential furniture (bed, table, chair, wardrobe), 24/7 security, power backup, common rooms, TV, indoor games, and laundry facilities.
Dining: Mess facilities are compulsory for all hostellers, serving regular meals.
Cost: Hostel and mess fees are a significant additional annual expense.
Hostel & Mess (MBBS): ~ ₹3.0 Lakhs per year.
Hostel (Other Courses): ~ ₹62,400 per year (may or may not include mess, check latest policy).
Admission to GNSU is routed through national-level tests for professional courses and direct application for others.
Medical (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly based on rank in the NEET-UG or NEET-PG examination. Seat allotment for all categories (State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Bihar State Centralized Counselling Process (UGMAC / PGMAC), conducted by the BCECEB.
B.Tech: Admission is based on scores from JEE (Main).
MBA: Admission is based on scores from national tests like CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA.
Other UG/PG Courses (BBA, BCA, Nursing, Pharma, etc.): Admission is typically based on merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12/Graduation) or scores from university-conducted entrance tests. Candidates apply directly to the GNSU admission portal.
GNSU has an active placement cell that coordinates opportunities for its diverse faculties.
Focus Areas: Placements are most structured for Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and Nursing graduates.
Recruiters: The university reports placements from a wide range of companies, including Amazon, Flipkart, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Adani Group, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Cipla, and Byju's.
Salary Potential: Varies significantly by stream.
Medical (MBBS/MD): Graduates complete their mandatory internship at NMCH (with stipend) and have a clear career path in hospitals or for PG specialization, with very high earning potential.
Engineering/Management (B.Tech/MBA): The average package is reported in the range of ₹3.5 LPA - ₹5.0 LPA.
Overall: The NIRF 2025 report indicates a median package of ₹9.70 LPA for UG 5-year programs (like MBBS) and ₹18 LPA for PG 3-year programs (like MD/MS).
GNSU has specific provisions for admitting NRI and international students.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus