Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital, Saharsa

The Campus: A 30-Acre Integrated Hub

The college and its associated hospital are situated on an integrated campus.

• Location: The campus is located at NH-107, Baijnathpur, Saharsa, Bihar.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is spread over 30-35 acres. It is a modern, integrated academic and clinical environment housing the college, hospital, and residential quarters, serving the Kosi region.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Features modern lecture halls, demonstration rooms, and examination halls equipped with audio-visual aids.

• Laboratories: Equipped with state-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, etc.) as per NMC standards.

• Library: A large central library provides students access to essential medical textbooks, journals, and a digital library section.

• Residential Life: Separate hostel facilities are provided on campus for both boys and girls.

• Amenities: The campus includes a canteen, mess facilities, an auditorium, and developing sports/recreational facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: LBKMCH Hospital

The college is attached to its own large government hospital that serves as its primary teaching facility.

• Flagship Hospital: The Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital is the constituent teaching hospital, fully integrated with the medical college.

• Scale & Services: This is a major multi-specialty, tertiary care hospital for the region.

• Capacity: A large hospital with 720 beds (including 380 teaching beds).

• Services: Provides comprehensive healthcare services across all major clinical specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), modern Operation Theatres, a licensed Blood Bank, and extensive OPD/IPD services.

• Educational Engine: The LBKMCH Hospital is the core clinical training ground for MBBS students and postgraduate residents, offering essential, high-volume patient exposure crucial for medical training.

Fee Structure: Regulated by Bihar (BCECEB)

As a private minority college in Bihar, fees are fixed by the state's Fee Regulatory Committee and managed through state counselling.

Disclaimer: These are indicative 2024-25 figures. All fees (General, Minority, NRI) are strictly governed by Bihar's Fee Regulatory Committee and announced annually during state counselling. Always verify the precise, current fee structure directly from the official BCECEB (UGMAC/PGMAC) prospectus.

The Vibe: Established in 2012, this college is a significant medical landmark in the Kosi division of Bihar. The campus is known for its discipline and its role in providing essential healthcare to the surrounding rural districts. It offers a peaceful, academic-focused environment with a strong emphasis on community service and traditional medical ethics.

Connectivity:

• Air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR) is the nearest domestic airport, located approximately 100 km away. For international travel, Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (Patna) is about 220 km from the campus.

• Rail: Saharsa Junction (SHC) is the primary railway hub, situated about 6–8 km from the college. It is well-connected to major cities like Patna, Delhi, and Amritsar.

• Road: The college is located on NH-107 (Saharsa-Purnia Road) at Baijnathpur. It is easily reachable via state transport buses and private taxis from the main Saharsa town.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

• Accommodation: Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students.

• Amenities: Hostels provide basic furnishings (bed, table, chair, cupboard).

• Dining: Mess facilities are available for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are compulsory and an additional annual expense.

• Hostel & Mess Fee (Annual): ~ ₹3,25,000

Admissions Process: NEET & State Counselling (Bihar)

• Getting Admitted (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly and exclusively based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG (for MBBS) or NEET-PG (for MD/MS).

• State Counselling is Key (Bihar): Seat allotment for all categories (General Quota, Buddhist Minority Quota, and NRI Quota) is handled entirely through the Bihar State Centralized Counselling Process (UGMAC for UG, PGMAC for PG) conducted by the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB).

• Always check the official BCECEB (bceceboard.bihar.gov.in) website for counselling schedules and procedures.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: As a private medical college, the career path is well-defined.

• Internship: MBBS graduates complete a mandatory 1-year rotatory internship at the LBKMCH, for which they receive a stipend as per college/NMC norms.

• Bond (PG): A mandatory service bond (e.g., 2-3 years) with a significant penalty clause (e.g., ₹25 Lakhs) for default applies to postgraduate (MD/MS) graduates in Bihar.

• Post-Graduation: The extensive clinical exposure at LBKMCH makes graduates competitive for PG seats (via NEET-PG) or immediately employable as Medical Officers. The institute offers its own PG seats, providing an in-house pathway.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals